POWER February 2020 - 2

FEATURES:
EMERGENCY POWER
Backup Power for Critical Loads Can Save Lives and Money
Natural disasters in recent years, including hurricanes and wildfires, have
caused massive power outages and have highlighted the need for reliable
backup power systems. There are ways to combat the outage problem,
through preparation and planning, to ensure residential, commercial, and industrial
electricity customers can avoid or minimize the impacts of blackouts.
BIOMASS POWER
Is Biomass Dead?
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The promise of biomass as a major source of energy may have faded, but
pockets of production persist in areas where the technology remains viable.
PLANT DESIGN
Fault Ride-Through Using Slip-Capable Torque-Limiting Couplings
Generation of electricity is more decentralized than ever, and the growth of
solar, wind, and other distributed energy resources highlights the importance
of maintaining the connectivity of all generation sources without interruption.
A new, innovative coupling design may help power plants safely achieve fault
ride-through requirements.
SOLAR
Community Solar: Ready for the New Decade
Community solar is proving to be a popular choice for those who want the
benefits of renewable energy, without the cost of having the associated infrastructure
on their property. Utilities have discovered it's a way to serve
customers who want their power from renewable sources, delivered in a costeffective
manner.
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RECIPROCATING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Taking Efficiency and Flexibility to the Next Level
A multi-fuel engine from Wä rtsilä provides a technological answer to the
question of bringing fast-start capabilities to power plants, an essential part
of today's generation landscape as producers need flexibility, efficiency, and
reliability.
CONNECTED PLANT
How Utilities Can Better Manage and Maintain the Quality
of Their Data Assets
Viewing " data as an asset " is becoming the new industry norm. Unfortunately,
the value generated from that data is often limited by poor data quality.
Learn how utilities can set up a rigorous, end-to-end, data quality management
solution that is business-driven, sustainable, and maximizes value by
focusing on insight-to-action. (Visit powermag.com and search " Manage and
Maintain Quality Data Assets " for this online-only exclusive!)
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SAFETY
Public Safety Power Shutoffs: How Utilities Could Partner
Catastrophic wildfires have devastated California in recent years. This article
outlines a plan that allows neighboring utilities to supply customers when
wildfire mitigation efforts are required. (Visit powermag.com and search
" Public Safety Power Shutoffs " for this online-only exclusive!)
SHOW PREVIEW
Connected Plant Conference
The Connected Plant Conference is a forum designed for professionals in the
power generation industry who are leading digital adoption at all stages. The
conference will be held Feb. 25-27, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. A sampling of
the exhibitors is highlighted in this preview.
COMMENTARY
Policy Support for Carbon Capture Critical to Clean Energy Future
By Jennifer Christensen, Great Plains Institute
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