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BHEL Unveils India’s First Set Of Indigenously Manufactured SCR Catalysts To Limit NOx Emission

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully manufactured India’s first set of Catalysts for Selective Catalyst Reactors (SCR) for limiting NOx emissions from thermal power plants. Notably, these catalysts were hitherto being imported and this is a significant milestone under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India. The first set of indigenously manufactured SCR catalysts for the 5x800 MW Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Telangana, were flagged of...

EV Supply Chain Disruption: Opportunities For Suppliers

The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation solutions, traditional car parts suppliers are experiencing seismic shifts in their business models. The transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs is not only changing the mechanics of automobiles but also reshaping the dynamics of the car parts supplier industry.  challenges and opportunities I...

SolarTech And HAAS Alert Bring Connected Safety To Work Zones

Solar Technology, Inc. (SolarTech), the industry provider for running portable traffic control equipment, and, HAAS Alert, the pioneer in automotive connected safety, are pleased to announce a collaboration to enhance work zone safety through connected equipment. SolarTech has offered connectivity since 2014 and now with the addition of Safety Cloud, customers can receive advanced collision prevention through digital alerts. SolarTech customers SolarTech customers can realize immediate work z...

Emtelle And GoFibre Partner Up To Transform Digital Connectivity In Hawick

Emtelle, a globally renowned company in the supply of passive network infrastructure has formed a partnership with Scottish independent broadband business - GoFibre to construct a full-fiber network in Hawick, United Kingdom (UK). This will provide the area with a full-fiber network that will allow businesses and communities to access speeds of up to 10Gbps, transforming the ability for residents to work effectively from home, and operate multiple devices simultaneously with no lag. Emtelle an...

Crowley, Port Of San Diego Celebrate Groundbreaking For All-Electric Tugboat Charging Station

Crowley and the Port of San Diego broke ground for the shoreside charging station designed to provide clean energy for the company’s forth-coming zero-emissions tugboat, eWolf. Joined by key partners and community stakeholders, the ceremony marked a significant step forward in the industry’s journey to decarbonization and reduce emissions in the San Diego community. The charging station is a microgrid charging facility that will allow vessels to recharge quickly while reducing peak...

Eaton Wins US$ 6 Million Contract To Supply And Build Electrical Infrastructure For New South Lake Water Treatment Plant In Georgetown, Texas, USA

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced a contract valued at approximately US$ 6 million to provide the city of Georgetown, Texas, USA, with turnkey electrical engineering services, power distribution, control and protection equipment, in order to help establish its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant. With construction expected to be complete in 2026, the water treatment facility will process more than 44 million gallons per day to double local capacity for the growing comm...

Valenciaport Studies The Creation Of The First Large-Scale Vertical Photovoltaic Park In Spain

Valenciaport is studying the creation of the first large-scale vertical photovoltaic park in Spain. The Port of València is testing the use of solar panels on a strip of wall in the North Dock, in order to check the viability and efficiency of the installation on a small scale. The capacity to generate clean energy will determine the construction of a larger project that aspires to become the first large vertical photovoltaic park planned in a port on an international level. Valencian s...

Furukawa Electric Obtains SBT 1.5℃ Certification For Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has obtained SBT 1.5℃ certification from SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) for the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Background Furukawa Electric Group is working to strengthen ESG management with the aim of increasing medium to long-term corporate value centered on ESG (Environment, Social, corporate Governance), in order to realize Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030 (hereinafter ‘Vision 2030’) and achieve the Sust...

Rosendin Expands To Boise, In Idaho, USA To Cater To Increased Demand For High-Tech Infrastructure

Rosendin’s expansion into Boise, Idaho, USA, comes because of increased demand for high-tech infrastructure, as the region continues to appeal to large technology, commercial, and healthcare companies. Having a dedicated team in Boise puts Rosendin at the forefront as the Treasure Valley grows. Dustin McIntosh, Rosendin Senior Project Manager, will lead projects and regional business development. Dustin brings over 20 years of experience guiding construction teams that completed landmark...

