Collaboration establishes exclusive distribution and strengthens PAs engineering capabilities through knowledge transfer.
SINGAPORE, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Power Automation (PA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SP Group, today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with global power solutions provider TBEA Co., Ltd. (TBEA), which will enable PA to expand its portfolio of electrical equipment and solutions in Singapore.
PA is Singapore’s leading engineering services and technology solutions provider, specializing in the automation and digitalization of power systems. This collaboration builds on PA’s strong track record in Singapore’s energy sector and supports the continued expansion of its capabilities to serve utilities and infrastructure developers in Singapore.
Under the terms of the agreement, PA will be the exclusive distributor of TBEA’s portfolio of primary energy equipment and solutions in Singapore, including gas and air insulated switchgear, power and distribution transformers and reactors, which are essential components in the construction, expansion and modernization of power grids. The partnership will also include technical training and knowledge transfer from TBEA to PA’s engineering team, strengthening local capabilities in in-market engineering, systems integration, installation, testing, commissioning and lifecycle management.
This complements PA’s existing strengths in network automation, protection systems and digital monitoring and control solutions. With the addition of TBEA’s leading electrical equipment, PA will be able to provide unique support to electrical infrastructure projects with integrated physical and digital solution capabilities throughout the asset lifecycle.
Through this partnership with TBEA, PA will expand the range of equipment and solutions we can offer our customers, while strengthening our engineering and delivery capabilities. By combining TBEA’s equipment expertise with PA’s engineering and systems integration capabilities, we are well positioned to meet customer demand for the continued development of reliable and resilient power infrastructure in Singapore,” said Brandon Chia, Managing Director of PA.
“We look forward to working closely with PA to provide high-quality, reliable energy solutions to the Singapore market, contributing to the country’s energy security and sustainable development goals.” This collaboration also reflects the deepening economic and trade ties between China and Singapore, and we are proud to play a role in promoting bilateral cooperation in the energy sector,” said Li Bianqu, Director of TBEA Co. Ltd., Chairman of TBEA International Engineering & Contracting Company.
TBEA is a leading global power equipment manufacturer and system solution provider, with the world’s largest annual production capacity for transformers and its products and projects covering more than 90 countries and regions. TBEA is one of the few original equipment manufacturers in the world with established ultra-high voltage (UHV) transformer capabilities, a benchmark of technical credibility in the power transmission industry. On the new energy front, TBEA ranks among the world’s leading engineering, procurement and construction companies in terms of installed solar capacity. TBEA recorded revenue of CNY 97.8 billion in fiscal year 2024 and CNY 72.9 billion for the first and third quarters of 2025.
About Power Automation
Established in 1996, Power Automation (PA) is a leading provider of engineering services and technology solutions for the automation and digitalization of power systems. PA combines deep utility expertise with strong systems integration capabilities to support the reliable and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure across grid control systems, substation automation, protection systems and intelligent utility asset management.
In Singapore, PA supplied the majority of protection systems and remote terminal units used in the national transmission and distribution networks. Beyond Singapore, PA has provided mission-critical automation and control systems for utilities and infrastructure operators across Asia, supporting the modernization, digitalization and resilience of power grids.
Power Automation is a wholly owned subsidiary of SP Group.
About TBEA
Established in 1988, TBEA is one of the world’s leading energy equipment manufacturers and system solution providers. It is a domestic high-tech enterprise group and large-scale energy equipment manufacturing conglomerate, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600089) in 1997, known as “China’s first transformer stock”.
TBEA focuses on three main businesses: energy transport and distribution equipment, new energies and new materials. As a global leader in transformer manufacturing, the company has the world’s largest annual production capacity and offers a full range of products up to ±1100 kV DC and 1000 kV AC, including transformers, reactors, switchgear, power cables, GILs and secondary protection systems, with core technologies such as UHV converter transformers reaching international advanced levels.
In the new energy sector, it integrates the entire industrial chain from polysilicon, silicon wafers, photovoltaic modules and inverters to EPC and the operation and maintenance of solar and wind power plants, ranking among the world’s top companies in terms of installed EPC photovoltaic capacity. It is also developing new silicon and aluminum-based materials and has entered the highest levels of international supply chains.
TBEA operates 21 domestic industrial parks and three overseas manufacturing bases, with its products and projects covering more than 90 countries and regions, and its overseas revenue accounting for more than 40% of its total revenue.
TBEA owns more than 1,000 core patents and leads the formulation of more than 80% of China’s UHV standards. It was ranked 60th among ENR’s global top entrepreneurs and 124th among the world’s 500 largest machinery companies. Committed to green and low-carbon development, TBEA offers intelligent, reliable and environmentally friendly energy solutions for the global energy transition. Its mission is to create value for customers, provide development platforms for employees and opportunities for partners, and promote the global development of green energy, while its vision is to become a world-class and globally trusted high-tech enterprise group providing green and intelligent energy solutions.
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