In the rush to reduce carbon footprints and embrace a cleaner, greener future, many have turned to renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. The optimistic portrayal of a world free from fossil fuels often overlooks some critical hurdles, chief among them being the hidden costs and
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 potential of
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 savings
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
