Iberdrola upgrades Valencia substation with CIATs
New elevated CIAT modules raise Valencia substation above flood risk.
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Powering India’s AI Future
Reliable, sustainable energy is becoming the backbone of India’s AI push, as industry and policymakers meet in Delhi to align power systems with digital growth.
National Grid tests wireless power delivery
Engineers from National Grid and Space Solar explore wireless electricity to strengthen the grid and speed renewable connections.
UK-backed Gridworks boosts African power
Gridworks will deliver two Ethiopian transmission projects worth $400 M and begin construction on Uganda’s first independent transmission project.
100 MW battery fault trips Estonia–Finland link
Testing at Estonia’s Kiisa battery park caused both EstLink interconnectors to disconnect, removing nearly 1 GW of capacity from the Baltic power system within seconds.
Africa struggles to electrify 563 million
With 940 million relying on polluting fuels, urgent investment and coordinated action are needed to meet 2030 energy targets.
North America faces growing electricity supply risks
NERC warns electricity demand from AI and digital growth is straining North America’s power system.
Ageing substation triggers Montreal blackout
Hydro-Québec breaker failure left over 20,000 customers without power with substation set for replacement only by 2029.
National Grid and TenneT announce GriffinLink
National Grid and TenneT Germany plan a multi-purpose interconnector linking British and German offshore wind.
New York eyes 8.4 GW nuclear backbone
Governor Hochul targets a massive nuclear expansion through a 4 GW regulatory push and SMR technology to secure New York’s zero-emissions power grid by 2040.
Europe enters SF6-free era
New EU regulations banning SF6 in medium-voltage switchgear up to 24 kV trigger a shift towards sustainable insulation and upgraded grid resilience.
National Grid plans major North Wales upgrade
Planning applications has been submitted for Pentir to Trawsfynydd project to reinforce high-voltage network, connect cleaner energy, and improve grid security.
REC Power opens bids for 765 kV substation upgrade
RECPDCL launches competitive bidding for Rajasthan’s Kankani substation upgrade, boosting transmission capacity, reliability, and renewable integration.
Sun triggers largest solar radiation storm
Level 4 solar storm heads toward Earth, threatening satellites, power grids, and creating auroras as far south as Alabama and California.
Linxon energises Taibah 380 kV substation
The new GIS substation boosts Madinah grid capacity, supports 3.6 GW IPP integration, and advances Saudi Arabia’s energy transition.
Monterey substation gets $40 M upgrade
PG&E’s upgrade to Monterey substation will enhance capacity and reliability, reducing outages and supporting future growth in the area.
National Grid unveils LionLink cable
The new subsea interconnector will deliver up to 2 GW of cleaner energy from offshore wind farms to the UK and the Netherlands, with a public consultation underway.
SPIE to expand three Austrian substations
Projects in Lower Austria will support renewable power feed-in and form part of a wider grid upgrade programme running to 2034
Brazil’s major $783 M transmission line energised
Neoenergia completes 1,600 km transmission line, connecting Minas Gerais and São Paulo, advancing Iberdrola’s largest project in Brazil.
Meta targets 6.6 GW nuclear power
Agreements with major partners will support new and existing nuclear plants, create jobs and deliver up to 6.6 GW of clean electricity by 2035.
Racing against time for data centre power
Data centres face grid delays and shortages, making modular engine-based solutions key to reliability, scalability, and sustainability
Ontario approves underwater Toronto line
The new transmission line from Darlington Nuclear will boost electricity supply, support 285,000 homes, and create thousands of jobs.
Peru expands grid with $159 M
Peru invests $159 M in new transmission lines and substations during 2025, strengthening the national electricity system and meeting rising demand.
Top 5 causes of power outages in Canada 2025
From squirrels to storms, equipment to transmission issues, discover the main reasons for power interruptions and how utilities respond safely.