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GREEN LINE model machine, by Brizio Basi
The vacuum-packed mineral and vegetable oil treatment plant for Power and Distribution Transformers, has become indispensable for renewable solutions.
WEG acquires instrument transformers and measuring sets business in Itajubá
Brazil, Itajubá: With a 11.800 m² manufacturing site and a workforce of 350 employees, the company is internationally recognized for its products and services technology.
International Forum for Energy Transition organized in China
China, Beijing: Hitachi ABB Power Grids CEO provides insights on enablers and catalysts to accelerate the energy transition.
ERSS-XXI transmission scheme headed for full completion
India: The Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme (ERSS)—XXI, implemented by PGCIL under the TBCB route, is on the way to full completion.
GANZ appoints new CEO
Hungary, Budapest: Jan Prins has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ganz Transformers and Electric Rotating Machines Ltd.
Reveal importance of each design phase and interlinks between them – attend the Power Transformer Design course
The twelfth course at the Transformers Academy has just been opened for registration.
WEG opens its 5th transformer factory in North America
USA, Missouri, Washington: Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, modern processes and handling systems, the new plant had an investment of $17 M.
Kahramaa opens Ain Sinan substation worth $19 M
Qatar, Doha: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has inaugurated Ain Sinan power substation at a cost of $19.3 M (QR70.3 M).
Nigeria to collaborate with Egypt to boost power supply
Nigeria: Minister Aliyu has announced the federal government in Nigeria plans collaboration with the government of Egypt to boost power supply in the country.
Commissioning of current transformers
Current transformers are the link between the primary and the secondary system and are therefore essential components of the electrical energy system.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to supply step-up transformers for Al Dhafra
UAE, Abu Dhabi: UAE’s Al Dhafra solar project will contribute the shift to sustainable energy.
Milwaukee substation blends in with mixed-use development
USA, Wisconsin, Milwaukee: WEC Energy Group’s innovative urban substation project improves electric reliability in downtown Milwaukee.
15 MW to be added to Ekiti Power Supply in Nigeria
Nigeria, Ekiti: The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited’s (NPDC) Ido-Ekiti injection substation will add 15 MW to Ekiti Power Supply.
Eaton Africa’s switchgear to help Shoprite
South Africa, Western Cape: Eaton Africa’s switchgear is helping Shoprite keeping the cold storage warehouses up and running during loadshedding.
Testing of tap-changers and built-in current transformers
The lesson #19 in the Transformer Testing course was held live on 13 September
With 56 T from Lichtenfels to the Würgau substation
Germany: Four TenneT's phase-shifting transformers consisting of eight transformer boilers expand the Würgau system into a Bavarian green electricity distributor.
Dutch court rules on the EV station rights allocated to Fastned
The Netherlands, The Hague: A Dutch appeal court ruled on the exclusive EV charging rights attributed to Fastned B.V.
GE’s g3 technology to accelerate decarbonization efforts in Norway
Norway, Oslo: GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions has been awarded a contract by Norwegian utility Elvia to deliver an SF6 free substation in Heggedal.
National Grid tunnels under Buffalo River
USA, Buffalo: As part of an $11 M project, National Grid built a tunnel beneath the Buffalo River to modernize and improve electricity infrastructure.
Hyosung Group calls for aggressive US push
Korea, Seoul: Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon called for an aggressive approach to increase its business foothold in the US during his recent visit there.
Modelling Africa’s continental power systems master plan
Africa: IRENA will partner with the IAEA as a modelling partner for the development of the African Continental Power Systems Master Plan (CMP).
Tug boats accompany 178 T transformer as it passes Burnham-on-Sea
UK, Burnham-on-Sea: Two tug boats and a Pilot Boat accompanied a large barge as it headed past Burnham-On-Sea on Friday morning (10 September).
Guernsey Electricity invests in St Peter Port infrastructure
Guernsey: Two 20 MVA electricity transformers have been to Beau Sejour by Guernsey Electricity as part of the final stage of a network enhancement project.
Delhi’s first urban microgrid inaugurated
India, Delhi: Delhi power minister Satyendar Jain inaugurated Delhi’s first urban microgrid project set up by power discom BSES on 10 September 2021.
