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10 INDUSTRY NEWS
Roundup of power sector product and project news stories
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY
Strong and stable Reliable insulation diagnostics
Battery energy storage facility energised
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Digital developments
Power firm is one step closer to enabling the green transition of energy systems
How to provide grid stability with advanced power oscillation damping controls
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF POWER PLANTS
The power of AI Exploring how plant operators can save a small fortune by deploying a sophisticated AI engine
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Biomass boost CHP combined with pioneering sewage sludge drying
Strong and stable Grid stability delivered via power oscillation damping controls
Reducing repair times Power station reduces downtime by
using pre-approved supplier for maintenance
Continuous monitoring explained Overview of continuous monitoring of pollutant emissions
Boosting boiler efficiency The power of automatic online cleaning
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NEXT-GEN NUCLEAR
TACKLING TURBINE FIRES
And the role of turbines
THE POWER OF AI
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Power giant GE reveals why nuclear will play a vital role in the push towards a carbon-free future
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