Electrical Engineering

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  • SSEN secures Shetland 2 HVDC cable framework

    SSEN secures Shetland 2 HVDC cable framework

    SSEN has secured a long-term framework for Scottish HVDC cables. Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord will begin engineering for the proposed 525kV Shetland 2 link, with manufacturing expected from 2027.

  • E.ON extends Aachen grid research partnership

    E.ON extends Aachen grid research partnership

    E.ON has extended its Aachen energy research partnership through 2031. The €7.5 million programme covers smart grids, storage, low-temperature heat networks, and commercial development of an AI-based substation controller.

  • Grounded: Q2 2026

    Grounded: Q2 2026

    Q2 advanced Britain’s connections, storage, standards, and transmission programmes further. Renewable growth continued, while fuel-price volatility and inverter controls kept system resilience central to energy engineering.

  • WSCAD survey shows electrical design pressure

    WSCAD survey shows electrical design pressure

    WSCAD’s survey shows electrical design teams under global delivery pressure. The study of 1,267 electrical CAD users points to workforce shortages, project complexity, documentation workload, and growing interest in AI-assisted engineering.

  • Nexans validates CORECHECK on TenneT grid

    Nexans validates CORECHECK on TenneT grid

    Nexans has validated conductor integrity testing on TenneT’s 380kV grid. The CORECHECK field deployment verifies composite-core overhead conductors during transport, installation, and commissioning.

  • AI fault prediction pilot targets Danish plant reliability

    AI fault prediction pilot targets Danish plant reliability

    ABB and Ørsted are testing AI fault prediction in Denmark. The Avedøre Power Station pilot will use existing electrical system data to detect developing faults earlier.

  • MSSL highlights LV switchboard resilience in heatwaves

    MSSL highlights LV switchboard resilience in heatwaves

    MSSL has linked heatwave resilience to LV switchboard design practice. Rising plant room temperatures are increasing focus on verified assemblies, temperature rise testing, and short-circuit withstand.

  • NGET expands university grid innovation partnerships

    NGET expands university grid innovation partnerships

    NGET has expanded university partnerships for transmission grid innovation programmes. The five-year RIIO-T3 agreements connect academic research with power electronics, digital tools, planning, and lower-emission network technologies.

  • Siemens expands German switchgear production capacity

    Siemens expands German switchgear production capacity

    Siemens will expand German switchgear manufacturing through €300m investment programme. The plan strengthens supply for electrification, data centres, e-mobility, and SF6-free equipment.

  • Click Scolmore launches outdoor RCD FCU

    Click Scolmore launches outdoor RCD FCU

    Outdoor FCU launch adds passive RCD protection for external installations. Click Scolmore’s Aquip66 unit is designed for exposed power applications.