Renewables supply 44 % of December electricity
Wind, solar and hydro provided 44 % of Ireland’s electricity in December, with wind alone generating 1243 GWh and battery discharge hitting 396 MW.
Gas power still needed in South Holland
Research shows gas-fired plants must stay online longer to avoid grid overload, as electricity demand keeps rising and major grid upgrades will take years.
Con Edison builds $1.3 B Brooklyn substation
The project will supply 52,000 customers and strengthen grid reliability across Central and East Brooklyn.
US grid at breaking point
Rising demand from AI data centres, EVs, and extreme weather is pushing America’s grid to its limits, exposing risks but also opening opportunities.
US transformer market faces severe bottlenecks
Rising electricity demand, ageing assets, and policy constraints strain US transformer supply, driving up costs and extending lead times.
US utilities to invest $1.1 T by 2030
Investor-owned electric utilities in the US plan to invest over $1.1 T by 2029 to meet rising demand driven by AI, electrification, and economic growth.
National Grid launches data centre substation
The new network upgrade includes SF6-free substation in Buckinghamshire to power data centres, support digital growth, and reduce emissions.
Trillions needed to save Europe’s power grid
Trillions of dollars in investment are needed to modernise Europe’s outdated power grid, avoid blackouts like Spain’s, and support rising renewable and electricity demand.
Microsoft’s $3.2 B UK data centre plans threatened by grid delays
Microsoft warns that UK grid delays could derail its $3.2 B data centre investment, risking setbacks for AI and cloud infrastructure expansion.
3,000 GW in limbo as the grid struggles to keep up
Over 3,000 GW of renewable energy is stuck in grid connection queues due to outdated infrastructure, delaying the transition to a clean energy future.
US Department of Energy Invests $1.5 Billion in Grid Modernization
The investment is part of a broader effort to modernize the grid and address challenges posed by rising demand and aging infrastructure.
Dubai gets 389 11 kV substations in Q3 of 2022
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned 389 11 kV substations in Dubai in the third quarter of 2022.
California power grid declares emergency amid record-breaking heat wave
USA: California on 5 September called a power grid emergency amid a historic heat wave that is pushing the state’s grid to its brink.
Zesco ‘shut’ six towns to install a new power transformer in Kafue
Zambia, Lusaka: Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) shut down power supply in six towns yesterday to facilitate the installation of a new $4.5 million 125 MVA transformer in Kafue.