{"id":27777,"date":"2023-08-08T15:29:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vgbe.energy\/pt-journal\/issue-6-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-08-21T10:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:31:25","slug":"issue-6-2023","status":"publish","type":"pt-journal","link":"https:\/\/www.vgbe.energy\/en\/pt-journal\/issue-6-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Issue 6-2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27777\" class=\"elementor elementor-27777 elementor-27764\" data-elementor-post-type=\"pt-journal\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bcb6ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9bcb6ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;67a3195&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99d4baf\" data-id=\"99d4baf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5a7e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e5a7e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance and plant optimisation in times of change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629e515 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"629e515\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Christopher We\u00dfelmann<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe7f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebe7f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, energy plant technologies are evolving rapidly. New energy plants, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal installations, are playing a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a greener future. Additionally, new energy technologies e.g. for storage and transport are developed to market readiness. To maximise the efficiency and longevity of these energy plants, it is essential to prioritise maintenance and optimise their operations. This editorial explores the significance of maintenance and optimised operation for new energy plants, highlighting the benefits and strategies involved.<\/p><p>Maximizing performance through proactive maintenance: Regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of new energy plants. Proactive maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance, can help identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate. By conducting routine inspections, monitoring equipment performance, and implementing proactive maintenance measures, power plant operators can minimise downtime, increase productivity, and extend the lifespan of their assets.<\/p><p><a class=\"storyLink\" title=\"Editorial Issue 6\/2023\" href=\"#editorial623\">[more &#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20cb77d\" data-id=\"20cb77d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af4d50d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"af4d50d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ralf Malessa<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3309a7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3309a7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Major changes in technological or market policy framework conditions usually lead to an early recognition of important future technology areas through an increase in the number of applications for industrial property rights. While in recent years the international filing figures in the field of renewable energies with a focus on climate protection technologies indicated an exponentially growing market potential, the German market in particular seemed to be decoupled from this development. Despite the importance of this segment, according to this data, only a few national drivers can be found, which, compared to other technology nations, co-determine important sub-segments. In principle, opportunities for strengthening the industrial property competition situation in the future may arise, especially for German applicants, by directing technical property rights to more complex subject matter involving the interaction of different technology areas, such as the interaction between wind power and electrolysis.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgbe.energy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/vgbe-ej-2023-06-036-039-MALESSA-RGB-Specimen-Copy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download [0.5 MB]<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5959ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5959ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sensitive high-temperature storage up to 1200 \u00b0C with externally heated gas turbine process \u2013 Development and simulation of a novel Carnot battery for decentralized sector coupling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca20fba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca20fba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Felix Holy, Alexej Paul, Michel Textor, Stefan Lechner, Nils Metka and Falco Krell<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee0c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ee0c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to the expansion of renewable energies, there is an increasing demand for decentralized storage technologies that ensure secure and stable grid operation. In recent years, the term Carnot battery (CB) has become established in the context of innovative storage technologies. Carnot batteries are fundamentally characterized by the ability to inject and withdraw electricity and to store it temporarily in the form of heat at different temperature levels. The high-temperature storage (HTS) considered here converts electricity into heat by means of integrated resistance heating elements and stores this heat in ceramic solids at a temperature level of &gt; 1000\u00b0C. When electricity and heat are required, the sensible heat is transferred to an air stream, which drives a regeneration unit based on the principle of combined heat and power (CHP). Based on an initial system, an HTS with greater storage capacity, optimized internal heat transfers and lower heat losses to the environment is being developed for the follow-up project EnEff:Stadt FlexQuartier Gie\u00dfen<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10bc18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a10bc18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Energy and cost savings options in gas-turbine operation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15a2792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15a2792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dinesh Bhatia and Dipti Datta<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afa25dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afa25dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reducing fuel consumption, noise, vibration, emissions &amp; carbon footprint, and improving the general human condition on the facility is a goal desired by any administration<sub>.