#switchgear

Eaton is investing over $30 million in a new Nebraska manufacturing hub to scale production of medium-voltage switchgear for the data centre industry.

Lagercrantz Group expands Electrify division by acquiring Michael Smith Switchgear, a leading UK low-voltage switchgear provider.

Shortage of transformers and electrical gear delays nearly half of planned US data centres amid surging AI demand.

Norwegian project studies long-term performance of alternative gases as EU pushes phase-out of high-impact insulation gas.

The MCSeT features EvoPacT HVX circuit breakers, integrated digital sensors, and predictive monitoring capabilities.

The company will triple switchgear production by 2030, strengthening North American presence and supporting data centre growth.

Major high-voltage facility under construction at Navoi Thermal Power Plant to support rising electricity demand.

The market was estimated at $537.9 M in 2026 and is expected to reach $907.4 M by 2036, expanding at a 5.4 % CAGR.

The deal boosts generator enclosure and switchgear capacity to meet rising data centre backup power demand.

Expansion across multiple states will create 1,500 skilled jobs, new factories, and enhanced manufacturing for grid and gas turbine equipment.

Production boost cuts lead times for high-voltage PB-Series breakers to 33–35 weeks.

Trafo Power Solutions supplies a 2,000 kVA skid-mounted transformer to a Queensland opencast mine.

New EU regulations banning SF6 in medium-voltage switchgear up to 24 kV trigger a shift towards sustainable insulation and upgraded grid resilience.

The projects cover substation and overhead line upgrades across Cheshire to support SP Energy Networks and the UK Clean Power 2030 targets.

Projects in Lower Austria will support renewable power feed-in and form part of a wider grid upgrade programme running to 2034

The acquisition strengthens Trystar’s low- and medium-voltage switchgear offerings and boosts end-to-end services for data centres, utilities and industrial clients.

This strategic collaboration expands local delivery of ABB’s SafeRing/SafePlus Ring Main Units for Japan’s industrial and commercial sectors.

Eastern Green Link 2 project boosts local economy while enhancing UK electricity network and integrating more renewable energy.

Swiss family-owned Pfiffner Group acquires R&S Electrical Switches and Connectors unit, adding new capabilities in low- and medium-voltage markets

The new 18 km high-voltage link between New Cross and Hurst strengthens the city’s electricity network and supports future energy needs.

Switchgear failure sparks fire at Greenidge’s 106 MW Dresden site, forcing a full shutdown as the mining sector faces tight margins and rising energy costs.

The company highlights SF6-free switchgear, AI-driven grid management and intelligent building platforms at IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025.

The deal secures critical power equipment capacity to support rapid data-centre growth driven by AI demand.

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