Recently, the first unit of Zungeru hydropower station in Nigeria was successfully commissioned and realized power generation, which laid a good foundation for the power generation of subsequent units. NR has designed hydropower unit protection solutions for the project and provided key equipment such as generator transformer unit protection and switchyard protection. Zungeru hydropower station is located in the middle and upper reaches of the Kaduna River near Zungeru Town, Niger, Nigeria. Wit...

On June 9th, 2018, a 500kV digital substation for the 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 the Liangshan district. all-around integrated solutions NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including network switches NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including intelligen...

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...

NR is proud to announce the commissioning of India’s first 1 MW microgrid at the Central Electronics Limited (CEL) facility in Sahibadad, Uttar Pradesh, India. In over 10 years NR has deployed protection & control solutions around and pioneered the development of microgrid solutions. With the booming renewable energy integrated into India's power grid, it is a challenge to keep the stability of the power grid, due to renewable energy is not as stable as the traditional power supply. T...

On June 2nd, 2018, NR successfully commissioned two sets of 20 Mvar/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 the large amount of induction-motor-based air conditioner load the power grid of Saudi Arabia suffers from severe voltage stability and FIDVR issues (fault-induced delayed voltage recovery). STATCOM is the most advanced technology to mitigate voltage stability problems. STATC...

Gephart Electric is proud to support the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering by joining other industry partners to establish a new faculty position within the Civil Engineering Department, building the Construction Management Concentration. As a founder of this program, Gephart will offer guidance in determining the curriculum, as well as insight into hiring the faculty member to lead the program.

On May 25, 2018, Canada's 735 kV 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 the 1990s in the Chibougamau Substation close to the James Bay Area by another supplier, its control and protection system has reached the end of its life span and the replacement of outdated spare parts is highly required. NR series compensators pro...

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...

Eliminating faults in the electricity grid long before they can occur: this is made possible by the use of artificial intelligence based on a technology developed in its present form by E.ON. It is being used by Schleswig-Holstein Netz AG, a German grid operator belonging to the E.ON group. Combining comprehensive data analysis with a self-learning algorithm now makes it possible to predict faults and failures in the electricity grid much more reliably than before, and to take appropriate actio...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has expanded its horticulture LED portfolio with new SST-20 series white LEDs to complement the extensive range of discrete wavelengths from UVA (365nm) to Far Red (730nm). white light in horticulture fixture Incorporating white light in horticulture fixtures provides illumination in the greenhouse and makes it easier to observe crops for signs of disease, in many cases, white LEDs can replace...

C&S Electric celebrated its 52nd Founder’s Day in honor of the company’s inception. The Founder Day has always been of great significance to C&S Group. annual event The annual event had festivities, such as presentations, speeches, full recreational activities, and awards On this occasion, the whole C&S family gathered for a day-long celebration with full zeal to commemorate the company’s founder for establishing his dream. The special day was held at Greater No...

Gephart Electric, MN continues to grow its Service Division with the addition of Jim Herlofsky as Senior Project Manager and Eric Dalgaard as Project Manager. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company with nearly 30 years in the electrical industry, including beginning in the field before taking on project management roles. Eric is a 37-year Gephart veteran bringing a wealth of estimating and project management experience and is known for his attention to detail. electrica...

C&S Electric has successfully participated in Hannover Messe 2018, held in Germany from 23rd April – 27th April 2018. The company exhibited its latest Switchgear, Controlgear, Protection Devices, Metal Clad & Cast Resin Power Busbars Products. Hannover Messe Hannover Messe is one of the world’s major Trade Fairs for industrial Technology where technologies and core areas of the industry from research and development, industrial automation, IT, industrial supply, production...

Thanks to its functionalities and innovative approach, OverIT’s product is now an international benchmark in Field Service Management for several consulting companies. There is growing positive feedback on our product, both from the market and those customers who implemented it, and several multinational IT consulting companies have cited Geocall in their publications as one of the best Field Service Management products worldwide. Array of service requirements The innovation-driven appr...

Volodymyr Groysman, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, took part in a meeting with Ukrainian tech industry representatives at GlobalLogic’s Kyiv office. The meeting was focused on the Ukrainian IT industry's prospects in the near future. First, during an office tour, the Prime Minister learned about the tech solutions that are being created by Ukrainian engineers. GlobalLogic experts showcased their latest software developments in telecommunications, media, automotive, and other fields. High...

