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Uniting the previously separated sectors of mobility and energy through the electrification of transport is an exciting yet daunting task. Electric vehicle grid integration – interconnecting electric cars with the power grid – presents many challenges, but also many opportunities for enabling smarter, more holistic energy management in homes, businesses and across entire cities. Network voltage deviations There will be 130 million EVs on European roads by 2035. A study by Eur...

The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions from oil, gas and coal are on the rise again, underscoring need for greater transparency, stronger policies and immediate action. Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70% greater than the amount national governments have officially reported, according to new International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis released, underlining the urgent need for enhanced monitoring efforts and stronger policy action to drive down emissions...

EDF UK has received £2 million in funding from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to support four innovative methods of storing energy for longer periods of time. The four longer-duration energy storage demonstration projects will help to achieve the UK’s plan for net zero by balancing the intermittency of renewable energy, creating more options for sustainable, low-cost energy storage in the UK. Providing vital backup The funding forms part of th...

ABB and Ballard Power Systems are progressing with their industry-renowned partnership to decarbonize marine transport and have received an AiP from DNV Maritime for their high-power fuel cell concept, the development of which was launched in 2018. An AiP is a major milestone in developing new technology as an independent assessment of the concept, confirming that the design is feasible and no significant obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being realized. With the AiP in place, the joi...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Olivier Blum as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of its Energy Management Business, effective from April 1, 2022. Olivier Blum, currently Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, will retain his role as a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. This change follows the announcement of Philippe Delorme’s appointment as...

Every construction company will claim they are focused on safety; however, not all companies are willing to challenge themselves regularly. That is why Kenny Electric is so proud to achieve and maintain the Blue Level again this year. On December 3rd, 2021, they completed the 15th OSHA verification inspection for the Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) Program at the Alameda High School Project. The lead apprentice at the project, Luke Urso, represented Kenny Electric marvelo...

Axpo has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Danish company Obton A/S, a solar energy investor in Europe, for the Klatzow solar park currently under construction in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The ten-year contract demonstrates the important role of PPAs in the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. renewable energy Construction of the 11 MWp Klatzow solar park near Neubrandenburg is already underway, with commissioning planned for spring 2022. While Axpo has been active in t...

RWE and Tata Power have agreed on a partnership to explore the potential for joint development of offshore wind projects in India. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, which is one of India's largest integrated power companies, and RWE Renewables GmbH, one of the world's leaders in offshore wind. India is an unexplored and highly attractive market to develop opportunities for offsho...

On the arrival of the 2022 Chinese Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Shanxi Ruiguang Heat & Power Co., Ltd. (“Shanxi Ruiguang” for short) and learned in detail about the company’s performance on energy conservation and emissions reduction, productivity increase, and safety of heat supply, during his visit to Shanxi Province, where...

Ingeteam closed the year 2021 with good numbers despite the pandemic. Last year, the company supplied 4,229 MW to the solar and energy storage global markets. These numbers represent the best historical records of the company. Moreover, Ingeteam also signed 1.5 GW of operation and maintenance contracts for the solar PV sector. In 2021, the key markets in which the company has grown its solar business are Spain, Australia, the USA, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. However, the products sold last yea...

Würth Elektronik has joined the circle of organizations supporting the new MakerSpace of Susanne Klatten's non-profit, UnternehmerTUM GmbH. The high-tech prototype workshop MakerSpace offers ambitious start-ups, innovation teams from companies, and do-it-yourselfers a place to produce ideas and innovations in the form of prototypes and small series. Technology enabling initiative Würth Elektronik contributes with Expert Talks on EMC and electronics, support in designing and setting...

Comprehensive and easy to use, the new 2021-2022 general catalog showcases everything LOVATO Electric has to offer. With over 20,000 articles grouped into 31 product families, the release of the new catalog showcases the wide range of the Italian company’s offering and its latest solutions for industrial automation and energy management, the outcome of constant attention to the market and continuous innovation in quality. Overview of the new products The cover celebrates...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, filed its updated Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission describing the company's plan to invest $8.4 billion primarily on grid modernization efforts over the next five years. Projects include investments in upgrading aging infrastructure, automated technology, stronger poles, and upgraded power lines that benefit customers by reducing outages and restoring power faster. Projects also build and bolster the infrastruct...

‘Racing for the Future’ is the motto for motorsport fans and eMobility enthusiasts on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, starting at 2:00 pm. Race drivers, Lucas di Grassi and René Rast from the Formula E team - Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be taking questions from the audience at Würth Elektronik. At 11:00 a.m., Team Sonnenwagen Aachen e.V. will be presenting their work. The events are part of the virtual specialist conference - WE meet @ digital days, at which Würth Elekt...

For the third year in a row, Würth Elektronik in the United States of America is pleased to announce Digi-Key Electronics as the exclusive sponsor of their 2021 technical Webinars. In 2021, Würth Elektronik expects to triple the number of presented webinars, including topics in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Brand new topics include custom transformer design, coupled inductors, optocouplers, and more. Würth Elektronik - Digi-Key Electronics partnership Over the last several...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm on land east of Broadford in Co. Clare. The proposed Lackareagh Wind Farm, which could power more than 35,000 homes, will be located in the townlands of Killeagy and Shannaknock.  Detailed environmental studies The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be c...