Christopher Mapes To Be Designated Executive Chairman And Steven Hedlund To Be Named President And CEO At Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the ‘Company’ / Lincoln Electric / LECO) announced that Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who has served as President and CEO since 2012, will retire as President and CEO on December 31, 2023, and will be designated as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Steven B. Hedlund, who has been with the Company for 15 years and serves as the Chief Operating Officer, will be named President an...

ReNew, Gentari Ink Joint Venture In Clean Energy

ReNew Energy Global Plc, India’s decarbonization solutions company, through its subsidiary - ReNew Power Pvt. Ltd. (ReNew), and clean energy solutions provider - Gentari, through its subsidiary - Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., have executed key terms to collaborate on a 50:50 joint venture in clean energy solutions. The term sheet was exchanged between Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari, and Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew. renewable assets As part...

GridX Explains 8 Advantages Of Dynamic Load Management For End Users

Users have probably heard the term dynamic load management (DLM). Users may know that it supports power systems by allowing more charge points to run on existing grid infrastructure, thereby reducing upfront costs and recurring grid fees. Users would also know that it assists with seamless vehicle grid integration, which is vital to making the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) more widespread. But what benefits does it offer end users? Dynamic load management First, let’s cover...

Schneider Electric Ranked #1 In Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard Report By Guidehouse Insights

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its number-one ranking in the inaugural Guidehouse Insights 2023 Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard, acknowledging Schneider’s unique strategy and execution, demonstrated through its microgrid services, technologies and innovative scope of delivery through joint ventures. Microgrids provide flexibility At a time where extreme weather events increasingly im...

UK Grid Balance With Smart Charging Technology

As the United Kingdom continues its transition towards a greener and more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, the increasing adoption of EVs also presents unique challenges for the electricity grid, particularly in managing their charging patterns to maintain grid stability and efficiency. This is where smart charging technology comes into play, offering a solution to balance the UK&rsq...

CORE Electric Deploys AI Cameras For Wildfire Detection

CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE), the largest electric distribution cooperative in Colorado, Xcel Energy, the largest energy provider in Colorado, and Pano AI (Pano), the pioneering developer of artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection, share details about the use of AI-powered cameras in detecting and aiding the successful containment of the Bear Creek Fire in Douglas County. The Pano AI cameras, funded by CORE and Xcel Energy, are strategically located near utility infrastructure or...

Altronix Launches The VR10 Voltage Regulator That Saves Space And Makes Installation More Efficient

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, introduces the newest addition to its product lineup, the VR10 Voltage Regulator. Designed to optimize power in access control installations, the VR10 converts a 24VDC input into a regulated 5VDC or 12VDC output, saving valuable enclosure space and significantly reducing installation and maintenance expenses. “As security and access control systems continue to evolve, the demand for relia...

Bitzer Formally Completes Acquisition Of Danish Company - OJ Electronics A/S

BITZER, the specialist for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology, has formally completed the acquisition of Danish company - OJ Electronics A/S within three weeks. center of excellence With the acquisition and the consolidation of OJ Electronics and BITZER Electronics, both based in Sønderborg, BITZER manages to establish a center of excellence for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry in Denmark. The acquisition of OJ Electronics by BITZER was formally...

Port Of Rotterdam Identifies Solar Potential On Port Building Roofs

The number of solar arrays on the roofs of large buildings in the port of Rotterdam is rising sharply. On 6 July 2023, the solar park on Patrizia buildings along Witte Zeeweg 3-21 on the Maasvlakte was opened. This 25 MWp park brought the total installed solar capacity on the port building roofs to approx. 89 MWp. total solar potential The Port of Rotterdam Authority has determined that the total solar potential on the port building roofs is between 130 and 150 MWp, meaning that there may be...

