https://gridtochip.site/parts/power-generation-and-energy-supply/transmission-interconnection-and-grid-equipment News and posts about Transmission, interconnection & grid equipment on GridToChip https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ls-power-gas-renewables-transmission-equity-fund/833466 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:40:35 GMT LS Power's COO stated that current demand growth is substantial and that the supply side of the power infrastructure, including gas, renewables, and transmission, requires significant time to meet market needs. (Utility Dive) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/norwegian-undersea-cable-builder-pitches-2-800-mile-transatlantic-data-link-between-canada-and-europe-to-bypass-the-us-canadian-majority-partner-sought-to-help-fund-and-build-new-usd620-million-fiber-connection-to-reduce-reliance-on-american-routes Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:26:15 GMT Norway's Bulk Infrastructure Group AS aims to develop a 2,800-mile transatlantic undersea cable connecting Canada and Europe to bypass infrastructure in the United States. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/powerhouse-big-watt-secure-approval-for-1gw-behind-the-meter-campus-in-taylor-texas Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:38:22 GMT PowerHouse and Big Watt have received local approval for a 1GW natural gas-powered data center campus in Taylor, Texas. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261014PD241/data-center-geothermal-solar-demand-expansion.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:36:49 GMT The rapid expansion of AI data centers in the US is causing grid strain and construction delays due to high electricity demands, prompting a shift toward hybrid power sources including solar, natural gas, and geothermal energy. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261015PD217/demand-taiwan-2035-wafer-taiwan-power-company.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:03:40 GMT Taiwan's semiconductor industry, including wafer fabrication, memory, and advanced packaging, is projected to consume 30% of the nation's total electricity by 2035 to meet rising demand for high-end servers. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261015PD205/leo-supply-chain-data-materials-capacity.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:00:42 GMT The simultaneous expansion of LEO satellite constellations and AI data centers is creating supply chain strain and competition for power-related equipment and grid capacity. (DigiTimes) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/fossil-generation-pipeline-rebounds-while-new-clean-generation-slows-edf/832978 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:55:47 GMT EDF reports that rising costs and supply shortages are causing delays and increased expenses in the construction of new gas-fired power plants for the energy grid. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/fossil-generation-pipeline-rebounds-while-new-clean-generation-slows-edf/832978 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:55:47 GMT EDF reported a rebound in the fossil fuel generation pipeline while new clean energy generation capacity is slowing. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-duke-energy-large-load-tariff-nitsa/832847 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:49 GMT The FERC approved Duke Energy's proposal for large load transmission rules, which aims to address grid capacity and infrastructure for significant power demands. (Utility Dive) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ferc-approves-pjms-request-to-create-data-center-database Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:48 GMT The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a request by PJM Interconnect to establish a database for data center power requirements while rejecting a proposal to specifically curtail data center power during grid stress. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microscan-plans-rs-35bn-subsea-cable-landing-station-in-alibaug-india Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:01:06 GMT Fiber networking service provider Microscan is planning a Rs 3.5bn subsea cable landing station in Alibaug, India, to accommodate upcoming cable landings. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2026/10/13/european-datacenter-boom-threatens-higher-energy-bills-unless-governments-intervene/5302583 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT Moody's analysts report that the rapid expansion of data centers in Europe could lead to significant electricity consumption, potentially straining power grids and increasing costs unless supported by government intervention. (The Register) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/videos/dcd-studio-avks-billion-dollar-investment-into-energy-solutions-with-ben-pritchard-avk Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:32:29 GMT AVK announced a $1 billion investment to develop innovative energy solutions for data centers, including microgrids and power infrastructure. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/local-hearing-dominion-nextera-merger-rates-data-centers/832739 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:54:48 GMT A regulatory hearing was held to discuss the impact of the Dominion-NextEra merger on electricity rates and the expansion of data center power demands. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-pjm-large-load-interconnection-iras-byonc/832716 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:56:41 GMT The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected a PJM Interconnection plan regarding large load curtailment due to concerns over state jurisdiction and discriminatory practices. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/isaias-recovery-enters-third-day-120k-remain-without-power/832698 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:29:53 GMT Following Hurricane Isaias, Florida Power & Light reported that grid modernization and underground line investments improved restoration speeds and minimized power outages. (Utility Dive) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/number-of-data-center-fires-and-power-failures-has-doubled-since-2024 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:14:22 GMT Data from the Energy Incident Register shows a significant increase in fire and power failure incidents related to power infrastructure since 2024. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/product-news/faster-cleaner-data-centers-that-withstand-scrutiny Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT New data centers face significant delays in grid connections and increasing community scrutiny regarding their impact on local energy systems and resources. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261012PD211/geothermal-taiwan-electricity-development-market.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:26:02 GMT The Taiwanese semiconductor industry is pursuing a significant geothermal power purchase agreement for more than 20MW to support its energy needs. (DigiTimes) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/engie-ls-power-pjm-expedited-interconnection-eit/832613 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:27:49 GMT Engie and LS Power have received fast-track interconnection approval for a 2.1 GW power project from the PJM interconnection market. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/engie-ls-power-pjm-expedited-interconnection-eit/832613 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:27:49 GMT PJM has approved a fast-track interconnection for 2.1 GW of power capacity requested by Engie and LS Power. (Utility Dive) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/4-hour-storage-cheaper-than-gas-peakers-across-global-markets-woodmac/832489 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:04:37 GMT A market analysis by Wood Mackenzie indicates that 4-hour duration energy storage systems are now more cost-effective than gas peaker plants in several global markets. (Utility Dive) https://www.eetimes.com/breaking-the-ai-infrastructure-power-wall-from-grid-to-xpu Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:36:33 GMT The report discusses the critical infrastructure requirements for AI hardware, specifically focusing on the electrical grid, power transformers, and the shift toward high-voltage DC architectures and onsite power generation. (EE Times) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/google-signs-36gw-deal-with-constellation-to-secure-power-in-pjm-service-area Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:19:09 GMT Google has signed a 3.6 gigawatt power purchase agreement with Constellation to ensure reliable energy supply for its data centers in the PJM interconnection region. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.utilitydive.com/news/miso-accelerated-interconnection-queue-ferc/832246 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:49:21 GMT Several states and renewable energy developers are supporting MISO's initiative to accelerate the interconnection queue for grid-connected projects. (Utility Dive) https://gridtochip.site/blog/parts-that-only-exist-at-campus-scale Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Eleven of this catalog's 130 part categories never appear below campus scale. Ten of them are power. One is optics. https://gridtochip.site/blog/listed-share-by-layer Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT 652 of the 1,164 companies on a part here are listed: 87% of the rack layer, 41% of the building shell, and four parts with no listed supplier at all.