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Huawei and PEA unveil next-gen substation solution
The joint project introduces intelligent systems for improved safety, efficiency, and automation in Thailand’s electrical substations.
TCN secures $1.16 B project funding
Nigeria’s Transmission Company receives $1.16 B from development partners to expand substations, transmission lines, and modernise the national grid.
Data centres strain London grid capacity
Energy hungry data centres in west London are slowing new housing connections as electricity demand pushes local grid limits
Siemens Energy powers Latin America’s transition
The company supports ports, data centres, renewables, and storage across Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate the energy transition.
Key construction mistakes in high-voltage substations
Small deviations during substation construction can lead to major grounding, thermal, and mechanical problems that affect safety, reliability, and long-term performance.
$584 M transmission upgrade begins in Western Australia
Major Clean Energy Link project will expand SWIS capacity, unlock renewable generation, and support WA’s planned coal exit by 2030.
Startup achieves milestone in nuclear test
Valar Atomics reaches cold criticality in a Los Alamos experiment, marking a key step toward its planned full-scale test reactor by 2026.
Durban powers up new KE Masinga substation
City energises $7 M 132/11 kV GIS facility, replacing ageing infrastructure and reinforcing electricity supply to the Durban city centre.
NEMEGIS project targets reliable SF6-free grid
Norway launches a major research initiative to safeguard grid resilience as new switchgear technologies replace SF6 under upcoming European regulations.
Drones to survey Norwich–Tilbury transmission route
National Grid to use non-intrusive aerial surveys to gather environmental and technical data, reducing disruption for residents and landowners.
MIT develops faster power flow solver
FSNet combines neural inference with feasibility optimisation to solve AC-OPF faster, delivering constraint-satisfying results for real-time grid operations.
IID approves two new substations in Coachella Valley
La Quinta and Thousand Palms projects will boost capacity for 12,000 customers amid rapid regional growth.
26 GW drives change in US power
FERC’s 2025 update shows solar leading growth as wind expands and gas supports reliability.
NARUC report calls for more US gas infrastructure
Study highlights the need for coordination between gas and electric sectors to support grid reliability.
SSEN completes $10.5 M upgrade in Southampton
Network expansion adds 47.8 MVA capacity, supporting low-carbon transition and improving local power resilience.
Blesbok substation to undergo major refurbishment
Upgrade to replace ageing switchgear, install modern protection and control systems, and enhance grid stability by mid-2026.
Toshiba and GE Vernova partner to reduce CO₂ from gas power plants
The companies will integrate exhaust gas recirculation and carbon capture systems to improve efficiency and cut emissions in Japan and Asia.
ERCOT leads US grids in demand growth
EIA data show record electricity consumption and expanding wind, solar, and battery generation in Texas.
Middle East leads shift toward autonomous energy operations
Schneider Electric research shows rapid adoption of AI-driven automation and digitalisation across regional infrastructure.
Entergy deploys drones to inspect substations
New drone technology enables remote inspections to improve efficiency, safety, and grid reliability.
AI and VSC-HVDC: Powering the Next Generation of Grid Modernization
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of power transmission with enhanced VSC-HVDC systems and smarter, faster, and more adaptive capabilities.
Earthquake cuts power to nine Afghan provinces
A strong quake severs key transmission lines from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, leaving Kabul and nearby regions without electricity.
WEG expands Argentina portfolio with Marathon technology
The new pancake alternators enhance off-grid power reliability in industrial applications.