Eaton acquires solid-state transformer tech company
Eaton has signed an agreement to acquire Resilient Power Systems Inc., a North American developer and manufacturer of energy solutions including solid-state transformer-based technology.
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Siemens Energy selected as preferred bidder for EGL4 converter stations
National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks have selected Siemens Energy as the preferred bidder for two HVDC converter stations for the EGL4 project.
E.ON invests almost $7 B in grid components
E.ON has concluded long-term contracts worth more than €6 billion ($6.97 billion) for core grid components, including 29,000 transformers.
Sumitomo selected as preferred subsea cable supplier for Sea Link
National Grid has named cable manufacturer Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. as its preferred bidder to supply and install the subsea cable for Sea Link.
Grid Operator PJM Interconnection Issues Maximum Generation Alert
PJM is issuing the Maximum Generation Alert mainly to notify neighboring systems that electricity exports from PJM may be curtailed on July 16.
Minnesota regulators approve over 475 MW of new solar and storage projects
Marks a decisive move towards clean energy and grid resilience.
KONČAR’s transformers for data centre
KONČAR Power Transformers (KPT) is in the process of delivering six power transformers for a newly developed, privately owned data centre located in the European Union.
Morocco needs $40 B to achieve energy goals
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition Leila Benali has said the country needs to invest over $40 billion to achieve its national energy goals.
500 new transformers for rural electrification in Kano State
500 transformers were distributed to communities across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State to help improve rural electrification.
Data Center Construction Continues to Grow
As AI and cloud computing become integral to daily life, demand for data centers is set to continue rising, positioning the sector as a long-term growth engine for...
China’s Shandong Group to upgrade substations in Tashkent
China’s Shandong Electrical Engineering & Equipment Group will modernise two substations in Tashkent under a deal focused on improving the reliability of Uzbekistan’s power grid.
New transmission line connects key Hanford substations
Energised 230-kV line strengthens grid link between central Hanford and off-site substations, boosting power reliability for waste treatment and cleanup operations.
Heijmans wins $226 M substation contract
Construction firm Heijmans has been awarded the contract to upgrade and expand a 380 kV high-voltage substation in Maasbracht, Limburg.
Massive 510 GW renewable build in China
China leads global energy transition with 510 GW of solar and wind under construction, making up nearly three-quarters of all projects underway worldwide.
Switchgear market size to grow to $136.7 B by 2030
The switchgear market size is growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % and is expected to reach $136.7 B by 2030.
PJM grid strains under AI power demand surge
America’s largest grid operator struggles to balance data centre-driven demand with delayed power plant construction, risking blackouts and rising costs.
Metal encapsulated switchgear market to achieve $17.11 B by 2029
The metal encapsulated switchgear market is projected to grow from $11.96 B in 2024 to $17.11 B by 2029.
Eight European TSOs unite for grid innovation
The new TSO Innovation Alliance targets climate resilience and efficiency in European electricity infrastructure through joint innovation efforts.
Poland’s only nuclear reactor taken offline
MARIA reactor has been halted due to incomplete paperwork, impacting medical isotope production and research, with no clear timeline for resuming operations.
China’s farthest offshore wind farm launched
China’s Dafeng wind farm connects to the grid, becoming the country’s farthest offshore wind project and a milestone in deep-sea clean energy development.
XD-EGEMAC expands Benban 3 transformer station
Energisation of 500 kV GIS at Benban 3 marks a key milestone in Egypt’s grid expansion and integration of renewable energy capacity.
Split Airport upgrades power grid system
The safety of air traffic has been significantly enhanced through the implementation of remote control supervision using Hitachi Energy's RTU540 product line.
Bajel Projects wins 400 kV transmission contract
Bajel Projects secures a mega order from PowerGrid Corporation of India for a 400 kV line to support India’s energy transition and green power goals.
Offshore substation market to hit nearly $11 B by 2032
The global offshore substation market is expected to expand to $10.9 B by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 5.9 % during the forecast period 2025-2032.