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Distributed control systems (DCSs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have been commonplace in power plants for decades, but the technology has not been stagnant. Today’s systems are beginning ...

The virtual power plant (VPP) is an increasingly popular choice for realizing the aggregation, optimization, and control of flexible resources that are not necessarily within the same geographical ...

Over the past decade, those of us in the power industry have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Power needs have not only grown, but with each generation they have advanced — driven by smarter ...

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Foresight solution unifies power, energy, and building signals for faster resolution and longer equipment lifetime.

Steps engineers can take to help mitigate power outage impacts. Paths to PLC redundancy. Paths to PAC redundancy. How can a dual Ethernet ring help with resilience? Power outages are becoming more ...

Rationalizing an investment in a facility's infrastructure can be a difficult prospect for any plant engineer or technician, often requiring extensive justification. Investments that are deemed ...

Automation eases Colorado wind farm integration and enhances system operation for Xcel Energy. The AVSO controller helps to maintain healthy voltages at the generation facilities and substation busses ...