May 8, 2019
Power quality (PQ) refers to the reliability and availability of the supply network. PQ plays a crucial role in today’s digital era where electronic equipment is remotely..
April 18, 2019
The concept of a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Energy Ring — an interconnected electricity system covering South Asia — was first announced in 2004.
March 12, 2019
Few technologies have been discussed as intensely as blockchain in recent years. While most of the public interest has centred on cryptocurrencies, blockchain has....
February 11, 2019
Africa’s economic growth is rebounding and its rising population and expanding industry are leading to a surge in the demand for energy. However, lack of access to affordable....
January 10, 2019
Optical ground wire (OPGW) technology has revolutionised the electricity and telecommunications industries as it opened the doors for greater efficiency and faster...
December 10, 2018
The electricity industry has been one of the early adopters of digitisation, driven by the need to introduce efficiency in grid operations and maintenance...
November 14, 2018
Europe achieved a significant milestone of having one million electric vehicles (EV) in June this year. This was possible due to 42 per cent growth in EV sales...
October 12, 2018
The African continent presents an ironic picture of a region rich in energy resources but plagued by a scarcity of financial resources to meaningfully benefit from them....
September 13, 2018
The electric grids of most Latin American countries are characterised by significant fluctuations in the cost of energy, high levels of energy loss and energy theft...
August 13, 2018
The increase in transmission over long distances, generation of grid-connected variable renewable energy, as well as the synchronisation and integration...
July 10, 2018
The North Sea has witnessed significant offshore wind power activity in the last few years. With 11.2 GW of offshore wind capacity, the North Sea accounted for 60 per cent....
June 8, 2018
The energy sector in Africa has moved to centre stage due to the increasing focus on rapid and inclusive economic growth. The African countries have set ambitious targets...
May 11, 2018
The electricity markets of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are poised for significant growth in the coming years.Meeting the rising demand for power, providing universal access to electricity...
April 11, 2018
The re-election of the Shinzo Abe government in October 2017 has reinforced support for Abenomics (Japan Revitalisation Strategy), which is the government’s...
March 12, 2018
The offshore wind energy industry in the US has finally begun to take roots with political will firmly established in many northeast and mid-Atlantic states...
February 12, 2018
After facing low demand over the last few years, the market for high voltage cables and conductors is expected to grow significantly over the coming decade...
January 8, 2018
The year 2017 ended with several highs for the global power transmission sector. The focus was on introducing transparency, competition and efficiency in the power transmission market, boosting research and development (R&D) of new transmission and energy storage technologies and enhancing regional integration.
December 11, 2017
Globally, the power sector is undergoing rapid changes in terms of the generation mix and the need for smarter grids to accommodate the new power demand and supply requirements.
November 14, 2017
Towers are a crucial part of a transmission line project as they carry overhead lines at a safe height above the ground, right from the generation plant to the load centres.
October 10, 2017
In August 2017, the US Department of Energy (DOE) released the staff report on electricity markets and reliability. This follows Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s request in April 2017 for a study on the impact of federal policies and regulations on the evolution of wholesale electricity markets and the early retirement of coal and nuclear plants as well as an assessment of the reliability and resilience of the electric grid.