#energy transition

A new sector report highlights that the primary bottleneck for the energy transition this year is no longer capital, but a critical shortage of skilled power engineers and project managers.

The new GIS substation boosts Madinah grid capacity, supports 3.6 GW IPP integration, and advances Saudi Arabia’s energy transition.

Major merger creates one of North America’s largest utility equipment suppliers, strengthening power grid solutions amid growing energy demand.

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.

The new Podsused terminal will charge 124 electric buses around the clock, marking a major step forward in modernising Zagreb’s public transport system.

The company supports ports, data centres, renewables, and storage across Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate the energy transition.

The new 380/150 kV facility will strengthen Belgium’s power grid, support industrial electrification and enable ArcelorMittal’s future low-carbon steel production.

The company’s engineering capabilities are being presented as part of wider discussions on the energy transition and industrial resilience at COP30 in Brazil.

Projects launched at COP30 in Belém strengthen Brazil’s renewable mix and support global climate goals.

European partners launch a $8.4 M project to connect distant offshore wind farms to land using a high-temperature superconducting system.

Neara’s Taco Engelaar says AI-enabled digital twins and stronger collaboration could reveal untapped potential in Europe’s electricity grids.

Lucy Electric CEO John Griffiths discusses how innovation, collaboration, and digital intelligence can strengthen Europe’s grids for a decarbonised future.

Long-term deal brings Schneider Electric’s AirSeT switchgear to E.ON, supporting Germany’s energy transition with sustainable and digital-ready equipment.

New battery and hydrogen turbine combo developed in Germany promises stable power supply during peak demand and renewable energy fluctuations.

The project will utilise Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery, which stores energy via the adiabatic compression of carbon dioxide.

China leads global energy transition with 510 GW of solar and wind under construction, making up nearly three-quarters of all projects underway worldwide.

This UHVDC project demonstrates how high‑voltage technology, rich renewables and strategic planning can transform arid regions into clean energy hubs.

UNECE study urges investment in smart grids and digital solutions to cut emissions and improve efficiency across Southeast and Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia.

As power grids decentralize, massive investments in AI and edge computing are essential to prevent outages and stabilize a strained global infrastructure.

CEO Richard Butland leads Highview Power’s $4 B (£3 B) cryogenic storage push to replace gas turbines and stabilise the UK grid with 20 plants by 2040.

Norway’s first eco-efficient 420 kV transmission project will support Oslo’s growth and net-zero ambitions.

Siemens Energy’s Juan Ramón Muñoz Pascualsanz discusses how engineering skills and adaptability can lead to careers in the data center sector.

Italy’s Terna will $26 B to modernize power infrastructure as global renewable energy demand surges and electricity use hits record highs in 2024.

Vivek Yadav highlights how advanced switchgear can cut $1.6 B (₹14,000 crore) in costs and drive India’s clean energy shift amid surging power demand.