Hitachi Energy secures first 1100 kV GIS order in China
The project strengthens four-province AC backbone to boost power transfers and grid resilience across Central China.
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ScottishPower opens new Edinburgh office amid $13.3 B Scotland investment
The company will create over 2,000 new jobs as part of a major grid expansion.
Honeywell and LS ELECTRIC partner on integrated switchgear
This partnership aims to boost power reliability for data centres and critical infrastructure.
Medium voltage switchgear market to reach $31.7 B by 2031
The global medium voltage switchgear market is set to hit $31.7 B by 2031 growing at a CAGR of 8.2 % during the forecast period.
Chinese wind turbine maker to invest $2 B in Scottish factory
The three-phase project aims to strengthen UK’s offshore wind supply chain and create new manufacturing jobs in Scotland.
AI boom to drive $1.1 T grid spending
Heavy investments by US utilities are strengthening power networks as data centre and electrification demand soars.
Green light for Redshaw substation project
New 400 kV substation near Douglas will boost grid capacity and help connect 2 GW of renewable energy in southern Scotland.
Californian port secures $20 M for floating wind terminal
The Port of Long Beach has received state funding to advance Pier Wind, a $4.7 billion terminal to support California’s offshore wind ambitions.
Minnesota Power breaks ground on $1 B project
The transmission line will strengthen grid reliability and resilience across northern and central Minnesota by 2030.
LS Electric powers Korea’s West Coast Energy Highway
South Korea’s LS Electric completes development of nation’s largest 500 MW HVDC transformer, to be used in KEPCO’s new Incheon converter station
Grid bottlenecks stall 1,700 GW of renewables
The IEA warns that record renewable growth risks falling short of COP28 goals unless urgent investment boosts global grid capacity and flexibility.
EV charging switchgear market to hit $8.7 B by 2033
The EV charging switchgear market is growing at a CAGR of 24.5 % and is expected to reach $8.7 B by 2033.
Avangrid to invest $18.5 B in US grid by 2028
The plan will modernise and harden electric and gas infrastructure to enhance grid resiliency and support growing energy demand.
EDP expands Brazilian grid with new transmission lines
The acquisition of two CelgPar lines in Goiás reinforces EDP’s commitment to modernising Brazil’s transmission network and supporting renewable energy growth.
Key milestone for Star of the South offshore project
Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project strengthens partnership with Traditional Owners to ensure cultural protection and local economic opportunities.
Ørsted Hornsea 3 backs green energy growth at Port of Tyne
Ørsted’s lease at Tyne Clean Energy Park marks a major milestone for the world’s largest offshore wind farm and a boost to the UK’s green economy.
Major construction begins on HumeLink transmission project
The $6.3 B HumeLink project will reinforce NSW’s southern grid, connect renewables, and unlock Snowy 2.0’s full capacity for cleaner, more reliable power.
PG&E unveils $73 B investment plan through 2030
California utility targets grid resilience, wildfire prevention, and transmission expansion under new spending framework.
Aberdeenshire Council approves SSEN’s Greens substation
The new 400 kV facility will connect renewable projects and strengthen the north of Scotland’s electricity network.
Fire breaks out at 33 KV substation in Ponda
Short circuit sparks blaze at key power facility, leaving parts of Ponda without electricity for hours before supply was restored.
Transmission investment to hit $574 B by 2030
The transmission investment stood at $343.2 B and is estimated to reach $574 B by 2030.
Substation installed at Ørsted’s Sunrise wind farm
The offshore substation for the 924 MW Sunrise Wind project has been installed off New York’s coast and is now undergoing commissioning.
Government designates 99 grid projects as national backbone
South Korea launches national power grid expansion with 99 new transmission line and substation projects, HVDC strategy, and grid stabilisation measures.
Slovenia to build 140 MW floating solar plant
HSE will invest €100m in a 140 MW floating solar project on Druzmir Lake, expected to power 35,000 homes from 2027.