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Despite Innovative Action in Microgrid Policies, States Have a Long Way to Go

Despite Innovative Action in Microgrid Policies, States Have a Long Way to Go

HVDC
18-07-2025

National Grid Picks Sumitomo Electric for 2GW Sea Link HVDC Project
The UK National Grid has chosen Sumitomo Electric Industries, a Japan-based cable manufacturer, as the preferred bidder to supply and install the subsea cable for the 2GW Sea Link high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project. The initiative will provide cle
Electricity Transmission
17-07-2025

China’s Record-Breaking Heat Pushes Power Demand to New High
A prolonged heatwave across China has pushed electricity demand to an unprecedented peak, surpassing 1.5 billion kilowatts, according to energy officials. The intense heat, affecting regions from southwestern cities like Chongqing and Chengdu to the south
Power Construction
19-07-2025

Clean Energy Powered Two-Thirds of California’s Electricity Grid in 2023
In 2023, California reached a significant milestone, with 67% of its retail electricity sales derived from renewable and zero-carbon sources, a 61% increase from the previous year, as announced by Governor Gavin Newsom. Renewable sources, primarily solar
Power Construction
16-07-2025

NB Power Contracts PROENERGY for 400MW RIGS Project in Canada
NB Power, New Brunswick’s primary utility provider, has engaged PROENERGY to develop, construct, own, and operate the Renewable Integration and Grid Security (RIGS) project, a 400MW peaking facility in Midgic, Centre Village, New Brunswick, Cana
Power Construction
11-07-2025

GE Vernova Wins Kühmoos Grid Upgrade Contract in Germany
GE Vernova has been awarded a contract by TransnetBW to upgrade the Kühmoos grid node, a key substation in southern Germany vital for cross-border electricity exchange and regional network stability. Located near the Swiss border, the Kü
HVDC
10-07-2025

SEK Provides €800M Loan for Eastern Green Link 2 Project
The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK) has finalized a €800 million loan agreement with National Grid Electricity Transmission to support the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project, a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission initi
Electricity Trade
06-07-2025

Hut 8 Secures Five-Year Power Contracts in Ontario, Canada
Hut 8, a power generation company, has secured five-year capacity contracts with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for 310MW of power generation assets. The contracts were awarded following successful bids by Far North Power, a jo
Virtual power plants
04-07-2025

AGL Energy Buys South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant From Tesla
On July 4, 2025, AGL Energy, an Australian power retailer, announced its acquisition of the South Australia Virtual Power Plant (SAVPP) from Tesla. This move strengthens AGL’s efforts to expand its battery storage capacity and support the transi
Power Construction
01-07-2025

Construction Begins on Chinese Section of China-Laos 500-KV Power Interconnection Project
On June 30, 2025, construction began on the Chinese section of the China-Laos 500-kV power interconnection project, marking another significant step in bilateral cooperation following the successful China-Laos Railway. The project, managed by Yunnan Power
Microgrid
05-07-2025

Minesto-Led Consortium Gets $2.6m for Tidal Microgrid in Faroe Islands
Swedish tidal energy developer Minesto, in collaboration with Capture Energy, Faroese utility SEV, and IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, has secured a SEK 25 million (approximately $2.6 million) grant from the Swedish Energy Agency. The fundin
Transformer
01-07-2025

Siemens to Begin Manufacturing Large Power Transformers in US by 2027
Siemens Energy plans to start manufacturing industrial-scale large power transformers (LPTs) in the United States by 2027, addressing growing demand and high import tariffs. The company is also considering expanding its Charlotte, North Carolina, facility
Electricity Transmission
05-07-2025

SP Energy Networks Awards £1.4bn Contracts for Transmission Upgrades
SP Energy Networks has unveiled £1.4 billion in supply chain contracts to support vital onshore transmission projects across central and southern Scotland. These efforts align with the UK’s Clean Power 2030 initiative, aimed at enhanci
Smart Meter
30-06-2025

Wasion Secures Three Smart Power Meter Contracts
Wasion Holdings, a leading energy savings solutions provider, has strengthened its global presence by securing significant smart meter contracts in Mexico and Tanzania. These agreements highlight the company’s growing influence in international
Power Construction
29-06-2025

Syria’s Electricity Recovery Project Receives $146M Grant
The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a $146 million grant from the International Development Association to bolster Syria’s electricity sector. This funding aims to restore reliable and affordable power in regions
Virtual power plants
27-06-2025

Hitachi Energy to Enhance Zhejiang Energy Group’s VPP Services
Hitachi Energy has teamed up with Zhejiang Energy Group to provide advanced digital solutions and advisory services for optimizing the smart settlement operations of a virtual power plant (VPP) in Zhejiang Province, China. This collaboration aims to enhan
Power Construction
26-06-2025

US DoE Issues Emergency Order in Southeast US to Prevent Blackouts
On June 23, 2025, the US Department of Energy (DoE) issued an emergency order to support Duke Energy Carolinas in managing potential electricity shortages in North and South Carolina. The directive, prompted by increased power demand due to extreme heat,
Power Construction
28-06-2025

Spain’s Regulator Revises Power Grid Regulations After April 2025 Blackout
Spain’s National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) has revised the technical standards governing the country’s voltage control service, essential for a stable electrical system. The update follows a government report on a ma
Substation
23-06-2025

NEDO Works With Nissin Electric on India’s Micro Substation Project
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has partnered with Nissin Electric to conduct a demonstration research project on micro substations, launched on June 23, 2025. The initiative, part of Japan’s subsidized I
Virtual power plants
19-06-2025

India’s CERC Proposes Virtual Power Purchase Agreement
India’s Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed updates to its electricity trading regulations, introducing virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) to support renewable energy adoption. Announced in early June 2025, the d
Electricity Trade
17-06-2025

Nepal Begins Electricity Export to Bangladesh
Nepal has begun exporting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh, leveraging India’s power grid to facilitate this regional energy collaboration. This development, reported by Reuters, highlights a significant step in South Asian energy
Power Construction
16-06-2025

Malaysia PM Says $10 Bln Committed to National Grid Upgrade
At the Energy Asia conference held on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Tenaga Nasional (TENA.KL), the state utility company, has allocated 43 billion ringgit (approximately $10.1 billion) for upgrading the national power grid.
Power Cable
12-06-2025

NKT Brings Power Cable Factory in Portugal Under One Brand
NKT, a Denmark-based manufacturer and installer of power cables, has rebranded its medium- and high-voltage cable factory in Esposende, Portugal. This move follows the company’s acquisition of SolidAl in June 2024 and represents a key step in in
Substation
10-06-2025

SP Energy Networks Completes £8.4m Upgrade
SP Energy Networks has completed a £8.4 million upgrade of the Kilmarnock Town substation in East Ayrshire, Scotland, enhancing its capacity and reliability. The project, finalized in 2025 after starting in March 2023, supports the UK’
Power Construction
09-06-2025

ScottishPower Allots About $300MM for UK Power Grid Modernization
ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN), a subsidiary of Iberdrola in the United Kingdom, has committed over €262 million ($298.8 million) to modernize the UK’s electricity grid. The investment, announced in 2025, will focus on upgrading a
Power Construction
06-06-2025

National Grid Expands Capacity With New Tech
National Grid has implemented dynamic line rating (DLR) technology, developed by LineVision, across 275 kilometers of overhead power lines. This initiative enhances the integration of renewable energy sources and reduces costs for consumers.The advanced s

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