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Power stations are not generators. Here is how they differ

Power stations and generators are often mentioned in the same breath, but they occupy very different roles in the energy ...
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Japan's Newest Power Plant Turns Seawater Into Electricity – Here's How It Works

In the coastal city of Fukuoka, a place known for its ancient temples, beaches, and modern shopping districts, Japan has quietly taken an important step toward sustainable energy, and while there are ...
Houston Chronicle

What's the difference between NRG, Reliant and CenterPoint? How the ERCOT power grid works

NRG Energy. CenterPoint Energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, better known as ERCOT. Various corporations affiliated with the Texas power grid are household names in Houston. But what do ...

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

How many data centers will be built – and how much electricity they’ll need – is uncertain. Being prepared costs money, but ...

How Mixing Rivers & Seas Creates New Electricity Streams for Coasts

Discover osmotic energy that runs nonstop, with pilots in France and Japan, helping coastal cities lower grid costs and add ...