Axpo is continuing to expand its solar energy activities with the development of new plants in Spain, Italy, and Poland totaling 4 GW of installed capacity. Solar power plants with 10 GW capacity will be built by 2030. As the largest producer of renewable energy in Switzerland, Axpo is making a substantial contribution to the growth of climate-friendly power production in Switzerland and Europe. Expanding solar power capacity Expanding solar power capacity by approximately 10 gigawatts will...

The new factory location will make El Paso, Texas the home of Schneider Electric’s largest manufacturing operation in the United States of America. The global electrical and electronics component company, Schneider Electric, expects to hire about 400 new employees to manufacture electrical products for commercial businesses in U.S.A, Mexico, and Canada making it one of largest employers in El Paso, Texas. El Paso Manufacturing facility Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products announced it has acquired privately-held Arrow Wire & Cable ("Arrow"), based in Chino, California. Arrow was founded in 1989 and is a regional distributor of data communications, connectivity, and security products. With three strategically positioned warehouse stocking locations, Arrow serves customers across the West Coast an...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced an agreement with Invenergy, a renowned developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, to acquire a 150-megawatt solar facility project, being developed in southeastern Illinois, USA. The deal is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Mark Birk, the Chairman and President of Ameren Missouri, said “We’re entering the next phase of our clean energy transition, while continuing to ser...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical advisor to Zenobē Energy as it secured a GBP 241 million structured finance deal to expand its electric vehicle (EV) offering. independent technical assessment DNV provided a tailored scope including battery replacement cost forecast, technical site portfolio review DNV conducted independent technical due diligence of Zenobē Energy’s portfolio of 430 electric buses and depots in the UK and Republic of Ir...

ABB announced that its Turbocharging division (PA), a pioneer in heavy duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has unveiled its new brand name “Accelleron”, a compound word of: Access – Accelerate – Excel – on and on, with a bold new color of bright purple representing a powerful, inspirational, and noble brand. The new brand is centered around the company's purpose: Together we inspire, innovate & exceed expectations – setting industry benchmark...

RWE and Neptune Energy announces that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop the offshore green hydrogen demonstration project ‘H2opZee’ ahead of 2030. H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims at building 300 to 500 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer capacity far out in the Dutch North Sea, in order to produce green hydrogen by using offshore wind. The hydrogen will then be transported to land through an existing pipeline. Offshore energy transition The intention...

As work continues at Highland Bridge – Block 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gephart was subsequently awarded the Lunds & Byerlys project within the development. This 60,500 SF grocery store will anchor the mixed-use facility and provide a premium shopping experience in the neighborhood. Gephart is excited to build on a strong relationship with Ryan Companies as continues to add to the Multi-Unit Mixed Use Market portfolio.

Together with 18 industry partners, DNV is launching a new Joint Industry Project (JIP) to enhance the standardization for reliable, safe, and cost-efficient hydrogen production systems that use renewable energy-powered electrolysis to produce green hydrogen. Electrolyzers are hydrogen-producing devices, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity in a chemical process known as electrolysis. Hydrogen can play a significant role in decarbonizing the world’s energy supply, un...

ABB is partnering with PACCAR, a pioneer in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality premium trucks, to provide PACCAR dealers and their customers with a range of advanced charging solutions across its fleet operations in North America and Europe. In the United States alone, medium- and heavy-duty trucks account for approximately 25 percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Optimizing fleet charging “Pairing ABB, a global leader i...

On February 9, 2022, the NR light rail energy feedback system with DC De-icer function was successfully implemented for the first time, effectively coping with the recent low-temperature rain and snow weather in Nanjing and ensuring the safe operation of trains on the Nanjing- Jurong line. In the early morning of February 7, 2022, there was a sudden heavy snow in Nanjing. With the continuous low temperature, the DC overhead lines of the Nanjing-Jurong elevated station were covered with ice, and...

This article explores the latest methods for fault detection that can be used to improve the reliability and safety of electrical systems. Electrical faults are caused by disturbances within a power system network and these disturbances can result in severe economic losses. What is an electrical fault? An electrical fault is an abnormal condition within a power distribution system that results in improper system voltages and current flows. A fault in an electrical system can lead to extended ou...

Orcan Energy (Orcan), international provider of waste heat solutions, has executed a long-term supply agreement with the North American supplier ICE Thermal Harvesting LLC (ICE). Orcan will supply ICE with fifteen ORC modules for waste heat recovery, which will be utilized in ICE's power systems. "The U.S., with its large number of oil and gas production facilities, offers tremendous growth potential for our waste heat solutions, fueled by the growing trend toward zero-emission power generation...

EDF Renewables UK is launching its 2022 apprenticeship scheme, which will offer applicants from all over the country the opportunity to become Onshore & Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians. As part of the scheme, new recruits will spend a year and a half at Tyne Coast College at the Wallsend Campus, before learning the practical elements of the job at a number of EDF Renewables sites. These include operational wind farms such as Dorenell and Fallago Rig Wind Farm in Scotland, and service cent...