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.
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Spotlight: Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore
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Name and Title: Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore, Renewable ENergy Trainer Coach & Consultant, KRITI PRODUCTIONS
Topics of Focus: Renewable energy
Recent Energy Central Contributions of Note:
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The Evolution of Solar PV Technologies: Mono PERC, TopCon, and HJT – A Comprehensive Analysis
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Net Zero Targets: The Reality Behind the Hype – An Eye-Opener by Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore
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India’s Solar Manufacturing: Balancing Domestic Growth with Global Competitiveness by Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore, RE Coach, Trainer, and Consultant
Top Content This Month
Cheap renewable electricity has enable Saudi fuel price reforms by Walid Matar
Saudi Arabia’s push for fuel price reforms is being driven by the rise of cheap renewable electricity. This article explores how the kingdom’s energy transition is reshaping its economic and policy landscape.
"Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a series of fuel price reforms. These reforms are aimed to adjust below-market domestic prices to approach the prices that would be discovered on a market."
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Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair by Alaa Mahjoub
Big Tech is pushing to connect data centers directly to power plants, bypassing traditional utility models—but utilities argue this creates an unfair playing field. This article unpacks the growing tension and what it means for the future of energy distribution.
"Behind-the-Meter Power Connections for Large Data Centers should prompt FERC to broaden its regulatory lens to address resilience and national security concerns related to this practice. Beyond financial aspects, the co-location of power stations, large data centers, and their associated critical telecom nodes in a single area creates a single point of failure, impacting power, data, and communication functions across various sectors."
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The resurgence of nuclear power: a conversation with M. V. Ramana by Ahmad Faruqui
With nuclear power back in the spotlight, M.V. Ramana dives into the debate on its role in the future energy mix. This article explores the resurgence of nuclear discussions, weighing the benefits, risks, and global momentum.
"Professor Ramana is the Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the University of British Columbia. His latest book is Nuclear is Not the Solution. I put some questions to him on what is causing a resurgence of nuclear power and whether it is a good or a bad idea."
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: In what way can distributed energy resources play a role in deferring the urgency to make investments in large-scale, expensive, long-to-develop resources?
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Q: Will the Trump Administration reign in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to unleash the nation's power potential?
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