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Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has appointed Claes Nilsson to its Board of Directors. Claes Nilsson joins the Volta Trucks Board following an extensive career in commercial vehicles with AB Volvo, where he held the position of President of Volvo Trucks and member of its Executive Board. Prior to this, he was responsible for Volvo Trucks regions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, as well as previously...

In cooperation with state-owned electricity company - Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), state-owned oil and natural gas company - Pertamina, and Hyundai Indonesia, Delta Indonesia successfully implemented almost 250 electric vehicle (EV) chargers to foster e-mobility at the 2022 Group of Twenty (G20) Bali Summit, which gathered the leaders of the world’s largest economies in November 2022. Delta EV chargers Delta EV chargers charged almost 900 EVs during the B20 and G20 events Delta EV c...

On December 20, 2022, the No. 9 unit of Baihetan Hydropower Station of Three Gorges Corporation successfully passed the 72 hour test run and was officially put into commercial operation. So far, 16 units of Baihetan Hydropower Station have been put into operation for power generation, marking the full completion of this super project located on the Jinsha River. Safe and efficient energy system Baihetan Hydropower Station has 16 hydraulic turbine generator units with the largest unit capacity...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, recently released its 2022 DNV Energy Blueprint: Sales Strategies report, which details survey results about key players in the US competitive energy sector, including energy suppliers, aggregators/brokers/consultants and end use customers. The survey queries energy brokers on their views about suppliers throughout the sales process and ranks them based several factors, including the ability to meet contract terms, speed of sales, prici...

Emergency power systems play an integral role in complying with life safety requirements and sustaining critical systems such as data and communications networks within facilities. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Electric Power Industry Report, electrical customers experienced over eight hours of power interruptions in 2020. On average, the duration of interruptions customers experienced annually from 2013 to 2020 was consistently two hours. As seasonal stor...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced that it has been selected by Hydro-Québec for its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for the transmission of electricity, which will ensure the sustainability of the energy exchange between the Quebec network, in eastern Canada, and New York State in the northeastern United States. hydroelectricity producer Hydro-Québec, the largest hydroelectricity produc...

Edwards, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is opening the doors to two new manufacturing facilities in Arizona and Massachusetts to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market. “We are increasing our presence in the US to be close to our customers, who are committing large investments in US semiconductor manufacturing,” said Geert Follens, Business Area President Vacuum Technique. “Agile operations, increased capacity, and local-for-local supply are essential to...

When it comes to choosing an electrical contractor for a project, it is critical to differentiate between an Industrial Contractor and a Commercial Contractor. While both professions have a foundation in electrical systems, the nature of their work is quite different in many ways. This article is going to dive into those differences so that one can be sure of entrusting the next project to the right team of electricians. Education And Experience The journey to becoming an electrician or elect...

Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both industry-specific experiences in construction, engineering, and architecture, and an equally deep knowledge in the disciplines of marketing and business development. Her role within Hill Electric includes representing the company in the community, building its brand and strengthening its impact, and much...

When the weather begins to cool and the days become shorter, many in the Upstate are thinking about holiday shopping and time at home baking family recipes. While Hill Electric also eagerly anticipate the holidays and are planning for family meals and gift exchanges, they have an added layer of planning for the season ahead that many do not consider; in fact, it has nothing to do with shopping or wintry wonderlands. Instead, when the rest of the Upstate is slowing down, Hill Electric is gearing...

It’s an understatement to say that interesting work at Hill Electric are found. In fact, some extremely technical projects are handed upon. In today’s blog, three types of technical projects often done for clients will be broken down. Installing Process Equipment Process equipment installation requires a certain skill set to budget, install, and start up. When it comes to budgeting, there is usually very little information available—sometimes all it is to be done is to go by...

Schneider Electric, a pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Robert (Bobby) Cain as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for its North America region. As the newly appointed regional CIO, Bobby will be tasked with driving digital transformation and IT landscape evolution to support Schneider Electric’s North America operations and business growth. His responsibilities will include ensuring the realization of strategic transformation initiative...

Siemens has been awarded a new contract to establish a distribution management system and advanced metering infrastructure for North Delta Electricity Distribution Company (NDEDC), which serves customers in Damietta, a city in the Nile delta, in Egypt. As a subsidiary of the state-owned utility - Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), NDEDC is responsible for the distribution network of the Daqahleya, Damietta and Kafr El-Sheikh governorates, and serves about 4.5 million electrical subscr...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and ORPC, an internationally recognized company in marine energy technology, innovation and operational excellence, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on microgrid projects to advance marine energy as a commercially-viable renewable energy source. Through this collaboration, ORPC and Schneider Electric will install microgrid systems that include Schnei...

The green energy revolution is well underway, driven by the challenges of climate change and the drive towards sustainable development. RECOM’s high-isolation DC/DC converters play a key role in green energy designs. Solar energy is the cleanest, most abundant global renewable energy source, and plays a key role in the development of sustainable energy systems. Global photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity has undergone exponential growth over the past decade. Approximately 183GW was...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is announcing several new technologies that solve pressing challenges in renewable power generation, grid operation and equipment, and legacy fuels at Enlit 2022 event, which is taking place in Frankfurt, Germany. New energy technologies The company’s new energy technologies and latest projects being showcased at the event offer practical and sustainable remedies to Europe...

