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Results of the joint project "Partner Steam Power Plant" was presented on the Workshop "Flexible power plants for the Energiewende" in Brussel

 Following an invitation by the NRW Science Minister Svenja Schulze the joint project "Partner Steam Power Plant" which is coordinated by VGB PowerTech was presented in Brussels.

Indo-German Energy Forum: VGB presents “Best Practices for Coal-Based Power Plants in Germany” report

 The 6th Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) took place in New Delhi from 11-13 February 2015. In advance of this event, VGB representatives met with experts from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the Central Power Research Institute and the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation to present them with the “Best Practices for Coal-Based Power Plants in Germany” report.

Commissioning Peer Review of Eskom new build projects successfully completed

 South Africa is investing in its energy supply. With the help of three new build projects, the utility company Eskom has extended its installed capacity by almost 11 GW.

VGB-Standards also available as e-books - digital know-how at your fingertips

 VGB PowerTech is offering its know-how digitally. VGB-Standards are now available as download e-books in the VGB online shop, i. e. much faster access to the desired VGB-Standard.

Research on Power Plant Technologies in Germany Stands for Most Modern Technologies

 The today opening Power-Gen Europe, Exhibition and Congress on technologies for thermal and renewable power plants, demonstrates the capability of German technology provider and by this the results of successful research. Therefore, the three industrial associations focussed on technologies in power plant industries, FDBR Fachverband Anlagenbau, VDMA Power Systems, and VGB PowerTech, point out the importance of a vital research scenery for a sustainable energy supply worldwide.

VGB Research Foundation supports students' attendance at the KELI 2014

 The VGB Research Foundation supported students' attendance at the VGB conference electrical engineering, C&I and IT in power plants (KELI 2014) for students.

RDS-PP® Application Guideline Part 32: Wind Power Plants published

 VGB PowerTech published a new VGB-Standard entitled “RDS-PP® Application Guideline Part 32: Wind Power Plants“. The bilingual (German/English) new edition fills a gap in the international designation system for electricity generation plants.

European Network Codes for Generators - Publication process is Entering into Final Phase

 The concluding European legislative procedure of the "Network Codes for Generators (RfG - Requirements for Generators)" will on short term start. From VGB's point of view, in the draft provided try the European Commission requirements are remaining, which are burdening the generators unbalanced.

Dr Michael Fübi follows Prof Dr Gerd Jäger as Board Chairman of VGB PowerTech e.V

 - New Chairman of the Board of Directors of VGB PowerTech e.V., the European technical association for power and heat generation - Professor Dr Gerd Jäger hands over honorary office to Dr Michael Fübi - Professor Dr Gerd Jäger is awarded the Clausius commemorative medal to appreciate his dedicated commitment to the future-oriented energy supply in Europe

Supply security – From challenges to solutions

 - Conversion of European energy-supply infrastructure goes along with alarming amber lights - Targets can only be achieved consistently and on European level - VGB PowerTech top service provider and “gate-keeper” for technical collaboration
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