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  • Monitoring of Power Station Components: Predictive Maintenance in Flexible Plant Operation

    An innovative software program, coupled with an experienced team of engineers, allows plant operators to evaluate creep and fatigue stress in components exposed to more frequent cycling, thereby identifying

  • GE Digital’s CIMPLICITY 2022 Monitors and Controls Industrial Operations with Centralized, Remote, and Mobile Innovation

    SAN RAMON, Calif. – FEBRUARY 24, 2022 —  GE Digital today announced the availability of the latest version of its industry-leading CIMPLICITY 2022 HMI/SCADA software. A proven, secure-by-design automation platform, CIMPLICITY® provides true client/server visualization and control – from single machines to plant locations spanning the world – helping industrial companies manage operations, enable the connected worker, and achieve […]

  • How to Enable the Protection of Your Safety Life-Cycle Systems

    Engineering designs for functional safety systems used in the process industry sector are typically thorough, detailed, and follow a stringent safety life-cycle process. In a non-digitized execution model, the valuable information needed to enable an efficient safety process is not always readily available. Consider the following example: A refining plant has had an unplanned trip […]

  • GE Digital Will Acquire Opus One Solutions to Advance the Energy Transition

    Combined technology portfolio to enable broad, rapid adoption of renewables and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) at all points on the grid Creates interoperable portfolio that will help utilities forecast, manage, optimize, and trade renewables coming onto the electric grid Merges a century of continuous GE innovation with a talented team of Opus One engineers and […]

  • Rethinking Software Development: How Open Source Is Defining a New Era for Energy and Utilities

    They say that if you put good out into the world, it will come back to you. That might not be an idea people normally associate with the software development industry, but that idea more or less perfectly

  • Cooperation Needed to Drive Energy Transition

    The decarbonization of our global economies is a must to arrest climate change and create a sustainable future for everyone. Yet, the transition off fossil fuels to a more sustainable economic foundation will be rocky. Recent events underscore both the need and the challenge. This year, Europe experienced its warmest summer in history, with almost twice as […]

  • Uplight Acquires Agentis to Support Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency for Businesses

    A software company that helps businesses with their decarbonization efforts is acquiring a competitor focused on supporting businesses in their engagement with utilities. Uplight, a technology partner for energy providers, on Oct. 27 announced it is acquiring Agentis, which provides digital energy analytics for non-residential power consumers, primarily focused on energy efficiency. The companies on […]

  • Avoiding Potential Productivity Losses with GE Digital Software

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    Responsible energy production across a range of renewable and thermal power generating methods requires a commitment to constant innovation and transformation. Using GE Digital’s Asset Performance Management solutions, Aboitiz Power Corporation, Aboitiz Power Corporation, a vertically integrated leader in power generation, power distribution, and retail electricity services, has improved visibility on critical assets, providing early […]

  • Emerson Merging Software Business with AspenTech in $11 Billion Deal

    Emerson Electric Co. said it will merge its software business with rival Aspen Technology (AspenTech) in an $11 billion deal that will bring together both companies’ expertise in industrial software applications. It’s the latest move by Emerson to support the rapid growth of digitization in the power generation industry. “We saw an attractive opportunity to […]

  • ‘Smart Grid Ready’ Generator Changes Game for Backup Power

    Residential applications for smart grid technologies continue to grow as electricity customers take more control of their energy usage and costs. Homeowners with rooftop solar have been selling power back to the grid for years, and more opportunities for power customers are coming as electric vehicle owners tap into the market via energy storage. Homeowners […]

  • New GE Digital Tool Part of Grid Management Advancements

    Energy companies continue to work on providing solutions to optimize the power grid, part of their efforts to support the integration of renewables and help ensure the reliable delivery of electricity. Such systems are part of the digital transformation of power generation, bringing increased flexibility to the power supply, supporting faster power restoration after outages, […]

  • Brüel & Kjær Vibro launches next generation of VCM-3 / SETPOINT® integrated CMS solution

    DARMSTADT, Germany (July 16, 2021) – Today Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro) is excited to announce a double product release – the latest versions of the Vibro Conditioning Monitoring (VCM-3) system and SETPOINT® CMS software. These latest releases maximize uptime by providing “out of the box” early diagnoses for a wide range of rotating […]

  • Enverus Plugs Power & Renewables Intelligence Gap With New Software Suite

    AUSTIN, Texas, June 2, 2021 — Enverus, the leading global energy data analytics and SaaS technology company, released today its initial suite of solutions for the Power & Renewables market. Built on a foundation of the most comprehensive data and analytics capabilities available, these products enable project and infrastructure tracking with full source documents, investment […]

  • S4E expands abroad with its energy monitoring software, ENERGYSOFT

    S4E, the French software editor launches its international operations in order to grow on the Energy monitoring market. To date, ENERGYSOFT, the monitoring software developed by S4E has a strong footprint on the French market, with more than 10% market share. This year is a good time for the company to go international in order […]

  • Fluence’s Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Market Bidding Platform Selected to Optimize 182.5 MW Battery Energy Storage System in California

    SAN FRANCISCO – February 17, 2021 – Fluence, the leading global energy storage technology, software and services provider, today announced that its A.I.-powered Trading Platform has been selected to provide optimization and market bidding services for Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s 182.5 MW, 730 MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, Calif. Using artificial intelligence, advanced […]

  • The POWER Interview: Attracting the New Utility Workforce

    The global energy sector, including utilities, is looking at a talent drain. As older workers retire, the competition to recruit younger workers to replace them has heated up. The power generation industry today is more digitized, reliant on expertise in analyzing data and developing software. That means many workers who could move into positions at […]

