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Cyber Threats on the Rise Invest Now to Boost Power Grid Defenses

Critical infrastructure security is in the national spotlight. In 2020, the power grid and energy sector was the third most targeted sector for cyber-attacks, up from ninth place in 2019, and the threats are growing more sophisticated. The Biden administration recently issued a national security...

Transformer Protection


Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds

In the rapidly evolving landscape of power grid management, digital twin technology is emerging as a game-changer for substations. By creating virtual replicas of physical assets, digital twins bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, enabling enhanced operational efficiency and...

Utility Transformers


FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an interconnection agreement between Talen Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Exelon. This...

Electrical Transformers


Power Transformers Health Check

Power transformers are static electric machines used to step-up or step-down voltage in electric power applications. The capital cost of a power transformer in the range of 100MVA can be $1M or more and by the time it is under operation, the price is increased. The average age of installed large...

Transformer Software & Technologies


Smart Transformers

Maximizing continuous and reliable power output, extending the life of a power transformer, and reducing maintenance costs are just a few of the benefits motivating electric utilities to move toward buying a “smart transformer”, electrical equipment integrated with Smart Grid-enabling software...

Dielectric Fluids


Leakers, What a Mess!

Electric Substation apparatus, transformers and circuit breakers, are the workhorses of the electric transmission grid. Our focus in this article is on the issue of dielectric media leaks. Specifically, oil in large power transformers and oil or SF6 gas in power circuit breakers. Oil and gas leaks...

Power Transformers

Power Transformer Market Research Report 2019 Predicts Global Power Transformer Market of $34 Billion by 2023

Report provides comprehensive information on Global Power Transformer Market size, share, industry trends, growth, with regional forecast to 2023. Report analyses Power Transformer Market Upcoming Opportunities, challenges, Key Country Analysis, with business development strategies, And key players insights.

Global Power Transformer Market – Overview A resent research report about the global power transformer market that adumbrates aggrandizement for this market at 8.64% CAGR between 2018 and 2023. By value, the market has been figured to be worth the US $ 34 billion by the end of forecast period. With global electrification and power backup rapidly becoming a reality, the demand, as well as market for transformers, is growing in countries where cities and villages are being electrified now or where arrangements are needed for power backup. The distinctive factor supporting the global power transformer market growth is the investments in the energy sector due to the infrastructural developments. Other market drivers include growth in the renewable energy sector and growing demand for electricity for the consumer as well as commercial purposes. Read full article in the magazine.

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