The factory workers who build the power grid by hand

The large transformers needed to power the AI boom are made partly by hand and take four to six weeks to build, leading to a ...
EE World Online

What is a solid-state transformer?

A solid-state transformer (SST) is an AC-AC converter, sometimes called a power electronics transformer (PET), that replaces a conventional magnetic transformer in applications like green energy ...
The Hill

Electricity transformer funding: a wonky but necessary solution to a critical resilience problem

In early December, 45,000 residents in North Carolina went without power after unknown saboteurs fired on critical electric transformers. Due to our current transformer shortage, it will take days to ...

Hitachi Energy invests $30 million to expand Canada's capacity to maintain critical power grid infrastructure

Today, Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader in electrification, announced investments of $30 million CAD ($22 million USD) to expand and modernize its service operations in Ontario. The ...
DatacenterDynamics

ON.energy inks 5GW transformer deal to scale AI-ready UPS rollout

Electrical equipment manufacturer ON.energy has signed a 5GW transformer supply agreement for data center and renewable ...
POWER Magazine

The Transformer Crisis: An Industry on the Brink

Facing unprecedented lead times and skyrocketing costs, the transformer supply chain crisis threatens the backbone of the electric power industry, driving urgent calls for increased manufacturing ...
Marketplace

An electrical transformer shortage has big implications for housing, renewables

Over the last couple days, we’ve seen some downbeat news about the pipeline of new homes. The number of new home construction projects fell more than 11% in August, according to the Commerce ...
T&D

Giant Electricity Transformer On the Move

A huge new electricity transformer destined for the National Grid substation in Drakelow was delivered to the substation successfully. A huge new electricity transformer destined for the National Grid ...
POWER Magazine

Siemens Has Transformer Deal with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co.

Siemens announced that it has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to supply the country’s first digital power transformer – Siemens’ Sensformer. As the ...

CPDL’s new transformer to boost power supply at IT park

Chandigarh: Continuing its efforts to strengthen Chandigarh's electricity infrastructure, the Chandigarh Power Distribution ...
ET EnergyWorld

Chandigarh IT park gets new 20 MVA power transformer for improved supply

This installation will alleviate power shortages during peak summer months and ease the load on the Manimajra GSS, ensuring ...
Guyana Chronicle

Unreported increase in electricity use could create safety risks, overload transformers

GPL’s Nandlall says, encourages customers to comply with established regulation of reporting increases THE Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has urged ...