In This Issue
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Top PlantTechnology Triumph: Track 4A Is POWER’s Plant of the Year
Winning POWER’s highest honor is Track 4A, Southern Power Generation’s 1.4-GW natural gas–fired power plant in southern Malaysia that is equipped with the first commercial GE 9HA.02 gas turbines—one of
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InternationalCoal-to-Gas Transition a Winning Strategy in Tianjin, China
Reducing fine particulate emissions was a driving factor in the shift from coal to gas at the Junliangcheng power plant in Tianjin, China. Among the other benefits is a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
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WaterEco-Friendly Ultrasonic Treatment System Controls Algae in Power Plant Settling Pond
Water treatment professionals often turn to chemicals to control algae in power plant settling ponds. While this can be effective, environmentally friendly ultrasonic technology may do a better job at a
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Distributed PowerRoad to Success Paved with Innovative Projects
Wärtsilä Energy, known for its experience in energy storage, and Pivot Power—working on ambitious decarbonization projects—have teamed on a multi-application way to serve the future of transportation in
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Distributed PowerTraveling the Electrification Highway
A company that has served U.S. motorists and the trucking industry for decades has updated its business model to support electric vehicle charging—and generate electricity for several of its locations. Power
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Connected PlantA Virtual Solution to a Real Energy Problem
The need for demand response programs, particularly those that help stabilize the grid, is evident as electricity customers seek a more reliable power supply. Enter virtual power plants (VPPs), a way for
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BusinessMoney Makes the Power and Energy Sectors Go ‘Round
If you’ve seen the musical “Cabaret,” you know that “money makes the world go ‘round” in a variety of ways. While it may not indeed make the power and energy sectors “go ‘round,” money does
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NewsIndia Pursues Ambitious Solar Goals Despite Pandemic’s Impact
India has one of the world’s most aggressive solar development targets. The country’s leaders have said they want to install 450 GW of renewable power generation capacity by 2030, a figure that would
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ManagementFostering a Speak-Up Culture with Facilitative Leadership
The history books are littered with incidents that could have been prevented if people in the know had been empowered to speak up and decision-makers had acted differently based on the input. For example, the
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MicrogridWhy Microgrids Are the Key to Our Carbon-Neutral Future
As we continue to work toward a more sustainable future globally, demand for renewable energy integration is increasing. This requires more flexibility in grid infrastructure and the ability to add more types