Uncategorized Launching our wellness support programme: Carefirst 16 Oct 2024 This programme aims to ensure the wellbeing of Ormazabal’s staff and their environment by offering psychological support services, as well as legal or financial advice As part of our commitment […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal designs and supplies transformer substation as complete solution for a gas power plant 11 Jan 2023 The Freital thermal power plant in Saxony supplies electricity to 6,000 German households. Where 12 boilers once provided thermal energy to an adjacent residential complex, two state-of-the-art combined heat and […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal is present in the largest public charging station in southern Europe 11 Jan 2023 Elche is the city in Alicante (Spain) where Iberdrola has inaugurated the largest ultrafast charging station in southern Europe. Ormazabal has participated in this project by providing our technological know-how […] Read more
Uncategorized At Ormazabal, we have integrated the gender perspective through an app for the entire workforce, says Miren Gutiérrez, Head of Human Capital at Ormazabal. 28 Nov 2022 The head of human resources for the Ormazabal factory in Igorre participated in a round table discussion on equality in advanced management, organized by Euskalit and Emakunde. The round […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal participates, with its product, in the exhibition of Iberdrola's Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub projects 23 Nov 2021 5min The event, which was attended by King Felipe VI, served to raise awareness of Iberdrola’s innovation ecosystem and its suppliers Ormazabal, a company expert in customised, high-tech electrical solutions, was […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal volunteers plant 600 new trees in Urdaibai 20 Nov 2021 5min The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve now has 600 new trees thanks to a group of over fifty Ormazabal workers who, together with family and friends, have replanted one hectare in the […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal is Powersystems UK's technology partner for the design, manufacture and supply of the distribution substations for Energy Superhub Oxford 03 Nov 2021 5min We have been selected by Powersystems UK as a technology partner for an innovative scheme in the city of Oxford. The project will improve air quality and cut carbon emissions […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal takes part in the "Grand Paris Express" project, the largest urban project in Europe 27 Oct 2021 5min The Grand Paris project is part of an economic development plan for the Ile-de-France region, to meet transportation, economic and social local changes needs. Seven areas have been identified as […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal provides smart MV solutions for the main Provincial and City Power Supply Bureau in China 19 Oct 2021 China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair has held its 130th edition between October 15 and 19th, 2021. The Canton Fair, which started in 1957, is the […] Read more
Uncategorized Young talents come together at Ormazabal's first Host Event 15 Oct 2021 5min The event brought together around 30 people, including Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students from different engineering specialities, as well as recently graduated engineers, and provided an opportunity to showcase the […] Read more
Uncategorized Javier Ormazabal, President of Velatia, participates in the inauguration of the Global Smart Grids Innovation Hub (GSGIH), promoted by Iberdrola and the Provincial Council of Biscay 06 Oct 2021 5min The President of Velatia, who attended the opening ceremony of this centre as a representative of the industrial companies collaborating with the GSGIH, highlighted the fundamental role of this hub […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal CEO Jorge Gonzalez has met with the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson 30 Sep 2021 The meeting, which has taken place this Thursday in Brussels, has brought together the main CEOs of the companies that make up T&D Europe, which brings together the main European […] Read more
Uncategorized Solar energy could provide 40% of the United States power by 2035 23 Sep 2021 The United States Department of Energy has released the Solar Futures Study, detailing the significant role that solar energy will play in decarbonizing the country´s power grid Only 15 years. […] Read more
Uncategorized The French photovoltaic market has added 1,36 GW during the first half of 2021 18 Sep 2021 The French photovoltaic market has overcomed the 431 MW added during the first half of 2020 or 2019 in a 217%, reaching a new record The French Ministry of Ecological […] Read more
Uncategorized The world’s largest floating wind farm has been completed in Scotland 13 Sep 2021 Kincardine floating wind farm, which construction began in 2018, has a total power of 48 MW The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has announced that Kincardine Offshore Wind farm, located […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal celebrates 30 years of presence in China 12 Aug 2021 5min Ormazabal’s presence in China translates into a project of establishment and commitment to the country Ormazabal is celebrating thirty years of its presence in China in 2021. Three decades that […] Read more
