Hitachi Energy supplies greener transformers to TenneT
Hitachi Energy delivers first transformer with low-carbon copper to TenneT Germany, supporting major emissions cuts
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Cuba faces deepening energy crisis
Russian oil donation has run out, leaving severe diesel shortages and worsening nationwide blackouts
Sicily solar project gains approval
New 36 MW PV plant in Francofonte aims to supply clean electricity to around 13 000 households by 2028
Poland’s largest offshore wind farm advances
Ørsted and PGE begin installing foundations for Poland’s biggest offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
Austria grid costs exceed $80 B
Rising renewable use and demand growth could push Austria’s electricity grid investment needs beyond $80 B by 2040
New Dashoguz substation takes shape
Modern 220 kV facility will strengthen electricity supply and replace ageing infrastructure in Kunyaurgench district
East Coast grid upgrade unveiled
SSEN plans new substations, cleaner energy links and removal of 82 km of ageing power lines across eastern Scotland
DEWA targets Q2 substation contract award
Dubai project for a new 33/11kV substation is expected to be awarded in May 2026 and completed by Q2 2027
Sheerness power network gets major upgrade
More than $3 M (£2.6 M) is being invested to boost capacity, support a new connection and strengthen supplies for 6,100 properties
US transformer shortage deepens
Lead times stretch to four years as rising demand and material shortages pressure grid expansion projects
Nynas improves Q1 profitability
Higher margins and strong demand supported earnings and balance sheet improvements in Q1 2026
14 transformers delivered for NeuConnect
Siemens Energy completes deliveries for the 1.4 GW UK-Germany HVDC interconnector project
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Humidity blamed for major SF fire
Report says moisture buildup and equipment contact likely sparked blaze that caused huge Christmas power cuts.
Dominion plans 3 GW gas plant in Virginia
Utility proposes 3 GW combined cycle gas plant in Cumberland County, targeting 2033–34 commissioning pending approvals
Gas overtakes wind in Texas grid queue
Data centres and reliability concerns push gas projects ahead of wind in ERCOT’s interconnection pipeline for the first time since 2016.
HD Hyundai wins $119 M transformer deal
Company secures UHV transformer contract and showcases next-generation power technologies in the US
Texas opens 460 MW power plant
Governor Abbott marks launch of Pin Oak peaking plant, first Texas Energy Fund-backed project boosting grid reliability in Central Texas
JST expands manufacturing network
New Virginia facility adds to JST’s global production footprint across the US, China, Mexico and Malaysia
Trump weighs grid upgrade order
Proposed executive order could fast-track advanced transmission tech to expand US grid capacity without building new lines