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My Usage, accessible via the SmartHub app or web-based SmartHub at the CORE website, is the source for detailed, easy-to-read info about their electric usage. Here are three of the most powerful ways users can use it to make informed decisions and save money on the electric bill: Identify periods of high usage View power usage over custom periods of time and identify where users can make adjustments or minimize demand during the daily “on-peak” period of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Users ca...

NR successfully won the bid for the 18MW / 54MWH energy storage project in Hokkaido, Japan. NR will provide total 18MW Power Conversion System (PCS) containerized solution for the energy storage system. Wind Power Regulation This energy storage project is affiliated to Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) of Japan and is used to stabilize wind power fluctuations, power grid peak & frequency regulation and improve the power grid stability level under the background of increasing renewab...

Innodisk, a global AI solution provider, announces its DDR5 6400 DRAM series, featuring the industry’s largest 64GB single-module capacity. This 6400 series is purpose-built for data-intensive applications in AI, telehealth, and edge computing, where high performance at the edge is crucial. Available in versatile form factors, including CUDIMM, CSODIMM, and RDIMM, the series delivers unmatched speed, stability, and capacity to meet the rigorous demands of modern edge AI and industria...

New levels of productivity and safety are revolutionizing the industrial landscape with efficient control systems. One such system is PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Automation, which has transformed how industries operate, for businesses in cities like Kolkata, PLC automation services offer a path to seamless, dependable operations that keep industries running smoothly. In this blog, System and Solution will explore what PLC automation is, how it benefits businesses, and tips on choosing t...

The leaves are falling, and it may seem easy to rake them right into the water – but that can create a number of issues for aquatic life, as well as humans and pets living along the shore. Why does it matter if people dump leaves in the Lake? Higher risk of health hazards: Decaying leaf litter can cause algae blooms that are toxic to fish, pets and humans. Disrupts the ecosystem: Leaves not only block sunlight needed by fish, microbes and other aquatic life – they also use up ox...

Ameren Illinois customers served by the Marion Operating Center (OC) know that journeymen linemen - Jason Novak, Clayton Gulley and Austin Lewis are great at keeping the lights on in southern Illinois. The trio now has the distinction of being the best linemen in the world after finishing first overall at the 40th International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, Oct. 18-19, 2024. 40th International Lineman’s Rodeo The lineman's rodeo attracts the best linemen from arou...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Formic Technologies Inc. (Formic), a U.S.-based startup company that designs, develops, and maintains industrial robots, offered through a subscription-based sales model. This is the eighth investment that the fund has made to date. Rise in demand for industrial robots In the manufacturing and logistics sectors, efforts to automate processes in response to labor shortages are rapidly advancing, leading t...

Smartkem, Inc., a company that has the potential to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), announced that it will be exhibiting at the TechBlick: The Future of Electronics Reshaped global conference, in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Smartkem's booth no. is F01 at the Estrel Berlin Hotel and Convention Center (ECC). Smartkem Senior Formulation Scientist, Jordan Brannick, will be in situ thr...

As more builders and homeowners look to electric appliances, electric vehicles, and more to decarbonize homes, increased amperage is required to maintain the status quo of activity in a home. The modular design of Leviton’s Load Center products allows homeowners to make their standard load center a smart energy solution by swapping traditional breakers with Leviton’s 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers, installing the Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM), and downloading the My Levi...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cognitive Research Lab Inc. on October 17, with the aim of developing a business that helps organizations make decisions to avoid/mitigate national security risk and human risk related to natural disasters and public-safety situations. Mitsubishi Electric and Cognitive Research Lab sign MoU Based on the MoU, Mitsubishi Electric’s technologies and expertise, cultivated through the company...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has secured a contract with Unibuss, one of the bus operators in the Greater Oslo region, to deliver its innovative Depot360 Managed Services solution to ensure optimized operations of its fleet and charging infrastructure. With Norway at the forefront of the global transition to electric mobility, this contract establishes Siemens' Depot360 footprint in the country. Depot360 Managed Services Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges...

Dylan Skaro has been promoted to the position of Financial Controller at Hunt Electric. Dylan’s new team will consist of multiple GL Accountants, the Accounts Payable team, a Financial Analyst, and a Tax Accountant. His team will prepare financial statements, budgets, and other financial reports to help management make timely and strategic decisions for the company. Dylan Skaro appointed Financial Controller Dylan has helped design reports in Qlik to help Hunt Electric be more efficient...

SoFi Stadium, a world-class venue, turned to industry major - Belden for a complete end-to-end cabling and connectivity solution. Belden’s cutting-edge technology supports the stadium’s data-heavy demands, including the one-of-a-kind, roof-suspended Oculus video board, Wi-Fi infrastructure, digital ticketing, and a DAS system. Belden’s solutions for SoFi Stadium When the stadium’s owners required a solution that delivered top-tier quality, performance, and reliability...

Ameren line workers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, later this week. The event, often coined as the ‘Lineman Olympics’, will take place on Oct. 19 and offers line workers from around the world the opportunity to compete in events based on the common tasks performed by journeymen line workers and apprentices. Ameren line workers at the ‘Lineman Olympics’ Ameren Illinois is sending 12 lin...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, announces a new partnership with The SEER Group, the globally renowned home services enterprise with over 40 partner brands specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.  Through this collaboration, The SEER Group will implement Interplay Learning’s career development platform to centralize and streamline its training. Partnership with Interplay The SEER Group will deploy I...

