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Mitsubishi Electric invests $86 million in US switchgear production

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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPP) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have announced an $86 million investment in the US to expand switchgear production and power electronics capabilities.   MEPP plans to construct a 160,000-square-foot advanced switchgear facility in Western Pennsylvania, its first new manufacturing site in over a decade. The facility will initially produce vacuum and gas circuit breakers, with a focus on vacuum circuit breakers as production scales. Once fully operational, the facility will create 200…

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UNEZA commits $116bn annually to clean power and grid infrastructure

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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…

9. Careers in the Power Sector: Opportunities and Skills

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If you are looking to build a career in this sector, there is good news: the demand for energy professionals is growing rapidly. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global power sector is expected to see a 30% increase in jobs by 2030, driven by investments in renewable energy, grid modernization, and clean technologies. Various Career Opportunities in the Power Sector Power Plant Operations and MaintenanceIf you are fascinated by the inner workings…