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.
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Siemens strengthens timing for digital substations
New Siprotec 5 PTP Grandmaster Clocks keep protection systems running during clock changes, while improving resilience and cybersecurity across digital substations.
Shaping SF6-free switchgear standards for sustainable future
Hitachi Energy’s Dr. Michael Gatzche discusses the critical role of standardizing SF6-free switchgear for eco-efficient power grids.
Renewable Energy: A Mixed Picture for 2030
Reducing permitting times is critical, with the average time for wind and solar projects currently standing at seven and five years.