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...

The construction of the Rampion offshore wind farm in the British Channel has made significant progress. All 116 turbines are online and feed renewable energy into the grid. The Rampion thus reaches its maximum generation capacity of 400 megawatts, which can supply almost 350,000 households. Feed renewable energy Further work will have to be completed in the coming months before the substations on land and at sea, for example, can be fully commissioned. Offshore construction of the Rampion pr...

Altra Industrial Motion is a major provider of advanced power transmission solutions for outdoor power equipment applications with industry-renowned brands, such as Guardian, Kilian, TB Wood’s, Warner Electric, and Warner Linear that provide OEMs with expectational drivetrain value by ensuring component compatibility and optimized performance. Whether a modified standard product or a customer solution is required, Altra provides extensive technical experience in outdoor power equipment an...

Analysts have put the accent on the unprecedented growth experienced by Field Service Management over the last few years.  The strategy OverIT puts into action to face the ever-changing challenges in this market, is that of constantly investing in the development of new functions and in the research of the ultimate technological innovations to provide customers with excellent tools for optimizing the field processes. Functions developed for the field activities With this 8.5 release, Geo...

SPACE1 Maintenance and SPACE1 Virtual Collaboration customers can now rely on the innovative technology offered by the RealWear HMT-1™ device and perform maintenance activities on the field or within production plants completely hands-free, interacting with procedures and remote support through voice control, only. RealWear’s HMT-1 is designed for those technicians, engineers, and field operators in charge of equipment inspection and maintenance ac...

At E.ON's regional utilities Avacon, Bayernwerk, E.DIS, and Hansewerk, paper battles have long become a thing of the past. In 2017, nearly 60 percent of all new power generation plants feeding into the grid were registered online. Paperless commissioning and registration In 2017, customers and installation companies have been able to complete the entire process from registration to commissioning of a photovoltaic system quickly, easily, and without any paperwork. Since the launch of the o...

Italy has inspired the world in art, fashion, and cruising. Add switches to the list. How does a country manage to pioneer in art, culture, and fashion in every single generation? How does it manage to inspire Leonardo da, Vinci? How does it produce a Cavalli on a daily basis? One could say it is in their DNA to design every product beautifully, Just like DIVINO. A switch that’s exceptional to look at and also robust in performance. Divino switches Virna comes with a...

E.ON and Nissan pool their international expertise in the field of electric mobility and distributed energy generation and storage. At the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan and E.ON have agreed on a strategic partnership to explore opportunities on pilot activities and commercial offers related to electric vehicle charging, vehicle-to-grid services, and grid integration, as well as decentralized energy generation and storage solutions. Comprehensive electric ecosystem This partnership is delivering o...

HanseWerk, a subsidiary of E.ON and one of the biggest providers of energy solutions in northern Germany, has brought on stream its fourth high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Hamburg. With an efficiency of more than 95 percent, the plant will produce power for up to 20,000 and heat for around 2,800 households. efficient cogeneration fleet HanseWerk joined with GE Jenbacher to develop a plant concept that boosts the 95% efficiency of the plant For this project, HanseWerk jo...

E.ON has ordered 16,000 smart meter gateways from the manufacturer PPC, thus paving the way for the installation of smart metering systems as required by law, which will start this year. The gateway is the communication unit in the smart metering system. It is responsible for transmitting meter data wirelessly. Intelligent metering systems The new technology is expected to be installed across the entire E.ON network area from mid-2018. The legislation provides for the installation of intellig...

DTECH is the pioneering Smart Grid conference and exposition, covering Utility technologies, automation & control systems, energy efficiency, T&D and much more. This event gathers professionals from 330 electric, water and other municipal Utilities to enhance their knowledge of the transmission and distribution industry. Key topics of the conference Some of the key topics of the conference will be: geospatial, mobile solutions, customer strategies & technologies, asset management,...

OverIT and Almawave announce the signing of a partnership agreement that covers the integration of voice controls and predictive analysis in the management of maintenance interventions, thus providing smart support that allows to find simply and quickly the information needed, to promptly report surveys and interventions, and to simplify the working procedures. This all can be achieved thanks to the power of automatic transcription voice controls and of the Artificial Intelligence for fast...