Trant joins substation framework

Trant Engineering has secured a position on National Grid’s new dynamic market framework for major civil engineering works at substations across the UK.

San Jose, Calif., LS Power Ink Deal for 2 GW of New Transmission Capacity

Selected to meet critical South Bay reliability needs, projects will add 17 miles of infrastructure between two existing substations, including a 12-mile underground section.

First 3D-printed electricity substation foundations exceed performance expectations

A series of laboratory and on‑site tests on 3D‑printed foundations intended for electrical substations have been completed, marking what has been described as the UK’s first validation of the technology for this application, NCE can reveal. The post First 3D-printed electricity substation foundations exceed performance expectations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Powering the Piccadilly line with the latest tech

Balfour Beatty is ripping out the vintage equipment in seven Piccadilly line substations and replacing it with 21st century tech in preparation for a new fleet of trains The post Powering the Piccadilly line with the latest tech appeared first on Construction News.

Mountain States Specialty Contractor of the Year: Ward Electric Plays to Its Strengths

Family-owned Ward Electric Co. specializes in transmission and distribution work for substations, solar and wind projects and storm repair.

Fully Charged Show - National Grid, 02052012

The National Grid is a high-voltage electric power transmission network, connecting power stations and 340+ substations ensuring supply and demand is in the balance. Nigel Williams speaks to Robert Llewellyn about how the National Grid works in Great Britain, and what challenges it faces with the rapidly changing world