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Ingeteam Supplies A Battery System And Its Power Electronics For Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

Europe's largest green hydrogen production plant, located in Puertollano, Ciudad Real has become operational. The project, developed by Iberdrola for Fertiberia, generates green hydrogen using a 20 MW electrolyzer that separates hydrogen and oxygen molecules from the water via electrolysis. Green hydrogen is the raw material for producing green ammonia, which in turn is used to manufacture low-carbon fertilizers. In addition, the project includes a 100 MW photovoltaic plant and a 5 MW/20 MWh ba...

Schneider Electric Launches Digitally Enabled SureSeT MV Switchgear And EvoPacT Circuit Breakers

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its new SureSeT MV switchgear offering for the North American market. This new and improved solution, backed by the innovative and award-winning EvoPacT circuit breaker, replaces the Schneider Electric Masterclad solution for primary switchgear applications, with a smaller, stronger and smarter solution for managing digital day-to-day operations. Sure...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Announces Plans To Increase Production Capacity Of Tape For Semiconductor Process

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office located at 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and President - Keiichi Kobayashi) will respond to the growing semiconductor demand, by investing about JPY 7.0 billion to increase the production capacity at the Mie Works, with planned operations starting from April 2025, in order to ensure the stable supply of tape for Semiconductor Process. Furukawa Electric manufactures and sells adhesive tape and removable tape (back-grinding tape, dicing tape, etc.), u...

Keysight And Focus Microwaves Highlight How VNA Best Captures 5G Amplifier EVM

Ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC), massive MIMO, phased arrays - The implementation demands of 5G FR2 are propelling revolutionary transformation in communication technology. While normalized loads and linear behavior are every amplifier designer’s dream, massive MIMO and beam-forming architectures experience highly variable load conditions in practical applications. 5G FR2’s mmWave carrier frequencies Further complexity is added with 5G FR2’s millimeter wave...

Siemens Mobility And Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Sign MoU To Push The Use Of SiC Technology For Energy Efficiency Of Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of SiC power module technology, with the aim of enabling efficient and sustainable transportation and electrical energy savings, in the transportation sector. With creation of the ‘European Green Deal’, the European Union (EU) has committed itself to being the first continent to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, meaning no net emissions of greenhouse gases...

Siemens Releases Modular, Seamless Grid Software Suite For The Net Zero World

In an industry first, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) has announced an open, modular suite of grid software to address the increasingly critical energy transition. The suite is a game changer for established energy players and new stakeholders alike, enabling them to be fast, agile and flexible, when coping with existing and future challenges. Siemens has already made significant steps to improve its offering for smart meter data management, such as a cloud native option or improved task...

Schneider Electric Accelerates Journey To Next Generation Sustainable Industry At Hannover Messe 2022

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled several innovations at Hannover Messe 2022, with a single aim - To accelerate the path to net zero CO2 emissions for customers and partners. “Industry continues to undergo a massive period of change,” said Barbara Frei, the Executive Vice President - Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, adding “Our vision, however, remains constant. We want...

Eaton To Acquire 50% Stake In Jiangsu Huineng Electric Co., Ltd.’s Circuit Breaker Business

Power management company Eaton announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in the circuit breaker business of Jiangsu Huineng Electric Co., Ltd. (Huineng), which manufactures and markets low-voltage circuits breakers in China and had revenues of $35 million in 2021. Application-tailored product offerings “Huineng’s application-tailored product offerings and manufacturing base in China, combined with Eaton’s expertise and global channels, will enable us to furt...

ABB And Shell Announce Partnership To Bring Flexible And Quality Charging To Millions Of Electric Vehicles

ABB E-mobility and Shell are taking their collaboration to the next level to bring flexible and quality charging to millions of electric vehicle drivers. As a globally renowned company in EV charging infrastructure, ABB E-mobility has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell, in order to supply ABB’s end-to-end portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The portfolio ranges from the AC wallbox for home, work or retail installations to the Terra 360, which is ideal for refueling s...

Prysmian's Full Range Of High-Tech Cable Solutions For The Energy Transition, Offshore Renewables And Deep-Water Subsea On Display At OTC 2022

Prysmian Group., a pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, is pleased to return to the Offshore Technology Conference 2022 in Houston, TX, from May 2-5 (booth 2942), where it will present its full range of high-tech cables solutions supporting the energy transition and the development of power generation from offshore renewable sources, namely offshore wind. The Group will also present its state-of-the-art range of deep-water umbilical solutions and cable systems for static an...