EA Technology, a globally renowned company in electrical asset management and smart grid solutions, has secured strategic investment from Summa Equity, a private equity firm known for its sustainability-focused approach. The electricity sector is on the cusp of major transformation, driven by the need for decarbonization, infrastructure modernization, and the rise of renewable energy. With Summa Equity’s investment, EA Technology is poised to address these challenges, while accelerating i...

As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform. Small business owners who register on the platform can receive free, personalized access to over 50 online courses in English and Spanish, mentorship opportunities with industry experts, 1:1 and group expert coaching, virtual and in-person community events and the opportunity to apply for...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Danfoss Fire Safety, which specializes in fire suppression technology and is a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss Group. The acquisition is expected to boost growth and accelerate the transition towards offering a sustainable fire safety portfolio. efficient extinguishing system Danfoss Fire Safety will report to the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure, mainly enriching its portfolio with its high-pressure water mi...

To avoid damage and prevent death, most modern electrical distribution systems are grounded. Grounded systems (also known as “earthed” systems), consist of an earth-referenced grounding conductor (e.g. the third prong on a small-scale electrical outlet), which is used as a return path to enable a breaker trip during an inadvertent short-circuit condition. Ungrounded systems, on the other hand, operate without an earth-referenced grounded conductor, so a breaker will not trip during...

High voltage transmission and distribution substations are where incoming and outgoing power circuits meet to form an electrical grid. When properly designed, any fault on an electrical system can be localized to the fault location without the need for a total system shutdown. Selecting the proper bus scheme within a high-voltage substation will allow circuit reliability to be maintained cost-efficiently. Single Bus Configuration In a single-bus configuration, each electrical circuit is conne...

The municipality of Eslohe, together with the Koenig'sche Stiftung and Westenergie, has successfully applied for funding to build a fast-charging station in the center of Eslohe: For around 90,000 euros, a corresponding hypercharger has now been built directly at the bus station, where electric vehicles with a total output of 200 kW can be charged in the shortest possible time. Alpitronic brand Hypercharger All challenges were successfully overcome on the way from the application for funding t...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has appointed Sam Eldessouky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bausch + Lomb Corporation to the board, effective Oct. 4, 2024. "We are very pleased to have Sam join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman - John Davidson, adding "He brings a range of valuable expertise to the board, including accounting and financial leadership at public companies." Sam Eld...

Verizon Business released its annual Payment Security Report for 2024, with a focus on the measurement, evaluation, and improvement of PCI security strategies and programs. As a globally renowned company in payment card security consulting services, Verizon Business employs one of the industry's largest teams of knowledgeable Qualified Security Assessors. Verizon Business 2024 Payment Security Report The report provides guidance on how to navigate recurring challenges that businesses commonly...

Applied Precision would like to invite everyone to the Enlit Europe 2024, held in Milan, Italy, which will take place from 22nd till 24th of October 2024. Enlit Europe 2024 Interested people can use the following link to register to the event for free as a guest of Applied Precision:  Enlit Europe 2024 – Expo Pass – Visitor Pass Registration The Applied Precision staff will be happy to meet visitors to the event at their booth - 6.F60.

Following an investment of up to €230 million, Siemens Mobility is opening its Train Manufacturing Facility as a key part of its new Goole Rail Village in the United Kingdom, on a site which spans 67 acres, the size of 35 football pitches. London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled at the factory in Goole, before they start entering passenger service from 2025, helping Transport for London (TfL) transform rail travel across the UK’s capital. Siemens Mobi...

Siemens has appointed Susanne Seitz as CEO of the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure. The unit is a newly formed business unit that brings together all Siemens’ buildings-related businesses into one entity, effective October 1, 2024. With a combined portfolio of products, software, and services, the Buildings Business Unit is a technology partner for digital transformation, focused on reliable and cost-efficient building operations, decarbonization and energy e...

The local community of Raversbeuren is now ensuring greater safety on the roads with the help of Westenergie AG. The topic of road safety is an important building block for increasing safety on the roads. The infrastructure provider, Westenergie, is therefore supporting the local community financially in this project by purchasing a new speed measuring system. Speed measuring system The system installed is intended to better protect pedestrians, especially children The system is located near...

In any electrical system, an electrical fault must be localized and tripped by the breaker closest to the fault. But what happens in the event of a stuck breaker? A stuck breaker condition occurs when a circuit breaker fails to operate upon receiving a trip signal.  breaker failure In a medium or high-voltage system, the failure of a breaker to trip during a fault condition will seriously undermine the overall protection system, harm personnel, and damage equipment. A breaker failure ca...

An arc flash event can expel large amounts of deadly energy in the form of excess heat, vaporized metal, explosive pressure, and intense sound waves. An arc flash occurs when an inadvertent low-impedance connection is established through the air between energized phase conductors or with a ground conductor. Proper electrical system design and construction, using an active solution, can mitigate or virtually eliminate the hazards associated with arc flash. A Passive Solution – Arc Resista...

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust, and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage. Along with their sealing benefits, gaskets also provide vibration resistance and improve a door’s structural integrity. This keeps enclosures quiet and safe, no matter how much the internal ma...