<\/sub> While systems designed 30-40 years ago were not too focused on fuel efficiency and noise reduction, the current economy and environmental regulations make it imperative that these factors must be reconsidered while operating of these old designs. Efficiency improvement through gas-turbine design improvement is the most area of focus and has received a lot of attention. One area that is often overlooked is the intake and exhaust system designs for these gas-turbine systems. The current paper discusses the sources of energy\/pressure loss in most traditional gas-turbine intake and exhaust designs and how these can be improved by providing examples of designs used here at M&amp;I. We also discuss the importance of the OpEx cost consideration when selecting design and suppliers of gas-turbine intake and exhaust systems.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vgbe.energy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/vgbe-ej-2023-06-052-059-DATTA-RGB-Specimen-Copy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download [1.3 MB]<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258d273 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"258d273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Growing trends in decarbonization may fall victim to greenwashing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40bcf69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40bcf69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mathias Lelievre<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8589bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8589bc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Growing decarbonization trends by companies and governments are an encouraging sign, but they may also be subject to accusations of greenwashing. Greenwashing refers to the misinformation, disregard, or inefficiency regarding decarbonization that is portrayed to the public as more effective than it actually is. This can lead to customers receiving misleading information and choosing products or services that are harmful to the environment. Two areas that are often suspected of greenwashing are compliance and reporting, and contracts with third-party vendors. However, companies should strive to comply with their CSR reporting and CBAM requirements, as well as optimize their third-party contracts, to minimize the risk of greenwashing and successfully implement decarbonization.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f281ac2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f281ac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Achieving 100% ash utilisation at coal fired power plants in India<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-187a1d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"187a1d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lesley Sloss, Sanjeev Kumar Kanchan, Wojciech Jozewicz and Paul Baruya<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6110ecc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6110ecc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The status of ash management and its use at coal-fired power plants in India is reviewed. The Indian government has set a goal of 100% ash use throughout India by 2024. Some States are achieving this and more, through the additional recovery of older ash pond stockpiles, but others have regional issues to address. For many plants, the challenge is finding industrial partners to take and use the fly ash at, or above, the rate of production (the latter being required to remediate stockpiles). The ash use directives have evolved to require coal power plants to deliver ash free-of-charge to end-users within a radius of up to 300 km. There is potential to sell ash for high-value end uses. Achieving the goal of 100% utilisation of power station by-products, will require India to increase the focus on the challenge of legacy ash piles, which can pose a significant risk to human health. Many of these ashes may be unsaleable. It will also be prudent for utilities to plan to establish markets for the gypsum that will arise from the flue gas desulphurisation processes required across much of the coal power fleet. There is potential for India to use all this additional material profitably if the market is prepared.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6704727 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6704727\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The European electricity industry\u2019s new Presidency presents its vision for Europe\u2019s clean energy independence\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6dd99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d6dd99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eurelectric: Leonhard Birnbaum, Markus Rauramo and Georgios Stassis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a551a07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a551a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leonhard Birnbaum &#8211; CEO of E.ON \u2013 has taken the reins of Eurelectric, the trade body representing the European electricity industry in Brussels. Joined by Vice Presidents Markus Rauramo \u2013 CEO of Fortum \u2013 and Georgios Stassis \u2013 CEO of PPC \u2013, the new Presidency makes a strong call to put in place the necessary enablers for a radical ramp up of electrification at a time when Europe needs to accelerate its decarbonisation and ensure its energy sovereignty. Strengthening electricity grids, rethinking Europe\u2019s security of supply, and ensuring proper investment conditions will be their three key priorities: Strengthening security of supply through large-scale electrification, Driving the expansion and digitalisation of electricity grids, Fostering a fair distribution of risks and benefits<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230edd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"230edd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Future developments in midstream natural gas investment: Focus on Asia Pacific <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffba86a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffba86a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Galia Fazeliyanova<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369e670 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369e670\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Continuing underinvestment or investment \u2018gap\u2019 in natural gas supply is one of the key drivers of the ongoing global energy crisis. It is the single largest risk to global energy security in the future. The upcoming 2023-2030 decade is considered a \u2018golden age\u2019 for liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure deployment and investment. Therefore, timely execution and fast-track project development for LNG liquefaction and LNG regasification projects will be crucial for seizing the opportunity. After 2030, different regions worldwide may adopt diverging paths toward energy transition. Asia Pacific will keep moving towards a cleaner energy mix while balancing its economic and environmental priorities. Its\u2019 expanding reliance on natural gas imports is a far-reaching opportunity as well as a challenge.