The dream of operating power facilities with little or no staff has progressed from a hypothetical concept to a proven reality. There have been countless articles written on the theoretical application of advanced technology to enable self-controlled and remotely operated power generation plants. Advanced and ubiquitous sensors, artificial intelligence and advanced learning, and highly reliable […]

How AI, Digital Twins, and Advanced Analytics Are Transforming Power Generation Operations Power generation is at a critical turning point. Aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, cybersecurity risks, and growing grid complexity are pushing traditional operating models to their limits. To improve reliability, control costs, and meet decarbonization goals, utilities and power producers are turning to AI-driven […]

As traditional thermal plants retire and renewable generation accelerates, system operators face a new challenge: how to maintain grid stability with less natural inertia. This featured POWER Magazine article explores the technical realities behind this shift—and the innovative solutions emerging to meet it. What You’ll Learn Inside this expert analysis, you’ll gain a clear understanding […]

A Must-Read White Paper for Power Plant Leaders, Grid Operators, and Energy Policymakers As renewable energy accelerates across the globe, today’s power networks face a significant challenge: how do you maintain grid stability when renewable resources lack inherent inertia and voltage support? This expert white paper, Supporting Grid Stability: Building a New Energy System with […]

Transforming the whole energy system is a monumental and hugely complex challenge. Balancing sustainability with reliability and affordability to foster energy resilience is difficult enough—and the transition is made tougher by a wide range of factors.​ With global energy demand on the rise, operators are regularly confronted with new legal requirements, regional developments, and geopolitical […]

We’re at a crossroads: the demand for clean energy is urgent, while energy consumption is surging—driven by AI and power-hungry data centers. The energy landscape is growing more complex, cyberattacks are increasing, regulations are tightening, and skilled specialists are in short supply. Power plant operators are navigating diverse challenges while needing to maintain a reliable […]

How Network Model Management Centralizes Data Truth for Utilities Grid reliability, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are at the top of every electric utility’s priority list. Aligning every planning and operations silo across the organization to achieve those goals, however, is a daunting task. For example, utility electric grid data is critical for improving reliability, […]

Cybersecurity has never been more urgent for the power sector. The rush to build AI data centers comes with a race to build new power production and distribution systems — and a need to protect those systems. Data center customers drive a need for reliability. A data center without power is little more than a […]

The evidence is already here: Sea levels are rising, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather events are becoming more common. The transition to clean energy is crucial to our future. But many questions remain unresolved. #1 Fossil fuels are an answer #2 Renewables don’t come for free #3 Technology is not the issue #4 Infrastructure […]