ABB Limited has deployed new digital monitoring technologies at Sorgenia's combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Bertonico-Turano Lodigiano, near Lodi, Italy, to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs.

The Italian utility, which supplies energy to over one million customers, operates the plant around the clock to help stabilize the grid during periods when renewable generation cannot meet demand. To strengthen operational resilience, Sorgenia has integrated ABB Ability™ Asset Manager for Transformers (TRAFCOM) and the SWICOM diagnostics system into its existing infrastructure.

According to Sorgenia, the TRAFCOM system provides remote, real-time monitoring of power and distribution transformers, enabling early detection of anomalies and reducing the risk of costly failures. Installation required minimal downtime, with sensors commissioned during a 15-minute maintenance window.

The SWICOM system extends monitoring to switchgear equipment, giving plant operators constant visibility into mechanical and electrical performance. Together, these solutions allow the utility to shift toward data-driven maintenance strategies, complementing traditional methods with predictive capabilities.

Plant managers said the approach could cut maintenance costs for certain components by up to 30 percent while improving overall reliability and efficiency. ABB emphasized that proactive monitoring helps avoid unplanned outages and supports long-term resilience for critical energy infrastructure.

Source: pandct.com