Electricity Generation

North America is facing a potential energy crisis over the next decade, driven by surging electricity demand coupled with the retirement of power generators. The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) has highlighted this pressing issue in its Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA) for

The transition to renewable energy is a critical step in combating climate change and meeting the Paris Agreement targets. However, the intermittency of renewable sources like wind and solar power poses significant challenges. Wärtsilä’s "Crossroads to Net Zero" report explores the pot

Four major Arizona utilities have recently decided to join the Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) Markets+, a forthcoming energy market set to launch in 2027. This strategic decision is not only projected to enhance the reliability of the electrical grid but also to deliver nearly $100 million in

The recent decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject an interconnection service agreement (ISA) between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Talen Energy has sent ripples through the energy sector. This ruling has raised questions about the future of data center colocation at

The U.S. power grid stands at a critical juncture, confronted by the pressing need to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, while simultaneously responding to the increasing demand for electricity driven by technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence. In this landscape, the

Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis, primarily driven by a confluence of aging infrastructure and stringent U.S. sanctions. This crisis reached a tipping point when the National Electric System (SEN) collapsed in October 2024 following the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric