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Dry-type transformer with assembled earthing switch
Niepołomice, Poland: Tesar Polska successfully finished the construction of a dry-type transformer with an assembled earthing switch.
Oman to tender 1 GW of solar capacity in March
OPWP is planning to issue tender documents for two planned 500-600 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar independent power producer (IPP) projects in March.
Bidders to submit revised proposals for 1.5 GW Abu Dhabi solar project
Bidders vying for the contract to develop the 1.5 GW Al-Dhafra solar IPP project in Abu Dhabi have been asked by the client to resubmit proposals by 1 March.
Global distribution solid state transformer market is expected to grow $229.27 M by 2027
The global distribution solid state transformer market is expected to grow from to $229.27 M by 2027, at a CAGR of 19.83% during the forecast period 2020-2027.
Subsea power system opens way to longer-distance deepwater step-outs
Shallow-water trials offshore Finland have proven the capabilities of ABB’s subsea power distribution and conversion technology system.
MiDA to construct two primary substations to boost power supply
MiDA says it will construct two primary substations in Kanda and Legon to reduce technical losses at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Bulgaria’s ESO signs $4.6 M power substation upgrade deal
ESO signed a $4.6 M (€4.3 M) power substation upgrade deal with a tie-up comprising local companies Start Engineering and Rudin
“Fluid Thinking” innovation briefings open to Middle East 2020 delegates
Synthetic and natural ester transformer fluid brand MIDEL has announced a series of Substation Innovation technical briefings at Middle East Energy in Dubai.
Brazil to host floating solar PV at its Batalha hydropower dam
Tractebel to construct three floating solar PV plants with 30MW of capability at the 52.2 MW Batalha hydropower dam, owned by Brazil’s Furnas Centrais Elétricas.
Scatec Solar connects fourth solar power plant to the grid
Solar power producer Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected and reached commercial operation for 86MW of the 258MW solar power complex in Upington.
Washington Pike closed in Collier because of transformer fire
Collier Township, US: About 0.8 km of Washington Pike in Collier Township has been closed due to a transformer fire, Allegheny County officials tweeted on Sunday.
Mermaid offshore substation ready for installation
Ostend, Belgium: Smulders has loaded out the offshore substation destined for the Mermaid offshore wind project in Belgium.
South African company WearCheck expands operations in Ghana
Condition monitoring specialists upgraded laboratory into a centre which can conduct oil, coolant and fuel analysis, as well as traditional used oil analysis.
Construction of 50 MW Blitta solar power plant in Togo begins
Construction of the Blitta solar power plant in Togo has begun, and the developers said foundation of the development was already laid by the country’s president.
132 kV transmission line to be constructed in Kano Nigeria
Plans are underway for the construction of a transmission line after the governor of Kano State signed an MoU with the TCN, for better electricity supply.
Software enhances operational performance of transformers
This technology accommodates the complexity of grid operations to safeguard energy reliability and resilience while reducing capital investment and expense.
Prodiel to build 500 MW solar plants for Solarcentury in Spain
Prodiel has secured a contract from British company Solarcentury to handle the installation of two solar projects in Spain with a total capacity of 500 MW.
Grant, Ohio PUD to purchase portable transformer
Ohio: The Grant County PUD will buy a new mobile transformer, estimated to cost $4.5 M, as a backup in case of the failure of a permanent transformer.
COWI design for Atlantic Shores transmission infrastructure
COWI has won a contract to provide a concept design of the electrical transmission infrastructure system for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project.
Heiner Markhoff named Vice-President and CEO Grid Solutions at GE Renewable Energy
GE Renewable Energy has announced that Heiner Markhoff has been named vice-president and CEO of Grid Solutions, effective March 20, 2020.
North Carolina utility installs protective devices to deter squirrels and minimize outages
Two weeks in a row, the squirrels snuck into the substation and crawled on top of the equipment, knocking out the power to the substation and the local residents.
Delmarva Power announces 2 major substation upgrades in Wicomico Co.
USA: Delmarva Power announced that it is energizing two major substation projects in Wicomico County, Maryland this year.
Abu Dhabi appoints Japanese developer for major power project
Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Water & Electricity Company has awarded a contract to Marubeni Corporation to develop the 2.4 GW Fujairah 3 independent power project.
Transformer at Washington Co. power plant catches fire
USA: Crews are on the scene at a Washington County power plant after a large transformer caught fire.
