International News
NKT wins order for high-power cables from Amprion
German transmission system operator Amprion has selected NKT to provide high-voltage alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC) onshore power cable systems for the ongoing expansion of the German power grid.
GE Vernova collaborates with Dragos for grid cybersecurity
- Feb 27, 2024
GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business and Dragos Inc. have announced a technology partnership to offer holistic cybersecurity solutions by combining their respective expertise in grid automation and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity.
Siemens Energy to manufacture power transformers in US
- Feb 15, 2024
Siemens Energy will be investing $150 million to expand its Charlotte manufacturing plant in North Carolina, US, Post expansion, the Charlotte plant will manufacture power transformers, making it Siemens Energy’s first transformer manufacturing unit in the US.
Linxon commissions Abraj substation in Dubai
- Jan 24, 2024
In a project awarded by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Linxon has successfully designed, supplied, constructed, installed and commissioned the 8-bay 132kV Abraj gas insulated substation (GIS).
Linxon energizes Sanad substation in Dubai
- Jan 16, 2024
Linxon has announced that the Sanad substation that it build for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) is now operational.
DNV launches industry project for HVDC transmission in US
- Jan 9, 2024
DNV has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with ten offshore wind and transmission developers to identify changes to electrical standards and standardization needed to enable the connection of HVDC transmission into the United States’ electric grid.
Prolec GE plans mfg capacity expansion in Mexico
- Dec 14, 2023
Prolec GE has announced additional manufacturing investments of $85 million to meet unprecedented North American demand for single-phase pad-mount transformers.
Siemens chooses sustainable stainless steel for MV switchgear
- Dec 13, 2023
Underpinning its commitment to making sustainability a key priority within its operations, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has taken delivery of sustainable stainless steel at its Frankfurt switchgear factory.
Siemens collaborates with Copperleaf for grid management
- Nov 28, 2023
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its collaboration with Copperleaf, a Canadian-based provider of asset investment planning software, growing its existing ecosystem of grid software partners.
Hitachi Energy grid-integrates 150 GW of HVDC links globally
- Oct 30, 2023
Hitachi Energy announced that it has enabled more than 150 GW of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) links around the world integrated into the power system.