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Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious consumers in the United Kingdom. In addition to their positive impact on the environment, there are also financial incentives available that make buying an EV a smart choice for their wallet. In this article, users will explore the financial incentives for buying an EV in the UK. Government Grants - The UK government offers grants for electric vehicles that can help reduce the upfront cost of purch...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that the Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief, in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx. 32 million yen) to be donated to temporary shelters that are urgently being set up in southern Turkey, following the devastating earthquake that struck the region on February 6, 202...

Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet.  Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features  Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...

Ingeteam has signed its first contract with AVANGRID, a subsidiary of Iberdrola in the United States of America (USA), for the supply of power electronics technology for a photovoltaic plant. The Powell Creek project is located in the county of Putnam, Ohio, USA. With an area of 546 hectares and an output of 183 MVA, the new plant is expected to be capable of generating clean energy to power 30,000 homes per year, as well as stimulating economic development in the area through the creation of s...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, so does the need for convenient and efficient charging options. While public charging stations are becoming more widespread, many EV owners are finding that home charging is the most practical and cost-effective option. There are a few reasons why home charging is becoming more popular among EV owners. First, it allows for convenient and flexible charging. EV owners can simply plug in their car when they get home and have it ready to go in the...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more mainstream, so does the need for convenient and efficient charging options. While public charging stations are becoming more widespread, many EV owners are finding that home charging is the most practical and cost-effective option. There are a few reasons why home charging is becoming more popular among EV owners. First, it allows for convenient and flexible charging. Cost of home charging EV owners can simply plug in their car when they get home and hav...

The entire transportation sector is undergoing a radical transformation, with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles gradually giving way to less polluting electric and hybrid cars and cleaner mass transportation solutions (trains, aircraft, and ships). Solutions capable of maximizing efficiency and reducing environmental impact are needed to contain greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and mitigate global warming. Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors exhibit sev...

Hitachi Energy, a globally renowned technology company, advancing a sustainable energy future for all, is selected to modernize the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) power transmission link between Utah and the Los Angeles area of California, USA, increasing system reliability and efficiency. The selection was made by the Intermountain Power Agency (IPA), which generates electricity in Utah for consumers principally across Utah and California. This project is important for meeting demand for po...

ABB has completed a major turnkey project for Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, to help restore the missing system inertia vital for the stable operation of the UK power grid. This is essential as the country switches from fossil fuels to using more renewable energy such as wind and solar. The project features two ABB high-inertia synchronous condenser systems installed at the Lister Drive Greener Grid Park in Liverpool. They are operational and supplying around one p...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it has received an order for a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) rated at ±700MVA, the world’s largest capacity class, from Tohoku Electric Power Network Co., Inc., which is headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in Japan. The STATCOM is expected to be operational by the end of 2031. The ongoing introduction of renewable energy generation in northeastern Japan’s power grid will contribute to carb...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more people embrace the idea of sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation. One of the biggest concerns for EV owners, however, is what happens when their vehicle runs out of power. In this blog, Electric Miles will explore what happens when an EV runs out of power and what can be done to prevent it from happening. First and foremost, it’s important to understand that EVs operate differently from traditional gas-pow...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious consumers in the United Kingdom. In addition to their positive impact on the environment, there are also financial incentives available that make buying an EV a smart choice for the wallet. In this blog, they will explore the financial incentives for buying an EV in the UK. More environmentally friendly option Government Grants The UK government offers grants for electric vehicles that can help...

Rural electric cooperatives - CORE Electric Cooperative and Holy Cross Energy (HCE) have partnered on a new solar array on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The Hunter Solar project is a 75-megawatt solar array in Arapahoe County, Colorado. CORE will buy 45 MW, and HCE will purchase 30 MW of power output. CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral, renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals supporting statewide goals. CORE’s growing portfolio “Hunter Solar adds to...

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is expected to have a significant positive impact on the future in several ways. In this blog post, Electric Miles will explore some of the ways in which EV charging can benefit the environment, the economy, and society. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions One of the primary benefits of EV charging is its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EVs produce zero emissions while driving, which can help to reduce air pollution and mitigate the effects of climate...

After the announcement of the government has allocated over £1.8 billion in funding to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions across homes and public buildings across England, the following is the reaction from Paul Burnett, MD and Co-Founder of Asset+ at EMEX below. Decarbonization Scheme grants Paul has been closely working with Public Sector customers to secure the Public Sector Decarbonization Scheme grants which are designed to help public sector buildings such as schools and hos...

Delta, a global pioneer in the power and thermal management solutions will be present at Solar Solutions International 2023, hosted at the Expo Haarlemmermeer, in the Netherlands.  Delta will showcase its full range of Flex Series string inverters, which are suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial rooftop PV installations. sustainable energy resources In addition, Delta will demonstrate its PV inverter monitoring solution, along with its Integrated Bluetooth® solution...

