A system for aiding the preparation of operation and maintenance for a power generation installation, in which a plurality of power generation units, a power supply command center and a service center are arranged and connected via communication networks, wherein the service center obtains plant data from the plurality of power generation units via the respective communication networks, for the every plurality of power generation units calculates remaining lifetime of the machine and apparatus and the parts thereof in the concerned power generation unit by making use of the obtained plant data, compares the calculated remaining lifetime with remaining lifetime of the machine and apparatus in the power generation unit determined in the other power generation unit, modifies the operation condition for the machine and apparatus and the parts thereof so as to enhance economy and prolong or shorten the remaining lifetime of the machine and apparatus and the parts thereof in the concerned power generation unit, thereby, prepares the operation and maintenance plans for the respective power generation units.