International News
Siemens to deliver converter stations for Great Britain-Denmark HVDC link
Siemens has been awarded a contract to deliver two converter stations for the first high voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Great Britain and Denmark. Viking Link will enable the exchange of electricity up to 1,400 mw to provide increased power-supply reliability and security to consumers in both countries.
Toshiba opens new branch office in Kenya
- May 3, 2019
Toshiba Corporation has announced establishment of its new branch office in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya under Toshiba Africa (Pty) Ltd, the company’s main subsidiary based in South Africa.
Thyssenkrupp TWIN elevators for new Hekla Tower in Paris
- Jan 15, 2019
The Paris district “La Defense” will become home to a spectacular new skyscraper, featuring thyssenkrupp’s unique TWIN elevators with two cabins instead of just one moving in the same shaft.
Hanergy’s MiaSolé completes Europe’s biggest thin film solar Project
- Sep 21, 2018
The world’s largest thin-film power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that its US-based subsidiary, MiaSolé has recently completed Europe’s biggest flexible modules solar project in a Dutch city, Den Bosch.
Hanergy signs $130mln solar roof tile contract with Japan’s Forest Group
- Sep 11, 2018
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that it has signed a prolific US$130 million HanTile presale contract with Japanese construction and solar power conglomerate, Forest Group with a total power generation of 100 mw.
ANDRITZ to revamp Central Asia’s largest hydropower plant
- Aug 3, 2018
International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Barqi Tojik, Tajikistan, for rehabilitation and modernization of the entire electro-mechanical equipment, including the inspection and repair of nine penstocks, for the existing Nurek hydropower plant in the Republic of Tajikistan.
Ducab HV energises 400kV cable circuit in UAE
- May 15, 2018
Cables manufactured by Ducab HV were deployed in a 400kV cable circuit making it the first instance of a 400kV circuit to enter service using cables manufactured in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to a release issued by Ducab HV.
Lapp Group acquires companies in Finland, Poland
- Dec 23, 2017
Lapp Group has acquired SKS Automaatio and SKS Connecto in Finland and Poland. “The acquisition of the SKS companies strengthens Lapp’s leading role in cable harnessing and our market position in North-Eastern Europe,” said Andreas Lapp, Chairman of the Board of Lapp Holding, in a press statement.
Founder of Lapp Group awarded state business medal
- Nov 29, 2017
During a ceremony at the former royal palace in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg economic minister Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut awarded the state’s business medal to Ursula Ida Lapp, the Founder of Lapp Group. The medal represents a tremendous honour bestowed on an outstanding businesswoman. Among the federal state’s most prestigious honours, it is awarded only to people who have made an outstanding contribution to the economy of Baden-Württemberg.
Siemens to provide mobile SVC STATCOM solution to US power utility
- Oct 19, 2017
Siemens, in a release said that was providing Dominion Energy, a subsidiary of one of the largest producers and transporters of energy in the US, with the company’s first Mobile SVC STATCOM technology. The solution keeps the grid stable during disturbances and faults by providing fast and controlled reactive power. Mobile STATCOM gives the utility an unprecedented level of flexibility to move the device anywhere grid support is needed, especially in cases of unexpected outages from extreme weather or unplanned events. Instead of several years of planning and executing a permanently installed substation project, the Siemens STATCOM technology can be moved within days.