Announcement: Middle East Energy 2026 sets new dates
The 50th edition of the global power and energy exhibition will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 1–3 September 2026.
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Polaris advances Puerto Rico battery project
PREPA approves storage agreement for 71.4 MW BESS at Punta Lima wind facility under island’s Accelerated Storage Addition Program.
Avangrid extends MinnDakota wind power deal
150 MW wind farm on Minnesota–South Dakota border will continue supplying renewable electricity to Xcel Energy customers.
GE Vernova finalises $600 M proficy sale
TPG takes ownership of Proficy software business, serving 20,000 customers across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
FirstEnergy commits $950 M to grid
PJM selects transmission projects in Ohio and Pennsylvania as power demand rises.
Rochelle breaks ground on $12 M substation
RMU to build $20 M substation on west side to boost power reliability and support future growth by mid-2027.
NSW kicks off $590 M energy upgrade
HCC REZ transmission project will support renewable energy developments and improve grid capacity by 1 GW by 2028.
PSEG expands five-year investment plan
New Jersey utility adds $1.5 B to regulated spending, targeting grid growth and stronger earnings through 2030.
DOE backs Southern with record $26.5 B loan
Funding supports new gas generation, grid upgrades and lower customer costs across Georgia and Alabama.
Six firms shortlisted for $252 M grid bids
Transmission package advances Peru’s 2025–2034 plan to improve reliability and support renewable energy integration.
Siemens Energy plans $11.8 B shareholder returns
Strong demand for power infrastructure lifts shares to record high as buybacks and grid investments accelerate through 2028.
Poland advances BWRX-300 SMR design
New agreement moves generic reactor design forward, supporting standardised SMR deployment and zero-emission baseload power in Poland.
L&T wins $550 M – $1.1 B transmission orders
EPC orders cover 220 kV substations in India and 500 kV transmission projects across the Middle East.
FirstEnergy builds new substation in Bern
FirstEnergy begins $30 M grid upgrade to improve reliability and support growth for more than 6,000 customers in Berks County.
Amazon to invest $12 B in Louisiana data centres
New data centre complexes will create 540 jobs as tech giants ramp up AI and cloud investment.
Blizzard leaves Northeast in blackouts
Severe winter storm cuts power to over 600,000 customers as heavy snow and extreme weather strain electricity networks.
Second blackout in three months hits Dominican Republic
Transmission fault shuts down power plants, disrupting transport and businesses as grid stability comes under renewed scrutiny.
Ukraine requires millions for grid repairs
Damaged substations and transformer shortages mean repairs take months and cost millions, as strikes continue to hit energy infrastructure.
UK switchgear market to hit $907.4 M by 2036
The market was estimated at $537.9 M in 2026 and is expected to reach $907.4 M by 2036, expanding at a 5.4 % CAGR.
Invenergy plans three gas plants in Arizona
Pipeline deal with Tallgrass supports new gas-fired capacity as electricity demand surges across the state.
Southern to spend $8 B; requires 15-year contracts for data centers
Rising electricity demand drives higher investment as the utility secures long-term agreements to manage risk and protect existing customers.
Smart switchgear market to reach $49.1 B by 2033
The global smart switchgear market was valued at $23.8 B in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7 %, reaching $49.1 B by 2033.
Generac to acquire Enercon Engineering
The deal boosts generator enclosure and switchgear capacity to meet rising data centre backup power demand.
Green light for Bingally substation
Highland Council approves key 400 / 132 kV project linking to Beauly–Denny upgrade and unlocking major community investment.