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Technical articles on all aspects of power plant operation, preventive and predictive maintenance, planned and unplanned outages

How Power Companies Benefit from Accurate Weather Forecasts

It’s pretty easy to understand how the weather affects certain forms of power generation and infrastructure. Sunlight is obviously needed to generate solar power, wind is required to produce wind…



Navigating Remote Partnerships for Power Generation Success

Power generation represents a varied and evolving landscape, both globally and within the U.S., with numerous technology types contributing to the energy mix. From traditional simple cycle gas and turbine…


Elevating Wind Energy: ‘Intelligent Inspection’ Transforms Turbine Operations

A successful clean energy transition depends on maximizing output and minimizing the costs of renewable investments.In particular, wind turbines are highly effective assets but require frequent detailed inspections and maintenance…


AusNet Embraces Data-Driven Storm Impact Modeling

Power companies must respond to outages caused by extreme weather events. Having accurate predictions concerning the severity of impending storms can ensure companies are prepared with the right resources on…


Ester Transformer Fluids Bring Innovation to Clean Energy Systems

Clean, green, renewable energy deployments continue to grow each year. A recent statement from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) noted, “By the end of 2022, global renewable generation capacity…


Self-Tuning AI Strengthens Plant and Grid Reliability on Islands

Energy transition is progressively being adopted globally, pushing combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) to embrace flexible operation also on islands. CCGTs are, or will be, ramping loads up and down…