Innovation in Transmission
Alstom’s third sector, power transmission experts, Alstom Grid, complements the other Group sectors of Power and Transport. Providing a total, streamlined and efficient approach to power generation and transmission, the Alstom Group meets the needs of a changing, challenging world. With four distinct business areas - Products, Systems, Automation and Service - Alstom Grid's expertise in the field of transmission inspires the same world-leading status as its Power and Transport counterparts.
Henri Poupart-Lafarge, President of Alstom Grid says: “With its key capabilities in power electronics, ultra high voltage, direct current interconnections, integration of renewable energies and network management systems, Alstom Grid has all the necessary advantages in terms of technologies, manufacturing and people continue to be a leading contributor to the smart grids of the future.”
Press releases
Alstom creates a third Sector, Alstom Grid, with the acquisition of the transmission business of Areva
08 June 2010By its acquisition on 7 June 2010 of Areva T&D’s transmission business, Alstom completes a decisive stage in its development by forming a new sector, named Alstom Grid, to supplement the existing two sectors in power generation and rail transport, Power and Transport. Priced at €2.3 billion, this acquisition gives a new dimension to the Group, which, now with its three activities, achieves sales of more than €23 billion and employs more than 96,000 people.
Alstom and Schneider Electric finalise the acquisition of the transmission and distribution business of Areva
07 June 2010Alstom and Schneider Electric proceed today with the closing of the transaction with Areva for the acquisition of Areva T&D, its transmission and distribution businesses, after obtaining the approvals of the relevant competition authorities and the French Commission des Participations et des Transferts (CPT).
