Electrical Industry News for October 2025

As a team, SWEPCO are united in their efforts to help rebuild the places they call home and support the customers by getting the lights back on. Rain in the Rogers, Arkansas area has delayed restoration progress. Repairs, which include clearing hundreds of downed trees to safely access more than 750+ unique work locations, replacing approximately 400 broken utility poles, restringing more than 10 miles of electrical wire; replacing more than 100 transformers, and more, continue. Power restorat...

As a result of overnight storms that brought damaging winds and intense lightning to much of the area, SWEPCO has activated an all-in response to restore electric service to impacted customers. Damage assessors report widespread damage with downed power lines and fallen trees and limbs throughout the area. Additional crews from SWEPCO’s Fayetteville district and SWEPCO’s sister operating companies, AEP Texas and Public Service of Oklahoma, have been requested to help restore servic...

Storms that swamped many areas of the Ark-La-Tex as a result of relentless rain, damaging winds and flooding conditions also damaged SWEPCO’s energy system and disrupted power to thousands across the Ark-La-Tex region.  As a result, SWEPCO joined forces with crews from its sister utilities, including Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and AEP Texas, to support the restoration effort. Extensive flooding and hard-to-reach, sometimes treacherous terrain, requires crews and contra...

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 approximately 25,000 SWEPCO customers are without power following a second round of storms that moved through the Ark-La-Tex Tuesday afternoon. While SWEPCO employees and contractors are working quickly and safely to restore service, the additional lines of storms brought a second day of damaging winds and intense lightning that slowed progress and impacted transmission and distribution infrastructure. As always, SWEPCO crews will not stop until the last custom...

More than 25,000 Ark-La-Tex residents have had their power restored following back-to-back storms on the heels of the Great American Eclipse. SWEPCO mobilized a workforce of nearly 900 people to aid in restoration efforts and redeployed resources to areas in need as work was completed elsewhere. Please be assured, crews are working to get every customer who can receive power back on. The multi-day restoration effort has required crews to leverage resources on the ground, in the air, and on boa...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) invites the community to come together for a meaningful celebration of both Earth Day and Arbor Day. Eagle Watch Nature Trail, part of SWEPCO's commitment to environmental stewardship, is a sanctuary for wildlife and a haven for nature enthusiasts. The trail features a variety of ecosystems and is particularly noted for its bald eagle sightings, making it a prime location for bird watchers and conservationists. Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration The E...

Violent spring storms left a path of destruction this weekend. The damaging outbreak of severe weather, including approximately 120 tornado watches and warnings across the nation’s heartland, also delivered a blow closer to home in the ArkLaTex region.   Across SWEPCO, the severe weather began in earnest in northeast Texas late Friday. Wind gusts downed trees, ripped through power lines, and toppled transmission towers that feed multiple communities and neighborhoods. Crews worked ti...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce that they have partnered with EPLAN to provide over 4,500 new components to its Data Portal, a step that will improve the level of high-quality electrical components available to North American businesses. What Does NOARK Electric Provide? NOARK Electric is North America’s pioneering manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They champion motor controls and circuit protection products for original equipment manufact...

Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They’re typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be suppressed and controlled with an arc extinguishing device, which functions alongside the contactor’s electromagnetic and control sy...

Comau has renewed its important collaboration with Intecells to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes. After an initial phase aimed at supporting the industrialization of Intecells’ patented and innovative cold plasma application, Comau has made an investment in Intecells, acquiring a stake in the company. Intecells’ cutting-edge approach Thanks to this investment, the two companies will validate with customers the cost-effective technology...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, will present its next generation of highly integrated high-voltage DC power distribution, advanced precision cooling, and networking solutions for AI data centers at the OCP Global Summit 2025. Key features of the showcase include complete power solutions for both 800 VDC and ±400 VDC power architectures, the newly-launched liquid-to-liquid (L2L) CDU with 2,000 kW of cooling capacity for new AI data centers, the new 3...

Siemens has announced the launch of the SICHARGE FLEX product family, its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) distributed charging system, designed to be flexible, reliable, and economical – adaptable for a variety of use cases. Designed with modularity, scalability, and versatile adaptability, SICHARGE FLEX underscores Siemens’ unwavering commitment to leading the charge in smart infrastructure and the global transition to electric mobility. SICHARGE FLEX As the demand for robu...

Charlotte-based testing company slashes reporting times from 12 hours to five minutes with a connected, cloud-first workflow. By combining FLIR’s new i65 thermal imaging camera with the Condoit electrical data platform, the company has overhauled its asset monitoring and reporting process – cutting turnaround times from 8-12 hours to less than five minutes. The result: faster workflows, fewer errors, and smarter decision-making for customers. Manually generating reports Until rece...

Kirloskar Electric, for the second time, picks up from NTPC-Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station an order for a large High Voltage AC Motor with identical characteristics to an existing European-made one. The latest is for a 3200 KW 6.6 KV Air to air-to-water cooled high-voltage motor to drive the critical Boiler feed pump in stage 1. As recently as November 2012, Kirloskar Electric had supplied a 1200 KW -8 Pole High Voltage AC Motor with energy-saving high-efficiency design features, but i...

