Meta secures up to 1 GW space solar
Meta and Overview Energy partner on orbital solar satellites to power data centres from 2028, with up to 1 GW capacity.
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Geothermal breakthrough may unlock 150 GW
Enhanced geothermal systems may unlock up to 150 GW of reliable clean energy, boosting grid stability and energy security.
Record-breaking blades power UK wind project
East Anglia THREE installs first turbine with 115 m blades, marking major milestone for $5.4 B (£4 B) offshore wind development.
WEG advances Brazil digital substation
Modernisation of Itajaí site delivers AXIA Energia’s first fully digital substation in southern Brazil with 600 MVA capacity.
Siemens Energy launches AI lab in Orlando
A new facility uses NVIDIA AI to improve grid reliability, efficiency and real-time operations.
Hitachi Energy powers Mumbai HVDC
Hitachi Energy and Adani commission 1,000 MW HVDC city infeed, boosting supply for 20M people and supporting renewable integration.
First CO₂-reduced offshore turbine installed
World’s first turbine with CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable blades installed at Denmark’s Thor wind farm.
Race to replace SF₆ in grids
Norwegian project studies long-term performance of alternative gases as EU pushes phase-out of high-impact insulation gas.
Helicopters service PECO transmission lines
PECO contractors use low-flying helicopters to maintain high-voltage transmission lines between Bristol Township and Tullytown.
Tiny nuclear reactors could power America
Small modular reactors offer safe, efficient energy, complementing renewables and providing power to remote towns and grids.
German startup deploys 22 AI workers
Invertix launches specialised AI team to automate PV plant O&M, improving efficiency while keeping humans in charge of critical tasks.
Thor feeds Danish grid for first time
First electricity has been delivered as 1.1 GW offshore project advances towards full operation by 2027.
Google and Tesla push smarter grid use
Tech giants and partners launch initiative to improve utilisation of existing grid infrastructure and reduce energy waste.
ABB study shows India ahead globally
ABB report finds 80 % digital readiness among Indian industries, with execution gaps and skill shortages limiting full impact.
Schneider Electric and NVIDIA advance AI infrastructure
New designs, digital twins and AI tools aim to improve efficiency and performance of large-scale data centres.
Protection philosophies in the age of IBR: A fundamental redesign
Growing solar and wind capacity is forcing power engineers to redesign protection systems built for synchronous generators.
Drones revolutionise Western Isles power line
Heavy-lift drone installs pilot ropes for 132 kV Harris–Stornoway line, accelerating construction while protecting sensitive peatland habitats.
Substation project to support Kumbh Mela
Planned 132 / 33 kV GIS facility will support electricity demand during Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 and ease pressure on existing substations.
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.
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.