Oman advances 330 MW wind and solar projects
OQ Alternative Energy nears completion of three renewable projects in partnership with TotalEnergies, boosting Oman’s clean energy capacity.
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Metal-clad vacuum switchgear market to reach $11.7 B by 2033
The global metal-clad vacuum switchgear market valued at $6.2 B in 2024, projected to reach $11.7 B by 2033 at 6.8 % CAGR.
Dominion and AEP propose electric superhighway
The high-voltage transmission line is planned between Lynchburg and Culpeper.
Entergy projects $5 B customer savings
Data centre agreements across three US states are expected to cut power costs and drive $47 B in regional investment.
ABB boosts India manufacturing and R&D
About $75 M investment in 2026 will expand factories, research labs and create more than 300 skilled jobs across five Indian locations.
TenneT invests $17 B to expand grid
The company spent $17 B in 2025 expanding offshore and onshore grids to support renewables and energy transition.
$4 B contracts for UK’s largest HVDC
National Grid and SSEN Transmission appoint Hitachi Energy and NKT for 690 km, 2 GW Eastern Green Link 3.
Baltimore pauses underground power line project
Baltimore Gas & Electric halts downtown transmission plan as costs rise and community and political opposition intensifies.
RWE doubles wind and solar in Italy
235 MW of wind and solar now under construction, powering 190,000 homes as new projects roll out across four regions.
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NKT lands record $2.7 B cable contract
Major HVDC cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 project will connect Scotland to England and supply clean power to up to two million homes.
Siemens launches cloud SCADA for renewables
New AI-ready SCADA system to link eight Australian wind, solar, and storage sites for centralised monitoring and control.
Germany and Norway unite for offshore wind
New working group to boost collaboration, tackle challenges, and strengthen supply chains in the offshore wind sector between the two nations.
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.
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.