Read more about the article Wärtsilä Tests World’s First Large-scale 100% Hydrogen Engine
Wärtsilä's new 100% hydrogen engine to power Spain’s national electricity grid in Bermeo, northern Spain

Wärtsilä Tests World’s First Large-scale 100% Hydrogen Engine

Wärtsilä Energy has successfully operated a new 100% hydrogen engine supplying power to Spain’s national electricity grid in Bermeo, Spain. This is the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale hydrogen engine running on 100% pure hydrogen. Technology group Wärtsilä has started validation of…

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Read more about the article How Utilities are Modernising Grid Infrastructure With Digital Substations
Digital substations support smarter, more resilient grid infrastructure through advanced monitoring and automation.

How Utilities are Modernising Grid Infrastructure With Digital Substations

By digitising current and voltage signals and transmitting them via optical fibres, digital substations significantly reduce the risks associated with handling high-voltage circuits. At the same time, modular and pre-tested…

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Read more about the article Digital Substations Power Africa’s Transition to a Smarter Grid
Advanced substation technology improves reliability and operational efficiency

Digital Substations Power Africa’s Transition to a Smarter Grid

“Digital substations fundamentally change how utilities see and manage their networks. Instead of reacting to faults after they occur, operators can anticipate issues, optimise performance and improve reliability in real…

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Read more about the article Hitachi Energy  Invests in Grid Readiness for the AI Era
Rapid growth in AI data centres is driving demand for resilient, high-capacity energy infrastructure.

Hitachi Energy Invests in Grid Readiness for the AI Era

'Africa is experiencing rapid digitalisation, with increasing interest from hyperscale cloud providers and emerging AI firms. South Africa continues to lead the region in data-centre capacity, while Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco…

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Read more about the article Protecting Africa’s Power Systems in the Age of Climate and Cyber Risk
Modern electricity systems rely on advanced automation and interconnected operational technology

Protecting Africa’s Power Systems in the Age of Climate and Cyber Risk

"Globally, cyberattacks on electricity utilities have risen sharply in recent years. Physical attacks and insider threats remain an additional concern. For Africa, strengthening cyber and physical security requires moving beyond…

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