International News
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly develop 245kV breaker with air insulation
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MoU to conduct a feasibility study on the joint development of high-voltage switching solutions with zero global-warming potential (GWP) that substitute greenhouse gases with clean air for insulation.
DNV signs MOU with LS Cable for offshore wind subsea cabling
- May 27, 2021
Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global power cable manufacturer LS Cable & System to target emerging cabling opportunities in the offshore wind industry.
Sumitomo Electric to supply 132kV cable for UK offshore wind farm
- May 14, 2021
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, in a release, said that it has been awarded a contract by UK Offshore Transmission Owner, Gwynt y Môr OFTO Plc. (GYM), to supply 132kV offshore export cable to transmit power from a 576-mw offshore wind farm in UK.
GE, Toshiba plan to localize “Haliade-X” offshore wind turbine in Japan
- May 11, 2021
GE Renewable Energy and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation announced that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement to localize critical phases of the manufacturing process of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine and to support its commercialization in Japan.
Siemens Energy to supply grid-stabilizing technology to Ireland
- May 4, 2021
Siemens Energy will be supplying a a synchronous condenser system to Ireland, to ensure grid stability even when injection of renewable energy exceeds limit.
Siemens Energy seals Europe’s largest order for SF6-free GIS
- Apr 27, 2021
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to deliver ten bays of SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to Fingrid, Finland’s transmission system operator.
Eaton to acquire 50 per cent stake in Jiangsu’s busway business
- Apr 26, 2021
Eaton announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 50 per cent stake in Jiangsu YiNeng Electric’s busway business, which manufactures and markets busway products in China.
Global giants GE and Hitachi ABB Power Grids join hands towards SF6 mitigation
- Apr 21, 2021
GE Grid Solutions and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd have announced a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement related to the use of an alternative gas to SF6 used in high-voltage equipment.
Siemens Energy to strengthen German grid nodes with two STATCOM systems
- Apr 20, 2021
German transmission system operator Amprion has commissioned Siemens Energy with the construction of two SVC PLUS series static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) systems to further stabilize the German transmission power grid.
DNV wins $17.7-million contract to support offshore wind farm in Taiwan
- Mar 23, 2021
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has signed a $17.7-million contract to be the Owner’s Engineer for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II (Changhua Phase II) in Taiwan. It is the largest offshore wind farm being developed solely by Taiwan Power Company (‘Taipower’).