Electrical Industry News for August 2025

The Lüdenscheid-based solution provider Assmann Electronic is expanding the IT infrastructure range of its own Digitus brand. The Assmann Group, a global solution provider for high-quality server, network, and peripheral infrastructure products, is expanding its range of LCD KVM consoles from Digitus. The new systems from its globally distributed own brand support IT experts in controlling and monitoring their servers and guarantee centralized and immediate access whenever it is needed! n...

Naturgy has renewed its dominant position in the FTSE4Good index of the most sustainable companies in the Utilities sector, which groups gas, water, and multi-utilities. The company’s overall score was 4.4 out of 5, and it was recognized with the highest rating in the areas of biodiversity, working conditions, health and safety, risk management, corporate governance, and fiscal transparency. Naturgy has been continuously present in this index since its creation in 2001. Recognition with...

Assmann Electronic GmbH, a global solution provider for high-quality server, network and peripheral infrastructure products based in Lüdenscheid, is delighted to welcome five motivated trainees to the company. The new recruits successfully completed their first day of dual training on August 1st. Assmann is once again proving itself as a local training company for young talent this year: five prospective specialists are joining the Assmann team in four different areas. Foreign trade ma...

Naturgy leads the promotion of the energy transition in the Canary Islands with the inauguration of five new photovoltaic plants in the municipality of Agüimes (Gran Canaria). The entry into operation of these facilities brings the Group’s renewable energy capacity in the region to 136 MW, which represents an annual production capacity of around 380 GWh, equivalent to the consumption of 116,000 homes. Overall, Naturgy already operates a total of 21 facilities in the archipelago, 12...

Naturgy has started up its third biomethane plant in Spain and has now increased its renewable gas production capacity to 29 GWh per year, an amount equivalent to the gas consumption of around 6,000 homes. The new biomethane plant operated by Naturgy is located at the Porgaporcs livestock farm in the municipality of Vila-Sana (Lleida). The facility will produce around 12 GWh of renewable gas a year that will be injected into the network of Nedgia, the natural gas distributor of the Naturgy Gro...

Naturgy has renewed its global EFR (Empress Familiarmente Responsable/Family-Responsible Company) certification awarded by the Másfamilia Foundation, which it initially received in 2013, when it was the first company worldwide to obtain this accreditation. It is currently the only IBEX 35 company with this certificate, which accredits the validity and impact of measures, indicators, practices and actions in terms of work-life balance and people development in five areas: quality of emplo...

The new general catalog 2024-2025 edition is a true showcase of the LOVATO Electric world and its offers for industrial automation and energy management. The LOVATO Electric product range is even wider and now consists of 21,000 items divided into 36 product families. There are important new products in the fields of industrial automation and energy management, a sign of constant market presence and analysis, and a continuous raising of innovation and quality standards. New products The cata...

HR series relays are now also supplied already assembled on their socket. This solution combines the reliable performance of HR series relays with practically of a pre-assembled supply, simplifying management thanks to a single ordering code and speeding up the realization of electrical panel. Each kit includes the relay, socket, and retain/release clip. The HRA range of pre-assembled relays is available with screw terminals or push-in terminals and also includes kits with an integrated n...

Lovato expands the range of variable speed drives - VLB series with four power sizes, from 0.4 to 2.2kW, with a single-phase 200-240VAC power supply. They are provided with a built-in EMC suppressor and braking chopper. The compatibility with the optional accessories of the three-phase VLB3 series, such as logic units with fieldbus, communication modules, and the STO (Safe Torque Off) safety module, along with integrated advanced functionalities, realizes a single-phase drive with high-performa...

Naturgy has received recognition for its work on fighting climate change by the prestigious Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-profit organization that assesses the performance on climate change and water resource management, among other aspects, of the pioneering companies and governments around the world. The Naturgy energy group has been scored by CDP since 2010 and this is the thirteenth time that its A- score has placed it among the world’s pioneers for its performance on protect...

The offer of LOVATO Electric’s range of switch disconnectors is getting wider with the introduction of a new type of specific products for photovoltaic applications up to 1500VDC. The new switch disconnectors can be actuated directly or used with a door interlocked handle and feature a wide range of accessories for all installation requirements. DC switch disconnectors LOVATO Electric has registered for a patent for the innovative power poles control technology;...

LOVATO Electric's proposal of DMED three-phase energy meters with direct insertion up to 80A with integrated RS485 communication interface is renewed with the addition of models specifically designed for AC electric charging stations. The new DMED341MID7E codes are all MID-approved up to 70°C and incorporate a programmable static output. The codes are German Eichrecht-approved. The following codes are distinguished: DMED341MID7E: is approved according to the Ge...

The renewable gas distribution capacity of the network operated by Nedgia, the Naturgy group’s gas distributor, increased fivefold in 2023. The company already operates six injection modules located in Catalonia, Castile and León and Galicia, which inject 174 GWh of biomethane per year into its infrastructure, equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 70,000 homes, thereby preventing more than 32,000 tons of atmospheric CO2 emissions per year. Advanced stages of developmen...

UFD, the Naturgy Group’s electricity distributor, now has more than 38,000 self-supply installations in its electricity network after having doubled the number of connections in 2023. These operative self-supply installations have a total capacity of 950 MW, a figure that represents an important milestone for the company in its commitment to the energy transition. Naturgy’s commitment This record illustrates Naturgy’s commitment to helping and encouraging its customers to ad...

