ABB has won an order worth US$24mn from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for the installation of a static var compensator (SVC) which will provide reactive power support to mitigate voltage instabilities and help prevent black-outs.
Energy
New Battery Voltage Monitor from Megger
The Megger BVM is a battery voltage measurement device that is used for the capacity testing of large, industrial battery banks commonly found in electrical power sub-stations, telecom facilities and computer data center UPS systems.
New transformer ohmmeters from Megger
Meggers new MTO300 series transformer ohmmeters are offered in two versions.
Smart grids to meet the challenges faced by utilities
The CEO of DEWA, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, in a speech said that smart grids will play an important role in helping utilities in the region meet growing demands for energy and water and provide diverse and secure energy supply.
Saudi signs nuclear agreement with South Korea
Saudi Arabia has signed a bilateral agreement with South Korea to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the development and use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.