Electrical Industry News for May 2024

Eletrobras Chesf contracted WEG, through a bidding process, for the modernization of the Paulo Afonso IV Hydroelectric Power Plant located in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The plant has a production capacity of 2,462 megawatts of energy, sufficient to supply a city with over 2 million inhabitants. step-up transformer  WEG was responsible for supplying and installing the new step-up transformers, as well as the removal and proper disposal of the old equipment, ensuring that the entire p...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Musashi Energy Solutions Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd., announced their signing of a partnership and co-development agreement on May 14 for Innovative Energy Storage Devices to be incorporated into Innovative Energy Storage Modules, and Battery Management Systems (BMSs) that monitor and control battery usage for railway operators and rolling stock manufacturers. high safety levels of HSCs Under the joint-development agreement...

Tokyu Land Corporation and SolarDuck B.V., in collaboration with Kyocera Communication Systems Corporation, have completed the installation of Japan's first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant on the sea surface under the Tokyo Bay eSG Project (the Project), an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Policy Planning Bureau.  advanced Energy generation This project is a demonstration project by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that aims to realize the world's...

With the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s 9th Global Conference on 21-22 May in Nairobi approaching fast, businesses across the world face the goal of doubling progress towards energy efficiency by 2030 to meet COP28 emissions targets and cut energy costs. However, a recent report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that while there is optimism and appetite among businesses to invest in energy efficiency, the survey also identified barriers, including a lack of speciali...

Sensata Technologies was named a 2024 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its electromechanical fuse for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), the GigaFuse. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance. Flexibility for OEMs Sensata’s GigaFuse addresses critical safety and energy management challenges, providing a crucial component that ensures system protection and passenger safety in case of a BEV f...

Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening its new 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros to meet growing demand for its fuses. Announced in February 2024, the project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide critical safety functionality in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable and energy storage projects, data centers as well as other industrial applications. energy transformation “The latest expans...

Global technology and engineering pioneer - Regal Rexnord partners with the region’s HVACR Industry Association, in support of joint initiatives in regulatory development, education, and raising awareness on energy efficiency and sustainability. The decision reinforces Eurovent Middle East’s position as an influential factor in shaping industry standards and providing technical guidance to regional markets. Creating solutions for its clients Established over fifty years ago, Regal...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to supply space-use lithium-ion batteries for the Gateway, a lunar orbiting space station. Under the "Joint Exploration Declaration of Intent for Lunar Cooperation (JEDI)" signed on July 10, 2020 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology of Japan and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America, Japan has...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is helping Endurant Energy deploy 10 battery storage projects in New York City. With a combined capacity exceeding 150-megawatt hours (MWh), the energy storage systems will support clean, reliable power and strengthen the electric grid in the Bronx and Staten Island. The clean energy storage projects are designed to provide load relief for buildings and the grid during peak demand hours. The battery storage installations will also help the local util...

Siemens, a globally renowned technology company, has announced a breakthrough in the long-standing challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. New Simatic Workstation The solution is the new Siemens Simatic Automation Workstation, which allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation. This ushers in Internet Technology (IT) workflows to Operational Technology (OT) environm...

TTI, Inc. – Europe, a specialty distributor of Interconnect, Passive, Electromechanical, Sensor, Discrete Semiconductor, and Power components, will be exhibiting at the 2024 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe (EHVT).  Visitors to hall 10, stand B40 will see advanced technologies from TTI’s valued manufacturing partners and meet technical experts to learn about the latest developments in powertrain technology in the e-mobility industry. Co-located with The Batt...

Ingeteam continues to invest in R&D and strengthens its Spanish national presence, where it currently employs nearly 2,900 people. The company takes a further step forward with the construction of a new R&D laboratory, which will become a major international reference in electrification and renewables, to be located beside the company's current offices in the Northern city of Pamplona. Ingeteam currently has eight laboratories in the Basque Country and Navarre, where it tests its new de...

Investing in education is investing in the future. It is about preparing new generations for the challenges and opportunities that will arise in the world of tomorrow. In order to contribute to a safer and more efficient environment in educational institutions, WEG offers a range of solutions for energy supply. Recently, Vokkan, a company that develops sustainable and intelligent ecosystems through real estate businesses in Santa Catarina, counted on WEG to supply two dry transformers to operat...

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is on track to save more than $190,000 per year after recently completing 44 energy efficiency projects through Ameren Missouri’s BizSavers program. In addition to the annual savings in electric and operating costs, these upgrades project to save the school district 1.94 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually. energy efficiency upgrades “Ameren Missouri worked closely with us to identify smart investments that will ultimately l...

Siemens has completed work on a 200 kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of a £1.5 million research project. Funded through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), the project will enhance the Institute’s research capabilities to develop and test robots and other autonomous systems for the inspection and maintenance of solar arrays. Integrate robotic technology The solar farm will cr...

