Electrical Engineering

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  • 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.

  • Amendment 4 tightens medical location testing

    Amendment 4 tightens medical location testing

    BS 7671 Amendment 4 changes testing in medical electrical locations. Revised Section 710 requirements affect documentation and supplementary bonding records.

  • TenneT names Frans Everts as chief executive

    TenneT names Frans Everts as chief executive

    TenneT has appointed Frans Everts to lead its grid programme. The leadership change comes during major Dutch-German transmission and offshore grid expansion.

  • Amendment 4 tightens medical location testing

    Contactum shrinks Type 2 surge protection

    Contactum has reduced the surge protection footprint for distribution boards. The new compact Type 2 SPD range supports Defender 2.0 consumer units and Defender B distribution boards.