Kirloskar Electric has supplied 10 No Power Transformers up to 150kV Class, 45 MVA Generator Transformers to Angola National Electricity Company. These transformers were placed in service connecting to the Angola National grid; further, these Transformers contribute to stabilizing Angola's electric system.  People from Angola have appreciated Kirloskar Electric, having partnered with them in meeting their objective and working in a team right from inception. Scope of supply 45 MVA , 11...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical and power distribution solutions for Flagstaff Lodge, a 138,000-square-foot residential complex located in the Rocky Mountains. The project overcame all of the challenges inherent in a demanding mountain location and climate. Due to extremely limited staging and lay-down areas, the project required close coordination between trades and suppliers. Wasatch’s warehouse space, extensive prefabrication capabilities, and strong vendor relationships were esse...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical and power solutions to the Argent residential lodge in Deer Valley, UT. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the project overcame a number of challenges due to the climate and location, including snow, below-freezing temperatures, and restricted space for site staging, deliveries, and laydown. Taking a collaborative approach, Wasatch worked closely with its suppliers and other trades, diligently organizing and planning each phase of the project. Client objective...

Nearly thirty high school students graduated last week from Canyon State Electric’s summer electrical pre-apprenticeship program. Throughout the eight-week program, students experienced the electrical trade through interactive classroom sessions, hands-on education, and role-play exercises.   The students, incoming juniors and seniors, are all part of construction & technology education (CTE) programs in the Mesa High School district.  Huge demand for skilled labo...

A group of nearly forty pre-apprentice electricians packed over 28,000 meals last week to fight global hunger. These high school students, studying in Canyon State Electric’s (CSE) summer pre-apprenticeship program, dedicated a day of the program to community service, helping international charity Feed My Starving Children.  CSE’s pre-apprenticeship program allows students to experience the electrical trade through interactive classroom sessions, hands-on education, and role-pl...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce the release of all new 1 and 2-pole Series – M molded case circuit breakers. These new MCCBs are designed for maximum performance and reliability. The compact case design of these breakers gives them a smaller footprint making them perfectly suited for use inside panels. The new frame sizes are available as 1 pole and 2 pole in a range of interrupting voltage ratings from 240-690 Vac and 250-500 Vdc. Like all NOARK Electric products, these MCCBs are ba...

Canyon State Electric is welcoming Alex Arevalo to the team as the company’s Vice President of Operations. Arevalo brings extensive experience in the electrical and construction industries, having worked in the field as a supervisor, project manager, and leader of teams, as well as managing a family electrical business early in his career.  “I look forward to applying my leadership and operational experience to help Canyon State Electric reach new heights,” said Arevalo....

As Women in Construction Week kicks off on March 3, Canyon State Electric (CSE) is proud to celebrate the hard-working women who are creating lasting change in the industry. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11% of workers in construction are women—but that number is steadily climbing as women build thriving careers in the trades.  NCCER-accredited apprenticeship program The program has drawn young women who are thriving in a career dominated by men Last summer, CSE launch...

Representatives from heat pump manufacturers, industry associations, public sector, and academia gathered at the IEA headquarters to discuss how improving data quality can drive policy support. With more than 150 delegates in attendance, discussions focused on how access to granular data on different aspects of heat pump installation and performance could help inform supportive policies to encourage further uptake among consumers. Identifying areas for further research Participants highlighte...

The 20th edition of the IEA’s Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week will be held from 7-11 April 2025, at its headquarters in Paris, France. Since 2015, the IEA’s Energy Efficiency Policy Training Weeks have equipped more than 3,000 government officials from over 125 countries with the tools and knowledge to implement effective energy efficiency policies. Goal of doubling energy efficiency The event in April represents a unique chance for policymakers to learn from global best pr...

Nuclear power is set to reach a new record in 2025 and can improve energy security as electricity demand accelerates – but costs, project overruns and financing must be addressed. Renewed momentum behind nuclear energy has the potential to open a new era for the secure and clean power source as demand for electricity grows strongly around the world, according to a new IEA report. New Era for Nuclear Energy It provides a total review of the current situation, identifying the major c...

SWEPCO is actively watching the forecasted severe weather, which could bring fierce winds, thunderstorms, and possible tornadoes on Sunday in the southern territory. Later next week, snow and freezing rain are forecasted for the northern region with Arctic air coverage throughout. The extreme weather may affect parts of SWEPCO’s service territory across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas in the coming days and customers can take time now to prepare. uninterrupted electric service SWEPCO enc...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) donated 319 LEGO sets last week to Phoenix Children’s as a result of its annual LEGO Drive. The drive concluded its fourth year, bringing in the highest number of sets collected in its history. The LEGO Drive began in 2021 after the passing of Canyon State Electric founder Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved building with LEGO and created many structures, including a replica of the CSE office building. The Canyon State Electric team pays tribute to his legacy wi...

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power, is excited to announce the ongoing development of new generation projects, pending regulatory approval. These initiatives are designed to enhance SWEPCO's diverse energy portfolio by adding natural gas facilities, addressing the capacity demands of the customers in a cost-effective manner. Future growth of new technologies “The future growth of new technologies and continued service to our customers are p...

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power, is excited to announce the ongoing development of several new generation projects, pending regulatory approval. These initiatives are designed to enhance SWEPCO's diverse energy portfolio by adding natural gas facilities alongside new wind and solar farms, addressing the growing capacity demands of the customers in a cost-effective manner. SWEPCO’s existing power generation portfolio Integrating these gen...

Analysis shows major role for technologies such as solar PV, modular gas turbines and batteries in supporting Ukraine’s near- and long-term energy security. As Ukraine looks to rebuild its energy sector following a recent acceleration in attacks by Russia, pursuing a more decentralized electricity system would help ensure reliable access to power, heating and water for millions of Ukrainian citizens, according to a new IEA report. Power generation capacity Ukraine faces the risk of prol...