JST expands manufacturing network
New Virginia facility adds to JST’s global production footprint across the US, China, Mexico and Malaysia
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Trump weighs grid upgrade order
Proposed executive order could fast-track advanced transmission tech to expand US grid capacity without building new lines
Saudi Arabia data center market to reach $6.17 B by 2031
Riyadh and Jeddah lead multi-billion-dollar data centre expansion across Saudi Arabia
Offshore transformer module market to hit $4.87 B by 2033
Global offshore transformer module market forecast to grow at 12.3 % CAGR, reaching $4.87 B by 2033
Major step for offshore wind industry
Victoria progresses key port project to support renewable energy and long-term power supply
KONČAR expands transformer production in Zagreb
$300 M (€260 M) investment to increase capacity and create 350 jobs at Jankomir plant amid strong global demand
TotalEnergies advances $300 M Philippine solar project
440 MW plant in Isabela secures $300 M backing, with operations targeted for late 2027.
ECG upgrades Kumasi ridge transformer
Four-day works from 6–9 May will boost capacity, improve voltage stability and reduce outages in the Kumasi Ridge area.
Atlanta Electricals secures $20 M deal
53 high-capacity transformers will be supplied to a Rajasthan transmission utility over two-year period.
MR renames to Reinhausen
125-year-old grid technology company drops “Maschinenfabrik” to reflect global role and evolving identity.
Supporting the resilience of the North American Power Grid
Transformer monitoring solutions and safety devices for new and retrofit projects The U.S. electric grid is facing increasing challenges driven by rising electricity demand, aging infrastructure, climate‑related...
Call for papers in Special Edition – Sustainable development
Transformer Magazine invites all interested parties to take part in the Special Edition focusing on Sustainable development, to be published in November 2026.
150-tonne transformer delivered to Exeter
New unit strengthens grid capacity and reliability as part of ongoing upgrade works in the South West.
US invokes DPA to address grid shortages
US invokes defence powers to boost domestic production, but funding and implementation remain uncertain.
$58.5 B AI campus for Croatia
Pantheon Atlas plans hyperscale AI hub in Topusko with 500 MW solar, 8,000 MWh storage and major grid upgrades
New $27 M transformer facility
Eurogulf Transformer FZE increases output with expanded facility supporting up to 220kV transformer manufacturing.
ERMCO doubles US transformer output
Expansion plans aims to ease supply shortages driven by AI growth and grid upgrades.
EIB funds German offshore wind farm with $820 M
Up to $820 M has been approved for a 976.5 MW offshore wind farm planned off Germany’s Baltic coast.
Kuwait awards $110 M substation deal
Al-Ahleia wins $110 M contract for 400/132/11kV substation to support affordable housing power infrastructure.
India’s grid tested by heatwave surge
Solar plays key role in stabilising grid as demand exceeds 250 GW during intense heatwave conditions.
Korkia secures Chile substation approval
New grid link will support hybrid solar and battery project in Coquimbo.
TCS expands AI alliance with Siemens Energy
Two new MoUs deepen collaboration on industrial AI, digital operations, and AI-ready data centre infrastructure.
155 hits on Ukraine’s nuclear substations
Denys Shmyhal reports 155 strikes on key substations, raising safety risks and urging stronger air defence and sanctions.
ANDRITZ secures major hydro upgrade deal
Mercury commissions new turbines and generators to boost capacity and reliability across three key New Zealand hydro stations.