Energy facilities in 5 Ukrainian oblasts attacked
Civilian energy infrastructure was targeted in Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv oblasts.
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Modernizing the Grid for the Future is a Shared Goal
The modernization of the electrical grid is essential for meeting future energy demands.
Plans for Maryland Transmission Line Run Up Against Land Preservation Goals
The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project illustrates the complex balance between enhancing energy infrastructure and preserving critical land resources.
Adani Group to construct power lines in Kenya
Kenya has granted a public-private partnership concession to construct transmission lines to the Adani Group of India and Africa50.
National Grid agrees £630 million sale of electricity system operator to UK government
The sale of the Electricity System Operator to the UK government represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the country's energy system
Substation fire in Ohio
A fire broke out at a substation in Vinton County, Ohio on Thursday.
Rolling blackouts in Ukraine on Thursday
Ukraine had to introduce rolling blackouts from 13:00 on Thursday, September 12.
HEDRICH founds USA subsidiary
HEDRICH has announced the foundation of HEDRICH North America (HNA), its new USA subsidiary.
Transformer installed at Lebanon substation
FirstEnergy subsidiary Met-Ed has installed a new transformer at its substation near Third and Willow streets in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
KEPCO and Burns & McDonnell to cooperate on grid projects
KEPCO has signed a cooperation agreement for the joint promotion of the 765 kV transmission network construction project with Burns & McDonnell.
TEP Midtown transmission line approved
The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a route for TEP’s transmission line which could help serve increasing energy needs in central Tucson.
Xcel Energy proposes Wisconsin transmission connection
Xcel Energy has filed an application for Certificate of Public Convenience and necessity with the PSCW for a new transmission line.
Ocean Winds gets green light for transmission line
Ocean Winds has secured the environmental decision for the transmission infrastructure for its offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea.
CHINT’s mobile substation for Honduras
The 138(69) kV 40 MVA substation was custom-made by CHINT, including design, manufacturing, assembling and transportation.
2 GW Maryland Offshore Wind approved
The 2 GW Maryland Offshore Wind Project has been approved by the Biden-Harris administration.
KEC International’s $170 M contracts in Saudi Arabia
KEC International has secured new orders of 14.23 billion Indian rupees ($169.5 million) for the design, supply and installation of transmission lines in the Kingdom.
Biden Administration Invests $7.3 Billion in Rural Clean Energy
“The Inflation Reduction Act makes the largest investment in rural electrification since FDR and the New Deal in the 1930s.” -John Podesta
Afghanistan to complete new substation
Afghanistan is expected to increase its electricity imports from Turkmenistan, as the 500 kV Arghandi substation will be completed soon.
EtihadWE’s $115 M to strengthen infrastructure in the Northern Emirates
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has inaugurated four projects aimed at strengthening the water and power infrastructure in the Northern Emirates.
Prolec GE Waukesha acquires full ownership of Menk USA
Prolec GE Waukesha, Inc. has acquired the remaining equity stake in Menk USA, a North American manufacturer of cooling radiators for power grid transformers.
Nigeria Invests $800 Million in Power Infrastructure Upgrade
Federal Government has said that it plans to release $800 million for the construction of substations and distribution lines under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).
VNI West gets green light for early works
The New South Wales section of the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) is set to advance to the next stage.
SUNfarming and SPIE’s agrivoltaic project substation
SUNfarming GmbH and SPIE are planning to install the substation for green power from Europe’s largest agrivoltaic project, Klimapark Steinhöfel.
ACWA Power secures $2.6 B funding for 3 solar projects
Saudi company ACWA Power has signed financing agreements worth 9.7 billion Saudi riyals ($2.6 billion) with a consortium of banks for three large-scale PV solar projects.