Home EV Charging Safety: Tips And Guidelines

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity in the UK, and many EV owners are opting to charge their vehicles at home. While home EV charging is convenient and cost-effective, it’s crucial to prioritize safety. In this blog post, Electric Miles will explore essential guidelines for safe home EV charging, ensuring a secure charging experience for both them and their vehicle. Choose a Certified Charger: Start by selecting a home EV charger that is certified and compliant with relevant safet...

BHEL Extends Partnership With General Electric (GE) For Gas Turbines

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland for Gas Turbines. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jai Prakash Srivastava, Director (Engineering, Research & Development) & Director (Finance - Addl. Charge), BHEL and Mr. Theodoros Stamatiadis, Executive Counsel (IP), GE Power (virtually);  in the presence of  Dr. Nalin Shinghal, Chairman & Managing Director BHEL, Mr. Deepesh Nan...

Mr. Krishna Kumar Thakur Appointed As The Director (Human Resources/HR) For Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Krishna Kumar Thakur, 49, has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of the Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Mr. Thakur is a 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). He is a Post-Graduate in Literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur and has done his Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Human Resource (PGDM-HR) from the...

How Peak Shaving Benefits The Grid And The Wallet

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...

Windey's First Wind Power Project In Serbia Completed

Recently, Windey's first wind power project in Serbia, the Balkan Alibunar-I project in Serbia, has completed the lifting of all three WTGS, marking the first landing of the Chinese wind power brand in Serbia and another successful practice of Windey's 'offshore and overseas' strategy. It is reported that the Balkan Alibunar-I project in Serbia is located in Alibunar Town, South Banat District, Serbia. A total of three WTGS with a hub height of 97.5 meters, an impeller diameter of 164 meters, a...

Windey's Commitment To Sustainability With UNGC Membership

Recently, Windey officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which not only represents a full affirmation of Windey's continued commitment to its social responsibilities and focus on green development over years, but also is considered a major milestone for Windey's debut on the international stage and continuous enhancement of its international influence. As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact was established in 2000 b...

BDR Announces New Training Course Designed To Help Enhance Performance Of HVAC, Plumbing, And Electrical Distributor Sales Managers

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management. This new training course gives sales managers the tools they need to excel and become the leaders their teams deserve. Participants in the course will enhance their skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, commun...

Ameren Missouri Plans New Solar Generation Capable Of Powering More Than 95,000 Homes

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced it intends to acquire or build approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, continuing the company’s investment in renewable generation. Combined, the four projects announced are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes. These projects are targeted to be ready to serve customers between next year and 2026. Ameren Missouri expands investment in renewable energy These p...

Hydrogen Optimized’s Edward Stuart To Speak At ‘Next Generation Electrolysers North America Summit’

Hydrogen Optimized’s Vice President (VP) of Development and Co-Founder - Edward Stuart will address delegates at the ‘Next Generation Electrolysers North America Summit’, which is taking place on June 21-22, 2023, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, in the United States of America (USA). His presentation will focus on large-scale clean hydrogen production as a requirement for the global energy transition, and will examine the success factors to achieve economic large-scale production...

How Temperature Impacts Electric Vehicles' Performance

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. However, one significant factor that impacts their performance is temperature. Extreme cold or hot weather can have a notable influence on an EV’s range. In this blog post, they will explore how temperature affects the range of an electric vehicle and discuss the reasons behind these effects. Understanding the relationship between temperature and EV range is crucial for both EV owners and poten...

Nidec Leroy-Somer Alternator Powers DG Set In Black Start Application

Located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, Yanbu is the nerve center of the Kingdom’s petrochemicals industry. One of Yanbu’s critical installations is the power station, which has several Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) with a total capacity of 524.6MW.  The power station caters to the region’s total electricity demand. DG sets In case of any unexpected shutdown, the GTGs are restarted by DG sets designed specifically for Black Start applications. The DG sets are supp...

Siemens Presents LV Insights X Software To Actively Manage Low-Voltage Grids

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

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