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  See how AI is transforming combined cycle power plants! In this episode of AI in Action, discover how the Ovation™ Virtual Advisor and Ovation AI Agents help operators quickly analyze alarms and speed up startup processes. It’s a real-world look at how artificial intelligence boosts performance and decision-making across operations, improving situational awareness, reducing […]

With retirements outpacing new entrants and data centers driving unprecedented demand for electricity, the power generation sector faces a critical inflection point in workforce development. The U.S. power industry is confronting a workforce challenge unlike any it has faced in decades. An aging workforce is accelerating toward retirement, taking with it irreplaceable institutional knowledge and […]

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 […]

A handful of geothermal projects are crossing from experimentation into execution, testing whether drilling gains, reservoir control, and new market demand can turn subsurface risk into firm, contractable power. Since 2021, geothermal power’s proposition has been quietly shifting, driven primarily by encouraging policy, but also a new class of decisive buyers. In response to reliability […]

For the first time in decades, a wave of nuclear projects across the U.S. is advancing in parallel—from test reactors to early construction. POWER examines how first movers are navigating execution risk, supply chain constraints, and the race to achieve criticality by 2026. For the first time since the 1970s, multiple nuclear projects are under […]

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa with a population of more than 130 million. Until recently, its power grid only extended to a small percentage of its population—those nearest to major urban areas. That changed markedly with the recently commissioned Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). With an estimated capacity of more […]

  In simple terms, inertia refers to the energy stored in the rotating masses of synchronous generators, typically found in traditional thermal power plants. This stored kinetic energy acts as a cushion when sudden frequency fluctuations happen in the grid, helping to prevent system-wide disruptions. For example, when a large generator unexpectedly goes offline, the […]

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 […]

Despite changing tax laws and regulations, demand remains strong for renewables. Renewables accounted for 93% of total capacity additions (30.2 GW) to the grid in the first nine months of 2025, according to Deloitte analysis, and renewables deployment is expected to be robust this year amid new One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) deadlines. Renewable energy […]

Utilities are facing immense pressure to modernize quickly. Distributed energy resources, rising customer expectations, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather are reshaping the grid. Many utility leaders are asking a pressing question: how do you connect millions of devices across the grid in a way that is reliable, secure, and cost-effective, not just now but for […]

As heavy-duty gas turbine unit approach or exceed its fired factored hours (FFH) or starts (FFS), operators face critical decisions to maintain reliability and performance. With supply chain constraints, material shortages, and a growing number of B, E and F-class rotors nearing end of life, proactive planning has never been more important. B, E and […]

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 […]

The energy sector is at a critical juncture. Utility providers face immense pressure from surging energy demands, the urgent need to integrate renewable resources, and the increasing threat of extreme weather events. These challenges are exacerbated by aging infrastructure and communication networks ill-equipped for the complexities of a modern, digital grid. A profound digital transformation […]

Siemens Digital Lifecycle Excellence offers a strategic solution for downstream oil and gas companies grappling with unprecedented challenges like market volatility, financial pressures, and stringent regulations. The industry has long struggled with fragmented data, leading to costly project overruns, inefficiencies, and a loss of critical knowledge. This asset, built upon the Siemens Xcelerator digital business […]

Huawei Unveils Intelligent Substation Solution at the CEPSI Conference To sustainably support the needs of growing populations while providing the power demanded by AI applications, the electric grid must be digitized. Standing in the way of this vision are the many hundreds of thousands of substations around the world that continue to operate on aging […]

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 […]

Modernizing meter operations is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity for accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory confidence. Central Hudson, one of New York’s largest electric and natural gas utilities, realized that its spreadsheet-based processes couldn’t keep up with the demands of today’s complex grid. By partnering with TESCO Metering and implementing Meter Manager™, the utility […]

Industrial plant managers and utility operators face a common problem: power requirements change constantly, but we’ve been treating them like they’re fixed. Grid infrastructure upgrades take time, and operations can’t stop. Resiliency mandates require redundancy, but dedicating capital to assets that sit idle 90% of the year doesn’t make financial sense. And periods of peak […]

A surge in energy infrastructure demand—and the parallel squeeze on labor, supply chains, and environmental pressures—may be rewriting the EPC rulebook. EnergyLink International, a Calgary-based engineering, fabrication, and construction firm known for its clean technology and building systems, is taking that shift head-on. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) sector may be undergoing its most […]

Discover how today’s digital protective relays outperform legacy electromechanical systems in reliability, diagnostics, and overall availability. Modern digital protective relays are redefining reliability across mission-critical power systems. This technical paper presents decades of operational data and new analysis demonstrating how self-diagnostics, firmware validation, and lifecycle improvements have made digital relays the superior choice for safe, […]

It’s a sign of extraordinary times when companies are looking to jet engines from old aircraft for new sources of power, but we are in extraordinary times. Last month, it was revealed that American energy solutions provider ProEnergy has been retrofitting and repurposing used jet engines from military and commercial planes — turning them into […]

Whether a power plant burns coal, gas or biomass – when process equipment has been in operation for many years, the question of modernisation inevitably arises sooner or later. By retrofitting intelligent electric actuators, existing plants can make the leap into the digital future. There are plenty of reasons to modernise or replace process equipment […]

The Power of the Right Partnership From small towns to big cities, public power utilities are powering America’s future and helping communities prosper and thrive. As utilities today look to modernize infrastructure and transform grid reliability and resiliency, there are an unprecedented number of changes and challenges. While increased concerns for grid security, new technologies, […]

With more distributed energy, sharper demand peaks and the push for renewables, today’s energy landscape is more complex than ever. The good news? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are small, mobile and available to rent or buy from your Cat dealer. Discover how these flexible solutions can help you cut costs, boost efficiency and stay […]

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 […]

MD&A performed a Full-Service Steam Turbine Major outage, which included the HP/IP inspection and repairs on a 610MW GE® G2 steam turbine. While keeping tight to the schedule deadline, several of MD&A’s divisions and teams worked closely together on this comprehensive engagement, both onsite and offsite. They performed an extensive scope of work ranging from […]

In an era of volatile supply chains and accelerating project schedules, successful energy builds depend on precision, partnership, and reliability. Lamons COO Darnell Streat and CAP Logistics VP James Smejkal join POWER magazine’s Sonal Patel to discuss how innovations in U.S.-based manufacturing and coordinated logistics strategies are redefining project certainty—from procurement and materials management to […]

AI is advancing faster than ever into every industry and into every aspect of life. According to consultant firm KPMG, 66% of people and 78% of organizations use AI regularly, and at least 40% of jobs are going to be exposed to the impact of AI. The energy sector is very much in the forefront […]

Geothermal energy now stands out as a reliable, low-carbon solution in the transition to a balanced energy mix. While conventional geothermal systems rely on specific geological conditions, such as hot rock, abundant water, and permeability, these conditions only exist in specific regions. As a result, traditional geothermal development faces geographic limits and high capital costs. […]