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Tier 2 of Ecodesign Directive to go into efffect in July 2021

Jun 17, 2020
The European Commision has published Tier 2 of the Ecodesign Directive for transformers. The Ecodesign Guideline defines a framework for the requirements for the environmentally friendly design of energy consumption-relevant … read more »
Jun 17, 2020

CESC lineman dies repairing transformer

Jun 12, 2020
A CESC lineman has been electrocuted while repairing a transformer in the Indian state of Karnataka. The deceased, named as Venkatesh, was working as a lineman at Chinakurali CESC Branch … read more »
Jun 12, 2020

Huge transformer arrives at Ipswich Port

Jun 12, 2020
The Port of Ipswich has successfully completed a heavy lift operation involving a 178 tonne transformer, as part of a National Grid infrastructure project. The transformer will be installed at … read more »
Jun 12, 2020

TenneT selects Engie Fabricom and Iemants for Hollandse Kust Noord transformer station

Jun 10, 2020
A consortium of the Belgian companies ENGIE Fabricom and Iemants have been selected to supply the offshore platform for the Hollandse Kust (North) wind farm. TenneT had put out a … read more »
Jun 10, 2020

ABB Power Grids and Stena Recycling to cooperate on transformers

Jun 10, 2020
ABB Power Grids and Stena Recycling, Sweden, have signed a long-term cooperation agreement on recycling of transformers. The collaboration, which also includes joint design work for smart recycling of new … read more »
Jun 10, 2020

Siemens to supply high-voltage equipment for major offshore wind project in the U.S.

Jun 9, 2020
Siemens has been awarded an order from Danish customer Semco Maritime to provide the main electrical equipment for the electrical service platform (ESP) of the offshore wind project Mayflower Wind … read more »
Jun 9, 2020

SGB-SMIT “Licensing & Consulting” department works with Argentinian transformer manufacturers

Jun 9, 2020
SGB-SMIT has sent members of it’s “Licensing & Consulting” department to help improve Argentinian firm TTE’s transformer manufacturing proceess. In February/March 2020, two experts from the SGB SMIT Group – … read more »
Jun 9, 2020

Entergy delivers massive transformer to Tricou substation

Jun 5, 2020
Entergy Corp. have worked together with contractors to transport a 100-ton transformer from Chalmette, Louisiana, to the utility’s Tricou substation in New Orleans. The addition of a second transformer at … read more »
Jun 5, 2020

Skid-mounted dry-type transformer installed in coal mine

Jun 5, 2020
I Trafo Power Solutions has recently supplied a specialised dry-type transformer mounted on a mobile skid for a coal mine. The 1250 kVA dual-MV configuration supplied to this mine allows … read more »
Jun 5, 2020

NamPower to invest over $500 million in power projects

Jun 3, 2020
Namibia’s power utility NamPower is set to invest $575 million in power generation and transmission projects over the next three years. According to finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi, the investment would boost the … read more »
Jun 3, 2020

ABB to expand Vaasa transformer plant

Jun 2, 2020
ABB Power Grids Finland has commited to investing in a new transformer assembly line in Vaasa ABB Power Grids will expand the use of its factory premises in Strömberg Park, … read more »
Jun 2, 2020

Chinese transformer siezed by US government under possible security concerns

May 29, 2020
The US Federal Government seized a 226-tonne Chinese-built transformer last summer. The transformer, manufactured by Chinese company Jiangsu Huapeng Transformer Company, was destined for Western Area Power Administration for use … read more »
May 29, 2020