Würth Elektronik's MagI³C Power Module Is Suitable For 48V Industrial Voltage Network

Würth Elektronik extends its MagI³C-FDSM power module product range: The fixed step-down regulator modules now cover all bus voltages from 12V up to 48V. The modules facilitate development for applications with direct connection to bus voltages of 12V, 24V, or 48V. The wide input voltage range up to 74.5V makes the FDSM module robust against voltage transients on the 48V bus. The new power modules are implemented in a cost-effective SIP-3 package and provide fixed output voltages of 3...

Schneider Electric Announces The Release Of EcoStruxure Energy Hub, To Simplify Management Of Building Energy Systems

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and recognized as the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021, by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, is proud to announce the launch of EcoStruxure Energy Hub, a scalable, self-service IoT software as a service (SaaS) solution, which simplifies the management of digitalized electrical and energy systems. EcoStruxure Energy Hub is available for download in the App Stor...

Würth Elektronik Announces New Technology Partnerships In The Field Of eMobility

Würth Elektronik is pleased to announce the addition of new technology partnerships, including three Exclusive Formula Student teams and Team Sonnenwagen Aachen e. V. Intensive virtual seminars were held for two days for the individual development teams. The content of the exclusive seminars was specially adapted, in order to cater to the needs and requests of the respective teams. Through these seminars, the student developers received support from proven experts from Würth Elektroni...

Eaton to supply Breaktor circuit protection technology to leading European-based vehicle manufacturer for new EV models

Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has received a contract to supply its Breaktor® circuit protection technology to a European vehicle manufacturer for use in multiple models of 800-volt battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Breaktor technology The Breaktor technology is a new advanced circuit protection solution for BEVs that combines the function of fuses, pyro switches, and contractors into a single coordinated device. As electric vehicle power levels incr...

ABB And Tenova Receive Final Acceptance For Innovative Charging, Melting And Electromagnetic Stirring Solution On A Large Electric Arc Furnace

Globally renowned metals industry suppliers, ABB and Tenova have now obtained final acceptance from their customer - Acciaieria Arvedi, after partnering to deliver an innovative technology package, thereby enabling optimal charging, melting and electromagnetic stirring for the world’s highest-yielding EAF. Powerful technology solution The powerful solution combines a Tenova Consteel EAF continuous scrap charging system with Consteerrer, a model of the well-established ABB ArcSave electro...

RWE Signs Grid Connection Agreement With Energinet For Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

RWE has signed an agreement with the Danish grid operator - Energinet for its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. The agreement regulates the technical set-up, the power quality, and the cooperation between RWE and Energinet, at the point of connection (POC) in Volder Mark. With a planned capacity of around 1,000 megawatts (MW), Thor will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. The wind farm will be built off the Danish west coast approximately 22 kilometers from the port of Thorsminde. 22...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Appoints Upinder Singh Matharu As The Director Of Power Sector

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Upinder Singh Matharu, 58, has assumed charge as Director (Power) of the Public Sector Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise. Prior to this, Mr. Matharu was heading BHEL’s Power Sector Eastern Region as Executive Director. He is a 1984 batch Mechanical Engineering graduate from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, and holds a post-graduate degree in Business Administration...

RECOM Unveils RAC10E-K/277 Series: Compact AC/DC Modules For Harsh Environments

RECOM has announced the launch of their RAC10E-K/277 series of board-mount AC/DC encapsulated modules, rated at 10W in a compact 1.8 x 1 inch (45.7 x 25.4mm) footprint. Part of the RECOM ‘Economy’ series, the modules are available with single 3.3, 5, 12, 15, and 24V fully regulated outputs and with a wide input range that includes nominal 100, 115, 240, and 277VAC (120 – 430VDC).  Applications and Compliance The parts are particularly suitable for harsh electrical envir...

Würth Elektronik Announces The Expansion Of Its WL-OCDA Darlington Optocoupler Product Series

The globally renowned manufacturer of electronic and electrical components, Würth Elektronik has expanded its optoelectronic portfolio, with optocouplers in all common packages and CTR (Current Transfer Ratio) values. This includes the WL-OCPT series of phototransistor optocouplers in DIP-4, SOP-4 and LSOP-4 packages. WL-OCDA Darlington optocouplers The WL-OCDA Darlington optocoupler series is available as DIP-4 and SOP-4. These different packages are also available in a range of lead fr...

REO UK Unveils REOLAB 220, A Range Of Three-Phase High Current, Low Voltage AC Variable Power Supplies For Test Laboratories

The test engineering division of REO UK has developed the REOLAB 220, a range of three-phase high current, low voltage AC variable power supplies for test laboratories. The REOLAB 220 units can supply voltages of up to 10 V and currents up to 10kA (10,000 Amps), but this can be tailored to meet customer requirements. REOLAB 220 units REO UK is providing the REOLAB 220 units to test and quality assurance laboratories in the United Kingdom (UK). High current, low voltage power supplies find the...

