AK Steel releases new electrical steel for transformers

May 31, 2018
Zureks / AK Steel released a new type of steel which can increase the efficiency of transformers. The steel, called TRAN-COR X, is an upgrade on the company’s current TRAN-COR H, both … read more »
May 31, 2018

Transformers meet connectivity – introducing the Sensformer

Apr 24, 2018
At Hannover Messe 2018, Siemens Transformers introduces its new, connective transformer product class: the SensformerTM. The journey into digitalization of transformers starts by focusing on basic product digitalization as a … read more »
Apr 24, 2018

Merford uses noise control technology at London transformer station

Apr 24, 2018
Merford, a Dutch family business, has installed an acoustic screen with NoiseTrap technology on a transformer in a UK Power Networks substation in Bayswater district, London. The noise reduction technology … read more »
Apr 24, 2018

Tata Power to launch IoT-based substation in Mumbai

Apr 9, 2018
India’s largest integrated power company, Tata Power, has been working with Tata Communications in order to launch its IoT-based, Smart Consumer Substation in Mumbai. According to COO and ED Ashok … read more »
Apr 9, 2018

ABB to improve Korea’s power grid in North East

Mar 5, 2018
ABB has won an order from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to supply technology that will strengthen long distance power transmission in the North East of the country. Using … read more »
Mar 5, 2018

Vattenfall to use HVDC cable technology for offshore wind farm connections

Mar 2, 2018
Swedish energy group Vattenfall says it wants to take the lead in transmission cable technology, as the company sets up plans to deploy HVDC cable technology to connect the Norfolk … read more »
Mar 2, 2018

TenneT awards contract for transformer stations

Feb 22, 2018
Dutch/German transmission system operator TenneT has awarded a five-year agreement contract for the technical maintenance solution of the company’s offshore and onshore transformer stations and AC electricity transmission systems. The … read more »
Feb 22, 2018

High-frequency, 3-port transformers found to improve solar power

Feb 5, 2018
Researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have recently discovered how high-frequency, three-port transformers can increase power density by 10 times or more than traditional technologies, when incorporated into … read more »
Feb 5, 2018

Veritas Petroleum Services acqires UK transformer oil testing lab

Feb 1, 2018
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), a global fuel testing advisory company owned by IK Investment Partners (IK VII Fund) has acquired Transoil Laboratory Limited, a transformer and insulating oil testing company … read more »
Feb 1, 2018

Dongfang Energy plans new 2 GW high-tech solar plant

Jan 29, 2018
Shijiazhuang Dongfang Energy, a company majority owned by state-owned State Power Investment Corp. (SPIC), has announced plans to build a U.S. $7.27 billion high-tech solar power plant. The first phase, … read more »
Jan 29, 2018

Gridco shuts down despite success of pilot projects

Jan 19, 2018
Gridco Systems, a young U.S.-based player in agile grid infrastructure solutions, has closed its doors and is selling its assets. According to CEO Naimish Patel, the Gridco technology was proven to … read more »
Jan 19, 2018

ABB receives $16 million order from Swiss Federal Railways

Jan 18, 2018
Swiss engineering group ABB has announced it has received an order of around $16 million from Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), to supply two Static Frequency Converters (SFC) that will enhance … read more »
Jan 18, 2018