Market Signal

14 articles

All Market Analysis Procurement Strategy Regulatory Equipment Industry Trends Market Signals

April 13, 2026 3 min read

50 GW of Data Centers: What the Figures Tell Equipment Buyers

Use dated capacity estimates, tariff status and project records to assess data-center equipment requirements.

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April 6, 2026 3 min read

Steel or Composite? The Transmission Conductor Debate Is Missing the Right Cost Metric

A T&D World analysis argues utilities overpay for composite conductors. The per-foot numbers back that up. The per-amp numbers tell the opposite story. Here is what procurement teams should actually be measuring.

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