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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

We’re at a crossroads: the demand for clean energy is urgent, while energy consumption is surging—driven by AI and power-hungry data centers. The energy landscape is growing more complex, cyberattacks are increasing, regulations are tightening, and skilled specialists are in short supply. Power plant operators are navigating diverse challenges while needing to maintain a reliable […]

As Frame 7FA gas turbine units approach or exceed 144,000 fired factored hours (FFH) or 5,000 starts (FFS), operators face critical decisions to maintain reliability and performance. With supply chain constraints, material shortages, and a growing number of F-Class rotors nearing end of life, proactive planning has never been more important. EthosEnergy’s 7FA rotor solutions […]

Time and time again, Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) shows the global utility industry its strength, technical capability, and resource depth to serve as a premier alternative to the original equipment manufacturer for both services and parts supply. In fact, MD&A established itself in the beginning as the preferred non-OEM supplier, regardless of original supply […]

How Network Model Management Centralizes Data Truth for Utilities Grid reliability, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are at the top of every electric utility’s priority list. Aligning every planning and operations silo across the organization to achieve those goals, however, is a daunting task. For example, utility electric grid data is critical for improving reliability, […]

Cybersecurity has never been more urgent for the power sector. The rush to build AI data centers comes with a race to build new power production and distribution systems — and a need to protect those systems. Data center customers drive a need for reliability. A data center without power is little more than a […]

Turn complexity into clarity with digital lifecycle tools. The hydrogen industry is scaling fast, but so are the challenges. From managing complex data to avoiding costly delays, owner-operators need smarter ways to plan, build and run clean hydrogen facilities. This ebook shows how a Digital Lifecycle Excellence approach helps you: Connect teams, data and processes […]

At a time of surging demand for electric energy, the power industry has to ensure reliable and stable supply with the flexibility needed to handle intermittent wind and solar generation. Through production, transmission and distribution, a key factor in maintaining this balance is effective control and automation, supported by capable and reliable field equipment. In a world […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) has completed back-to-back major inspections of two 180-MW GE® 7FA.04 gas turbines and 7FH2 generators, returning both to fully dispatchable service on schedule. The complexity of the planning & implementation of these outages for the owner/operator exemplifies the time-proven expertise and capabilities that exists throughout MD&A. MD&A provided all project […]

AVEVA enables nuclear operators to achieve measurable outcomes through integrated digital ecosystems August 2025 Executive summary As nuclear operators face increasing demands for agility, safety, and cost control, the industry is under pressure to modernize how data is used across the asset lifecycle. Real-time operational intelligence is no longer a luxury—it’s the backbone of grid […]

In this episode of Schweitzer Drive, host Dave Whitehead sits down with Dr. Luca Oriani, President of Long-term Operations at Westinghouse, to explore the future of large-scale nuclear energy. They discuss the resurgence of advanced nuclear reactors, the lessons learned from the AP1000 deployment at Plant Vogtle, and how modern technology is reshaping the safety, […]

An increasingly complex set of rules governs utility electric grids, and the financial consequences of failing to comply are rising. Utilities also face a business imperative to maximize grid reliability and operate cost-effectively. Increasingly, utilities are finding the sweet spot to manage those priorities through better data — and better tools to manage the data. Network […]

  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 […]