Ones & Zeros: How Digital Power Plants Are Leveraging Big Data and Analytics for Greater Reliability and Profit.

The article examines how the Chivasso power plant in Italy is utilizing big data and analytics for greater reliability and profit. Topics discussed include the formative history of the energy facility and the deployment of an Asset Performance Management software developed by General Electric for managing the complex data produced during the plant's operation. The installation of sensors for measuring and communicating temperature, vibration, and movement is mentioned.