Power Grids & Transmission
TSOs, DSOs, HVDC interconnectors, substations, smart grid, blackouts and frequency regulation.
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Baynouna Solar Power Plant: Jordan's Largest Photovoltaic Station
Overview of the Baynouna Solar Power Plant in Amman, Jordan. Details on its 200 MW capacity, construction history, and role in the national...
Perkins Engines: History, Products, and Global Expansion
History and operations of Perkins Engines, a UK-based diesel manufacturer owned by Caterpillar Inc. since 1998.
Power barge: Definition, types, and operational characteristics
A power barge is a floating power station used for temporary or permanent electricity generation.
Reed switch: Principles, construction, and applications in electrical systems
Technical overview of the reed switch: an electromechanical device using hermetically sealed contacts actuated by a magnetic field.
Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station
NTPC's 4000 MW coal power station in Karnataka, India. Details on location, fuel supply, and equipment suppliers.
Kennedy Energy Park: Hybrid Wind, Solar and Storage Station in Queensland
Kennedy Energy Park is a hybrid wind, solar and storage power station in Queensland, Australia, owned by Windlab and Eurus Energy.
George F. Weaton Power Station
History and technical profile of the George F. Weaton coal-fired power station in Pennsylvania, closed in 2012.
Pinjar Power Station: Gas-Fired Peaking Plant in Perth
Pinjar Power Station is a 576 MW natural gas peaking plant in Perth, Western Australia, operated by Synergy since 1989.
Kohler Foundation: Philanthropy, Arts Preservation, and Educational Endowments
Overview of the Kohler Foundation, its history since 1940, and its impact on arts, education, and heritage preservation in Wisconsin.
Fawley Power Station: Oil-Fired Generation and Demolition
History, technical specs, and demolition of the former oil-fired Fawley Power Station in Hampshire, England.
Fore River Generating Station: Combined Cycle Power Plant in Weymouth
Fore River Generating Station is a natural gas-fired power plant in Weymouth, Massachusetts, operated by Calpine Corporation since 2014.
Electricity Power House: Heritage Substation in Crows Nest
Heritage-listed 1927 electrical substation in Sydney, Australia.
Surface condenser: Principles, construction, and operation
Technical overview of surface condensers in thermal power plants, covering shell-and-tube design, materials, and corrosion.
Laverton North Power Station: Gas-fired peaking plant in Melbourne
Laverton North is a 320 MW gas-fired peaking power station in Melbourne, Victoria, operated by Snowy Hydro Limited.
Wireless light switch: Technology, installation, and applications
Overview of wireless light switches, including radio transmission, powerline communication, and energy harvesting technologies.
Power plant engineering: principles, history, and disciplines
Overview of power plant engineering (TPTL), covering thermodynamics, plant types, and required engineering disciplines.
Russian strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Analysis of Russian missile and drone campaigns targeting Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts and infrastructure damage.
TV pickup: Impact of synchronized appliance use on the UK National Grid
Analysis of TV pickup, the UK grid phenomenon where synchronized kettle use during TV breaks causes massive demand surges.
Spark plug wires: Construction, function, and alternatives
Technical overview of spark plug wires (high tension leads), their insulation, RFI suppression, and modern coil-on-plug alternatives.
Danskammer Generating Station: History, Ownership, and Environmental Controversy
Danskammer Generating Station is a natural gas and oil-fired power plant in Newburgh, NY, known for environmental lawsuits and ownership cha...