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For ages, diesel generators have sat behind hospitals and on campuses waiting to do one job: provide power for a few hours each year when the lights inexplicably go out. Today, the narrative is changing—and fast. When U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright wrote to the nation’s grid operators on Jan. 22, 2026, asking them […]

In the power generation industry, turbine reliability is non-negotiable. When a critical component like the HPIP outer shell of a steam turbine shows signs of cracking or deformation, utilities must act decisively to prevent operational disruptions and ensure long-term performance. Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) has completed HPIP Outer Shell Valve Chest Weld Restoration onsite […]

Grid operators, utilities, and project developers are facing several enormous demands at once. They’re being asked to deliver capacity for a wave of new load from data centers, electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, and electrified buildings, while at the same time integrating a record pipeline of new generation from utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage. […]

By Shaun Walsh, Chief Marketing Officer, Peak Nano Capacitors are only as good as the dielectric inside them. And the shift in grid operating conditions is silently eroding reliability, efficiency, and service life… at the worst possible moment.  For forty years, North American grid planning ran on a dependable assumption: Load grows 1–2% per year. […]

A rapidly changing market landscape is driving new solutions to keep gas-fired power generation units operating profitably. The introduction of significant renewable energy sources to the power grid across the globe, along with increased worldwide demand from data centers, industry, and the general population, is driving substantial changes to the operating environment for thermal power […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) completed a GE® 7FA gas turbine major inspection on a dual-fuel 7FA.03 unit alongside a hydrogen-cooled 7FH2 generator, returning the turbine-generator to service on schedule. The combined outage included full disassembly, inspection, repairs, and precision alignment to restore reliability and performance. In the power generation industry, reliability and efficiency are […]

Introduction: Measurement technology is more than just data collection – it’s the key to making processes in the chemical industry efficient, safe and truly sustainable. Smart sensors for level and pressure measurement unlock hidden potential for saving resources and reducing emissions. Discover how cutting-edge solutions are turning sustainability from vision into measurable reality. Why does […]

The Power Industry Is Entering a New Era Electricity demand is accelerating faster than many utilities and generators anticipated. Rapid AI adoption, the explosion of data centers, electrification initiatives, and growing industrial demand are placing unprecedented pressure on power infrastructure. In fact, U.S. electricity demand is projected to increase 26% by 2035, while data center […]

Energy has become an all-consuming concern for data center developers and operators. As power availability becomes increasingly scarce and grid dynamics become more volatile, energy planning has emerged as a high-stakes discipline. Mistakes aren’t just expensive; they can delay or even derail data center projects. To gain a clearer understanding of how the industry addresses […]

Futureproofing Gas Power Plants The Role of Gas is Changing—Fast The global energy transition is accelerating. As solar and wind expand and undercut fossil generation on cost, gas-fired plants are shifting from baseload to flexible, responsive assets. This shift demands new operational and investment strategies to stay competitive. Protect Performance. Extend Asset Life. The white […]

Major Inspection of a 330H gas-turbine generator indicated that a stator rewind was needed. The unit failed electrical tests and had suffered with indications of heavy wedge slot and bar tie greasing. The owner/operator asked MD&A to complete the generator rewind and get the unit back online for long-term, trouble-free operation. Unit disassembly began with […]

Across the power generation industry, operators are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Aging assets are being pushed to operate longer; maintenance windows are shrinking, and expectations for availability and safety are rising. With capital budgets under pressure, plant owners are looking closely at modernization opportunities that deliver measurable reliability improvements without adding […]

Many customers overlook the steam turbine and generator when evaluating a gas turbine upgrade, leaving potential megawatts and heat-rate improvements untapped. This webinar will educate participants on the downstream effects of common gas turbine upgrades and show how to harness the additional energy and steam to generate more megawatts and maximize overall plant performance. During […]

  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 […]