Würth Elektronik Hosts The Virtual “WE Meet @ Digital Days 2022” Conference

From 21 until 24 February 2022, for the fourth time Würth Elektronik will be hosting its virtual technical conference, the “WE meet @ digital days” event. On each of these days, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm the electronics specialist will once again be presenting an extensive and varied program, with high-quality presentations on EMC, power management and electromechanics, wireless power, LED technology, and many other exciting topics besides. Interactive Q&A sessions In-de...

CP Electronics Appoints John Carruthers As The Managing Director And Shares Their Ambitious Plans

Innovative product development and enhanced customer service support are among the key priorities for CP Electronics’ new Managing Director John Carruthers, following his recent appointment. With technological advances continuing to drive the lighting and energy controls market forward, Carruthers’ appointment signals the start of ambitious plans for CP Electronics. Bringing a wealth of industry expertise to his new position, Carruthers joined CP Electronics as Sales Director in 201...

Power Quality Specialist - REO Simplifies Product Specification

Power quality specialist - REO UK has made it easier for electrical and electronic design engineers to identify the ideal products for specific industrial projects with a new website. The company, which provides wound inductive, resistive and power electronic components to markets globally, has made its key vertical markets central to the new site layout, making it easier for engineers in those sectors to find the most relevant products and guidance. REO UK Established in England in 1989, R...

ABB Announces The Acquisition Of InCharge Energy To Strengthen Their E-Mobility Division

ABB announces the acquisition of a controlling stake in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure solutions company InCharge Energy. The addition of InCharge Energy will strengthen ABB’s E-mobility Division in the North American market by broadening its customer base and expanding its fleet electrification software and digital services offering. The transaction is part of ABB E-mobility’s growth strategy and is intended to accelerate the expansion of its portfolio to...

REO Water-Cooled Component Increases Performance

In addition to an optimal temperature behavior of the component, water cooling enables high performance and ensures a longer service life of the components. The entire body of the component is at an optimum temperature even under full load. Therefore, water-cooled REO components can also be used in applications where air cooling is not possible. This is the case, for example, with particularly compact systems where there is little room for air circulation. Basis for using water-cooled REO comp...

Emtelle Announces The Appointment Of Sanjay Nischal As The Company’s New Managing Director For The Middle East & Asia Pacific Regions

Following their recent acquisition of AfriPipes Middle East operation, Emtelle (Emtelle Group), the globally renowned manufacturer of blown fiber cable and ducted network solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjay Nischal as Managing Director (Middle East & Asia Pacific). Sanjay Nischal has been a Senior Member of the AfriPipes organization, since its inception in the year 2007, most recently operating as the Managing Director for AfriPipes’s Middle East operations. I...

Union Minister for Heavy Industries dedicates BHEL’s indigenously-developed, India’s first Coal to Methanol (CTM) pilot plant to the nation

As part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey dedicated India’s first, BHEL-built Coal to Methanol (CTM) pilot plant, to the nation of India. Dr. Nalin Shinghal, Chaiman and Managing Director - CMD, at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Sh. Jeetendra Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Functional Directors on the Board of BHEL and senior officials of the Ministry of Heavy Ind...

Eaton Acquires Royal Power Solutions

Power management company Eaton announced it has completed the acquisition of Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid $600 million for Royal Power Solutions, which represents approximately 13.6 times the company’s estimated 2022 EBITDA. “Growth opportunities tied to the electrification of our economy a...

Schneider Electric Wins Four CES 2022 Innovation Awards For Sustainability And Smart Home Leadership

  Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world's most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights, is thrilled to announce four CES 2022 Innovation Awards across the Sustainability and Smart Home categories. Schneider Electric’s Wiser Energy Center, anchored by the Square D™ Energy Center in the US, Named Honoree in Sustainability and Smart Home Categories. The Wiser Energy Center helps home...

ABB Announces Expansion Of Its Installation Products Division Manufacturing Facility In Pointe-Claire, Canada

ABB is investing CA$ 16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility, located in Pointe-Claire, Canada. This enables expanded production capacity, in order to meet the growing needs of customers from coast to coast. “ABB’s investment is part of a five-year strategy to integrate new digital processes and automation, across our operations,” said Matthias Heilmann, President of ABB Installation Products Division, adding “With our customer-first appro...

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