USDA to invest $181 million in rural grid infrastructure
Aug 16, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe has announced that the USDA is investing $181 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 10 states. The … read more »
Aug 16, 2019
JDS Group to move beyond transformers
Aug 14, 2019
India’s JDS Group has expanded its product line beyond 10 MVA power transformers to include an array of mild steel (MS) products. JDS Group of Companies, is the largest manufacturer … read more »
Aug 14, 2019
US to provide $500 million for Nepal transmission line
Aug 12, 2019
The United States has agreed to provide $500 million for the construction of a new transmission line in Nepal. The 318 km transmission line will have a capacity of 400 … read more »
Aug 12, 2019
CIP to build onshore substations for offshore wind farms
Aug 7, 2019
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S (CIP) has signed a deal with Taipei-based electric motor supplier Teco Electric & Machinery Co. to build onshore substations in conjunction with offshore wind power farms … read more »
Aug 7, 2019
NV Energy to seek $45 million in damages in substation fire lawsuit
Aug 6, 2019
NV Energy has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $45 million in damages against a French company blamed for equipment failures that caused multiple catastrophic explosions at electric substations and … read more »
Aug 6, 2019
HVPNL flouts court order after transformer tender dispute
Aug 1, 2019
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) has flouted the Haryana State Litigation Policy after a five year long litigation battle over a transformer tender. Kanohar Electricals Private Limited, an Uttar … read more »
Aug 1, 2019
EU to help fund Greece-Crete power connection
Jul 31, 2019
The European Investment Bank announced that it has signed a €178 million long-term loan to finance the construction of the first power interconnector between mainland Greece and the island of … read more »
Jul 31, 2019
Seven injured in transformer explosion
Jul 30, 2019
Seven people were injured when an electricity transformer exploded in Badami Bagh, Lahore on Sunday morning. The seven people were on their way to work when the transformer exploded and … read more »
Jul 30, 2019
Transformer explosion kills worker
Jul 26, 2019
A high voltage electrical transformer has exploded on the Tirana-Durres highway in Albania, causing one fatality and two injuries. The transformer was near a facility under reconstruction. Three employees were … read more »
Jul 26, 2019
GE to use SVC tech to improve Norwgian power infrastructure
Jul 26, 2019
GE’s Grid Solutions business has announced its most recent Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) contract win in an ongoing collaboration with Statnett, Norway’s electrical transmission system operator. Norway is said to have one of … read more »
Jul 26, 2019
Damaged transformer causes oil leak
Jul 25, 2019
A damaged transformer from a downed utility pole has caused roughly 50 gallons of oil to leak in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The transformer oil leaked onto the Walgreens property at 86 … read more »
Jul 25, 2019
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