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Consortium makes recommended bid for Ahlstrom-Munksjö
A consortium consisting of Ahlström Capital, Bain Capital, Viknum and Belgrano Inversiones has made an offer for the specialty paper company Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
Siemens Energy’s eco-friendly system for China’s offshore wind turbines
Siemens Energy commissioned an eco-friendly power transmission system complementing one of China’s largest offshore eight-megawatt (MW) wind turbines.
Hitachi ABB energises first stage of Raigarh-Pugalur
Hitachi ABB Power Grids India along with consortium partner BHEL, has successfully energised the first stage of the 6,000Â MW +/- 800Â kV UHVDC transmission link
HVDC transmissions system market to surge past $17 B by 2028
The HVDC transmissions system market, valued at $7.5Â B in 2019, is expected to surge past valuation of $17Â B by 2028 progressing at a CAGR of 8.7Â %.
PFIFFNER Group brands under one marketing umbrella
Switzerland: PFIFFNER Group have unified their marketing messages under one common platform visible on the new website www.pfiffner-group.com.
GE to provide substation equipment for Arctic LNG 2
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has been awarded the contract to supply its 110 kV F35 gas insulated switchgear for the Arctic LNG 2 project.
120 years of innovation in Ludvika
Hitachi ABB Power Grids marks 120 years of Ludvika, renowned for a rich track record of innovation that has contributed to shaping the world’s power industry.
Electrical steel market worth $45.9 B by 2025
Electrical steel market size is estimated to be $31.5Â B in 2020 and projected to reach $45.9Â B by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.9Â % from 2020 to 2025.
TA: Transformer Testing Lesson #6: Dielectric tests on power transformers – open for registration!
The live e-lesson will be held on 28 September at 2PM CET.
Shell launches high-performance biodegradable transformer oil
Shell has launched Shell Diala S5 BD, a new biodegradable transformer oil made from gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology.
Siemens Energy presents UPFC PLUS for grid stabilisation
With the Unified Power Flow Controller UPFC PLUS, Siemens Energy presents a new solution for grid stabilisation and resilience for a greener energy future.
Vaisala presents new air leak detection method for transformers
Vaisala brings to the market an accurate and reliable method for detecting air ingress in sealed power transformers.
$73.5 M for 30 MW solar projects in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: The Ministry of Energy has announced the start of construction of two solar power plants with a combined generation capacity of 30Â MW.
Hitachi ABB launches TXpert Ecosystem
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is launching an open and scalable TXpert™ Ecosystem for digitalisation of transformers.
Kangnas Wind Farm energises its main transformer
South Africa: The 140Â MW Kangnas Wind Farm, on the outskirts of Springbok, successfully energised its main transformer this week.
ADB okays $127.8 M loan to expand power grid
ADB has approved a $127.8Â M loan to help expand the Cambodian power grid, while the government is making progress in expanding lower-cost power generation.
New energy option in India
Wind-solar hybrid power, which harnesses both solar and wind energy, is fast emerging as a viable new renewable energy option in India.
Excelsior wind farm connects to South Africa’s power grid
The 33 MW Excelsior wind farm is connected to the country’s national power grid, having completed the commissioning of its 13 wind turbine generators.
Masina visits newly upgraded Glen Marais substation
The City of Ekurhuleni’s executive mayor, Mzwandile Masina, commended the team that worked on the upgrades and maintenance of the Glen Marais substation.
DNV GL to lead UK offshore grid project
UK: National Grid ESO has picked DNV GL to lead an offshore transmission project in the UK.
Global gas insulated substation market to reach $34.2 B by 2027
Global gas insulated substation market is projected to reach a revised size of $34.2Â B by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8Â % over the analysis period 2020-2027.
GE Grid Solutions kit for Saint-Brieuc offshore substation
Ailes Marines has selected GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions to provide the main electrical equipment for the Saint-Brieuc Bay wind farm’s substation.
EDS completes substation work at Rhyl Flats
UK, Wales: EDS HV Group has completed substation maintenance works at RWE Renewables Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm.
North America’s sustainable energy future confirmed by Hitachi ABB report
North America: A new report from Hitachi ABB Power Grids confirms that the future of the North American energy industry is undeniably green.
