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Kolkata-based transformer manufacturing MSME BMC Electroplast has supplied around 3,000 transformers to help power the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

A transformer’s capability of withstanding thermal, electrical and mechanical stresses is of primary consideration during long-term operation.

South Africa: Eskom states that South Africa will need around 53 GW of new additional generation capacity from renewable sources over the next decade.

Switzerland, Eschenbach: Swissgrid is expanding the transformer system at Mettlen substation (canton of Lucerne), an important node in the Swiss transmission grid.

Ghana: The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that the company has installed 400 transformers to stabilize electricity supply in Oti region.

Zimbabwe, Harare: Two autotransformers intended for the Hwange B substation have arrived to the country, according to the source.

Italy: Transformers Magazine is excited to be exhibiting at two important events this week – Coiltech Italia 2022 in Pordenone and TRAFO 360 in Castelnuovo del Garda.

USA, Massachusetts, Marlborough: Doble Engineering Company has announced the release of the Calisto R9 dissolved gas analysis (DGA) monitor.

Transformers Magazine’s editor-in-chief Mladen Banovic talks with Franck Thomas, an expert in transformer diagnostics at EDF – DTG/DME, at CIGRE Paris 2022.

The Philippines, Iloilo City: Electricity consumers in the expansion areas of MORE Power should expect brand new power supply equipment.

USA: An Ohio-based naphthenic oil treatment provider has announced a merger with a fellow US environmental business in a deal which promises multiple carbon-cutting benefits for customers.

Spain: A new electric transformer for use in solar parks, designed to function with biodegradable fluids and produces lower CO2 emissions.

China: Hitachi Energy will supply its WindSTAR™ transformers and HV hybrid switchgear Plug and Switch System (PASS) to China’s Tuci offshore wind power project.

Four transformers and six shunt reactors with a voltage of 500 kV will be supplied to the northern region of Colombia in the second half of 2022.

UK, Stirling: Plans to build a new substation adjacent to the existing Lochay Power Station in Killin have been given the green light.

Australia: Transgrid will launch an investigation into the cause of the massive fire that engulfed one of its power substation transformers at Dapto on 18 June.

India, Ahmedabad: Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd [TRIL] has received an order for transformers from a state utility.

UK, Lerwick: The project to connect Shetland to the GB transmission network has stepped up a gear.

Energy generation, transmission, and distribution are the three core areas, which require utmost attention in the electric power industry.

USA, South Carolina, Greenville: Integrated Power Services (IPS) announces it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Tampa Armature Works Inc. (TAW).

The global transformer core market size was valued at $8.9 B in 2020, and is projected to reach $13.5 B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3 % from 2020 to 2030.

Germany, Frankfurt: The minister of power Abubakar D. Aliyu has rounded up a working visit to Germany with a visit to the Frankfurt factory of Siemens Energy.

USA: The Idaho National Laboratory has licensed the production of an Armored Transformer Barrier system.

UK: Following two 160 T shunt reactors at Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, Collett delivers two 180 T super-grid transformers to the onshore substation.