Germany, Latvia and Lithuania plan Baltic interconnector
The 600 km hybrid power link will boost offshore wind and energy security.
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First NeuConnect transformer arrives in UK
The 1.4 GW interconnector between the UK and Germany receives its first 200-tonne converter station in Kent.
Heron Power raises $140 M for transformers
Funding will back a new US factory producing 40 GW of medium-voltage solid-state transformers each year.
Exowatt adopts DG Matrix solid-state transformers
US renewable startup selects Interport SST to manage power for gigawatt-scale solar and storage data centre deployments.
$6.2 B boost for Finland’s grid
Fingrid prepares for electricity demand to exceed 150 TWh by 2035 with major transmission reinforcements.
1,200 MW substation goes live
KEC International commissions pooling facility at Khavda Renewable Park to strengthen renewable evacuation and grid stability.
300-t transformer relocated in New York
Massive 5-m, 300-t transformer was transported from Massena to Malone under full police and DOT escort.
Tamil Nadu upgrades grid for summer
TNPDCL upgrades substations, transformers and underground cables to handle 3,600 MW peak demand.
Six 184-tonne transformers for Harker substation
Over 90 km of upgraded overhead lines and six supergrid transformers strengthen the England–Scotland link.
Ontario backs new Sudbury–Barrie power line
Hydro One chosen to deliver a 500 kV priority transmission project with First Nations partnership to strengthen grid reliability.
Hitachi’s vision for the intelligent building
Inside Hitachi’s expanded lab exploring AI-led building management and next-generation infrastructure.
Nynas trials ocean-inspired CO₂ storage
Pilot project in Nynäshamn tests a chemical alternative to conventional CCS, linked to hydrogen production and aimed at scalable, cost-efficient carbon storage.
US grid evolution driven by demand and AI
Rising electricity demand, infrastructure investment, and AI adoption are reshaping US power systems in 2026.
UK unleashes nuclear revolution for growth
The Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to accelerate pioneering nuclear projects, create jobs, and provide clean energy for industry and AI data centres.
AI revolutionises power pole monitoring
Looq AI’s qPole rapidly maps utility poles like engineers, cutting inspection time from 30 minutes to 7 minutes per pole.
Africa struggles to electrify 563 million
With 940 million relying on polluting fuels, urgent investment and coordinated action are needed to meet 2030 energy targets.
Hawaii passes 120,000 rooftop solar systems
Solar capacity reaches 1.6 GW in 2025 as rooftop installations continue to grow across Hawaiian Electric’s island grids
Arctic cold disrupts new transmission line
Extreme cold halted Canada–New England hydropower, reviving debate over gas, wind and grid resilience as prices briefly hit $800/MWh.
National Grid plans major North Wales upgrade
Planning applications has been submitted for Pentir to Trawsfynydd project to reinforce high-voltage network, connect cleaner energy, and improve grid security.
Fossil fuel share rises to 27%
Despite record solar generation in 2025, Europe's reliance on fossil fuels grew, while hydro and wind output fell, raising grid challenges.
Renewables supply 44 % of December electricity
Wind, solar and hydro provided 44 % of Ireland’s electricity in December, with wind alone generating 1243 GWh and battery discharge hitting 396 MW.
Eight million panels power China’s desert
The panels in the Kubuqi Desert will generate massive solar energy, boost jobs, and help fight desertification in northern China.
Game-changing substation powers Kenya’s Coast
The new 400 / 220 kV facility links the Coast to the national grid, boosts clean energy flow and supports industry, homes and tourism across the region.
Optics11 secures $29 M EIB loan
EIB backs Dutch fibre-optic sensor firm with InvestEU venture debt to boost R&D for energy and underwater security across Europe.