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Transformer explosion knocks out power for 22,000

Jun 17, 2021
A transformer explosion has reportedly left over 22,000 people without power in parts of Kansas. Firefighters arrived to find a small fire inside an Evergy substation near Shawnee Mission Parkway, … read more »
Jun 17, 2021

Yunnan Transformer Electric holds relocation ceremony

Jun 16, 2021
Yunnan Transformer Electric Co., Ltd. has held a ceremony to put into operation its relocation and expansion project, with more than 500 employees attending. Nowadays, Cloud Transformer has a construction … read more »
Jun 16, 2021

Installation of steam turbine to begin at Olkaria 1 power plant

Jun 16, 2021
Leading energy producer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has started installing a Steam Turbine into the Olkaria 1 AU 6 Power Plant, signalling a major breakthrough in the ongoing … read more »
Jun 16, 2021

Siemens Energy to strengthen Norwegian grid

Jun 15, 2021
Siemens Energy and Norwegian distribution system operator Lyse Elnett have signed a framework agreement to strengthen the Norwegian power grid. Under this agreement, Siemens Energy will provide services and transmission … read more »
Jun 15, 2021

Baoding Tianwei produce 220kV shunt reactor for Turkmenistan

Jun 15, 2021
The 220kV shunt reactor manufactured by Baoding Tianwei for Turkmenistan has passed all factory tests. The 220kV three-phase adjustable shunt reactor of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, contracted by … read more »
Jun 15, 2021

128-tonne transformer delivered to Stella West substation

Jun 14, 2021
A 128-tonne electricity transformer has been delivered by ship and trailer to National Grid’s Stella West Substation. Transformers step up or step down the voltage of electricity between different circuits. … read more »
Jun 14, 2021

Puerto Rico substation fire causes massive blackouts

Jun 11, 2021
A fire at an electrical substation in Puerto Rico has caused major blackouts across the country. The fire broke out at the Monacillo substation in San Juan, leading to power … read more »
Jun 11, 2021

NYTRO® BIO 300X awarded USDA certification for biobased products

Jun 10, 2021
Transformer fluids supplier Nynas has acquired USDA certification for the renewable transformer fluid NYTRO® BIO 300X. In addition to being recognised for its ultra-low viscosity, allowing transformers and reactors to … read more »
Jun 10, 2021

GE-Prolec to purchase SPX Transformer Solutions

Jun 10, 2021
SPX Corporation has announced that SPX Transformer Solutions is to be sold to GE-Prolec Transformers for $645 million. SPX has entered into a binding agreement to sell 100% of the … read more »
Jun 10, 2021

Progress at DEWA’s 250MW hydroelectric power plant at Hatta reaches 23%

Jun 9, 2021
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the work progress at Hatta hydroelectric power plant has reached 23%. The plant production capacity is set to reach 250 megawatts … read more »
Jun 9, 2021

Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric sign MoU on clean high-voltage power transmission

Jun 9, 2021
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study on the joint development of high-voltage switching solutions with zero global-warming potential (GWP) … read more »
Jun 9, 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches new transformers for floating offshore wind power

Jun 8, 2021
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched new a portfolio of transformer products for offshore floating applications. These transformers are designed to overcome the challenging offshore environment and withstand the physically … read more »
Jun 8, 2021