EBRD lends funds for substation upgrade in Montenegro
The EBRD is providing a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €28 million) to Montenegro’s TSO Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem for the upgrade of the Brezna substation.
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STATCOM Market Size, Industry Analysis, and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032
The STATCOM market has witnessed significant growth owing to a substantial increase in smart grid infrastructure development and smart meter roll-outs.
Adding Transmission Line Capacity
“Missing link so far is permitting reform.” -David Crane, DOE Undersecretary for Infrastructure
Elsewedy Electric enhances Tanzania’s grid
Elsewedy Electric and The Arab Contractors have connected three hydro turbine generators to Tanzania’s national grid.
Mitsubishi Electric Receives Order for 84kV Dry Air Insulated Switchgear
This advanced switchgear technology is designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power distribution systems, particularly in urban environments where space is limited.
DEWA commissions new transmission substations
DEWA has commissioned 8 new 132 kV transmission substations in the first half of 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1200 MVA and a cost of AED 1.36...
Utility restores power to hurricane-affected customers
CenterPoint Energy says its crews have restored power to more than 98% of impacted customers.
Technological Advancements in the Digital Substation Market
Smart sensors, communication technologies, and advanced software help control the grid.
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.
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.