On November 29, 2022, WAPP (West Africa Power Pool) Project, Senegal Matam Station ± 30MVar SVC, was successfully put into operation. This project is a turnkey project of EPC general contracting under the responsibility of NR. It is also the first SVC system of the Senegal power grid. As the EPC contractor of the station, NR includes all design, procurement, civil engineering, installation and commissioning of the SVC system. NR provides a complete set of substation equipment including t...

As energy costs continue to climb, everyone is keeping a close eye on their smart meters. People across the UK are tightening their belts for a tough winter – and bracing for household bills of up to £4,000, when the government’s energy price freeze evaporates in April 2023.  During a cost-of-living crisis, it’s natural to focus on immediate expenses and short-term savings. The bigger picture often becomes blurred, with global challenges like CO2 emissions and clima...

Many people think of a train as simply a bus on rails! After all, passenger trains have been around since 1825 and the basic concept of a locomotive pulling carriages has not changed much since then. However, anyone attending the recent Innotrans 2022 exhibition in Berlin, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology, will have noticed that trains are becoming increasingly high-tech. One exhibitor even boasted that their high-speed train contained over 7000 sensors. This is...

Axpo is significantly expanding its solar ambitions in Switzerland. By the year 2030, the company intends to develop solar capacities of over 1.2 gigawatts in the Alps and residential areas. The plants will produce enough electricity to cover the annual consumption of over 300,000 Swiss households. Upon completion of the plant at the Muttsee dam, planning of the next alpine solar facility is already underway. Solar offensive For sustainable, reliable power supply The solar offensive will make...

Siemens is expanding its generator circuit-breaker portfolio with a new compact version, the HB1-Compact (HB1-C). The versatile and highly customizable solution uses maintenance-free vacuum switching technology and addresses the most challenging constraints. Available in L-shape and I-shape designs, the HB1-C can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and can be adjusted to match existing busbar connection points. customizable features Additionally, the generator circuit breaker and its...

Ingeteam has recently completed the supply and commissioning of its equipment for a smart electric ship for the company Hyundai Global Service, a South Korean firm specializing in the provision of maritime services for shipbuilding. This ship is South Korea’s first smart electric passenger ship. Ingeteam has been working on the project since 2021. Ingedrive LV400 DC Grid type Specifically, Ingeteam supplied and commissioned its converter Ingedrive LV400 DC Grid type, which enables a mor...

Delta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, announces it has been selected among the Best Taiwan Global Brands for the 12th consecutive year. Delta’s brand value this year increased by 8% compared with 2021, reaching US $426 million and setting a record of ten consecutive years of growth.  The Best Global Taiwan Brands Survey is organized by the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and executed by Interbrand, an international brand valu...

Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces an investment of approximately €200 million in a new cutting-edge cable layer plus an adjustment for cable equipment of approximately €40 million. The new vessel will be fully operational by Q1 2025 and will reinforce Prysmian’s project execution capabilities and its EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) approach. Technical performance, flexibility, and sustainabi...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with SEW to support utilities globally to improve the customer and workforce experiences for utility smart meter users and accelerate the path to a 100 percent renewable world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, SEW is an industry-renowned cloud platform provider specializing in digital customer experiences and workforce experiences for utility providers. SEW’s solutions powered by AI SEW’s solutions are powered by artificial intel...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with SEW to support utilities globally to improve the customer and workforce experiences for utility smart meter users and accelerate the path to a 100 percent renewable world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, SEW is an industry-renowned cloud platform provider, specializing in digital customer experiences and workforce experiences for utility providers. SEW’s solutions powered by AI SEW’s solutions are powered by artificial intellige...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company and Digital Engineering major firm, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fortech, a renowned software engineering services company based in Romania. Headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Fortech has applied its deep technical capabilities to hundreds of clients and more than 1,000 digital projects throughout nearly two decades of operation — a track record that has ultimately positioned the company as one of Romania’s large...

Aceleron, which has designed and built the only battery energy storage system (BESS) that can be taken apart for repair, replacement, and upgrade, has partnered with Nuenta, one of the largest distributors of renewable and environmental supplies in the UK. Offgen - energy storage system Using Aceleron’s patented technology, the Offgen is an all-in-one, modular energy storage system designed for off-grid or grid-tied residential and light commercial use. Designed to work seamlessly with...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and energy management announced its new EV charging management system, DeltaGrid® EVM, an innovative platform featuring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and seamless integration with energy infrastructure (solar energy and energy storage), is enhancing the power stability and operating efficiency of EV charging sites across the world. Electrical safety, billing, and day-to-day management are critical issues to support the rapid growth of EV charging...

Luminus Devices has announced the release of the SBT-10X-UV LED series, an innovative surface mount device that utilizes Luminus’ latest Gen5 die architecture. Delivering up to 75% higher output than Luminus’ Gen4 die, the Gen5 technology achieves an industry pioneer flux of up to 5W from a single 1 mm2 class chip. Gen5 Advantage The Gen5 technology integrates know-how in very high intensity chip structures As such, it improves end-system performance for the most demanding curing...