Vestas wins 390 MW offshore deal
Vestas will supply 26 V236-15.0 MW turbines to South Korea’s Shinan-Ui project, with operations set for 2028 and a 20-year service contract.
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Kenya launches major high-voltage project
KETRACO signs $313 M PPP to build new transmission lines, boost grid reliability, and expand renewable power in Western and Northern Kenya.
National Grid builds new transmission control centre
The new facility is being built at Hams Hall to strengthen grid resilience and support Britain’s clean energy transition.
ABB completes critical substation scope for world’s largest offshore wind farm
This marks the completion of their contract to deliver all three substations (A, B and C) for the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
TVA To Use Synchronous Condensers in Retired Coal Plant
As coal-fired plants retire, technologies like synchronous condensers can fill the gap in grid inertia and voltage control historically provided by large spinning units.
Minnesota regulators approve over 475 MW of new solar and storage projects
Marks a decisive move towards clean energy and grid resilience.
India’s NTPC Plans to Spend $62 Billion on 30 GW of Nuclear Power
…and 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047
Scandinavia Backs Orsted As It Taps Hitachi For Grid Stabilisation On Big Offshore Wind Project
By addressing one of the key challenges of renewable energy – grid stability – the company is paving the way for more widespread adoption of offshore wind technology.
India’s Power Sector Faces Slowdown
India’s power output growth slowed to its lowest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2024, according to recent data.
Illinois Regulators Approve ComEd’s Revised Grid Plan
Prioritises reliability improvements to support renewable energy growth and continued economic development.
Renewable-Powered Microgrids: Bolstering Community Resilience Against Natural Disasters
Communities are thinking big and relying on smaller energy systems called microgrids to gain reliable energy autonomy.
Grid Infrastructure Investments Driving Up Utility Spending
As the U.S. continues its transition towards cleaner energy sources and a more resilient grid, utility spending is likely to remain high.
Ground Broken on Orkney Substation for £900M HVAC Link
The project involves the installation of a high voltage alternating current (HVAC) subsea cable linking Orkney to mainland Scotland.
Orkney’s Landmark £900 Million Electricity Connection Project Begins
Substation to connect Orkney to the UK’s HV Transmission network.
UK Government Unveils Ambitious Grid Connection Reform
Aims to address the current backlog of 722GW of connection requests.
AI-Powered Grid Modernisation: NVIDIA and Southern California Edison Join Forces
As utilities worldwide grapple with similar challenges, the NVIDIA-SCE partnership serves as a model for leveraging AI to modernise power grids.
US Department of Energy Invests $1.5 Billion in Grid Modernization
The investment is part of a broader effort to modernize the grid and address challenges posed by rising demand and aging infrastructure.
Microsoft to Revive Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
Microsoft to invest $1.6 billion to meet soaring energy demands for artificial intelligence (AI).
EV Batteries Applied to Grid Stabilisation and Load Balancing
Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts.
Tackling Grid Strain with Artificial Intelligence
AI strains the grid – let it remedy the grid too.