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SUMMARY:Save The Date for PowerGen 2026 January 20 – January 22, 2026 – San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:This event reminder is sponsored by: Alterrus, leaders in helical piles and foundations for BESS Projects\n\nTHE 2026 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS NOW LIVE!\nThe POWERGEN 2026 Technical Conference Program is here, and it is built to tackle the toughest challenges in power generation today.\nFrom conventional energy to renewables, every track is designed to help you overcome operational challenges, reduce risk, and prepare your business for the future. With 10 tracks and 250+ expert-led sessions, you’ll learn directly from the industry leaders like CPS Energy, Vistra, Dominion Energy, NRG, Avista Utilities, Constellation, ERCOT, CyrusOne, Siemens Energy, and GE Vernova.\nPOWERGEN is the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. It unites power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users. As the industry evolves toward cleaner and more sustainable energy, POWERGEN fosters a progressive environment for both established professionals and new energy leaders driving the transition to a more sustainable future. We invite technology experts, engineers, suppliers, decision-makers, and thought leaders to join us in exploring innovative solutions, learning from past and present projects, and shaping the future of power generation. This includes a focus on The Total Energy Mix: Powering the Future, ensuring that all energy sources are considered in the journey towards sustainability.\nThese sessions are vetted and curated by our advisory committee and in-house content team for excellence and thought leadership. The content is presented in a variety of formats, including 45-minute presentations case studies, and 60-minute panel discussions.\nSelect a conference track:\nPowering the Future\nOptimizing Plant Performance\nAll About the Gas Turbine\nNuclear’s Evolution\nEnergy Storage Deployments\nUtility-Scale Renewables\nOnsite Power and Flexible Generation\nHydrogen and Low-Carbon Fuels\nCarbon Capture and Emission Controls\nExploring Trends in Hydropower\nPowering the Future\nThe power generation industry faces several challenges, such as explosive electricity demand, net-zero goals and supply chain constraints, all while working to maintain reliability. This track highlights how utilities, power producers, EPC companies and other stakeholders are adapting to these modern realities, from high-level planning strategies to regulatory considerations.\nUtility resource planning\nDecarbonization strategies\nMeeting load growth projections\nMarket trends and dynamics\nRenewable energy integration\nAdapting to evolving policy\nAddressing regulatory factors in power projects\nNavigating supply chain challenges\nMaintaining system reliability under growing pressures\nWorkforce issues\nOptimizing Plant Performance\nPower generation owners and operators must strategically manage their assets and optimize operations and maintenance to reduce downtime and maintain peak efficiency. This includes leveraging data and the latest digital and monitoring technologies that enhance decision-making, drive down costs and ensure that generating facilities remain viable.\nTopics in this case study-heavy track include:\nPredictive, preventative and corrective maintenance\nRemote monitoring\nOutage management\nSCADA and CMMS\nCase studies on equipment upgrades\nWeatherization strategies\nNew technologies for O&M\nData analytics\nArtificial Intelligence / augmented reality\nDigital twins\nPlant retirement strategies\nProcedures and safety\nAll About the Gas Turbine\nGas turbines remain the workhorse of modern power generation, offering flexibility and reliability. This track will explore the evolving role of gas turbines during the energy transition, including advancements in turbine technology, fuel flexibility and operational optimization. Technical case studies will cover emissions reduction and efficiency improvements.\nAdvancements in gas turbine technology\nFuel flexibility\nPilot projects with low-carbon fuels\nChanging operational profile\nEmissions reduction technologies\nMarket trends and regulatory influences\nTurbine maintenance and lifecycle management\nIntegrating turbines with energy storage and flexible generation systems\nFuture market roles and opportunities\nNuclear’s Evolution\nUtilities, power producers and large electricity users are interested in nuclear energy as a “clean firm” power solution. Once-retired large, conventional reactors are being brought back to life, while companies are racing to deploy smaller reactors with the promise of cheaper and faster build times. Topics in this track include advanced nuclear technologies and deployment plans, O&M issues for the current fleet and increasingly favorable regulatory policy.\nO&M case studies\nOutage management\nSmall Modular Reactor and Microreactor (SMRs) technologies\nProject financing\nSupply chain and construction costs\nSafety and compliance\nWorkforce challenges\nEvolving policy support\nEnergy Storage Deployments\nThe electric power sector is rapidly deploying energy storage options that range in terms of duration and technology. Lithium-ion battery storage continues to grow significantly, but longer-duration storage technologies like compressed air systems and other novel battery chemistries are also being developed and tested. This track focuses on the growing adoption of storage technologies, technical and operational challenges and pathways to their further adoption.