Siemens Power Generation develops new and clean power plant technologies, such as the IGCC (Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) process. Here, a liquid or solid fuel, for example anthracite (hard coal), is gasified and is then very efficiently converted into electricity in a gas turbine generator. Pollutants do not form or are separated and stored prior to combustion. These IGCC installations can "eat" just about anything and are even able to generate ecology-friendly electricity from refinery residue. Siemens plans to increase the efficiency of lignite (brown coal) power stations by predrying the coal, raising the steam temperature and using new materials for the turbines.
The permanent-magnet technology from Siemens is characterized by its high degree of effectiveness, reliability and low maintenance. When installed in wind driven power plants, this translates into reduced operating costs and an increased availability of offshore wind generated energy for deep sea drilling of crude oil.
