Business News
Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches solutions for the environment
The EconiQ™ portfolio of products, services and solutions contribute to a carbon neutral-future and accelerate the green energy transition.
New York Commission approves $800 M investment
The New York State Public Service Commission has approved a request by Consolidated Edison Company of New York to recover the costs of three transmission projects.
Puma Energy to use solar to power service stations in Ghana
Fuel retailer Puma Energy has launched 11 solar projects at its service stations and a further three at terminals in Ghana.
OLTC Dynamic Testing Guide – see the recorded session of live talk with Dr. Raka Levi!
The live event was held on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Register for CWIEME Shanghai, 27-29 April 2021 – the easy way to find new suppliers in Asia
CWIEME Shanghai opens its doors Tuesday to Thursday next week!
GE and Hitachi ABB Power Grids sign landmark agreement
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd. announced on 21 April a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement.
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy signs MOU with Siemens Energy
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed on 16 April a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Siemens Energy AG.
SP Energy Networks completes $26.7 M Strathaven substation upgrade
SP Energy Networks has successfully completed a $26.7Â M (ÂŁ17Â M) upgrade to the Strathaven 275Â kV substation in South Lanarkshire.
Transformers Academy – two live sessions in our Educational programme are now open for registration!
Transformer testing course - e-lesson #15 and L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #7
Siemens Energy strengthens German grid nodes with STATCOM
Amprion has commissioned Siemens Energy with the construction of two SVC PLUS series static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) systems.
Nynas tests new insulating liquid in Gothenburg
Sweden, Gothenburg: Nynas’ new innovative insulating liquid NYTRO® BIO 300X has been successfully delivered to and tested in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy signs $1.2 B investment agreement
The Ministry of Energy has signed an investment agreement for the construction of a new thermal power plant in the Surkhandarya Region.
Transformer Oil Course – e-lesson #3 – International Oil Standards – Basic Concepts and Key differences
This is the third e-lesson in the Transformer Oil Course at the Transformers Academy, and a final one conducted on basic / introductory level.
AEML commissions India’s first synthetic ester oil-filled transformer
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML) recently commissioned India’s first synthetic ester oil-filled 220 kV, 125 MVA capacity power transformer.
Zimbabwe is to allocate funds for 100 MW wind farm
Zimbabwe intends to generate 100Â MW from wind by 2025 and the government is in the process of securing funds for a viable feasibility study.
Greece’s Mytilineos signs $25.4 M deal for substations construction
Mytilineos said on 16 April it has signed a $25.4 M (€21.2 M) contract with Albania's state-owned power transmission system operator OST.
Transformers Academy: L2 TCA Course – e-lesson #6 – Functional Testing & Visual Inspections – available on demand!
The live e-lesson was held on Monday, 19 April.
SRP’s utility technology innovation laboratory becomes fully operational
The lab aims to enhance reliability through improved testing, training and efficiencies across power operations teams.
IDC lights up two more islands in the Seychelles
The Islands Development Company (IDC) inaugurated solar farms on two islands in line with its goal to run all its islands on renewable energy.
NTDC completes four more 500 kV transmission lines
Pakistan, Lahore: The National Transmission & Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has completed four more 500Â kV transmission lines.
Last call to attend this week’s TA courses!
This is our last reminder to register to the three courses at the Transformers Academy.
Subsea interconnector between Norway and Germany now in operation
Norway, Tonstad: NordLink, the subsea interconnector between Norway and Germany, is now in operation.
Sterlite Power partners Vinci Energia to buy Vineyards Project
Sterlite Power on stated on 15 April said to have partnered with Vinci Energia in the power transmission sector to buy Vineyards Project.
L&T wins substations and railway electrification orders
Larsen & Toubro has landed an overseas order for building substations apart from a domestic railway electrification mandate.
