The number of old power plants in Europe is disproportionately high. More than 40 per cent of Europe’s thermal and nuclear power plant capacity is older than 25 years, and much of it will have to be replaced in the next decades. Manfred Kehr reports. Stringent European Union (EU) legislation and an increased level of environmental awareness are creating excellent growth opportunities for the air pollution control equipment market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Intelligent transmitters help reduced maintenance and long-term operating costs and improve performance for greater production efficiency.