International News
Hammond Power Solutions completes asset purchase of Micron Industries
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corporation (“Micron Industries”) a company based in the United States.
GE Vernova to expand HVDC facilities in UK
- Sep 27, 2024
GE Vernova Inc. has announced the expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK. The expansion is aimed at supporting the fast-growing demand for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems that will help power renewable energy projects throughout Europe, Asia and North America, while also supporting the UK’s energy transition.
ANDRITZ enhances Brazilian grid stability with synchronous condensers
- Sep 26, 2024
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed two contracts to supply new synchronous condenser systems to Brazil. Both projects include the supply of a330 MVAr synchronous condenser. The installation of these systems is an important step towards balancing and stabilizing the Brazilian power system, improving its efficiency, and ensuring a more reliable power supply for the future.
GE Vernova to provide integrated BESS solution in Australia
- Sep 17, 2024
GE Vernova Inc. has been chosen by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook) as the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration provider for the second stage, comprising 250 MW/1,000 MWh of storage, of their Supernode BESS project in Queensland, Australia.
GE Vernova launches 2000Vdc utility-scale solar inverter
- Sep 12, 2024
GE Vernova Inc. has announced the launch of its new 6 MVA, 2000V direct current (dc) utility-scale inverter, with a multi-megawatt pilot installation in North America.
GE Vernova signs MoU with Systems With Intelligence (SWI) for grid monitoring
- Aug 28, 2024
GE Vernova and Systems With Intelligence (SWI), on August 27, 2024, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the CIGRE event in Paris to develop advanced substation monitoring solutions.
Sumitomo Electric completes Greenlink Interconnector
- Aug 24, 2024
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd has announced the successful completion of the Greenlink Interconnector Project, further showcasing its unparalleled expertise in cable manufacturing and installation.
Uganda dedicates transmission project, PGCIL provided consultancy
- Aug 9, 2024
The Government of Uganda dedicated a power transmission project for which Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) was the project management consultant (PMC).
GE Vernova enters into agreement for futuristic HVDC technology
- Jul 20, 2024
GE Vernova’s Electrification business announced that it has entered into a research & development contract with four German transmission system operators (TSOs).
Siemens makes additional investment in Frankfurt switchgear plant
- Jun 19, 2024
Siemens Smart Infrastructure, in a release, said that it is making an additional investment in its Frankfurt site.