J-POWER USA has achieved commercial operation with the first two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America at its Jackson Generation Project, a 1,200 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois. The Jackson plant dispatches power into the PJM regional transmission organization. Mitsubishi Power’s Tomoni intelligent solutions will optimize plant performance and reliability, while providing flexibility to respond to fluctuating energy demand and renewable energy supply. Remote monitoring services for Jackson Generation will detect anomalies and diagnose plant performance. These features along with a 25-year service agreement.
First GE Vernova Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Operates on 100% Hydrogen
November 20th 2024The LM6000 gas turbine units feature a newly designed fuel nozzle, optimized water injection schedules, advanced control modifications, and safety features, including nitrogen purge systems and hydrogen fire detection systems.