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The Need for Speed in the Delivery of High Voltage Products

With any complex, large-scale high-voltage project it’s key to be able to source and procure materials for your project as fast as possible. Waiting or delaying a project because the materials haven’t arrived can cut into your project bottom line and can have serious effects on its overall workflow. Partnering with a prompt, responsive and […]

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5 High Voltage Projects Making Waves Around the World

Transmission line projects are electrifying the economy all around the globe. Here are five high voltage transmission projects making waves around the world today: 1. Nepal-Indian Transmission Line Project Buoyed by $39M World Bank Funding The Himalayans might be separating India from Nepal, but The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group will

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Rethinking the EPC for Independent Power Producers

Independent power producers are a potent and growing force within the electricity generation market. In British Columbia the government has ruled that BC Hydro can no longer commence new clean renewable energy projects, but rather these should be undertaken by independent power producers (IPP). This has opened the way for independent firms to engage in

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Independent Power Producers in British Columbia & Quality Wind

Independent power producers are quickly becoming important additions to the electricity grid in British Columbia, especially when it comes to renewable energy like wind. In this post we’ll have a look at what independent power producers (IPP’s) mean to British Columbia and the success of one of our customers, Quality Wind in Tumbler Ridge. In

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Globalization of the Electricity Industry

Globalization is driving change across the energy industry. With the advent of Liquefied Natural Gas and High-Voltage Direct Current, it is easier than ever to transport power for sale in international markets. But globalization is enabling more than just the distribution of raw power and resources, it is also facilitating the centralization of logistics expertise

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A Look at the Growing Electricity Market in Alberta

Alberta operates a system of electricity generation and distribution that is unique in Canada. Rather than being owned by the government, the electricity system is owned and operated by a mix of investor-owned and municipally owned companies. Also, the wholesale and retail markets are open to competition, while its transmission and distribution wires businesses are

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Tips for Meeting the Power Needs of LNG Producers

In our previous post on industry trends in the utility supply chain sector we noted that factors such as globalization, integration and automation are having a tremendous impact on the nature of the business and how companies are interacting with their suppliers to source and receive the components they require. We also identified how enhanced

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Trends in the Utilities Industry: Supply Chain Management

Emerging trends in supply chain management are having a noticeable impact on both the private and utilities sectors as the complexity and availability of supply channels increase. Factors such as globalization, outsourcing and natural disasters are altering the business landscape and raising the pressure to stay up to date with new opportunities available in the

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