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O&M
Combating Varnish in Turbines: A Two-Step Solution
As operational conditions continue to evolve and change with power generation, so does the degree of complexity within those systems, becoming a common pain point for plant managers that requires rigorous
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Finance
Standardized Documents and Solid Partners Make Financing Less Stressful for Project Developers
Many small- and medium-sized power projects are simply not large enough to gain the interest of highly sought-after institutional investors. The complexity and related costs of smaller projects means risks and
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Hydrogen
Hydropower: A Cost-Effective Source of Energy for Hydrogen Production
With more countries announcing net-zero plans for 2050 or sooner, hydrogen’s time has come to play a major and integrated role in our energy infrastructure. The energy industry has shown an increased interest in understanding the opportunities, challenges, and economic realities in integrating hydrogen into their energy portfolios. The March 2020 BloombergNEF Hydrogen outlook estimates […]
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Renewables
Five Challenges to Meeting Biden’s Ambitious Solar Energy Goals
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in September released a study detailing the significant role solar power could play in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid, and reducing the country’s reliance on
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Biomass
Rebuilding a Power Plant in Eight Months
Power stations work under a contract to deliver energy to the grid, which is dependent on a consistent supply to ensure the local population and businesses can have a reliable supply of electricity. Short
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O&M
Pump Standards Key for Efficient Operations
It is in the interest of regulators, engineers, architects, and system owners to find the most efficient paths to pump system solutions, particularly in the power generation sector. The rising tide of
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News
POWER Digest [November 2021]
Siemens’ Turbine Set for New Greece Gas-Fired Plant. Siemens Energy in September announced it will supply its HL-class gas turbine technology to Greece for the first time, at a new combined cycle power plant
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Commentary
Net-Zero Needs Nuclear: Why Following Science Is a Must to Meet Climate Targets
Arguing whether or not climate change is “a thing” seems like it’s (thankfully) in our past. Climate change is part of our lexicon and our everyday habits are positively changing to reflect a new sense
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News
2021 POWER Top Plant Award Winners
Coal-fired See our August 2021 issue for stories covering these plants: Grant Town Power Project, West Virginia Engro Powergen Thar Ltd. (EPTL) power station, Pakistan Taean Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Power Plant, South Korea Renewables See our September 2021 issue for stories covering these plants: Florida Power & Light (FPL) Solar Program, Florida High […]
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Hydrogen
Ready for the Energy Transition: Hydrogen Considerations for Combined Cycle Power Plants
Following the European Green Deal, the European Union has set the objective to become climate-neutral by 2050, much like the U.S. and many other countries that joined the Paris Agreement. To meet this goal, greenhouse gas emissions cannot exceed capture and storage, meaning that fossil fuels will unavoidably need to be phased out. In power […]
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