POWER July 2023 - 2

FEATURES:
MID-YEAR INDUSTRY FORECAST
Clean Energy Transition Continues Despite Reliability,
Supply Chain, and Financial Uncertainty
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The power generation sector continues to be challenged by supply chain and
workforce issues, and concerns about grid reliability linger as groups warn
of summer heat that could strain electricity resources. Industry insiders who
spoke with POWER said energy storage will grow in importance to alleviate at
least some of the problems.
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY
Not Your Mother's Microgrid
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Microgrids are a major part of the evolution of power generation, and the
continuing incorporation of new technologies is enabling new levels of
sophistication when it comes to their design.
MARNIE SURFACEBLOW
High Anxiety at Low Loads
The new world of power generation brings new challenges for plant operators
and maintenance staff. Paying attention to detail, and knowing the latest
information about plant systems and equipment, is a key to success.
SAFETY
Three Solutions to Fire Safety Challenges:
Lessons from the Energy Storage Industry
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While energy storage systems often carry lower fire risks than other forms of
energy storage and processing-such as oil and gas refineries-the industry
must answer some important questions about safety to avoid regulatory constraints,
community opposition, and clear up the confusion about whether
energy storage systems are safe. (Visit powermag.com and search " Three Solutions
to Fire Safety Challenges " to read this online-only exclusive.)
MATERIALS
Developing Coatings for Use in Harsh Biomass Combustion
Environments
There is a real need to assess the potential for the use of different materials
and coatings. Currently, the response to the new environments caused
by low-carbon fuels has been the use of expensive nickel-based materials or
coatings. This article looks at the behavior of three different coatings subjected
to the new biomass environment. (Visit powermag.com and search " Developing
Coatings for Use in Harsh Biomass Combustion Environments " to read
this online-only exclusive.)
WIND POWER
Ways to Address the Wind Power Technology Talent Gap
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As the wind power industry grows, so does the need for well-trained wind
turbine service technicians. An executive with Pearce Renewables discusses
the importance of workforce development and how independent service providers
and asset owners can support training initiatives. (Visit powermag.com
and search " Ways to Address the Wind Power Technology Talent Gap " to read
this online-only exclusive.)
COMMENTARY
Three Ways Natural Gas Will Bolster Decarbonization Efforts
By Kevin Greiner, Gas South
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