Thank you for checking out the Generation Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of the power generation side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight
Spotlight: Ruan Steyn
What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!
Name and Title: Manager, UK New Build
Topics of Focus: Nuclear energy
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Top Content This Month
Trump’s Energy Policies: A Balancing Act Between Hydrocarbons and Clean Tech by Erhan Eren
This article examines the complexities of Trump’s energy policies, which sought to balance traditional hydrocarbon development with a growing emphasis on clean technology. It delves into the administration’s strategic priorities and their long-term implications for the U.S. energy landscape.
“Trump’s energy policies reshaped the U.S. landscape significantly. They emphasized oil and gas dominance through deregulation and subsidies. However, support for renewable energy was scaled back. This balancing act between hydrocarbons and clean tech marked a pivotal shift in the U.S. energy transition. For example, sectors like solar and wind showed resilience despite the challenges.”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Renewable Energy Integration and Interconnection Technical Roadmap by Brandon Potter
This article explores the critical technical roadmap for integrating renewable energy into the grid while enhancing interconnection processes. It highlights the challenges and innovations shaping the future of a resilient and efficient energy system.
“Technical Roadmap for Renewable Energy Integration and Interconnection; Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition”
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SMRs Vs. Renewables: Benefits and Challenges to Clean Energy by Sherine Ibrahim
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and renewable energy sources are both central to the clean energy transition, but each comes with unique benefits and challenges. This piece dives into their roles, comparing scalability, deployment timelines, and environmental impacts to inform future energy strategies.
“The United States is poised to become a major player in offshore wind energy, with federal targets set to install 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity by 2030, including 15 GW of floating offshore wind by 2035.”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: Design Basis Threat, do you have one for every location? Why/Why not?
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Q: What technology, innovation, or strategy do you see creating the next major opportunities in wind power? [Global Wind Day Q&A]
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Q: What has been your experience with Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM)?
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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
Episode #180: “Balancing Clean Energy Expansion with Wildlife Protection” with Veronica Ung-Kono, Staff Attorney and Clean Energy Transmission Policy Specialist at the National Wildlife Federation [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]
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Episode #172: “The Journey from Pilot to Utility-Scale Virtual Power Plants” with Vicken Kasarjian, Chief Operating Officer at MCE [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]
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