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INDUSTRY NEWS
Selection of news stories from the fast- moving power sector
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY
Grid balancing: the future
Power 6
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First lithium ion technology at the UK’s largest high temperature incinerator paves the way for industrial energy security
Virtual power station In the fast lane
The contact solution of the future
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London’s first ‘virtual power station’ powered by domestic solar panels is to be launched
Fast-track deployment for UK battery energy storage project
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF POWER PLANTS
Integrated and innovative Exploring a project that pioneers the microgrid concept
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23 Home and dry Challenging some misconceptions about dry-type transformers
Bearing up Smart bearing solution saves over €130,000 at energy plant
Bright ideas Advanced actuators are proving
popular in the rapidly growing global solar power sector
Valve automation at CCGT plant
New voltage regulator launched
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Burning ambitions Why the future is bright for biomass CHP plants
Keep the edge The latest in leading edge protection for wind turbines
November 2018 for engineers – by engineers TECHNOLOGY
New marine energy concept
BUBBLE CURTAINFOR
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Making a splash: the innovative marine energy solution with vast potential
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