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A new Power Electronics Centre in Cary will bring engineering, testing, and system integration on-site to support major energy projects across North America.

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

Southwest Power Pool connects western and eastern grids, enabling greater renewable energy use across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.

PECO contractors use low-flying helicopters to maintain high-voltage transmission lines between Bristol Township and Tullytown.

El Paso Electric plans a $500-M gas-powered plant to supply Meta’s $10-B data centre, with costs eventually passed to ratepayers.

Small modular reactors offer safe, efficient energy, complementing renewables and providing power to remote towns and grids.

Acquisition in Ellis County supports new 765-kV/345-kV substation to meet rising electricity demand from data centers and industry.

As part of the $550 B US–Japan deal, 3 GW of nuclear will be built in Tennessee and Alabama, and 9.2 GW of gas in Ohio.

Canadian First Nation secures equity in Champlain Hudson Power Express, supplying 20 % of New York City’s electricity.

350-km, 765 kV line backed by major utilities aims to support rising data centre demand but faces cost and community concerns.

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

New SPARK programme targets faster reconductoring and advanced transmission tech to boost capacity and reliability.

Company plans new power stations, solar, battery storage and transmission upgrades to support growth and keep rates low.

Mississippi regulators authorise a 41-turbine gas plant to supply energy for xAI data centres despite local concerns.

The high-voltage transmission line is planned between Lynchburg and Culpeper.

Data centre agreements across three US states are expected to cut power costs and drive $47 B in regional investment.

US utilities face uncertainty as AI-driven data centers demand massive electricity and long-term contracts to secure supply.

Baltimore Gas & Electric halts downtown transmission plan as costs rise and community and political opposition intensifies.

150 MW wind farm on Minnesota–South Dakota border will continue supplying renewable electricity to Xcel Energy customers.

PJM selects transmission projects in Ohio and Pennsylvania as power demand rises.

Form Energy’s 100-hour iron-air storage has been paired with 1,900 MW of wind and solar in Minnesota.

California’s Central Valley gains $200 M 500 / 230 kV substation and 20 km of transmission line to strengthen grid reliability.

RMU to build $20 M substation on west side to boost power reliability and support future growth by mid-2027.

New agreement moves generic reactor design forward, supporting standardised SMR deployment and zero-emission baseload power in Poland.