Transformers Magazine

Check out TM's news: GE Vernova’s grid equipment order in Algeria GE Vernova has secured a major order from Sonelgaz through their joint venture, GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT), to improve Algeria’s grid infrastructure. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egw5zGe9 Jordan-Saudi interconnection project in final stages The Jordan-Saudi Arabia electricity interconnection project is in the final stages with technical studies completed. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d3Ucbr6F SP Energy Networks to use new technology in Wrexham SP Energy Networks’ first live network deployment of smart transformers will happen at a substation in Wrexham. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erkz4MaF German TSOs launch joint project The four German transmission system operators are launching an innovation partnership with industrial partners Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and Hitachi Energy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2mca8z9

Check out TM's news: Drone hits Russian substation An electrical substation in the Stanovlyansky municipal district was hit. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dZ_DYre3 WEG transformers for cement industry in Canada WEG will supply the substation of Votorantim Cimentos North America’s plant in Bowmanville, Canada with its transformers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d3Ucbr6F Westrafo to open USA manufacturing facility The Italian transformer manufacturer Westrafo has announced the future opening of a new North American production facility. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dKETssrd Egypt-Saudi interconnection project 60% complete The first phase of the project is set to start operating in July 2025, with the interconnection allowing the exchange of up to 3000 MW of power by early 2026. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2mca8z9

📢 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Mark your calendars for a new lesson of the “Introduction to Transformers course” available in English and Spanish! The course is hosted by Orlando Giraldo and thanks to the generous sponsorship from The H-J Family of Companies we are delighted to make all live lessons accessible to absolutely everyone. Attend this lesson to learn about: • Short circuit tension and current (symmetrical and asymmetrical) • Thermal and dynamic effects of short circuit currents • Inrush current • Voltage regulation • Transformer efficiency • Per unit system 📝 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/d2mN5bZM 📅 17th July ⏱ 4 pm CET - English edition 📅 17th July ⏱ 6 pm CET - Spanish edition We are looking forward to your participation! #transformersacademy #elearning #onlineacademy

Check out TM's news: Would you like to get a sneak preview of TRANSFORM 2024? Be part and meet people from the transformer sector as well as utilities and industrial companies for networking, discussions and a fruitful exchange of ideas. ----- Datacenter Construction Challenges Amid Surging Demand Datacenter construction has long been recognized as a strong sector, yet its true magnitude may still be underestimated. ----- German grid needs $324.5 B by 2050 A forecast study on behalf of German bank KfW determined that investments of roughly €300 billion ($324.5 billion) will be needed for the country’s grid infrastructure by 2050. ----- EDF to build Israel solar plant EDF Renewables has won the Israeli government’s tender to build and operate a new 100 MW solar power plant. Check for the links in comments.

Check out TM's news: HAEFELY’s 1500 kV PGR DC generator HAEFELY has presented its 1500 kV PGR DC generator, designed for superimposed voltage testing on 640 kV DC cables. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dgcre944 3 GW Dogger Bank South goes ahead RWE and Masdar’s DCO application for the project has been accepted into the local Planning Inspectorate examination phase. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dAb3dByf SSEN identifies new site for HVDC convertor station SSEN Transmission has identified an alternative site on Lewis for its new HVDC convertor station and AC substation for the Western Isles HVDC link. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dSV-Qdqe KONČAR and Siemens Energy’s new joint venture KONČAR – Transformer Tanks (KTK) will focus on manufacturing transformer tanks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dnSFibES

The Weekender – Hitachi Energy pioneers GOB based on its legacy of oil impregnated transformer bushings, Transforming together the future of energy Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dM5xsmYM #transformers #substation #reliability 

Check out TM today's news: Hyosung signs supply contract with Powerlink Hyosung Heavy Industries has signed a 35 billion won ($25.9 million) transformer supply contract with Powerlink. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBzftvjD US states sign MOU on electricity transmission Northeastern US states have signed a MOU to establish a framework for coordinating their activities to improve interregional transmission planning and development. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqZH_Fnh New transmission line in Pakistan completed The construction of the 75 km long, 500 kV double-circuit Suki Kinari Transmission Line has been finished in Mansehra. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dFavwvet Ganz publishes ESG report Ganz has published its first ESG report describing its efforts to operate sustainably and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dnSFibES

📢 Mark your calendars for a new lesson of the “Introduction to Transformers course” available in English and Spanish! The course is hosted by Orlando Giraldo and thanks to the generous sponsorship from The H-J Family of Companies we are delighted to make all live lessons accessible to absolutely everyone. Attend this lesson to learn about: • Short circuit tension and current (symmetrical and asymmetrical) • Thermal and dynamic effects of short circuit currents • Inrush current • Voltage regulation • Transformer efficiency • Per unit system 📝 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/d2mN5bZM 📅 17th July ⏱ 4 pm CET - English edition 📅 17th July ⏱ 6 pm CET - Spanish edition We are looking forward to your participation! #transformersacademy #elearning #onlineacademy

Check out TM today's news: July Edition of Transformers Magazine is here! Dear readers, Transformers Magazine Volume 11 Issue 3 has been published! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ddyWs3Zh TCN receives new transformers This delivery is part of TCN’s ongoing efforts to improve transmission and ensure a more stable power supply in the Lagos area. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dbkF7rUw Dominion to buy project from Avangrid for $160 M Dominion Energy aims to expand its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project by acquiring the Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease area in North Carolina from Avangrid. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dWp-HNTv BRUSH’s new 132 kV transformer test cell facility BRUSH Group has opened a multi-million-pound transformer test cell facility at its transformer manufacturing facility in Loughborough. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dWnJvRq4

Check out TM today's news: L&T wins orders for PV projects in the Middle East The projects will have a cumulative capacity of 3.5 GW. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dGJPkPRf #India #Larsen&Toubro #MiddleEast New transformer for NSW BESS project The transformer is a key piece of the puzzle in the project, and at approximately 9 m long and 3 m wide, is rated at 285 MVA. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2Nv6SqR #BESSproject #EraringPowerStation Three substations in Kyiv destroyed or damaged Three DTEK transformer substations in Holosiivskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kyiv were destroyed or damaged in an attack. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVRU_jyA #Kyiv #substation #Ukraine China’s Renewable Energy Boom Strains Power Grid China's "Clean Energy Absorption Action Plan" focuses on improvements in local distribution, long-distance inter-provincial transmission, and energy trading. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHiREzGy #China #ultrahighvoltage