Are you aware of real world effects of the Energy Transition on conventional power plants?

The operation of power plants is highly complex. For utilities, managing reliable plant operation with frequent start-up and shutdown procedures, different fuel qualities, and a high availability at operating costs as low as possible is both a challenge and a chance: a challenge because the high alternating stresses may reduce the lifetime and dynamic market boundary conditions are demanding forward-thinking solutions to make existing power plant assets fit for the future. A chance because a more flexible mode of operation in conjunction with smart maintenance strategies will result in a competitive edge leading to an extended and profitable unit operation. Best practices which have been successfully established in German power plants are based on innovative strategic measures combining cutting edge data science methodologies, engineering excellence and specific solutions enhancing min load capabilities and ramping to ensure a sustainable and profitable future mode of operation.