Platinum series from now on available in KITs. In order to offer an ever-complete range of options, LOVATO Electric introduces a great news within its Platinum series. It is now even easier to order a selection of Platinum series pushbutton and selector codes due to their availability in KITs. Each Kit includes the most common actuators for both versions, Ø22mm chromed plastic and Ø22mm metal, accompanied by the fixing base and different combinations of contact elements...

LOVATO Electric updates its existing range of contactors with a new construction size. The new contactors are rated 265A, 330A e 400A AC-3 (400V) for motor control applications, 450A, 500A e 600A in AC-1 category. They are available in both 3- and 4-pole versions. The new size, to better adapt to market needs, is the most compact currently on the market; the 3-pole contactors are just 140mm wide, like the equivalently rated moulded case circuit breakers (MCCB), allowing the quick asse...

The offer of LOVATO Electric GL series switch disconnectors and changeover switches is getting wider with the introduction of a new construction size that covers applications up to 1000A. The new switch disconnectors and changeover switches can be actuated directly or used with a door interlocked handle and feature a wide range of accessories for all installation requirements. GL switch disconnectors The switching technology, designed for very fast actuation, allows the using of the...

LOVATO Electric expands the existing range of motor protection switches by introducing a new type of construction. This version is dedicated to the control and protection of transformers. The special feature of transformers is the high inrush current value at insertion, which could cause the intervention of magnetic protection of specific switches for the control and protection of motors. SM1RT thermomagnetic switches SM1RT thermomagnetic switches have a magnetic threshold of 20 times the rat...

The LOVATO Electric website dedicated to professional training and education gets new. A new design, a modern look, and a simple and user-friendly presentation of courses offer. The main changes are precisely in the way of consulting the courses. The grid or list view allows a more immediate search, the homepage presents the last 3 courses included in the catalog and the search for events by keyword helps users find the solution that best suits their needs quickly and effectively. Finally, the...

LOVATO Electric, always mindful of the need for safety, has expanded its catalogue with the new SR series safety relays. Designed to cover the most common risk categories, LOVATO Electric safety relays are rated up to category 4 with performance level PLe stated by the EN/ISO/BS 13849-1 functional safety standard, which is part of the Machinery Directive framework. Safely monitoring and controlling safety circuits The offer consists of 2 series for a total of 7 indivi...

Proper storage for electric motors is essential for the equipment. In the long term, properly storing the motor can help maintain its performance and reduce repair costs. Dreisilker, with over 68 years of experience in electric motor repair, provides a motor storage program so users don’t have to worry about storing their motors on their own. When it comes to storing electric motors, there are several important components to consider. Specifically, proper environment and bearing main...

The introduction of the new P1RD type enables installation of auxiliary contacts and connection of both residual current operated and miniature circuit breakers on a single power bar. They are available up to 63A, in 2 and 4 pole versions with AC or A class tripping, and for residual class tripping, and for residual currents of 30mA and 300mA. A device to padlock the lever is also available. Protection rating of IP20 Residual current operated circuit breakers with overload protection P1RE. Th...

Propane gas (R290) is ever more widely used in refrigeration applications due to its high energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. However, this means that the electrical equipment installed in refrigerators containing the gas must be conforming with the ATEX regulations for potentially explosive atmospheres. Power relays LOVATO Electric HR80 HR80 relays are designed specifically for these applications. They are rated for a current of 30A and are available fo...

LOVATO Electric’s range of fuse holders has been expanded to cover photovoltaic applications up to 1500 VDC. There is also a new version with a pilot light to indicate when the fuse has tripped. The fuse holders are designed for 35 mm DIN rail mounting. gPV class fuses can be used in applications up to 20A (10x85 mm) and 32A (14x85 mm). Fuse holders FB04D1P–FB04D1PL Operational characteristics: IEC rated voltage Un: 1500 VDC IEC rated current In:...

The new TMLSL timer is used in residential and tertiary sector applications to time the operation of lights in stairwells, corridors, and entrances, etc. A trimmer on the front of the product enables the user to configure the timer for the application, selecting among the following three functions: Steady on; Timed staircase lighting with a warning function that flashes to warn the user that the lights are about to go out, plus a cleaning function; Timed staircase lighting with a cleaning...

LOVATO Electric offers a wide and highly diversified range of software and hardware solutions for energy management. Users can find more information about the range here. However, deciding which product is right for the application is not always a straightforward matter. MyEnergyConfigurator is a free web app available in English and Italian on the website. Few steps to find solution The first step is to create a project composed of electrical quads configured with a variety of services...

LOVATO Electric adds to the multimeters type DMG6, the DMG620, a high-accuracy multimeter of electrical measurements with a built-in Ethernet port for easier integration of the measuring point into an industry network. Through the Ethernet port, it is possible to monitor all electrical quantities and program the parameters of the multimeter using the Modbus-RTU, ASCII, or TCP protocols. LOVATO SAM1 App and CX02 Wi-Fi device DMG620 is available with a flush-mount housing (96x96mm/3.78”x3...

LOVATO Electric has extended the range of DC1-rated contactors for photovoltaic applications by adding new part numbers type BFD65 and BFD80 The new three-pole contactors are covering ratings of 35A and 60A at 1000V DC1 with the advantages of saving space and costs. Arc extinction chambers The contactors are specifically made with magnetic elements in the arc extinction chambers to obtain high DC load operational capabilities. They are used to disconnect and isolate the load between the phot...

SYNERGY is a supervision and Energy Management web-based software that provides the monitoring and control of the electrical installation, from every computer or mobile device through the most popular web browsers in a simple and efficient way. In addition to electrical quantities, it lets to check all environmental and process information (operating status, alarms, etc.), acquired from LOVATO Electric products or third-party devices, equipped with communication port and Modbus protocol, a...

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...