  • David Energy Secures $19 Million In New Financing To Launch A New Kind of Electricity Supplier

    BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2021) — David Energy, a new kind of electricity supplier, today announced the close of $19 million in new financing. The new capital includes a $4.1M Seed round led by Equal Ventures and a $15 million working capital facility from Hartree Partners, a global merchant commodities firm specializing in energy and […]

  • Nozomi Networks Pioneers SaaS Security and Visibility Solution for Dynamic IoT and OT Networks

    SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2020 — Nozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, today introduced Vantage™, an innovative SaaS-based OT and IoT network visibility and monitoring solution designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT-enabled infrastructures. “Vantage is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying the integration and centralized management of visibility […]

  • Digital Applications, Data, and the Microgrid User Experience

    EnTech Solutions, a sister company of Faith Technologies, was created to provide renewable, resilient energy solutions that enable its partners to control energy costs and reliability and minimize their environmental impact. EnTech utilizes microgrids that leverage proprietary power control hardware, energy management software, energy storage and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to consistently deliver high-value, […]

  • CleanSpark Awarded U.S. Embassy Contract

    SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2020 — CleanSpark Inc., a diversified software and services company announced that it received a contract to provide intelligent switchgear upgrades and support for a US Embassy located on the African continent. According to the agreement, CleanSpark will service the paralleling switchgear controls at the Embassy for a term of […]

  • Extensible Energy Releases DemandEx for Microgrids

    Berkeley, Calif. September 14, 2020 – Extensible Energy has released DemandEx for Microgrids™, an AI load flexibility software that integrates with a microgrid controller to manage and optimize energy usage when off-grid or on-grid. With DemandEx for Microgrids, businesses can move beyond the traditional critical loads panel and utilize dynamic, intelligent software to power more […]

  • DNV GL Launches EVOLVE

    Oakland, United States, 15 September 2020 – Today, DNV GL announced the launch of EVOLVE™ , a customisable digital tool suite for utilities designed to enhance and accelerate utility energy programs and meet regulatory, corporate and stakeholder targets. “The pressure for utilities to achieve revenue goals and regulatory mandates has become more intense year over […]

  • Kiwi Power Launches Its Advanced Energy Technology and Grid Flexibility Solution into North America with ENGIE as a First Client

    NEW YORK — Kiwi Power, a leading global energy technology company, is bringing its distributed energy resource (DER) optimization technology and expertise to North America. Building on the strong relationship with its first client ENGIE North America, the company has expanded its sales presence in the region. Kiwi Power enters the market offering advanced virtual power […]

  • Innowatts to Partner with Shell for AI-Powered Demand Forecasting

    HOUSTON, August 26, 2020 — Innowatts, a leading energy Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that helps electricity providers optimize and transform their businesses with artificial intelligence (AI) enabled forecasting and customer-centric data analytics, today announced its selection by Shell Energy Europe Limited to provide AI-powered demand forecasting solutions, serving Shell’s northern European portfolio. As […]

  • PI System Software-Maker OSIsoft Being Acquired by AVEVA

    In a $5 billion deal, engineering and industrial software company AVEVA has agreed to acquire OSIsoft, maker of the PI System, which is a market-leading operational data software solution. “Combining AVEVA and OSIsoft is yet another significant milestone in our journey to achieving the ambitious growth goals that we have set,” Craig Hayman, CEO of […]

  • 4 Ways Southeast Power’s Fleet Team Has Leveled-Up Since COVID-19

    “Things keep going,” Brent Tomamichel, fleet manager of Southeast Power (Figure 1), said when asked to describe the current state of the power industry. “Our industry is unique in that way; no matter what is happening in the world, everyone needs and wants their power on.”  If you’re one of the more than 1.9 million people […]

  • Eaton redefines remote power monitoring and management with a modernized user experience and real-time access to critical power data

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2020) — Power management company Eaton today announced a new milestone in intelligent power solutions with its redesigned PredictPulse™ remote monitoring and management service. A completely new user experience for web browsers and mobile devices—based on feedback from more than 100 customers—makes it easier than ever for data center and information technology […]

  • Lessons from Microgrids Applied to the COVID-19 Crisis

    There are parallels between COVID-19 responses and the management of the electrical grid of the future. Concepts like “flattening the curve” and “self-quarantine” are concepts not only crucial in the current pandemic, but in electricity distribution systems globally. While we at Introspective Systems practice social distancing, working remotely, and watching record demands asked of hospitals and the […]

  • GE Digital Optimizes Industrial Plants with CIMPLICITY 11 and Tracker 11 to Precisely Monitor and Control Operations

    SAN RAMON, Calif. – March 3, 2020 – GE Digital today unveiled enhancements to its industry-leading CIMPLICITY and Tracker software to enable operators to make smarter, faster decisions and better manage operations across plants. CIMPLICITY 11, part of GE Digital’s Proficy HMI/SCADA suite, decreases operator response time and errors, keeping critical control systems up and running. Tracker 11, part of GE Digital’s Proficy […]

  • Positive Technologies assists Siemens with eliminating dangerous vulnerabilities in utility control system

    Framingham, MA — Positive Technologies experts have discovered a total of 17 vulnerabilities in the SPPA-T3000. Vladimir Nazarov, Head of ICS Security at Positive Technologies, said: “By exploiting some of these vulnerabilities, an attacker could run arbitrary code on an application server, which is one of the key components of the SPPA-T3000 distributed control system. […]