Enshore launches specialised vessel for 2 GW HVDC bundled cable installation
New cable-laying barge "Enshore Advantage" to support TenneT’s German North Sea wind farm connections.
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Global surge in transformer tenders as utilities rush to modernise distribution
Recent filings from Poland, Thailand, and Kazakhstan indicate a massive uptick in MV/LV transformer replacement programmes.
Substation automation sector projected to reach USD 82 billion by 2035
Market analysts forecast a 6.5% CAGR as Tier-1 OEMs like Hitachi Energy and Siemens Energy consolidate 55% of global revenue.
EBRD finances underground substation in Tirana
$26 M (€22.5 M) loan supports underground substation and stronger electricity network in Albania’s growing capital
Sukošan solar project powers ahead
45 MW grid link, new substation and battery storage will boost renewable energy near Zadar.
California’s last nuclear plant life extended 20 years
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 20-year licence renewal for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, extending the operational life of California's last nuclear facility while mandating rigorous...
Iberdrola awards contracts for 2,000 MW subsea interconnector
Iberdrola has awarded contracts worth £3 billion to Siemens Energy and Prysmian for the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) project, a 2,000 MW subsea interconnector between Scotland and...
Hitachi Energy invests $10 M in US hub
A new Power Electronics Centre in Cary will bring engineering, testing, and system integration on-site to support major energy projects across North America.
Japan funds $33 B power campus in US
PORTS Technology Campus in Ohio will host massive AI data centre and federally owned natural-gas power plant.
IRH secures 20-year LNG supply from Mexico
Abu Dhabi-based IRH signs 20-year deal with AMIGO LNG to supply 1 MTPA starting in 2028.
Lagercrantz acquires Michael Smith Switchgear
Lagercrantz Group expands Electrify division by acquiring Michael Smith Switchgear, a leading UK low-voltage switchgear provider.
Power bottleneck slows AI data centres
Shortage of transformers and electrical gear delays nearly half of planned US data centres amid surging AI demand.
Asia turns to coal amid energy crisis
Energy shortfalls from Iran conflict push countries to increase coal use, while renewables offer more stable long-term supply.
TotalEnergies sells 800 MW German battery portfolio
Allianz Global Investors acquires 50 % stake in 11 battery projects, boosting grid flexibility and renewable integration in Germany.
SPP expansion boosts clean energy access
Southwest Power Pool connects western and eastern grids, enabling greater renewable energy use across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.
EM-Power Europe: More Renewables, Stronger Grids
Discover how digitalization and flexibility keep the grid reliable as renewables grow. Meet experts and explore smart grid innovations at EM Power Europe 2026.
New liquid to revolutionise switchgear
Leveraging a year of guerrilla research, engineers have repurposed an innovative transformer coolant for switchgear.
UK’s $4 B boost for Eastern Green Link
Britain’s next subsea electrical highway has confirmed major supply chain contracts.
FLOWRA and Bureau Veritas join forces on wind
A MoU has been signed to accelerate Japan’s floating wind sector while reducing development costs and project risks
Parapet secures 1 GW renewable projects
Romanian EPC firm to deliver PV, wind, and battery storage projects across Europe in 2026.
B.C. Hydro recycles camp for power
B.C. Hydro will repurpose 1,800-unit worker camp from Site C to support North Coast Transmission Line expansion.
$500 M gas-powered plant for $10 B data centre
El Paso Electric plans a $500-M gas-powered plant to supply Meta’s $10-B data centre, with costs eventually passed to ratepayers.
Iberian blackout not caused by wind energy
ENTSO-E report clears wind energy and highlights multiple grid factors behind Spain and Portugal outage.
Oncor secures land for 765-kV substation
Acquisition in Ellis County supports new 765-kV/345-kV substation to meet rising electricity demand from data centers and industry.