New transformer delivered to Oosterhout
The Netherlands, Oosterhout: On 25 November, the first of three transformers was installed at a transformer station under construction in Park 15, Oosterhout.
NYSEG completes new power substation in Willet
USA, New York: New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) has completed the replacement of a substation in Willet.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is developing a world-class manufacturing base in Chongqing
China, Chongqing: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd will develop a world-class transformer manufacturing base in Southwestern China’s Chongqing Municipality.
Siemens Energy to successfully test a transformer
Netherlands: Siemens energy has announced a successful testing of a 170 MVA/400 kV transformer from their Jinan factory.
PPL moves transformer to substation in Lancaster County
USA, Pennsylvania, Columbia: PPL Electric Utilities moved a large transformer in Lancaster County on 19 August.
Laso handles transformer in Mozambique
Mozambique, Matola: Portugal-headquartered Laso Transportes has handled a transformer at a power station in Matola, Mozambique.
Powergrid commissions transformer in Nagaland
India: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, is working proactively to ensure a reliable supply of power during the pandemic through its transmission network.
Consumers Energy crews move transformer to new location
Walker, Michigan, USA: Consumers Energy moved a big transformer in Ottawa County yesterday.
Work on Lawrence Park Substation and power outages
Amarillo, Texas, USA: As Xcel Energy crews install a mobile transformer at the Lawrence Park Substation, some Amarillo residents are experiencing power outages.
Second lesson in the Transformer Specification course is now available on demand
As the co-author of the Transformer Specification course, Mr. Juan Albiger has conducted the live session of the lesson #2 at the Transformers Academy.
The fifth transformer installed at the new 380 kV high-voltage substation at Vierverlaten
The Netherlands, Vierverlaten: On 9 July 2021, the fifth transformer was installed at the new 380 kV high-voltage substation.
ESB to receive new power transformer
Ireland, County Clare: ESB, the Irish Utility announced the launch of GREEN ATLANTIC at Moneypoint site in Country Clare Ireland.
Hawaiian Electric to haul 80 T transformer
USA, Hawaii, Honolulu: Hawaiian Electric has issued a traffic alert for transportation of a power transformer.
WEG supplies 241 transformers to a new airport in Mexico
Mexico, Mexico City: WEG, Brazilian electric engineering company, was awarded an order for the supply of 241 transformers.
Detection of winding inter-turn faults – Part I
In view of increasing demand for reliable and high-quality energy supply, electrical utilities are more interested in avoiding transformer failures.
Lightning strike causes transformer fire in Canada
Canada: A lightning strike caused a fire in a transformer in British Colombia, Canada.
Kenya Power installs 2.5 MVA transformer
Kenya Power has installed a 2.5 MVA transformer at the Garissa substation to enhance its capacity and ensure enough supply to the town of Garissa.
Pakistan energizes 750 MVA transformer
Pakistan: Pakistan’s National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has successfully energized a 750 MVA transformer at the Rawat substation.
LG&E substation outside New Albany caught fire
Firefighters spent hours putting out a massive blaze at an energy substation outside of New Albany when a transformer inside the substation caught fire.
Bell Bay Aluminium begins installing 300-tonne transformer
Bell Bay Aluminium has begun the installations of a new 300-tonne transformer at their site in Tasmania.
South Korea nuclear reactor shut after transformer malfunction
A nuclear reactor in South Korea has been shut down on Friday following a technical glitch with a transformer.
Large transformer damaged in transport in Germany
The transformer at the Wolmirstedter substation in Germany developed a defect during the transport and needs to be repaired before installed.
5 people electrocuted as lightning strike hit transformer in Pakistan
At least 5 people have been electrocuted and several others have been injured when a lightning strike hit a transformer in the northwest part of Pakistan.
Large transformer fire at an Russian substation
A large fire has destroyed a transformer at the RUMO plant substation in Russia.