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Poland Leading Eastern Europe’s Green Technology Adoption
Sep 27, 2022
Eastern Europe has lagged behind other regions of Europe when it comes to installing EV charging infrastructure. However, with new directives and regulations coming in place throughout Europe via the European Green Deal, more and more countries ae now focusing on...
From Impediment to Acceleration: The U.S.’s Renewed Commitment to Electrification in the Post-Trump Era
Sep 22, 2022
• While Trump’s government impeded the electrification trend in the U.S., it has quickly regained its footing in the post-Trump era, with the U.S. being the first in line to introduce multiple emissions initiatives. • Canada also experienced a slow start in the road...
The FACTS Frontier in the Americas: 2016-2020
Sep 20, 2022
Due to evolving grids and stringent regulations regarding grid security, the Americas is considered one of the most important markets for any T&D infrastructure deployment. The region offers a great market opportunity for several Flexible AC Transmission Systems...
Duo of Smart Meters and Artificial Intelligence to Shape the Future of Utility Industry
Sep 15, 2022
• Electrical grids in the advanced economies are moving towards digitalization which has enabled consumers to actively participate in the energy market.• In terms of installed base of smart meters in states, California, Texas, and Florida are the leading states that...
The U.S. EV Market: Poised for Growth in the Next Decade
Sep 13, 2022
• With the Biden administration announcing its goal to achieve 50% EV sales by 2030 and deploying 500,000 chargers as part of the American Jobs Plan, it comes as no surprise that forecasts suggest that the U.S. EV market could expand dramatically in the next 10...
China’s FACTS Industry Sees Opportunity in Africa’s Expanding Grid Infrastructure
Sep 7, 2022
• In the last decade African countries have been significantly pushing to increase the electricity generation capacity with a special focus on renewables (solar and wind) and to expand the grid infrastructure.• FACTS in now playing the role of an enabler for region’s...
Utilities Emerge as Key Players in Global Race to Electric Vehicle Adoption
Sep 6, 2022
• While there are a plethora of regulations, policies, and incentives to accelerate the transition to e-mobility, the more imperative question is whether the momentum required to spur on the transition will be maintained.• Utilities are emerging as dominant players in...
Western Europe: Shaping the Electrification of Europe
Sep 5, 2022
While most European countries have begun electrifying their cities and states, Western European countries, particularly the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, have been leading in this domain. Western Europe constitutes around 63% of all the chargers in Europe,...
Comprehensive Overview of the HVDC Market of North America and Europe
Sep 1, 2022
The world is currently undergoing an energy transition, especially the advanced economies of Europe and North America, in the wake of climate change and the subsequent commitments made to tackle it at the regional and international level. The debate, however, is...
EV Uptake in Eastern Europe Lagging Behind the Rest of the Continent
Aug 31, 2022
• While it is true that many targets and policies supporting the transition away from ICEs are coming out of Europe, the rate of electrification is certainly not homogenous across Europe, with Eastern Europe lagging behind.• An opportunity to accelerate EV adoption in...
Key Drivers Instigating Distribution Transformer Demand in the Middle East
Aug 30, 2022
The Middle East Distribution Transformer Market is driven by factors such as renewable energy additions, infrastructure development and network expansion. These three factors are predicted to instigate the demand for legacy grid equipment including distribution...
Episode 4 – Shore-to-Ship Power (OPS) Systems for Decarbonizing Ports
Aug 25, 2022
Overview: Episode 4 starts with the role of port electrification in maritime decarbonization. Ralf Nielsen – Sales Manager at Power Con, and Mustafa Mirza – Port Electrification Analyst at Power Technology Research discuss shore power’s role in port electrification,...












