Legrand acquires Kratos Industries
French industrial group strengthens data centre power portfolio with acquisition of US-based Kratos Industries.
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Adani to invest $100 B in AI data centres
Indian conglomerate plans to invest $100 B in renewable-powered hyperscale data centres by 2035.
Massive offshore substations completed
Two large-scale offshore substations have been completed in France for 1.6 GW German wind project.
KOMIPO invests $65 M in Shinan-Ui wind
The 390 MW offshore project off South Korea will start construction in April 2026.
$690 M Nexans deal strengthens French grid
Seven-year contract with Enedis will supply medium-voltage cables, support EV infrastructure, renewable parks, and underground networks.
ABB expands low-voltage switchgear capacity
New production lines in Brno and Rakovski will meet rising power demands from data centers and electrifying industries across Europe.
NGCP pushes major grid projects
Multi-million-dollar transmission lines and substations are targeted for completion across Luzon and Visayas in 2026.
Adani secures $750 M Japanese loan
HVDC transmission project will link Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Russian strikes halve Ukraine’s nuclear output
Attack cuts Ukraine’s nuclear generation by 50 %, raising serious safety and power supply concerns.
CAPE Holland secures Taiwan offshore deal
Venterra subsidiary selected for foundation pre-installation at 500 MW Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm in the Taiwan Strait.
Ukraine-Romania energy link moves forward
Two new power lines and a gas corridor plan aim to strengthen Ukraine’s network and boost EU energy integration.
NTPC targets 30 GW nuclear capacity
Plan supports India’s 100 GW nuclear goal by 2047, with the 4×700 MW Mahi Banswara project in Rajasthan already under development.
$46 B investment boosts Scotland’s grid
Linxon opens Glasgow office to support renewable energy projects and create local engineering jobs.
EnBW and Google seal 100 MW offshore PPA
15-year agreement links He Dreiht offshore wind farm to Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy target for German operations.
Octopus Australia acquires record battery projects
Octopus Australia secures 4.8 GWh Hanworth BESS in NSW and Dunmore solar-plus-storage in Queensland.
Grid-scale battery market size to hit $105.21 B by 2035
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.4 % from 2026–2035.
Siemens Energy invests $1 B in US
Expansion across multiple states will create 1,500 skilled jobs, new factories, and enhanced manufacturing for grid and gas turbine equipment.
Pennsylvania Switchgear expands US production
Production boost cuts lead times for high-voltage PB-Series breakers to 33–35 weeks.
RWE and Amazon sign 110 MW PPA
The 110 MW offshore wind project in German North Sea will power over 139,000 households annually.
GCC-Oman $700 M lines to deliver 1.6 GW
Two 400 kV transmission lines and new substations will connect Oman with the GCC grid, boosting capacity, flexibility, and renewable energy integration at a $700 M cost.
Laos advances 500 kV and 230 kV grids
Two major transmission projects, including a 500 kV cross-border line with China and a 230 kV domestic link, mark a new phase in Laos’ power strategy.
Faraday Solar Farm delivers 525 MW to grid
Excelsior Energy Capital completes Utah County solar project with Meta PPA, boosting carbon-free electricity and grid resilience.
Billion-dollar grid link progresses in Montana
New 675-km transmission line to link western and eastern U.S. grids, boosting electricity transfer by over 1000 percent.
China powers ahead with 543 GW expansion
China’s four-year energy expansion now exceeds the entire US grid, driven by security-of-supply goals and rising demand from AI and advanced manufacturing.