Electrical Engineering

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  • Why Britain buries cables — but still builds pylons

    Why Britain buries cables — but still builds pylons

    Britain already buries cables, but not across every voltage level. As transmission projects advance, the pylon debate now turns on cost, capacity, landscape impact, repairability, soil disruption, and how communities share the burden of national infrastructure.

  • German DC-coupled pilot targets constrained connections

    German DC-coupled pilot targets constrained connections

    Germany’s DC-coupled pilot tackles solar storage connection constraints head-on directly. Sigenergy, EnBW, and ZSW are testing whether DC architecture can reduce hardware needs and improve solar-plus-storage economics.

  • Schneider research points to hybrid trade counter

    Schneider research points to hybrid trade counter

    Electrical trade counters are being reshaped by multichannel buying habits. Schneider Electric research shows rising demand for online ordering, stock visibility, faster fulfilment, and stronger in-branch expertise.

  • Data centres urged to protect themselves from growing voltage instability threat

    Data centres urged to protect themselves from growing voltage instability threat

    Data centres face growing risk from voltage instability and surges. Dr Vincent Thornley, managing director of Fundamentals at EA Technology, argues that operators should consider in-house voltage control as grid infrastructure struggles to adapt to more dynamic generation and demand.

  • Ofgem updates RIIO-ED2 load allowances

    Ofgem updates RIIO-ED2 load allowances

    Ofgem has revised RIIO-ED2 allowances for local distribution reinforcement costs. The decision changes load-related expenditure volume drivers as DNOs manage electrification-driven demand.

  • Schneider and Kraken target grid flexibility

    Schneider and Kraken target grid flexibility

    Schneider and Kraken are linking grid software with flexibility orchestration. The partnership combines visibility, congestion forecasting, DERMS capability, and AI-led control for utilities and DSOs.

  • Fusion 360 expands electrical and solar design team

    Fusion 360 expands electrical and solar design team

    Fusion 360 has expanded design capability for electrical projects nationwide. The service covers wiring, distribution, solar PV, lighting, and documentation.

  • TIP tests propelled trailer on German routes

    TIP tests propelled trailer on German routes

    Propelled trailer technology is entering live freight operations in Germany. TIP, Nivalis, BPW, and Sommer are testing a self-assisting semi-trailer.

  • Ofgem updates RIIO-ED2 load allowances

    National Grid energises shunt reactors at substations

    National Grid has completed voltage-control upgrades at three key substations. The work uses shunt reactors to support transmission system stability.

  • Mersen combines AC and DC fuse protection

    Mersen combines AC and DC fuse protection

    Mersen has introduced compact protection products for AC/DC power systems. The PCIM launch targets storage, charging, renewables, power conversion, and data-centre infrastructure.