High Voltage Cables News
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Axpo is making plans for a second alpine solar plant in Ilanz/Glion
Following Axpo’s presentation in September 2023 of its plans to build a 15 MWp ground-mounted system in Ilanz/Glion in the canton of Graubünden, the company is now planning to build a second project in the community. This second ground-mounted system is expected to have an installed capacity of around 30 MWp. Axpo aims to generate a total of around 66 gigawatt hours of ...
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MN Commerce Department and Regional Grid Operators Receive $464 Million for Innovative Electric Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved $464 million to fund a joint proposal by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Great Plains Institute and two regional electricity transmission operators, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) for DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The grant award will be used to help build ...
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Nordseecluster: RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its 1.6-GW offshore wind cluster off the German coast
RWE is making further progress on developing the Nordseecluster, a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) cluster of four offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The company has selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, as the preferred supplier for two electrical offshore substations. Sven Schulemann, RWE’s Managing Director ...
By RWE AG
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NKT will invest EUR 1bn in high-voltage capabilities and capacity at Swedish factory
NKT has announced plans to build a new factory including a third extrusion tower in Karlskrona, Sweden, and a new market-leading power cable vessel. The investments are driven by a increasing demand for high-voltage power cables, strong order intake and a record order backlog of more than EUR 7bn at the end of Q1 2023. Since March 2023, NKT has confirmed high-voltage contract awards and booking ...
By NKT A/S
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Biden Administration Invests $26 Million to Support a Modern, Reliable, and Resilient America
As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy this week (May 10) announced $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources can support a reliable and efficient U.S. power grid. Funded by the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the projects will deploy innovative clean energy ...
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U.S. Department Of Energy Finds Record Production And Job Growth In U.S. Wind Power Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy this week (Aug 16) released three reports showing that wind power remains one of America's fastest growing energy sources and a generator of high-quality jobs. Wind power accounted for 32% of U.S. energy capacity growth in 2021, employs 120,000 Americans, and now provides enough energy to power 40 million American homes. The 2021 wind market reports show that the ...
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National Grid Partners Driving Clean Energy Future with $24 Million in New Startup Investments
One of the largest energy companies in the world, National Grid, operates the electric and natural gas infrastructure that serves 80 million customers in Great Britain and the U.S. The company also is investing heavily in transformational technologies to help the planet achieve a net-zero energy future. "Climate change," states National Grid's Responsible Business Charter, "is the defining ...
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Georgia Power to Launch First Battery Energy Storage System on State's Transmission Grid
Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mossy Branch Battery Facility, the grid-charging battery system is located on 2.5-acres in Talbot County, near Columbus, Georgia. This innovative facility will be the first standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the Georgia ...
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California ISO Launches New Tools for More Refined Grid Outlook
In its ongoing effort to inform the public about changing conditions on the electrical grid, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) has begun posting new graphs for a fuller picture of projected supplies and shortfalls of energy up to seven days in advance. The ISO's Today's Outlook Demand webpage has been upgraded with the addition of "Resource adequacy capacity trend" and "7-day ...
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NKT invests in its high-voltage power cable factories to prepare for green growth
In 2020, NKT was awarded large high-voltage power cable projects for EUR 2.3bn supporting the transition to renewable energy including a substantial part of the German Corridor Projects designed to transmit green power from across the country. For NKT, the large order backlog and the accelerated transition to renewable energy provides opportunities for future growth and the company is investing ...
By NKT A/S
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NKT Agrippina is now ready to support the growing offshore wind market
NKT has christened its new energy-efficient power cable barge being part of a larger investment program to support the growing demand in offshore wind industry. The barge NKT Agrippina is now ready for her maiden trip transporting power cables for the German offshore wind project Ostwind 2. NKT Agrippina is named after the founder of Cologne, Germany, and is specially designed to transport ...
By NKT A/S
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C-Power and BIRNS Connect on SeaRAY Autonomous Offshore Power System Demonstration
A key aspect of succeeding in business is building meaningful connections. That’s why BIRNS, Inc. and C-Power are pleased to announce their new partnership in support of C-Power’s demonstration of its SeaRAY autonomous offshore power system (AOPS) at the U.S. Navy’s Wave Energy Test Site in Hawaii. BIRNS is supplying BIRNS Millennium subsea connectors and cable assemblies for ...
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Intertrust Launches CleanGrid Toolkit for Energy Data Applications
Intertrust this week announced CleanGrid -- a new Intertrust Platform toolkit that helps energy companies and their vendors develop data-driven energy applications. The toolkit leverages Intertrust Platform's innovative features -- including data virtualization and data interoperability, data governance and secure execution environments -- and helps energy companies support consumer protection, ...
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New distribution partner in Italy
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for PinPointR in Italy. Consistent with our international growth strategy, our geographic reach will increase and provide access to new markets while acquiring new customers and developing new revenue streams. “After a successful first year representing PinPointR in France, MADE has proven to be an ...
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New Survey Finds More Countries Turning to Macro Grids to Enable Energy Transition
A global survey of Macro Grids conducted by Iowa State University and released recently shows countries around the world are scaling up their electric grids in order to tap low-cost domestic and foreign renewable resources, grow their economies, and strengthen security. Sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid as part of the Macro Grid Initiative, Macro Grids in the Mainstream: An ...
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Award Winning CHP District Energy Scheme Brings Low Cost Energy to Gateshead
Two combined heat and power (CHP) engines, supplied by Edina, are delivering low cost, low carbon to the award-winning Gateshead Energy Company. Edina was selected by Gateshead Council to supply and install two MWM 2MW gas-fired CHP engines to provide electricity and heat to domestic, municipal and commercial buildings in the town centre. Together, these engines can generate enough electricity ...
By Edina Group
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Smith Brothers power system design team doubles in size
High voltage electrical engineering firm Smith Brothers has added 39 years of power system design expertise to its portfolio with a quartet of specialist appointments at its Sheffield office – doubling the headcount from four to eight.Elland-headquartered Smith Brothers opened its second Yorkshire premises – on Parkway Avenue, Sheffield – in September 2018, to further bolster its extensive remit ...
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Zero-Carbon Electrification and a Sustainable Future for China
Energy Transition Commission (ETC) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) have jointly released the report Achieving Green Recovery for China: Putting Zero-Carbon Electrification at the Core. This report recommends key stimulus programs for China's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, and proposes that zero-carbon electrification be at the center of China's investment strategy ...
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New Distribution Partner in France
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for France. Consistent with our international growth strategy, this will increase our geographic reach and provide access to new markets while helping us to acquire new customers and develop new revenue streams. “We are delighted to be working with the team at MADE. Their expertise in the utility ...
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NYPA Reaches Major Milestone in Deploying Sensors to Improve Situational Awareness
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is reaching design completion of its statewide sensor deployment program, allowing site installations to commence. The multi-phase program is installing hundreds of sensors on generation, substation and switchyard assets across the state to closely monitor the health and performance of NYPA's statewide power generation and transmission network. The program will ...
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