Today’s microgrids contain a variety of technologies, with control systems as varied as the locations in which the microgrids are deployed. This discussion will include details about designing microgrids for efficiency and resiliency, including specifics for commercial building managers about how to evaluate the economic viability of grid-connected solar PV, wind, and battery storage at […]

As a result of COVID-19, the electricity industry is facing spikes in non-payments, posing liquidity challenges and uncertainty for the future. Dentons’ public policy partner Andrew Shaw and Capital Power’s Jon Sohn will share their perspectives on the current and future landscape for the electricity sector, including what the industry may expect in the next […]

Nuclear power remains an important source of zero-emission electricity across the world. Scientists, environmentalists, and others recognize the need to maintain nuclear power’s place in the global generation mix, particularly as a solution to combat climate change. The advent of advanced nuclear power technologies also provides a way to bring reliable, clean energy to areas […]

This session will overview the role of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule and the possible impacts it will have on the utility industry, including measures that could be implemented to drive heat rate improvements. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the ACE rule and possible impacts on their operations.

COVID-19 has impacted every business in some manner. For coal mines, coal buyers, coal shippers, to coal users have experienced coal sitting on the ground for longer period and higher stock than normal. One concern is what do I do with so much coal and how can it be managed so it doesn’t spontaneously combust? […]

Utilities are no longer spectators when it comes to distributed energy. Large-scale power generators are retooling their business models to embrace distributed energy resources (DERs) as power market participants, as utilities take ownership of behind-the-meter DERs. Experts familiar with how utilities can take advantage of distributed generation will discuss this trend, including the nexus of […]

The transport of iron throughout the steam cycle due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion has been well documented and discussed over the years due to its potential for causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. While coming up with a solution involves control of various aspects of water chemistry even prior to vaporization, monitoring techniques have […]

Decarbonizing the energy sector is challenging. It involves implementing new technology and hitting aggressive targets and timelines. This session will explore how utilities, system designers, and equipment suppliers view the evolution of the hydrogen economy for the power industry. Moderator – Sonal Patel, Senior Associate Editor, POWER magazine Decarbonizing our Energy Ecosystem with Gas Turbines– […]

Recent health concerns are propelling power generators to re-evaluate emergency preparedness, control procedures, and the need to operate reliably with limited on-site staff. Secure access to HMI plant controls can allow remote operators and technicians to aid, extend and signficantly reduce on-site staff – all while maintaining reliability and compliance. GE Remote Operations is a […]

MD&A’s Steam Path Audit webinar describes the technical process of conducting a visual inspection of a steam turbine’s steam path for the purpose of identifying and quantifying deficiencies in thermal efficiency.  The results of the inspection are used to determine the root cause of efficiency degradation and to guide maintenance during an outage such that […]