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Over 90 km of upgraded overhead lines and six supergrid transformers strengthen the England–Scotland link.

Projects in Lower Austria will support renewable power feed-in and form part of a wider grid upgrade programme running to 2034

UK Power Networks installs new transformers in city centre substation, doubling capacity and supporting future low-carbon technology use.

Eastern Green Link 2 project boosts local economy while enhancing UK electricity network and integrating more renewable energy.

Swiss family-owned Pfiffner Group acquires R&S Electrical Switches and Connectors unit, adding new capabilities in low- and medium-voltage markets

The company will supply transformers and power solutions for a new AI data centre infrastructure in North America.

Iran Transfo’s integrated solar system combines inverter, transformer, and switchgear to boost renewable energy and cut foreign equipment dependence.

New SKID-mounted solution simplifies medium-voltage storage deployment, cutting costs, risks, and installation time for industrial projects.

The spotlight topic of this issue is “Recruiting Engineering Talent”.

GE Vernova has been selected by Sterlite Grid 32 Limited to supply critical technology for the Khavda Phase-IV Part C project.

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EETC aims to increase energy generation by 6% to 229.1 GWh.

Hitachi Energy has been awarded a contract to digitalize a hybrid switchgear Plug and Switch System (PASS) in Partinico, Sicily for ERG.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products will invest about $86 million in advanced switchgear production and power electronics

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business will manufacture, deliver, and commission the world’s first 245 kV SF6-free GIS for RTE in France.

Hitachi Energy has launched a new technology which could help tackle sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions, 80% of which come from the power sector.

Amid growing concerns about its environmental impact, utilities worldwide are seeking to eliminate sulphur hexafluoride gas from their switchgear.

Will these megatrends create a shortage in Medium Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Solid Insulated Switchgear (SIS)?

GE Grid Solutions’ secures contract for gas-insulated substations (GIS) to be used at the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Following the European Parliament’s ban on fluorinated gases (F-gases) in switchgear, Fagne and Siemens Energy pledge to supply climate-friendly switchgear.

Belgium, Brussels: The European Parliament is to decide on the revision of the F-Gas Regulation on 1 March 2023.

Germany, Lonsee: GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business energized a new 123 kV, 16.7 Hz switchgear for DB Energie GmbH’s train station. The 60-year-old Amstetten train station…

Mexico, Veracruz: WEG is to develop for Nestlé an EPC project in the “switchgear” and “step-down” substations.

China: Hitachi Energy will supply its WindSTAR™ transformers and HV hybrid switchgear Plug and Switch System (PASS) to China’s Tuci offshore wind power project.