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Hitachi Energy announces EconiQ™ transformers
Switzerland, Zurich: Hitachi Energy has introduced EconiQ™ transformers reinforcing its Purpose: ‘Advancing a sustainable energy future for all’.
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New traction transformers for rail networks
South Africa: ZEST WEG is to supply specialised traction transformers for new substations serving rail lines in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
Seven transformers for FirstEnergy
Končar – Power Transformers (KPT) Ltd., a joint-venture of Siemens Energy and Končar, has successfully contracted supply of 7 transformers with FirstEnergy Corp.
Hitachi Energy completes $6.2 M expansion of its Bland facility
USA, North Carolina, Raleigh: Hitachi Energy has announced the completion of a $6.2 M expansion of its Bland, Virginia manufacturing facility.
World’s largest offshore substation installed at Hornsea Two
UK: Two major milestones have been hit on Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, with 165 wind turbine foundations and the in-zone substation installed.
Fingrid to build a transmission line between Finland and Sweden
Finland: The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted Fingrid Oyj a permit to construct a 400 kV transmission line between Finland and Sweden.
Eswatini new deal beacons bright energy future for SADC
Eswantini: Following negotiations, the Government of Eswatini has signed a contract with renewable power producer Frazium Energy (FZM) for a 100 MW solar park.
How to get familiar with the types of sensors for UHF PD measurement and other useful takeaways from the renown professional
Course author: Stefan Tenbohlen
GE Research and Prolec GE power up world’s 1st large flexible transformer
USA, NY, Niskayuna: GE Research and Prolec GE have teamed with Cooperative Energy to develop and install the world’s 1st flexible large power transformer.
Elering to prepare Estonian grid for more renewables
Estonia, Tallin: Estonian transmission system operator Elering has secured funding from the European Commission to speed up the integration of renewable energy.
UK Power Networks installs new transformer for Purfleet
UK, Essex, Purfleet: UK Power Networks is currently in the middle of upgrading the power infrastructure in and around the Essex town of Purfleet.
Egypt and Greece sign MOU for electrical interconnection project
Greece, Athens: Egypt and Greece have signed an MoU for an electrical interconnection project of connecting the two countries via subsea cable.
City Power might take control of electricity distribution in Johannesburg
South Africa, Johannesburg: Eskom and City Power have signed an MoU on a possible transfer of Johannesburg electricity distribution to City Power.
Hitachi Energy signs EconiQ frame agreement with BKK
Norway: Hitachi Energy has signed a frame agreement with Norway’s major distribution grid company, BKK Nett.
Quality assurance, factory and site acceptance inspections and tests and reports considerations to keep in mind
The Intermediate level of the Transformers specification course continues!
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Ganz to deliver a transformer in Denmark
Denmark: Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines Ltd. manufactured and delivered an 80 MVA transformer to Denmark’s heating provider, Fjernvarme Fyn.
Lao Bao 220 kV substation inaugurated
Vietnam: The Lao Bao 220 kV substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220 kV power line projects were inaugurated on 16 October.
Main power transformer at Dresden caught fire
Germany, Dresden: A main power transformer at Dresden Station in Morris caught fire early on 16 October, but operators at the station quickly extinguished it.
Mechanical tests of power transformers explained
The lesson #20 in the Transformer testing course will be broadcasted live on 27 October
Wilson Transformer Company celebrates major milestone
Australia: The company’s Distribution Transformer Business Unit has achieved a significant milestone of delivering 400 power skid solutions to date.
NGET expands the use of SmartValve project
UK: National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is expanding the use of transformational power flow control technology.
Entergy Louisiana strengthening electric system
USA: Crews supporting Entergy Louisiana’s restoration efforts following Hurricane Ida continue repairing the electric system in hard-hit coastal communities.