Axpo subsidiary CKW has completed the comprehensive conversion to intelligent electricity meters in its supply area – the first major energy supplier to do so. The last of 185,000 will be installed in the coming days. The state-of-the-art electricity meters open up new opportunities for customers and for CKW. Based on its wide experience, the company now supports over 40 energy suppliers in the field of smart meters. CKW is winding up the comprehensive conversion to intelligent electricit...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it delivered a mobile air-surveillance radar system to the Philippine Air Force in March.  The system, ordered by the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines in August 2020, was designed, manufactured and tested in Japan. Air-Surveillance Radar System This is the second air-surveillance radar system and first mobile unit to be delivered by a Japanese company to a foreign government, following Mitsubishi Electric's d...

Sensata Technologies Holding plc announced that Jeff Cote, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sensata Technologies, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as CEO and President, and step down as a Member of the Sensata Board, effective April 30, 2024. The Board of Directors has appointed Martha Sullivan as Interim President and CEO and has established a CEO Search Committee to identify a new permanent CEO. CEO Transition Regarding Jeff Cote’s decision to ret...

DMF Lighting, the pioneer in modular downlighting in the custom integration channel, announced the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) protocol for the Artafex line that is exclusive to the custom integration channel. DALI protocol As the preferred choice for modern lighting control systems, DALI provides precision and flexibility over individual light fixtures and provides a modern, adaptable, and efficient solution for lighting control that surpasses the limitations of traditional...

Following more than three years’ construction, Disneyland Paris and Axpo have equipped 11,200 parking spaces at the renowned entertainment resort with solar panels, it has been announced. The solar parking canopy, currently the largest of its kind in Europe, will generate 36 GWh of green electricity a year. The project is of strategic significance for Axpo in its development of renewable energies. Europe’s largest solar parking canopy In 2020, as part of its commitment to environm...

The demand for high-speed, reliable internet access is rapidly increasing, underscoring the need for innovative solutions in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network deployments. Additionally, the telecommunications industry continues to look for ways to not only speed up the deployment of FTTH networks to enable them to be more accessible to millions of people worldwide. This is not just an issue of speed of deployment - the current methods of fiber installations involve levels of complexity at the la...

Emtelle, one of the world’s providers of blown fiber, cabling, and ducted solutions, is proud to announce the launch of REVOLink3, a revolutionary 3-in-One drop cable designed to revolutionize last-mile connectivity.  This unique 3-in-One drop cable solution integrates advanced features to significantly streamline the installation process, making it accessible and straightforward for a broader range of operators. Innovative Design and Versatility Emtelle’s REVOLink3 cable is...

Screwfix, the UK’s trade retailer has reduced its direct carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 50% since 2021/22, even after taking into account growth from 790 stores to more than 900 stores.   In 2021, Screwfix’s direct carbon emissions measured more than 23,000 tonnes, in 2022 it was 18,900 tonnes, and by the end of 2023, it had decreased to less than 11,000 tonnes. HVO is an alternative fuel The fall in direct carbon is driven by a move away from fossil fuel heating...

With the winter heating season in the rearview mirror, Ameren Illinois is focusing on the road ahead by upgrading four of its underground natural gas storage fields to ensure continued reliability next winter and beyond. natural gas availability "We saw firsthand during Winter Storm Gerri the role our underground storage fields played in providing readily available natural gas to meet customer heating needs. In one brutal stretch of sub-zero temperatures, our customers used the fourth hig...

New disruptive technologies are emerging and shaping the future of FSM: Augmented Reality, Machine Learning, IoT, GIS, and sensors. OverIT is recognized as the best transformational partner to accompany and guide customers in this evolution path and to manage FSM mission-critical operations. OverIT has a strategic goal: to continue anticipating FSM market needs, unleashing the full potential of its vibrant partner ecosystem. So, it is time to write a new chapter for our software. next-gen FSM...

In the UK, the cause of significant energy peaks often comes from an unlikely source: the humble kettle. Because British television viewing trends are so in sync, the habit of drinking tea during an ad break has historically placed such a huge strain on the grid, that they need to import additional energy from France. This phenomenon is known as the Great British Kettle Surge. Energy management solution The 1966 FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany, for example, had 32,000,00...

Just like users can use the phone for anything from texting to navigating, use cases for Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) also vary widely: users can use an HEMS to simply gain insights into power consumption and generation, or go as far as monetizing the flexibility of a household. GridX looks at the use cases that lie between these two extremes, what circumstances give rise to them, and how they benefit consumers. common use cases A closer look at the regulatory an...

High Power Charging (HPC) stations have a charging power of at least 100 kW. Existing grid infrastructure, however, often provides significantly less capacity and upgrades are extremely costly. Luckily, most cars only charge with maximum power for a brief period. Batteries leverage this and enable the use of HPC on existing infrastructure. Cars briefly charge with full power As any EV driver will tell the user, they can charge to some 60-80% in around half an hour, but getting to 1...

Initially founded to create a European market for coal and steel, the single market remains at the core of the European Union.  Yet, when looking at Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), Europe remains a patchwork of local regulations, which creates vastly different requirements and opportunities across the continent. We shed light on how this plays out in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The need for HEMS Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing energy bills to rise to...

The upcoming smart meter rollout in Germany will bring additional costs for prosumers. Market players that view these costs as investments can benefit from innovative and attractive new business models – a plea for those preparing and offering customers a seamless overall package. Politicians and regulators are currently preparing for the smart meter rollout in Germany. With optimism, one can interpret the signals from BMWK, BNetzA, and BSI to mean that the nationwide installation o...