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Substation explosion in KZN injures two

Jul 2, 2021
Two people suffered critical injuries when an electrical substation exploded in Mandeni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. IPSS Medical Rescue said in a brief statement that advanced life support paramedics were dispatched … read more »
Jul 2, 2021

CELEC EP energises La Paz substation

Jul 1, 2021
The Electricity Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC EP) has energized and put into operation the La Paz substation, at 138 thousand volts, located in the Nabón canton, Azuay province. This work … read more »
Jul 1, 2021

Hitachi ABB launch two new traction transformers

Jun 30, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has introduced two new traction transformers, the RESIBLOC® CRail 25 kV and the Natural Cooling Effilight® Traction Transformer. Natural Cooling Effilight® Traction Transformer (NCETT) replaces the … read more »
Jun 30, 2021

Second transformer jacket installed at Hollandse Kust

Jun 29, 2021
The second jacket of TenneT’s offshore transformer platform for the wind farm Hollandse Kust (zuid) has been installed, some 22 kilometres off the coast of The Hague. The 2,852-tonne heavyweight … read more »
Jun 29, 2021

BTES breaks ground on new substation

Jun 28, 2021
Bristol Tennessee Essential Services (BTES) has broken ground on a new delivery point substation. BTES CEO Dr. Mike Browder explained, “We plan for projects many years in advance, and this … read more »
Jun 28, 2021

Transformer causes fire at Hyderabad substation

Jun 25, 2021
A transformer has been destroyed by a fire at a substation in Hyderabad. The incident took place at the 400 KV sub-station, operated by TS-Transco, in Mamidipally village on the … read more »
Jun 25, 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids and BW Ideol to collaborate on offshore substations

Jun 24, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with BW Ideol to provide market-ready floating substation solutions.  The collaboration between the two companies, a first … read more »
Jun 24, 2021

Stadler Rail considers Serbia transformer plant

Jun 23, 2021
Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail has plans for the construction of a transformer plant in Serbia, according to President Aleksandar Vucic. “Stadler, one of the world leaders in the production … read more »
Jun 23, 2021

Transformer explosion at EnBW power plant

Jun 22, 2021
A transformer has caused an explosion at a power plant in Baden-Württemberg. A minor explosion occurred at EnBW’s Altbach-Deizisau thermal power station on Saturday. According to an initial report, an … read more »
Jun 22, 2021

New Orleans to build new $74 million substation

Jun 21, 2021
The city of New Orleans has announced plans to build a new $74 million substation in order to reliable power the city’s drainage and water pump systems. New Orleans’ Sewerage … read more »
Jun 21, 2021

New transformer delivered to Vining Substation

Jun 18, 2021
One of two new 20MW transformers for the Vining Substation upgrade has been delivered. In October, the city awarded SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc. a $1 million contract for the two … read more »
Jun 18, 2021

Siemens Energy to provide turbines for Nebraska solar facility

Jun 18, 2021
Siemens Energy has announced that they will provide two SGT6-5000F turbines to power Omaha Public Power District’s (OPPD) new Turtle Creek Station Peaking Plant in Papillion, Nebraska. The simple cycle … read more »
Jun 18, 2021