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INDUSTRY NEWS
The latest product, project and business news from the power sector
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY Driving progress
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UK consortium will trial electric vehicle to grid projects
Making smart grids even smarter Why combining machine learning with IIoT and engineering models could revolutionise asset management in the electric power industry
Bright forecast Achieving grid stability thanks to
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF POWER PLANTS
Collaborative enterprise Power industry expert launches a new collaborative operating model that could shake up power gen operations
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Actuator abilities in automation How electric actuators deliver reliable
automation at renewable energy power plants
Power to the people How proper inventory management can
improve operations for those working in the power gen industry
ENGINE & TURBINE TECHNOLOGY
The quiet revolution Minimising yaw brake noise on wind turbine generators
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PROTECTION NUCLEAR FUSION
IoT connects critical systems Faster work in
COLLABORATIVE OPERATING MODEL FOR PLANTS
TURBINE TECH
Smart grids New technologies set to revolutionise asset management
Green energy scheme Rwandan brewery transforms wastewater into green energy
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How the Internet of Things is being used to connect safety-critical power systems and make them more intelligent
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