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Telecommunications & Media
Trump bans foreign power-grid systems again, declares national emergency, targets Chinese equipment
U.S. President Donald Trump again barred the import, installation and use of foreign-made large-scale power systems used on the U.S. power grid. He declared a national emergency and signed an executive order blocking Americans and U.S. companies from buying, importing, transferring or installing systems judged a national security risk. The move covers hardware and software and gives the Energy Department key authority. The administration must draft implementing rules within 120 days.
Industry
U.S. power grid key equipment \'transformer\' in short supply; import reliance 80 percent, lead times up to 5 years
The U.S. hydropower industry is struggling to replace and upgrade equipment due to difficulties procuring large power transformers, a report said. The analysis by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory identified nine key issues, including about 80 percent import reliance for critical raw materials and limited global capacity for ultra-high-voltage transformers. Lead times range from 2.5 to 3 years and can reach 5 years, while prices have risen about 80 percent since 2021.
AI & Enterprise
Transformer shortage pushes lead times to up to 4 years as AI data centre, EV demand surges
Europe and North American power grids could see new power connections delayed for years due to shortages of power transformers, a key piece of equipment. Demand is rising as AI data centres, electric vehicles and industrial electrification expand. Lead times that were typically 6 to 12 months before 2020 now run 24 to 48 months, with large units taking more than 36 months. Prices are up 50 to 80 percent, while material, labour and testing constraints limit supply.
