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Bharat Electronics (BEL) has received additional orders worth over Rs 5 billion since its last disclosure on 11 September 2024. The new orders include EMI shelters, AMC for Integrated Air Command and Control System nodes, gun system upgrades, radar spares, and communication systems. With these, BEL’s total orders for the current financial year now stands at Rs 76.89 billion. BEL, a public sector unit, specializes in designing and manufacturing products across defence sectors such as…
Tata Power-DDL receives 20-year patent for self-regenerating transformer breather
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has been granted a 20-year patent for its innovative self-regenerating transformer breather, designed to protect transformers from moisture ingress and extend their operational lifespan. The patented technology reduces the need for frequent replacement of Silica gel in transformer breathers, a component crucial for preventing moisture damage. Traditionally, Silica gel in breathers must be replaced 4-6 times before the two-year maintenance schedule of a transformer, but with the new…
UNEZA commits $116bn annually to clean power and grid infrastructure
Members of the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) have announced plans to invest over $116 billion per year in clean power generation and grid infrastructure globally in the coming years. Nearly 50% of this investment will focus on transmission and distribution infrastructure. UNEZA, launched at COP28 in 2023, includes 32 major energy companies like Adani Green Energy, Hitachi Energy, and TAQA. The alliance aims to modernise grid infrastructure and drive demand for equipment and…
Horizon Power signs first Indigenous land use agreement for renewable energy development in Beagle Bay
Horizon Power, a Western Australian energy provider, has signed its first Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) with the Nyul Nyul people of Beagle Bay in Kimberley. This agreement will facilitate the development of a future energy system tailored to the community’s needs, likely incorporating a combination of solar, battery storage, and diesel power to ensure a reliable energy supply. The ILUA grants Horizon Power access to a four-hectare site near the township of Beagle Bay,…
AI revolution to drive increase in data center power demand
The growing adoption of AI technologies is expected to significantly impact global power consumption. According to Goldman Sachs Research, the power demand of data centres will rise by 160% by 2030, driven by the high energy requirements of AI processing. Currently, data centres consume 1-2% of the world’s power, a figure projected to increase to 3-4% by the end of the decade. Data centers have maintained stable power usage due to efficiency gains, despite increasing…
Hitachi Energy invests $155 million in North American manufacturing
Hitachi Energy has announced plans to invest an additional $155 million into its North American manufacturing operations, including the construction of a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, and expansions at existing facilities in South Boston, Virginia, and Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to address surging demand for electrical equipment in the region. The $70 million facility in Reynosa will focus on producing single-phase padmount distribution transformers,…