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December 2020 Power Digital Magazine

December 2020


POWER
Digital Edition
DECEMBER 2020
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COVER focus: Hybrid Power
The Bittersweet Power of Hybrids
The technology behind hybrid power generation installations continues to evolve and will be a driving force in the electricity sector moving forward. But its ultimate success could be determined by how market operators value the contribution of hybrid technologies.

Features
Solar Power
New Technology Keeps Solar on Track

Research and development of advanced solar power technologies remains strong, despite industry challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Larger, more powerful, and more efficient solar panels, including upgrades to bifacial technology, are among the advancements.

Transmission & Distribution
Useful Specifications and Guides for Underground Cable and Vaults

The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies’ (AEIC’s) cable specifications and guides provide important information for manufacturers and users of electrical cables. The group’s expertise includes disseminating data enabling the proper installation, maintenance, and operation of underground electrical systems.

Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity in and for Large Energy Transmission Projects

New strategies and techniques are being researched and developed to protect the power generation sector from cyberattacks. Siemens Energy and its technology partners have embraced a Defense-in-Depth approach, which encompasses both digital and physical security measures.

Technology
Employee Location Monitoring in a Post-Pandemic World

Power plant managers continue to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Technology to keep workers safe, and keep plants operating smoothly, is available and its use is providing a host of benefits.

Operations & Maintenance
Getting Ahead of Costly Heat Exchanger Failures in the Power Generation Industry

Keeping heat exchangers in top condition is critical for thermal power plants to maintain top performance. There are several steps that plant operators can take to keep exchangers properly maintained, to reduce and avoid downtime, increase efficiency, and keep costs in line.

Carbon Capture
Leveraging the Latest Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies to Transform Emissions into Profit

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is supporting several large-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage pilot and demonstration projects, as the DOE looks to prove these technologies can succeed at commercial scale.

Operations & Maintenance
Maintenance Planning and Execution Standards and Best Practices

Knowing the best ways to conduct testing and maintenance of critical infrastructure is crucial for peak power plant performance. Industry experts provide tips on how to keep systems running smoothly, while adhering to standards and regulations.

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