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GE’s Steam Power Systems to deliver $1.9 Billion Contract for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station in the United Kingdom

GE has confirmed that it received approval of its $1.9 billion contract for EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power project. Steam Power Systems, part of GE Power, will supply two conventional power islands, which will deliver enough electricity to power approximately six million homes throughout the UK. The power conventional island includes the ARABELLE™ steam turbine, generator, and other critical equipment. This technology came to GE through last year’s Alstom acquisition.

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LUMA to Add 1 GW Renewables and 700 MW Storage

Puerto Rico's electric utility, LUMA Energy, recently revealed plans to integrate nearly 1 GW of renewable energy and over 700 MW of energy storage into the island’s power grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to move away from fossil fuels and to enhance the resilience and...
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ISO New England Issues RFP to Integrate Maine Wind Power

ISO New England, the regional grid operator, has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at enhancing the region’s transmission infrastructure to support the anticipated influx of wind energy from northern Maine. The new initiative, announced on March 31, 2025, seeks to address long-term...

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The Grid of Things

Across all industries, a growing buzz has surfaced around the term “Internet of Things” (IoT). This interest has been fostered by applications that leverage greater connectivity and the widespread use of smart devices. Given this new paradigm of information access and actionable results, it is...

Converting Power Lines to Smart Wires

Increasing the observability and control of the transmission network BY FRANK KREIKEBAUM, JERRY MELCHER, & JULIE COUILLARD, Smart Wire Grid, Inc. The North American power grid has evolved into a connected set of four major interconnections delivering low-cost and reliable energy. The U.S....

Security Protocols

Using enterprise tools to secure wireless field area communication networks BY BERT WILLIAMS, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems Utility grid modernization applications such as automated metering infrastructure (AMI), distribution automation (DA), substation automation (SA), and mobile...

Confronting Physical and Smart Grid Insecurities

How awareness can help secure the power grid BY JEFFREY KATZ, IBM A central issue in cyber risk management for electric utilities is how to be aware of threat vectors. To increase awareness, utilities must first look at the origin of threats and develop risk-based thinking to mitigate them. Once...

Exelon Expands Data Center Load and PJM Capacity

In a rapidly evolving energy landscape, Exelon’s recent moves in the energy and data center markets signal a pivotal shift in how utilities are engaging with the intersection of technology, grid capacity, and sustainability. The company’s entry into data center load management and its growing role within the PJM Interconnection’s capacity market reflect broader trends toward digitization, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience.

Exelon’s Data Center Strategy

Exelon, a major U.S. energy utility, has recognized the critical role data centers play in the modern economy. These facilities, which house vast networks of computer servers and are essential for cloud computing,...