\nTopics include:\nUtility-scale case studies and applications\nIntegration challenges\nNon- battery storage solutions\nSafe operations and best practices\nSystem financing and viability\nHybrid power plants\nUtility-Scale Renewables\nFor optimal performance and reliability, utility-scale solar and wind generation requires a strategic, fleetwide operations and maintenance approach. This track will explore key O&M and EPC considerations—siting, component health, operational risks and balance of system challenges—alongside case studies and the latest technologies in inspections and monitoring. Discussions will also address policy, supply chain disruptions and other current trends, providing actionable insights for developers, asset owners and O&M professionals navigating today’s evolving energy landscape.\nTopics include:\nSiting and basic infrastructure issues\nInspections and monitoring\nInverter maintenance and replacement\nSolar cell degradation and microcracking\nBalance of system issues\nMonitoring and forecasting\nTurbine control systems\nMajor component repair including gearboxes\nRepowering\nSupply chain/manufacturer challenges\nPolicy and regulation\nOnsite Power and Flexible Generation\nMicrogrids, flexible gen-sets, CHP and others represent a growing segment of the energy evolution and the shift from centralized power. Customers like data centers are making the biggest splash, shifting from temporary power strategies and building large onsite plants to work around utility interconnection delays. Sometimes they’re ditching the grid entirely. Universities, hospitals and industrial companies are also adopting microgrids for resilience and mission critical needs. This track will feature case studies of onsite generation projects, highlighting their operational flexibility and interaction with the grid and utilities.\nTopics include:\nMicrogrids and distributed energy resources\nThe latest data center solutions\nReciprocating engines, turbines and fuel cells\nFlexibility and resilience in power systems\nRenewable energy and storage integration\nUtility and customer collaboration\nCo-location strategies\nPolicy and regulatory considerations\nAsset management\nFinancing and investment in flexible generation solutions\nHydrogen and Low-Carbon Fuels\nExploring cleaner fuels – present and potential future. Among alternative fuels, biofuels are the most established, while hydrogen and ammonia are still being explored and tested. This track will feature the latest case studies, insights and technical advancements in the power generation alternative fuel space. This includes the opportunities and barriers to larger deployment for combusting and storing hydrogen, a recipient of attention and favorable policy in recent years.\nAdvancements in hydrogen and ammonia for power generation\nHydrogen blending case studies\nBalance of plant considerations\nMarket drivers and opportunities for large-scale deployment\nEmerging power generation strategies for biofuels\nBiomass co-firing with coal\nBoiler maintenance\nAsh handling and emissions control\nPolicy and regulatory support\nSafety and operational\nCarbon Capture and Emission Controls\nCarbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies are seen as critical for reducing emissions from fossil-fired power plants and industrial operations. This track will explore the latest advancements in carbon capture technologies on the path to deployment, along with emission control strategies that mitigate the environmental impact of power generation. Sessions will also focus on regulatory frameworks, deployment challenges and innovations in emission monitoring and control systems.\nCarbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) adoption and deployment\nCCUS financing\nPilot project case studies\nTax credits and incentives\nDirect air capture\nRegulatory issues\nEmission rules for plants\nExploring Trends in Hydropower\nThis track encompasses the most critical aspects of hydropower today, including environmental stewardship, technological innovation and efficient operation. Explore how industry leaders are addressing evolving challenges, from climate change and dam safety to technological advancements and new developments in hydropower generation.\nTopics include:\nClimate change impacts\nFish passage and survival\nDam safety\nEfficient water management\nInnovations in turbines, generators, controls and civil infrastructure\nArtificial intelligence and digitalization\nNew hydropower development\nPumped storage\nO&M\nMaintaining aging infrastructure\nFinancial and regulatory issues\nAre you wondering where POWERGen 2026 will be held?\nThis year it will be held at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205 from January 20-22, 2026 and considered one of the leading industry events for the Power industry.\nAbout Renewables Calendar\nRenewables Calendar is the dedicated platform for events and news in the renewable energy industry. Covering solar, wind, hydrogen, carbon capture, biofuels, storage, and emerging clean energy technologies, Renewables Calendar provides a centralized hub for conferences, expos, training sessions, and networking opportunities that matter to renewable energy professionals, developers, and investors.\nAs part of the Allstream Energy Partners network, Renewables Calendar leverages exclusive distribution channels to reach decision-makers across power generation, utilities, infrastructure, and heavy industries.\nIf you have ever wondered or searched for:\n“What are the top renewable energy events?”, “Where can I find solar and wind conferences?”\nWhat’s next in hydrogen and clean energy news?”\nBy combining a curated calendar of clean energy events with timely industry insights, Renewables Calendar connects professionals, innovators, and stakeholders driving the global energy transition.\nRenewables Calendar — Your source for renewable energy events and news.\n
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