GE Vernova’s grid equipment order in Algeria
GE Vernova has secured a major order from Sonelgaz through their joint venture, GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT), to improve Algeria’s grid infrastructure.
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Major Indian High Tech Hub to Expand Power Infrastructure for Greater Reliability
Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (SPDCL) to construct new 33/11 kV substations.
Bill Gates’ Fund Catalyzes Grid Technology
Breakthrough Energy Ventures unveils a grid modelling project.
Strengthening Grid Resilience Through Data Analytics
Advanced monitoring and controls
Egypt-Saudi interconnection project 60% complete
The first phase of the project is set to start operating in July 2025, with the interconnection allowing the exchange of up to 3000 MW of power by...
Drone hits Russian substation
An electrical substation in the Stanovlyansky municipal district was hit.
Datacenter Construction Challenges Amid Surging Demand
Datacenter construction has long been recognized as a strong sector, yet its true magnitude may still be underestimated.
Schneider Electric Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in South Carolina, USA
The Richland facility manufactures NW breakers, low-voltage switchgear, and switchboards.
German grid needs $324.5 B by 2050
A forecast study on behalf of German bank KfW determined that investments of roughly €300 billion ($324.5 billion) will be needed for the country’s grid infrastructure by 2050.
Safeguarding Digital Substations from Cyber Threats
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), utilized for control and monitoring, increase the surface area to threats.
Detecting Partial Discharge in Medium Voltage Switchgear
Sometimes root cause of downtime is easy to identify – other times it is much more insidious and harder to detect, like partial discharge (PD).
Duke Energy Bolsters Grid Resilience Ahead of 2024 Hurricane Season
Proactive measures increase the resilience of the grid ahead of the 2024 hurricane season.
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July Edition of Transformers Magazine is here!
Dear readers, Transformers Magazine Volume 11 Issue 3 has been published!
Transformers Magazine’s Industry Navigator Conference – Investments, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability
The Transformers Magazine Industry Navigator conference on Investments, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability brought together the industry’s most influential players to address current challenges and provide guidance for future...
Three substations in Kyiv destroyed or damaged
Three DTEK transformer substations in Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kyiv were destroyed or damaged in an attack.
High-Voltage Transmission Projects Are Driving Grid Modernization
Grid modernization addresses growing demand as well as increasing renewable energy sources.
TenneT’s framework agreement for GIS installations
TenneT has signed a framework agreement with three partners for the supply of 110 kV and 150 kV GIS installations.
Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor
The supercapacitor utilizes graphene oxide to store electrical energy.
KONČAR secures Vidraru Hydropower project
As part of a consortium with Romanian company Electromontaj S.A., KONČAR has undertaken the revitalization of the Vidraru Hydropower Plant.
Albania grid operator’s substation tenders
OSSH has opened tender procedures for the construction of two substations.
Powering the Data Center Revolution: Big Tech’s Insatiable Demand for Electricity
Data centers can consume as much power as a small city.
Switchgear Market Forecast: Market Drivers and Opportunities
Despite the positive outlook, the market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices.
Siemens Invests in Frankfurt Switchgear
“For 40 years now, our plant in Frankfurt-Fechenheim has been a global center of competence for gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear.” -Mark Backhau, Siemens