With the steady growth of storage systems and decentralized generators, the change in our power generation landscape confronts us with the task of using a power supply that is both safe and clean at the same time. Conventional power stations are increasingly being replaced by renewable energy sources. The reasons behind this are climate change and other environmental sustainability issues. Nonetheless, many types of power stations have yet to be completely eliminated from our power generation landscape. The required network of different power plant technologies needs efficient and reliable processes.
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Power station technologies
Our products can be used in various types of power stations.
Gas-fired power stations can be regulated quickly and flexibly, making them an ideal addition to renewable energies. In the future, they will be operated with green hydrogen, but the demand for imported natural gas will remain high until 2030.
Coal-fired power stations have revolutionized power generation since the 19th century. They are now facing challenges as a result of the emergence of renewable energies and our growing environmental awareness. The future therefore will see a decline in the use of coal.
Hydroelectric power stations have been utilizing the power of water for 3,500 years. Today, they are a cornerstone of renewable energy, even though the technologies built into them are conventional. Nevertheless, climate change, droughts, and heavy rain threaten their reliability.
Nuclear power stations have been providing low-carbon energy since the 1950s, but bring risks, including accidents and nuclear waste. Many countries are planning to phase them out, but are using nuclear power plants as an emergency reserve. New reactors and nuclear fusion could shape the future.
Oil-fired power stations generate electricity by burning oil. Once the main source of power, they are mainly used as reserve power stations today. In oil-producing countries, they continue to serve the base load. Alternative, sustainable energy and technologies such as fuel cells will determine their future.
A stable power grid requires solutions that react intelligently and work reliably, also during unfavorable conditions. With decades of experience and innovative technologies, we ensure the superior availability of your system – now and in the future.
Your advantages
With our solutions
System availability as an important key figure determines the effectiveness of your power station. Low values can result from unplanned downtime or other causes and negatively impact your costs.
Ensure consistently high availability of your system and prevent unplanned failures: Test systems, power supplies, control and remote control systems of Phoenix Contact meet highest quality standards and therefore ensure optimum system availability.
Process optimization – the goal in every power station: Smooth processes, improved quality, and cost savings are the positive results that we drive forward together with you.
We ensure easy planning, configuration, and installation of electrical connections. Plan and configure terminal strips quickly and conveniently. Benefit from our solutions for simple and safe wiring. That's how you optimize and shorten your processes.
Networked and digitalized sectors and industries will become increasingly important in the future. This is the only way to optimally exchange data and information both within and outside of your power station.
New, intelligent technologies based on our many years of development experience ensure that your data is transmitted and processed quickly and reliably. This lets you reliably keep an eye on the data relevant to your system anytime and anywhere in a constantly evolving market.
With vast quantities of cables, wires, and other electronic and electromechanical components, it is often difficult to keep track of everything, especially in power stations. Correct and traceable identification is therefore essential.
Proper identification helps to avoid operating errors. Ensure operations run smoothly with easy installation and maintenance. Our marking systems meet every demand and are particularly well-suited for power station maintenance.
