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Illinois Approves ComEd Project for Four Underground 138 kV Transmission Lines and New Substation Near O’Hare

Illinois Approves ComEd Project for Four Underground 138 kV Transmission Lines and New Substation Near O’Hare

A 138 kV rating does not tell you how much power a circuit can carry. ComEd’s approved project near Chicago O’Hare International Airport offers a useful starting point for learning how transmission voltage, cable heating and substation design fit together.…

Transformer Supply Chain Challenges: The Overlooked Role of Bushings

Transformer Supply Chain Challenges: The Overlooked Role of Bushings

Transformers are a cornerstone of electrical transmission and distribution systems worldwide, but their supply chains face significant complexity. While attention routinely falls on high-profile components such as turbines, copper windings, and steel structures, one critical element often escapes scrutiny: the…

Vantage Secures Over 1 GW of Solid State Transformer Supply for U.S. Data Centres

Vantage Secures Over 1 GW of Solid State Transformer Supply for U.S. Data Centres

A major development in the U.S. data centre sector has taken place, as Vantage has secured over 1 gigawatt (GW) of solid state transformer (SST) supply from Heron Power. These modular converters are set to support 800-volt direct current (DC)…

US Nuclear Reactor Restarts Signal Major Boost for Grid Capacity, Backed by Big Tech

US Nuclear Reactor Restarts Signal Major Boost for Grid Capacity, Backed by Big Tech

In the United States, the planned restart of three nuclear reactors is drawing significant attention from the electrical industry. According to recent updates, these projects collectively aim to restore approximately 2.25 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generation capacity—equivalent to the consumption…

80 MWh Battery Installation Announced for Berkshire East Ski Area

80 MWh Battery Installation Announced for Berkshire East Ski Area

In the United States, Inlyte Energy and CutPeak Energy have announced plans for an 80 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system at Berkshire East Ski Area. This project highlights how large-scale battery installations are becoming integral in supporting local grids…

GridCARE Identifies $350 Billion U.S. Grid Capacity Enhancement Potential

GridCARE Identifies $350 Billion U.S. Grid Capacity Enhancement Potential

In the United States, GridCARE has released an analysis estimating a potential $350 billion opportunity to enhance power grid capacity. According to GridCARE, existing U.S. electrical networks could support up to 120 gigawatts (GW) of additional capacity, pending site-specific technical…

Major Federal Backing Advances Alaska Transmission Expansion

Major Federal Backing Advances Alaska Transmission Expansion

🔌 Southcentral and Interior Alaska, United States. Alaska is planning another high-voltage connection between Southcentral and Interior Alaska. The U.S. Department of Energy has committed support for the $418 million Beluga–Healy transmission project. The planned line is 359 kilometers, or…