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef8a2c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef8a2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Energy consumption in Germany in 2022 \u2013 Electricity industry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae1709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ae1709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Domestic energy production increased for all other energy sources in 2022, with the exception of oil, natural gas and other energy sources, resulting in an overall increase of about 2.2% to 3,647 PJ or 124.4 million tce. The electricity sector in 2022 was affected by the overall weakening economy and milder weather, but above all by the consequences of the Ukraine war, which were reflected in drastically rising energy prices on the wholesale markets and among end consumers. Electricity consumption (gross domestic electricity consumption) decreased by 3.4 % to 549.2 billion kWh. Accordingly, electricity generation (gross electricity generation) also recorded a minus of 1.7 % and Germany\u2019s electricity exchange surplus rose by 9.5 billion kWh to 28.1 billion kWh.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c934e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"84c934e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-247b6cb elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-stretched bg-energyfield-fixed neutral elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Christopher We\u00dfelmann<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af22989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af22989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Editor in Chief vgbe&nbsp;energy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f575fdb\" data-id=\"f575fdb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8940075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8940075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance and plant optimisation in times of change<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb11abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb11abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear Ladies, dear Gentlemen,<\/p>\n<p>As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, energy plant technologies are evolving rapidly. New energy plants, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal installations, are playing a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a greener future. Additionally, new energy technologies e.g. for storage and transport are developed to market readiness. To maximise the efficiency and longevity of these energy plants, it is essential to prioritise maintenance and optimise their operations. This editorial explores the significance of maintenance and optimised operation for new energy plants, highlighting the benefits and strategies involved.<\/p>\n<p>Maximizing performance through proactive maintenance: Regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of new energy plants. Proactive maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance, can help identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate. By conducting routine inspections, monitoring equipment performance, and implementing proactive maintenance measures, power plant operators can minimise downtime, increase productivity, and extend the lifespan of their assets.<\/p>\n<p>Harnessing data and analytics for condition monitoring: New energy plants generate vast amounts of operational data, which can be harnessed to optimise their performance. Implementing advanced data analytics and condition monitoring techniques allows operators to gain real-time insights into the health of their equipment. By utilizing technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), operators can detect anomalies, predict failures, and schedule maintenance activities more efficiently. This data-driven approach enables proactive decision-making and ensures optimal power plant operation.<\/p>\n<p>Prioritizing safety and compliance: Safety is a top priority in energy plant operations, and it becomes even more critical when dealing with new energy sources. Proper maintenance and optimised operations contribute to a safer working environment by minimizing potential hazards. Regular inspections, safety audits, and adherence to industry regulations and standards are essential for the well-being of personnel and the surrounding ecosystem. Additionally, maintenance activities should align with environmental regulations, ensuring that power plants operate in a sustainable and responsible manner.<\/p>\n<p>Enhancing efficiency and energy output: Maintenance and optimised operation strategies directly impact the efficiency and energy output of new energy power plants. Effective maintenance practices, such as cleaning solar panels, aligning wind turbines, or optimizing geothermal well performance, can enhance the plant\u2019s overall efficiency and output. By addressing inefficiencies, resolving equipment issues promptly, and fine-tuning operational parameters, operators can optimise power generation and improve the financial viability of the plant.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative partnerships and knowledge sharing: Maintaining and optimizing new energy plants require expertise and collaboration from various stakeholders. Power plant operators, technology providers, and maintenance specialists should establish strong partnerships to ensure access to the latest technologies, best practices, and training. Knowledge sharing through industry conferences, forums, and research collaborations facilitates continuous learning and innovation in power plant maintenance and operations. vgbe energy deals with all these issues and supports its members worldwide. The new working structure of the association, which is currently being implemented, will provide efficient and flexible support to members and all energy technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance and optimised operation are essential for maximizing the performance, efficiency, and longevity of energy plants. By adopting proactive maintenance practices, harnessing data and analytics, prioritizing safety and compliance, enhancing efficiency, and fostering collaborative partnerships, power plant operators can drive the growth of clean and sustainable energy sources. With ongoing advancements in technology and a collective commitment to excellence, we can ensure that new energy power plants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping a greener and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintenance and plant optimisation in times of change Christopher We\u00dfelmann As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, energy plant technologies are evolving rapidly. New energy plants, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and tidal installations, are playing a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a greener future. 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