South Africa launches first grid-forming project
Marula Green Power combines 132 MWp solar and 360 MWh battery storage, marking the country’s first grid-forming renewable energy facility.
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Apraava powers new Rajasthan transmission link
New 400 kV line and pooling substation strengthen renewable power evacuation from the Jaisalmer–Barmer region.
Billions flow as data centers surge – Are utilities at risk?
US utilities face uncertainty as AI-driven data centers demand massive electricity and long-term contracts to secure supply.
Andhra Pradesh invests $655 M in substations
State government to build new and upgraded substations to meet rising electricity demand, with projects across Vizianagaram and other regions.
Council approves Margam substation expansion
National Grid’s extension of the 275 kV Margam substation will support Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace and future energy needs.
Saudi Energy tenders 380 kV projects
New substations and lines to connect wind and solar plants under National Renewable Energy Program.
Google data centre to use iron-air batteries
Form Energy’s 100-hour iron-air storage has been paired with 1,900 MW of wind and solar in Minnesota.
LS Power launches $200 M substation project
California’s Central Valley gains $200 M 500 / 230 kV substation and 20 km of transmission line to strengthen grid reliability.
Region’s first 500 kV outdoor switchgear rises
Major high-voltage facility under construction at Navoi Thermal Power Plant to support rising electricity demand.
Germany, Latvia and Lithuania plan Baltic interconnector
The 600 km hybrid power link will boost offshore wind and energy security.
Linxon energises Taif East Grid expansion
Turnkey 380 kV project boosts grid reliability and supports renewable energy integration in the Kingdom.
Winter freeze shows value of offshore wind
Utility-scale wind farms helped maintain electricity supply and moderate prices amid a bitter cold snap in the northeast US.
Major grid upgrade for central Ohio
PJM approves 480-km, 765-kV transmission project to strengthen reliability and support Columbus region growth.
Estonia targets $64 M grid savings
Elering and Elektrilevi present first integrated electricity infrastructure plan, targeting $64 M in social cost savings.
$6.2 B boost for Finland’s grid
Fingrid prepares for electricity demand to exceed 150 TWh by 2035 with major transmission reinforcements.
1,200 MW substation goes live
KEC International commissions pooling facility at Khavda Renewable Park to strengthen renewable evacuation and grid stability.
Bird causes Puyallup power outage
Over 23,000 customers in Puyallup, South Hill and Summit briefly lost electricity due to a bird striking a transmission line.
Netherlands outlines eight measures to ease grid
Government and grid operators have launched a campaign to cut waiting lists and improve electricity access across the country.
Chile starts 3 GW HVDC power line
New 1,346-km Kimal–Lo Aguirre line to ease grid congestion and deliver northern renewable energy to central Chile.
Rolls-Royce unveils 10–30 MW modular gas plants
Modular gas plants deliver fast, flexible backup and support for renewable energy.
North East microgrids project targets 30 % peak cut
Proof-of-concept phase tests hybrid dual-fuel microgrids at industrial and commercial sites to improve resilience and reduce emissions.
Akaysha Energy proposes 400 MW BESS
Glenrowan project in Victoria submitted for EPBC assessment, offering grid stability and energy storage for the National Electricity Market.
Seatrium and Mammoet move 30,000-tonne substations
Three 2 GW offshore substations to be load out in the Netherlands and Germany, supporting 15 HVDC connections by 2032.
Iberdrola upgrades Valencia substation with CIATs
New elevated CIAT modules raise Valencia substation above flood risk.