Focus on Excitation Systems
CLEAN CURRENTS 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day: 9/23/2026
Room Number: CC Central: Panel Discussions Room
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Excitation systems are mission-critical to hydropower plant operation — yet they rarely get the dedicated conversation they deserve. Join this session for a big-picture conversation (not a technical deep dive) designed for engineers, operations managers, and asset owners who want to understand where excitation technology stands today and where it is headed.
Topics to be discussed include:
-- What's new in excitation technology — including fast-response brushless exciters and the latest advances in static excitation systems
-- How modern excitation upgrades are unlocking more value from existing hydro assets — including how pairing excitation systems with battery energy storage can help owners meet evolving market demands
-- What a successful excitation system replacement actually looks like — and how equipment providers, engineering firms, and asset owners can work together effectively to get it done
