International News
GE, Toshiba plan to localize “Haliade-X” offshore wind turbine in Japan
GE Renewable Energy and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation announced that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement to localize critical phases of the manufacturing process of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine and to support its commercialization in Japan.
Siemens Energy to supply grid-stabilizing technology to Ireland
- May 4, 2021
Siemens Energy will be supplying a a synchronous condenser system to Ireland, to ensure grid stability even when injection of renewable energy exceeds limit.
Siemens Energy seals Europe’s largest order for SF6-free GIS
- Apr 27, 2021
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to deliver ten bays of SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to Fingrid, Finland’s transmission system operator.
Eaton to acquire 50 per cent stake in Jiangsu’s busway business
- Apr 26, 2021
Eaton announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 50 per cent stake in Jiangsu YiNeng Electric’s busway business, which manufactures and markets busway products in China.
Global giants GE and Hitachi ABB Power Grids join hands towards SF6 mitigation
- Apr 21, 2021
GE Grid Solutions and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd have announced a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement related to the use of an alternative gas to SF6 used in high-voltage equipment.
Siemens Energy to strengthen German grid nodes with two STATCOM systems
- Apr 20, 2021
German transmission system operator Amprion has commissioned Siemens Energy with the construction of two SVC PLUS series static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) systems to further stabilize the German transmission power grid.
DNV wins $17.7-million contract to support offshore wind farm in Taiwan
- Mar 23, 2021
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has signed a $17.7-million contract to be the Owner’s Engineer for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II (Changhua Phase II) in Taiwan. It is the largest offshore wind farm being developed solely by Taiwan Power Company (‘Taipower’).
China sets world record, adds 52 GW of wind power capacity in a single year
- Mar 18, 2021
China added a staggering 52 GW of new wind power capacity in 2020, making it the highest ever installed by any country in a single year. A recent report by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) adds that Asia Pacific, thanks to China, now leads the world wind energy market.
Siemens named supplier to China’s first 66kV offshore wind farm
- Mar 10, 2021
Siemens Energy will install 22 units of distribution transformers at China’s first commercial 66kV offshore wind farm, Yuhuan Offshore Wind Power Project Phase 1, located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, southeastern China.
EDP Completes 7th ACCC Conductor Installation in Portugal
- Mar 9, 2021
Energias de Portugal (EDP) recently installed Helsinki size ACCC® Conductor on their Monte Feio to APS 60kV transmission line very close to the ocean adjacent to the City of Sines, in south west Portugal. This project marks EDP’s 7th successful ACCC Conductor installation.