Electrical Engineering
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ABB will acquire Advantics to strengthen its direct-current conversion portfolio. The French company’s silicon-carbide hardware and controls will support microgrids, storage, data centres, generation, and EV infrastructure.
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Electrical skills shortages are tightening around Britain’s data-centre development pipeline. ECA and BESA have convened contractors, government, training bodies, and infrastructure specialists to address commissioning, cable jointing, apprenticeships, workforce forecasting, and specialist competence.
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BEAMA warns environmental reporting design could impose disproportionate manufacturing costs. Its research supports consistent product data while arguing for multiple compliant routes, established lifecycle standards, and assessment methods suited to complex electrotechnical portfolios and supply chains.
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Turntide has started battery production for new Hitachi intercity trains. The LFP systems will support tri-mode operation, reduce diesel use on partially electrified routes, and establish a UK manufacturing base for rail traction battery systems.
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COPA-DATA will demonstrate software-defined substation automation at CIGRE Paris event. Zenon 16 combines vendor-independent HMI, SCADA, IEC 61850 engineering, virtualised control, cybersecurity, distribution management, and multi-site operational data within a common utility platform.
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Jacobs will support TransnetBW’s expanding German transmission investment programme nationwide. The seven-year framework covers engineering, permitting, environmental work, risk management, project controls, procurement support, and construction oversight across a portfolio shaped by renewable integration and industrial electrification.
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Unicrimp has extended its ferrule range for larger conductors nationwide. New 16mm² and 35mm² sizes support stranded-cable termination in equipment.
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Collingwood’s Tri Bay combines configurable optics, output, and controls options. The industrial luminaire is designed for warehouses, aisles, and open areas.
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ABB has backed Gridcog’s software for modelling flexible energy projects. The $10 million round will support expansion across markets and technologies.
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Eastern Green Link 2 has entered its principal construction phase. The 2GW HVDC connection will run between Peterhead and Drax.