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July 22, 2026 8 min read

Transformer Bushing Lead Times: The Longest-Lead Component

A May 2026 national lab report names large power transformer bushings the longest-lead item, at up to 130 weeks. How to qualify alternatives in an RFQ.

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July 2, 2026 8 min read

FCC Grid-Connected Inverter Ban: What It Covers

The FCC inverter ban covers grid-connected inverters with remote communications, narrowed on August 20, 2026. What it restricts and what buyers do now.

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March 24, 2026 20 min read

The State of Transformer Procurement in 2026: Lead Times, Pricing, and What Smart Distributors Are Doing Differently

Published US transformer lead times by class, from GAO, Wood Mackenzie and a DOE-funded lab report, and what buyers do about them.

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