Uncategorized Pressure absorber system ensures maximum safety for photovoltaic project 10 Aug 2021 5min For many years now, Beton- und Energietechnik Heinrich Gräper GmbH & Co. KG has been using medium-voltage technology from Ormazabal in various customer projects. This also applies to the distribution […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal develops a control solution aimed at increasing the efficiency of smart transformers for the RES sector 02 Aug 2021 5min The solution, in the framework of the ERIGrid research project, allows the coordinated control of a smart transformer and distributed energy resources, improving operability and efficiency Ormazabal has successfully completed […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal develops a non-containerized self-supporting metallic substation 26 Jul 2021 5min The self-unloading substation, destined for Iberdrola, can be transported by road without special requirements and used in temporary or permanent locations Ormazabal’s R&D team has achieved a new milestone with […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal, a key player in the development process of R&D in Euskadi 25 Jul 2021 5min According to a report published by Innobasque, Ormazabal is among the 15 companies that contribute most to the Basque R&D. Ormazabal reinforces its innovative role following the publication of a […] Read more
Uncategorized First Ormazabal main protection unit for delivery stations approved and installed in France 23 Jul 2021 Following the experimental phase of our NFC 13-100 ekor.rppl protection relays’ qualification with Enedis, we received the Temporary Employment Authorization last April. Thus, the first ekor.rppl connected to the public […] Read more
Uncategorized First Tier 2 transformer delivered in France 20 Jul 2021 5min The first 1000 kVA Tier 2 Ormazabal transformer has been delivered a few weeks ago to power SOREGIES headquarters in the Vienne department (86). The delivered solution is scalable and […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal, one of the Basque companies with the greatest share in the number of patent applications 13 Jul 2021 5min A research study by the Basque Institute of Competitiveness, Orkestra, certifies Ormazabal as one of the major agents in intellectual property in the Basque Country Ormazabal is one of the […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal's innovation strategy receives the support of the Basque Government in 11 R&D projects 09 Jul 2021 5min The projects, which are key to the development of digitalisation and efficiency solutions for the electrical network, aim to bring Ormazabal’s innovative nature closer to the market Ormazabal has reaffirmed […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal develops an innovative solution for Iberdrola's mobile substations 06 Jul 2021 5min The mobile substations are equipped with 30 kV and 12 kV primary and secondary distribution cubicles respectively and a 10 MVA power transformer Ormazabal has achieved a new milestone thanks […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal joins forces with the Basque Government and 13 other Basque companies to form the largest public-private alliance in ecodesign and circular economy in Spain 02 Jul 2021 5min The agreement for the Basque Ecodesign Center, which took place on June 9, marks a milestone in the roadmap of the European Green Pact and the Basque Green Deal, challenges […] Read more
Uncategorized Ormazabal reduces its annual CO2 emissions by 43% 01 Jul 2021 5min The use of energy from renewable generation sources accounts for 76% of the total and puts Ormazabal ahead of the European commitments for emissions reduction Ormazabal’s strategic commitment to fighting […] Read more
Uncategorized Australia will be the home of the biggest lithium battery of the world 26 Jul 2017 The battery, powered by Tesla with the collaboration of the energy renewable company Noen, will be instaled in the south coast of Australia The South Australia Government has announced that […] Read more
Uncategorized Ningxia solar project: 6 million panels to supply the Asian giant 16 Jan 2017 China is building the world´s biggest solar farm. A mammoth project able to generate 2GW of clean energy that will cover 4,607 hectares Read more
Uncategorized 5 main advantages for the development of the Smart Grid 21 Dec 2016 Have you ever think about why everybody says that Smart Grids are so important for the next years? Take a look to know the 5 main reasons Read more
Uncategorized Itaipu Dam, or how a dam can supply the 75% of one American country´s energy 28 Nov 2016 The Itaipu Dam, situated on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, generated 89,5 Twh of energy in 2015, the most of any dam in the world “The sounding stone” is […] Read more
Uncategorized What´s a synchrophasor? Discover the technology is bringing the electrical grid into the 21st century 11 Oct 2016 Synchrophasor, a word that may sound like if we were involved in “Back to the Future” movie, is not a science fiction product but a device that is changing the […] Read more
Uncategorized 5 main characteristics for a real Smart Grid 03 Oct 2016 There are many ideas linked with the Smart Grids, but today we want to share 5 main attributes that any Smart Grid must fulfill to be considered as a real Smart […] Read more
Uncategorized Velatia is leading the Nautilus project 04 Mar 2016 Companies such as Astilleros Murueta, Tamoin, Vicinay Marine and Tecnalia Technology Centre are participating in the Nautilus project, which is included within the “Collaboration Challenges” programme of the Ministry of […] Read more