SP Energy Networks to use new technology in Wrexham
SP Energy Networks’ first live network deployment of smart transformers will happen at a substation in Wrexham.
Technology
German TSOs launch joint project
The four German transmission system operators are launching an innovation partnership with industrial partners Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and Hitachi Energy.
China’s Renewable Energy Boom Strains Power Grid
China's "Clean Energy Absorption Action Plan" focuses on improvements in local distribution, long-distance inter-provincial transmission, and energy trading.
Hitachi Energy’s technology powers TenneT’s substation
The technology will enable a reliable electricity supply in the town of Maasbracht and remove sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas.
TransnetBW to use Hitachi Energy’s technology
Hitachi Energy has signed a major order with German state-owned transmission system operator, TransnetBW to enable the expansion of renewable energy and stabilization of the grid.
Advanced transformer diagnostic tool earns best practices award
Frost & Sullivan have recognised Delta-X Research with the 2022 North American Enabling Technology Leadership Award for its DGA software.
Los Angeles closer to its renewable energy goals
USA, Los Angeles: GE's Grid Solutions business signed a contract providing the City of Los Angeles with innovative Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS).
Australian operator turns to capacity increasing technology
Australia: Transmission network operator Transgrid is counting on Smart Wires’ technology developed in the USA.
BHEL hits new record with India’s highest-rated autotransformer
India, New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully manufactured and tested India’s highest rating autotransformer.
EU co-funds development of its 245 kV SF₆-free g³ gas-insulated substation
France, Paris: The European Commission’s LIFE climate action program has awarded GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business $3 M (€3 M) to fund.
Siemens Energy technology stabilizes German power grid
Germany, Munich: The German-Dutch grid operator TenneT has commissioned Siemens Energy to supply three grid stabilization systems for the German power grid.
World’s first 500 kV ester transformer presented
China, Shandong, Jinan: Shandong Power Equipment Company (SPECO) has successfully developed the world's first 500 kV ester-filled transformer.
Philippines to develop smart grid plan
Philippines, Manila: The Philippines' Department of Energy has announced the development of a smart grid policy framework and a roadmap for the power industry.
SP Energy Networks leads trial to restart electricity network entirely from renewables
UK, Galloway: SP Energy Networks has led a successful trial to re-energise its electricity network by using pioneering technology.
SP Energy Networks launches phase two of the FUSION flexibility trial
UK: SP Energy Networks has launched phase two of its FUSION trial in St Andrews, East Fife, using flexibility services to balance constraints on the electricity network.
Hitachi Energy selected for Charge On™ Innovation Challenge
Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi Energy has been selected as a technology vendor in the Charge On™ Innovation Challenge.
Dubai to invest $1.9bn on 2035 Smart Grid Strategy
UAE, Dubai: Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) is to invest upwards of $1.9 B (AED 7 B) on implementing its updated Smart Grid Strategy for 2021-2035.
Stable grid thanks to reactive power
Germany, Bornheim: Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR) supports Amprion with MSCDN system to improve power quality at substation in Sechtem in Bornheim.
BRUSH Transformers bring upgrades for motorway EV chargers
UK, Loughborough: Jane Hunt, MP for Loughborough, has recently visited the manufacturing facility to discuss the company's work for WPD’s Take Charge project.
China’s first floating wind turbine commissioned with unique dry-type transformer
China: Hitachi Energy has developed and supplied first-of-its-kind vacuum-cast-coil (VCC) dry-type transformer designed for floating, offshore wind turbines.
AEML commissions 220 kV variable shunt reactor at Gorai substation
India, Mumbai: Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has recently commissioned a 220 kV variable shunt reactor (VSR) at its Gorai EHV substation.
Advances in communication protocols spur deployment of substation automation by Chaitali Gawande
In a multi-vendor environment, various stakeholders leverage emerging communication protocols to adopt digital substations in pilot projects.