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Elevating Wind Energy: ‘Intelligent Inspection’ Transforms Turbine Operations

September 2, 2023 admin Drone, inspection, O&M, operations and maintenance, Renewables, Wind, wind turbines, zeitview

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:33:43 +0000

A successful clean energy transition depends on maximizing output and minimizing the costs of renewable investments.In particular, wind turbines are highly effective assets but require frequent detailed inspections and maintenance […]

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AusNet Embraces Data-Driven Storm Impact Modeling

September 1, 2023 admin distributed energy, dtn, energy security, full coverage, International, news, O&M, offshore wind, power, Renewables, risk mitigation, Solar, storm impact modeling, Technology, Weather, Wind

Credit to Author: Renny Vandewege| Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:15:45 +0000

Power companies must respond to outages caused by extreme weather events. Having accurate predictions concerning the severity of impending storms can ensure companies are prepared with the right resources on

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Self-Tuning AI Strengthens Plant and Grid Reliability on Islands

August 29, 2023 admin adex, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Business, combined cycle power plant, connected plant, full coverage, Gas, Instrumentation & Controls, International, ISLAND, news, O&M, Puerto Rico, reliability, self-tuning ai, Technology

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:21:35 +0000

Energy transition is progressively being adopted globally, pushing combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) to embrace flexible operation also on islands. CCPPs are, or will be, ramping loads up and down […]

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How Do Power Companies Safeguard Against Winter Weather Challenges?

August 22, 2023 admin Management, news, O&M, planning, Plant Design, preparation, Weather, weatherization, winter

Credit to Author: Emily Newton| Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:56:25 +0000

In February 2021, more than 4 million people lost power for days on end throughout Texas. The now-infamous outage resulted from extreme winter weather the state’s power grid wasn’t prepared […]

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Generator Maintenance: Preparing for the Bubble

August 1, 2023 admin Business, full coverage, Gas, gas turbine, ge gas power, ge vernova, generator, generator maintenance, International, maintenance, news, O&M, power

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:12:00 +0000

If you were paying attention to the power industry during the early 2000s, you may remember a large spike in the U.S. gas turbine fleet at the time. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that

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Hot Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation

July 24, 2023 admin climate change, cooling, Heat, Management, news, O&M, planning, power, power plant, reliability, Weather

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:22:53 +0000

Extreme temperature and weather events have become more prevalent in the past decade. In fact, July 2023 is shaping up to be “the hottest single month on Earth on record, […]

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How Utilities Can Achieve Automated, Condition-Based Grid Maintenance to Boost Safety and Grid Reliability

July 23, 2023 admin Business, condition-based maintenance, connected plant, news, O&M, power, power grid, Safety, Smart Grid, substation, T&D, Technology, teledyne flir

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:02:13 +0000

Site safety, equipment reliability, and a balanced budget from smooth operations are the cornerstones of a successful power grid. Today’s utility companies face immense challenges with current equipment monitoring practices, […]

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Utilities Need Proven Partners, Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation

July 11, 2023 admin Commentary, digital, DRONES, ericcson, Infrastructure, Instrumentation & Controls, O&M, power grid, substation, T&D, Technology, transmission

Credit to Author: Koustuv Ghoshal| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:39:55 +0000

Utilities need to modernize their grid infrastructure but face a unique challenge: change is tricky when the stakes are high. Technology is changing faster than ever, from the latest smartphones […]

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Developing Coatings for Use in Harsh Biomass Combustion Environments

July 5, 2023 admin biomass, coatings, corrosion, cranfield university, engineering, full coverage, International, news, O&M, Plant Design, power, r&d, Renewables, Research and Development, Technology

Credit to Author: Stefano Mori, PhD| Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:08:37 +0000

Corrosion is a constant battle for infrastructure of all kinds—the natural response of materials like metals to their environment, causing damage to everything from turbines to oil pipelines and vehicles. […]

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Don’t Neglect Round-Trip Efficiency and Cost of Charging When Considering Levelized Cost of Storage

May 29, 2023 admin alsym energy, Battery, Commentary, electrification, Energy Storage, lcos, leveled cost of storage, maintenance, O&M, operations, power

Credit to Author: Mukesh Chatter| Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 15:48:14 +0000

The world is moving toward renewable sources for electricity generation in an attempt to reduce fossil-fuel reliance. But wind and solar can’t provide a consistent flow of power 24/7, and […]

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