In This Issue
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T&DThe Vital Link: How HVDC Is Modernizing the Grid
Significant advances in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission are in step with rapid changes to energy systems worldwide. Shortly after POWER magazine began publication in 1882, the competitive
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Distributed EnergyReliability, Resiliency, Cost, and Climate Driving C&I Power Systems
Commercial and industrial (C&I) entities want to ensure they have electricity when they need it. Businesses also are looking at sustainability, decarbonization, and control of their energy costs as factors
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SolarVermont and ISO-New England Provide an Interesting Renewable Energy Transition Case Study
Vermont doesn’t get a lot of attention outside of Bernie Sanders, but the state’s power system is worth taking a look at as it has undergone a notable shift toward renewable energy. About 80% of
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HydrogenNuclear, Hydrogen, CCUS Part of at Least 42 Country Ambitions
At least 42 nationally determined contributions (NDCs) submitted under the Paris Agreement as of December 2021 indicate governments plan to utilize carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and ammonia, and
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RenewablesMorocco Project Could Support UK’s Renewable Goals, Hydrogen Economy
A project to bring solar and wind energy from a 10.5-GW project in Morocco to the UK will feature what is likely the world’s longest subsea, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. The importation of
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MarmadukeMarnie Surfaceblow: What Is Killing This Biomass Boiler? Marnie and Maya Are on the Case!
When seeking answers to critical operations problems, consider that multiple root causes may be at play—thus requiring many different solutions. Watch as our heroines track down the culprits! As they trudged
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O&MGaskets and Fasteners: What Sets a Supplier Apart?
Gaskets and fasteners are vital to plant reliability and efficiency. While basic nuts, bolts, and gaskets haven’t changed much over the years, some of the materials used in them have evolved and designs have
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CoalNew Life for Dead and Dying Coal Plants?
As coal plants are retired, power companies must decide what to do with sites. Some old plants have been added to the National Register of Historic Places and repurposed as commercial or office space, while
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O&MHow to Prevent Condensation-Induced Water Hammer
Condensation-induced water hammer (CIWH) is the term commonly used when describing a variety of transients that occur when water vapor is rapidly condensed by cold water. This article describes the various
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O&MCommissioning and Acceptance Testing Are the Foundation for Total Electrical System Lifecycle Management
To manage the challenges of today’s complex electrical power systems and tightening budgets, facility managers need to understand the critical connection between electrical commissioning and acceptance testing, and planning for lifecycle management. To assist in this responsibility, this article will review the scope of services required for each stage of electrical system lifecycle management, and […]