Energy Transmission

Power and utility deals hit a record $205 billion in the first half of 2026

Deloitte counts 92 deals and a record $205 billion in H1 2026. PwC says buyers are paying for one thing: power that can be delivered fast.

India Order Could Free Up 15.7 GW of Renewable Grid Access

India's regulator told renewable firms to give up transmission rights or post bigger bank guarantees if idle, a move Reuters says could free 15.7 GW.

GE Vernova is adding HVDC capacity as grids scramble to serve data centers

GE Vernova’s UK transmission work and new HVDC JV land amid a project crunch where equipment lead times, not design, set power-plant schedules.

Transmission congestion cost the US grid $12B in 2024, and Texas's data center freeze is making the bottleneck worse

DOE's draft National Transmission Needs Study puts a $12B price tag on grid congestion while Texas halts data center interconnections amid a 474-GW queue.

Moving Beyond Just Weathering the Storms: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Resilience

Utilities must modernize aging infrastructure to prevent costly outages as extreme weather events strain grids beyond their current capacity

MEPPI Leading the Charge in Grid Modernization: Pioneering Smart, AI-Enhanced Power Systems for Future Demands

Data center power consumption is poised to double by 2030, forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure with AI-powered grid solutions