National Grid inspires 147,000 students to STEM careers
A five-year initiative under the London Power Tunnels project reached over 180 schools, promoting STEM and green energy careers while generating $8.4 M in social value.
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John Griffiths: Smarter switchgear for a smarter grid
Lucy Electric CEO John Griffiths discusses how innovation, collaboration, and digital intelligence can strengthen Europe’s grids for a decarbonised future.
Man severely burnt in NYSEG substation incident
Emergency crews cut power to reach victim safely after electrocution inside the fenced-in Ansco substation on Charles Street.
PG&E appoints Alex Vallejo as Chief People Officer
PG&E has appointed Alejandro ‘Alex’ Vallejo as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective September 30, succeeding Kaled Awada.
Ryosuke Tsugaru is ANGEA’s new Chair
The new Chair will take over from Bill Bullock to lead the Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association through the next phase of energy transition.
Two injured in Nagpur switchgear accident
An assistant engineer and a labourer sustained serious burns after a flashover in a 6.6 kV switchgear room at Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant.
Interview: Sergio Ferrari on SF₆-free power solutions
Schneider Electric’s Sergio Ferrari reveals how AirSeT is replacing SF₆ with pure air, boosting Argentina’s renewable integration and decarbonisation goals.
Neo-Nazi leader gets 20 years for sabotage plot
The founder of a neo-Nazi group was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for plotting to sabotage Baltimore’s power grid.
SCADA history ready to go to work
Straightforward principles for optimizing SCADA data relevance, safety and shareability with Trihedral Engineering's Chris Little.
Mark England to head Lucy Electric’s digital unit
Lucy Electric appoints Mark England to lead its new Digital Solutions division, strengthening focus on grid flexibility, data integration, and smart energy systems.
Jeff Davis: Seven ways to make switchboards safer
From arc containment to remote operation, these expert-approved safety upgrades can help utilities prevent arc faults and protect workers from serious harm.
Richard Butland’s $4 B cryogenic power shift
CEO Richard Butland leads Highview Power’s $4 B (£3 B) cryogenic storage push to replace gas turbines and stabilise the UK grid with 20 plants by 2040.
Juan Ramón Muñoz Pascualsanz’s journey from energy to data centers
Siemens Energy’s Juan Ramón Muñoz Pascualsanz discusses how engineering skills and adaptability can lead to careers in the data center sector.
Edvard Csanyi on refurbishing an old substation
Edvard Csanyi discusses key challenges engineers face when upgrading old substations, from equipment condition to safety, capacity, and network integration.
Copper wire heist at St. Louis substation
Florissant man has been charged after $80,000 in damage from overnight copper wire theft at Ameren substation in St. Louis.
Virtual substations: The future of grid control
Jurgen Resch from COPA-DATA highlights how virtual substations enhance protection, automation, and control (PAC) with cutting-edge software.
Tacoma man accused of sabotaging 8 substations
Zachary Rosenthal has been indicted for attacks on power stations across Washington and Oregon, causing major outages and damage.
Suspected thief electrocuted at ECG substation
An alleged cable theft at an ECG substation turns deadly, causing widespread outage across Kumasi.
Didier Mallieu: Powering Offshore Wind with Floating Substations
Engineering offshore wind for deeper waters and a sustainable future, Hitachi Energy’s Didier Mallieu explains how floating substations are key to unleashing the full power of the sea.
Deepak Sharma discusses Schneider Electric India’s strategic expansion and sustainability goals
Deepak Sharma, CEO of Schneider Electric India, shares plans for $370 M investment by 2026, focusing on growth and sustainability across key sectors.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Local Flexibility Markets
Thomas Kiessling, CTO at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, believes local flexibility markets can transform grid management and speed up the shift to cleaner energy.
Shaping SF6-free switchgear standards for sustainable future
Hitachi Energy’s Dr. Michael Gatzche discusses the critical role of standardizing SF6-free switchgear for eco-efficient power grids.
Siemens Grid Software CEO Sabine Erlinghagen on digitalization, AI, and the future of power grids
Sabine Erlinghagen highlights AI-driven digitalization as key to managing grid stress, boosting efficiency, and enabling autonomous operations.
Super Micro CEO Charles Liang: xAI data center built in record 122 days
Super Micro builds xAI’s 750,000 sq. ft. Colossus data center in just 122 days as part of its AI expansion, targeting $40 B in revenue.