May 1, 2014
With capacity addition and technology transition, there is a greater focus on high voltage (HV) equipment testing and measurement (T&M)—an ancillary segment involving certification, calibration, and assessment of quality and reliability standards of critical network equipment.
April 7, 2014
The undersea high voltage cable market has grown considerably in recent years. As per Global Transmission Report estimates, the global high voltage undersea cable (USC) network increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 11 per cent between 2005 and 2013.
March 7, 2014
As power sector investments loose momentum in Asia's economic giants like India and China, the focus is shifting to the Southeast Asian countries. Power utilities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries have launched plans to add record capacity in the coming decade not only to service the expected increase in the regional power demand but also to compensate for years of underinvestment in the sector.
February 12, 2014
Power transmission involves the passage of electricity across long distances and is, as such, susceptible to variable and random behaviour with regard to the load.
January 13, 2014
Asset renewal and integration of renewable energy were the key drivers of transmission projects during 2013. These are being done not only through augmentation of high voltage networks but also through measures such as a phased introduction of smart grid technologies, energy sector reforms, and cross border transmission links.
December 10, 2013
China's economy has witnessed explosive growth in the past decade. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual average of 10.5 per cent over the past decade (2003-2012), making it the second largest economy in the world.
November 1, 2013
The European Union (EU) has an energy vision of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 while ensuring the creation of a more competitive and secure energy system.
October 4, 2013
Germany has been focusing on transmission network expansion, particularly in the last couple of years. This is largely due to the country's decision to completely phase out nuclear power by 2022 (in the wake of the Fukushima disaster) and increasingly adopt renewable energy. Germany plans to ensure that 80 per cent of its energy supply is met by renewable energy by 2050.
September 1, 2013
Power transmission infrastructure in the US needs to be ramped up swiftly to be able to accommodate the massive upcoming renewable energy capacity, particularly wind energy.
August 1, 2013
Over the last few years, the grid-scale energy storage industry has witnessed several promising developments, establishing its role as a key enabler in the move towards a low-carbon world.
July 1, 2013
Grid operations have become a challenging task in the context of rapid expansion of transmission networks and their increasing complexity. Resultantly, power systems are becoming increasingly dependent on complex control techniques to ensure efficiency, security and reliability.
June 1, 2013
The global transmission industry is witnessing rapid growth in capacity. According to Global Transmission Research estimates, transmission line length is expected to grow by...
May 1, 2013
Globally, there is a renewed focus on investment in power transmission networks, driven by various factors including rapid growth in electricity demand and supply ...
April 1, 2013
Rising demand for power, increasing use of intermittent renewable energy resources and greater attention to grid reliability and security of supply are driving investments...
March 1, 2013
Technology application in the power sector essentially lacked coherence in the past. IT, communication, automation and control were considered separate divisions...
February 1, 2013
Investments in power transmission systems for evacuation of renewable energy generation in India have not kept pace with the rapid growth of renewable energy capacity in the past few years. While there is a need for huge investments in developing transmission systems associated with renewable energy capacity, the financial implications on state utilities due to uncertainty in investment recovery impedes investment in such systems.
January 1, 2013
Renewable energy integration, catering to increasing power demand, grid strengthening, improving grid efficiency, and regional integration were the focus of almost all transmission policies and strategies being formulated across the globe during 2012.
December 1, 2012
The transformer industry is experiencing growth across regions and countries as a number of governments and utility companies look to improve and expand their power...
November 1, 2012
Germany recently embarked on a unique journey to completely transform its energy sector. The country denounced nuclear energy and launched a phase of new age energy and energy ...
October 1, 2012
Today, electricity grids across the world operate in alternating current (AC). Electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed as an AC. To meet the growing energy...