Electrical Industry News for May 2025
Luminus Devices announces the immediate availability of its newest UVC LED, the XBT-3535, with performance ranging from 50 mW to 80 mW in the 275-285 nm range. With the global need for disinfection and sterilization devices increasing, the price-performance combination of the XBT-3535 will allow companies to quickly bring novel and affordable solutions to market. Pathogen Control Breakthrough The germicidal effectiveness of UVC LEDs against E-coli, MRSA and a variety of pathogens has been wel...
GlobalLogic, a renowned global company in software development and innovation, and TEMENOS, the international banking software company, announce that they have reinforced their regional alliance with the objective of collaborating on the development of new products. GlobalLogic and TEMENOS have been working together in development and implementation of TEMENOS T24 Transact, TEMENOS Infinity, Financial Crime Mitigation and Analytics throughout the Americas. GlobalLogic and TEMENOS partnership...
Luminus Devices expands its illumination portfolio with the introduction of the Salud line of 3030 mid-power LEDs. Salud LEDs are the first with datasheet specified melanopic ratios in addition to CRI, R9, CCT, and Flux. By enhancing the spectrum with cyan for melatonin suppression and enriching the 660nm emission for natural skin tones and excellent red-rendering, Luminus Salud LEDs can deliver warmer, more comfortable light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive. Lighting and Produ...
Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its fourth-generation chip-on-board LED technology (Gen 4) that will open new opportunities in retail lighting, as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Luminus Gen 4 COB technology combines significant improvements in efficacy, flux density, high maximum drive current, and high temperature capability to enable breakthrough changes in form factor for luminaire makers, for example, it is possible for an LED to deliver the output and...
Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has released its Horticulture COBs with spectrums targeted for cannabis production. The new devices are available with 14mm and 22mm light emitting surfaces (LES) and provide best in class PPF and PPF/W performance. With operating power from 25W to 125W, the PPF range extends from 45µmol/s to over 150µmol/s with the larger 22mm LES. COB Lighting Revolution Though the color of the C...
NR successfully commissioned two sets of 20Mvar/13.8 kV Mobile Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Layla and Summan Area, which is the world’s first energized fully mobile STATCOM. Due to large amount of induction-motor based air conditioner load the power grid of Saudi Arabian suffers from severe voltage stability and FIDVR issue (fault induced delayed voltage recovery). Dynamic Voltage Control STATCOM will provide dynamic reactive power compensation STATCOM is the most advanc...
A 500kV digital substation for Bailing transmission and transformation project was successfully put into operation in Liangshan district, Sichuan, China. The Liangshan substation was the first 500kV digital substation commissioned by NR in Liangshan district. Integrated Substation Solutions The whole process guaranteed successful operations at one time and greatly improve the efficiency NR provided all around integrated solutions for this substation including intelligent protection measureme...
Luminus Devices, Inc. has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) LED portfolio with two new 280 nm devices intended for the medical and health and well-being product segments. The standard footprint 3535 surface mount emitter is a 350 mA device with peak output up to 60 mW. Compact Disinfection Tech The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall; it delivers 3 mW at 20 mA and peak output of 11 mW at...
On May 25, 2018, Canada's 735kV Chibougamau series compensation upgrade project undertaken by NR completed all field & commissioning tests without delay and successfully put into operation. Fundamentally, series compensators were installed in 1990s in Chibougamau Substation closing to the James Bay Area by another supplier, its control and protection system has reached the end of their life span and the replacement of outdated spare parts is highly required. NR 735kV Chibougamau system Th...
NR has actively participated in IEEE T&D, held from April 17th to 19th in Denver, the USA. The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts major companies and individuals from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) NR Energy actively involves itself to showcase its world’s first ±500kV VSC-HVDC grid, VSC-HVDC converter valve The IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) embraces planning, research, development, d...