Arun Anand, the Founder of Electric Miles, was quite excited and humbled to be in India for a few days on an official trip joining the Deputy Mayor of London for a Trade Mission to the fastest-growing economy in the world and his place of birth. He met some amazing fastest-growing companies like HCLTech, Wipro, Tata, Elxsi, Sopra, and Steria for example who have developed leading-edge technology and have also committed 66% of their profit to philanthropy, which is so amazing to hear. Electric M...

Plug Power Inc. (Plug/PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, announced that it has expanded its GenKey offering to enable fuel cell adoption for warehouses that operate fewer than 100 electric forklifts. For the first time, this segment of the forklift market, representing more than 25% of all forklifts sold in the U.S., will have access to cost-effective hydrogen fuel cells and the increased productivity they unlock. Plug expan...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more people seek out eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. At the heart of an EV is its battery, which powers the electric motor and propels the vehicle forward. In this blog post, Electric Miles will explore how electric vehicle battery technology works and offer some insights into the different types of batteries used in EVs. Battery Basics The batteries used in electric vehicles are rechargeable lithium-...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as more people seek out eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. At the heart of an EV is its battery, which powers the electric motor and propels the vehicle forward. Electric Miles explores how electric vehicle battery technology works and offers some insights into the different types of batteries used in EVs.  Battery Basics  The batteries used in electric vehicles are rechargeable lithium-ion batter...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity as an eco-friendlier alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. However, there are concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly in terms of their batteries and charging systems. In this blog post, Electric Miles will explore the question of whether EVs are safer than fuel-powered vehicles and offer some insights into the latest research. Battery Safety The risk of battery fires in EVs is lower than the risk of gasoline fires in fuel-powe...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. However, there are concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly in terms of their batteries and charging systems. Electric Miles will explore whether EVs are safer than fuel-powered vehicles and offer insights into the latest research.  Battery Safety  One of the biggest concerns about EVs is the safety of their batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in EVs,...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that it will double a previously announced investment plan to approximately 260 billion Yen, in the five-year period to March 2026, mainly for constructing a new wafer plant to increase production of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. Under the plan, Mitsubishi Electric expects to respond to rapidly increasing demand for SiC power semiconductors for electric vehicles, as well as expanding markets for new applications that...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, increases its focus on seizing growth opportunities stemming from ever-increasing electrification processes. Shifting to renewable energy sources is a sweeping transformation that the world is undergoing, with power transmission grids playing a key role in the dispatching over longer distances and at higher voltage, and power distribution grids proving to be equally and increasingly crucial for integ...

Following the announcement of its One Europe strategy in late 2022, a global provider of modular power, temperature control, and energy solutions, Aggreko, has confirmed a £150m investment into its European fleet this year. The majority of this investment is centered on the business’s ongoing Greener Upgrades portfolio, comprising new boilers, Stage V generators, batteries, and chillers. efficient and sustainable solutions Greener Upgrades is Aggreko’s commitment to hel...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it won the contract from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to build the nation's newest geostationary meteorological satellite, known as the Himawari-10, which will be the fourth straight such satellite to be built by Mitsubishi Electric, going back to the Himawari-7 satellite built nearly 20 years ago. Himawari-10 The Himawari-10 is a successor to the Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites The Himawari-10 is a success...

RECOM's R-78E series of three-terminal switching regulators has been a very popular high-efficiency replacement for three-terminal, TO-220 style linear regulators, saving energy, board space, and cost, by eliminating heatsinks and their assembly overheads. For 2023, they are announcing an upgrade to the series, denoted R-78Kxx, with improved specifications. Features of the R-78K series  Versions rated at 0.5A, 1A, and 2A are available, with fixed outputs now including 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2...

Iskra are thrilled to share some more information from the recent signing of a technical agreement for the localization and distribution of power capacitors in Saudi Arabia with their esteemed partner - MEMF Electrical Industries Co. This collaboration between Iskra and MEMF Electrical Industries Co. is a significant milestone and Iskra are excited about the endless possibilities it presents. Iskra and MEMF Electrical Industries Co. partnership Iskra aims to provide high-quality power capacit...

CORE is prepared for significant snowfall and adverse weather forecasts for Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15, across the service area. Line crews in the Sedalia, Bennett, Conifer, and Woodland Park districts are on standby, with additional contractors ready to assist if needed. They also have replacement equipment on hand, and fleet vehicles are fueled up and ready to roll into even the roughest terrain in the 5,000-square-mile service area. Key tips They encourage members to als...

In the latest expansion of its battery storage capacity, Axpo will build a 20MW/20MWh facility in Sweden to deliver services to the grid in 2024, it was announced. Axpo acquired the project from developers - RES, a global renewable energy company, and Scandinavian Capacity Reserve (SCR). The lithium-ion based facility will be built in Landskrona, Sweden and connected to the grid by local energy company - Landskrona Energi. New lithium-ion based battery storage facility Axpo will build a 20MW/...