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First Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore substation topside leaves Dubai
UAE, Dubai: The first of two HVAC offshore transformer station topsides Petrofac is delivering for TenneT have left the United Arab Emirates.
Hydro-Québec announces route of electric corridor to New York
Canada, Montreal: Hydro-Québec has unveiled the route of its Hertel-New York interconnection line, with the construction beginning in spring 2023 in Montreal.
Hera inaugurates the fifth electrical substation in Modena
Italy, Modena: With the new primary substation, electricity distribution in Modena has increased by 18 %, with the aim of covering up to 25 % by 2050.
Formation of DNH-DD Power Distribution Corporation approved
India: The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of a special purpose vehicle to privatize electricity distribution business.
Keppel secures contract for offshore wind farm substations
Singapore: Keppel Offshore and Marine has secured a $80 M contract from an undisclosed client for the construction of two offshore substations.
What can we learn about being a woman in the predominantly male industry?
Our interviewee was Mrs. Senja Leivo and the interview is conducted by Mrs. Mazana Armstrong.
Siemens Energy supplies main electrical equipment for largest US offshore wind project
USA, Virginia: Siemens Energy will supply the main electrical equipment for the grid connection of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
Afreximbank greenlights loan for Integrated Power Project in Nigeria
Nigeria, Aba: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $50 M term loan facility for the Aba Integrated Power Project in Nigeria.
UK’s Northern Powergrid launches a smart grid pilot
UK: Northern Powergrid is to pilot a pioneering technology innovation that will maintain power supplies to critical infrastructure and isolated communities.
Announcing our new release: Transformers Magazine’s Industry Navigator report
We are pleased to announce the release of our new report titled Transformers Magazine's Industry Navigator – Technology and Market Trends 2021.
Siemens Energy invests over €60 M in Berlin site
Germany, Berlin: Siemens Energy is investing over €60 million in a new production facility in Berlin.
Hitachi Energy identifies India as a key growth market
India: Following the rebranding of the parent company to Hitachi Energy, its operations in India announced their evolution to Hitachi Energy India Limited.
Litgrid completes LitPol Link expansion project
Lithuania: Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, has successfully completed the expansion of LitPol Link project.
USA flags insufficient transformer steel output as threat to national security
USA: The USA flagged a national security threat to its power grid after the sole producer AK Steel.
Peru inaugurates the first wind power plant in Cajamarca
Peru, Cajamarca: On 20 November, the Central Government inaugurated the Duna y Huambos wind project, in the province of Chota, Cajamarca region.
Westrafo completes a primary power substation for Spain
Spain: Westrafo has been selected by a prestigious German EPC to provide two power transformers for a photovoltaic plant in Spain.
Rothienorman substation project reaches a major milestone
UK, Scotland: The installation of a new substation at Rothienorman in Aberdeenshire is to reach a major milestone with the completion of Phase One.
Insights on the power transformers global market to 2027
Transformers play a pivotal role in the generation, transmission and distribution (T&D) of electricity.
Zest WEG supplies new transformers
South Africa: Zest WEG is supplying South Africa’s Tetra4 project with transformers, switchgear and containerized modular substations.
GE and UKEF to develop Turkey’s largest solar project
Turkey: GE and UK Export Finance (UKEF), have agreed to finance Kalyon Enerji’s 1.35 GW Karapinar solar project.
Hitachi Energy launches IdentiQ™ digital twin
Zurich, Switzerland: Hitachi Energy has launched IdentiQ™, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions.
Mariani substation in assam upgraded to 400 kV
India, Assam: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has upgraded Assam’s New Mariani substation, a government release said.
NYSEG completes new power substation in Willet
USA, New York: New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) has completed the replacement of a substation in Willet.
Transformers Magazine – Special Edition Dry-type Transformers is here!
This special edition is intended to provide fresh insights into the rapidly-evolving world of dry-type transformers. Environmentally friendly, robust, and highly efficient, this type of transformer is mostly used where electricity needs to be transformed from the medium-voltage level down to low-voltage, or to another grid voltage. Transformers intended for this function are generally installed […]
