Earthquake proofing transformers for a safer grid
A team of power engineers is building a low-cost device to prevent transformer bushing failures during earthquakes – full-scale testing is planned for 2026.
Končar Group donates to earthquake relief account
Croatia, Sisak-Moslavina County: A devastating earthquake hit the area of Sisak-Moslavina County on 29 January 2020.
New transformer set for earthquake-endangered regions
R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin designed a new earthquake-resistant transformer set to make sure the transformers will not move or fall in case of an earthquake.
Transformer fire in Christchurch day after earthquake
New Zealand, Christchurch: One day after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit east Christchurch on Sunday, three huge explosions shook Christchurch power substation on Monday.
6,000 without power as earthquake hits Queensland
Australia, Queensland: About 6,000 Ergon Energy customers suffered power outages yesterday as a result of the earthquake, which struck near the Queensland town of Eidsvold.