PJM wins approval for data-centre registry
FERC approved a new database to track large data centres but rejected PJM’s proposal to curtail their grid access during emergencies
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LS Electric wins $138.5 M data centre deal
Contract covers 38 kV-class switchgear and distribution transformers for a fuel cell-powered data centre project in Pennsylvania
Gennaker substations sail for Baltic Sea
Two approximately 450 MW offshore substations are heading to the German Baltic Sea for the 927 MW Gennaker wind farm connection
National Grid removes Pelham transformers
Two 180-t transformers have been removed ahead of installation of two 300-t quad boosters at Pelham Substation
Controlling electric field stress in epoxy and porcelain solid bushings
This article explores the behavior of electric fields in transformer solid bushing interfaces and highlights the importance of electrostatic screening methods.
IPS acquires Belyea high-voltage business
Acquisition adds remanufactured 69 kV to 230 kV transformers, breakers, switchgear and portable substations to the IPS platform
Texas plans $22 B power campus
6.47 GW gas-fired power plant in Encinal will directly supply a neighbouring 5 GW data centre, with surplus electricity sent to the Texas grid
Google signs 3.59 GW power deal
Constellation will invest more than $4.3 B as Google contracts 3.59 GW of power, including 890 MW from upgraded nuclear plants
National Grid completes Thames cable tunnel
2.2 km high-voltage cable tunnel beneath the River Thames was completed 49 days ahead of schedule
DOE backs $418 M Alaska transmission project
359-km (223-mi) Beluga-Healy line would create a second high-voltage connection between Southcentral and Interior Alaska
Industry Navigator 2026 opens in Vienna!
The three-day conference begins with a focus on supply chains, industry growth and the challenges shaping the next phase of T&D development
Netel wins $3.2 M E.ON substation deal
New substation in Bollstabruk, Sweden, is scheduled for completion in 2029
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50 MVA Crimea substation hit
110/35/10 kV Nyzhniohirskyi substation has 50 MVA of installed transformer capacity and supplies consumers across the district
China links Qingzhou turbines to grid
1.95 GW offshore wind project uses ±500 kV DC transmission to export power from around 70 km offshore Guangdong Province
HD Hyundai wins Taean offshore substation contract
Offshore substation will serve a 500 MW wind farm planned off Taean County, South Korea
LS Electric wins $133 M transformer deal
Company will supply 345 kV ultra-high-voltage transformers for a hyperscale AI data centre project in the United States
US unveils $200 B Korean investment plan
South Korean investment plans include $120 B for eight nuclear plants and $22.3 B for a 6 GW Texas power project
ASTA shareholder places 500,000 shares
ETV Montana Tech Holding placed the shares at $68 each, increasing ASTA’s free float to approximately 42.9 %
$794 M guarantees support European grid industry
EIB and BNP Paribas agreement aims to support European manufacturers of electricity grid components and stimulate up to $3.2 B in investment
PLM starts $938 M Singapore power plant
670 MW hydrogen-ready facility on Jurong Island will integrate battery storage to support grid resilience and energy supply management
DOE extends Craig coal plant order
Craig Unit 1 must remain available through 25 December under a new federal emergency order aimed at maintaining grid reliability
Energy and utilities consulting market to hit $19.88 B by 2030
Market is projected to reach $13.8 B in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.3 %