This article highlights the role of transformers, challenges from supply shortages and regulations, and the need for domestic production and workforce development to support Europe’s climate goals.
Končar – D&ST, together with Danish tech company Hans Folsgaard, has won a tender to deliver distribution transformers for a grid expansion project in eastern Denmark.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has announced that it will establish a new distribution transformer production plant in Weirton, West Virginia.
Amorphous alloy is a type of cutting-edge soft magnetic material that has been widely used in the power distribution sector.
Explore how high-performance electrical distribution transformers adapt to new European regulations.
The transferring will occur in stages beginning in October 2024, with completion scheduled for April 1, 2026.
Energy efficiency gains will be achieved with 75% of the transformers on the market being manufactured with grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) and another 25% with amorphous alloy.
SGB-SMIT has announced it is opening a new production site for distribution transformers with its new partner, ELECTROALFA International S.R.L. in Botoșani, Romania.
Distribution transformers are an important part of the electricity grid which have to operate under extreme conditions, including extreme temperatures, overloading, voltage fluctuations and natural calamities.
Over 60 House members have urged Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm to withdraw the proposed rule on conservation standards for distribution transformers.
USA, Florida, Panama City: A major US transformer manufacturer Central Moloney has opened a new facility in Florida.
The global market for distribution transformers estimated at $18.1 B in 2022, is estimated to reach $27.8 B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5 %.
The APPA has expressed disappointment the funding to ramp up the production of distribution transformers has not been supported.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy efficiency standards for three categories of distribution transformers.
The president and CEO of the American Public Power Association says US electric utilities are experiencing a shortage of distribution transformers.
Jiangsu Daelim Electric Co. Ltd has successfully obtained the transformer UL/cUL certification in 2022.
Czech Republic, Brno: BEZ Transformers has announced the supply of a transformers to ABB’s factory in Brno.
Croatia, Zagreb: At 17th Convention of Croatian Exporters, Končar D&ST received another Golden Key in the best large exporter category for 2021.
Philippines: Electric utility Meralco has started implementing a wide-ranging project to improve the performance of its 220,000 distribution transformers.
According to a report by Allied Market Research, the global transformer core industry was estimated at $8.9 B in 2020, and is expected to reach $13.5 B by 2030.
Distribution transformers market size that was estimated at $16.57 B in 2020 is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.80 % from 2021 to 2029 and reach $27.90 B by 2028.
Philippines: AboitizPower subsidiary Davao Light & Power Co. is embracing more “green” initiatives as it strives to deliver reliable electricity to customers.
Croatia, Zagreb: KONČAR – Distribution & Special Transformers (D&ST) has recently signed an agreement with a Spanish electricity distributor.
India: Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL) has won a tender for setting up manufacturing capacities for high-efficiency solar PV modules.