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Naturgy contributed 10,797 GWh of renewable energy to the Spanish electricity system last year, which represents an 11% increase compared to the previous year. Broken down by technology, solar increased its production by 27%, hydropower by 15% and wind by 6%. This increase in production was accompanied by an increase in installed capacity in Spain, with 271 MW of new capacity, an increase of more than 5% compared to 2023, taking the country’s operational capacity to 5.3 GW. Solar powe...

From September 20th to 21st, Hitachi will hold the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2023 Japan, the largest event of the Hitachi Group, as a place to create opportunities for collaborative creation with customers and partners. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. In addition to a Keynote session on Hitachi's management vision by President and CEO of Hitachi, Keiji Kojima, the Forum will showcase over 60 programs that include Special sessions to discuss various fields and business trends wi...

UFD, the Naturgy Group’s electricity distributor, now has more than 50,000 self-consumption facilities connected to its electricity grid in Spain. This milestone illustrates the company’s commitment to the energy transition and its determination to make it easier for its customers to manage their energy supplies. The company connected more than 13,000 new self-consumption facilities to its infrastructure over the course of 2024, representing a 35% increase. These points were located...

India's natural gas demand is forecast to increase by nearly 60% by 2030, a new IEA report finds, marking a significant shift in the country's energy landscape and putting India’s projected gas demand on a par with some of the world’s largest consumers. The report, India Gas Market Report: Outlook to 2030, shows the country’s gas consumption is set to reach 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually by the end of the decade. Following over a decade of slow growth and periodic de...

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol addressed pioneers from around the world at the French government’s Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, highlighting the deep links between AI and energy and stressing the need for greater cooperation among the energy industry, the tech sector and policy makers as the development and uptake of AI accelerates. Dr Birol spoke to an audience including French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who jointly chaired t...

Phytron GmbH, the globally pioneering designer and manufacturer of harsh and extreme environment motion control components and systems, will demonstrate its expertise in deep space, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic rated motors, gear units, actuators, and drives. Accompanied on stand G16 by Mclennan, its exclusive UK distribution partner, the German specialist can count over 500 motors successfully deployed on exploration craft and satellite systems in its more than 30 years working in deep spac...

The Via Inspirada Center for Excellence (VICE), an endeavor by the City of Henderson, is set to become a nexus of education and training. Throughout the construction process, GSL Electric played a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional electrical installation. Let's delve into the details of the contributions the GSL Electric team brought to the VICE project. Navigating unique challenges GSL Electric's skilled team came these challenges head-on, turning the hurdles into opportunities Ever...

Representatives from heat pump manufacturers, industry associations, public sector, and academia gathered at the IEA headquarters to discuss how improving data quality can drive policy support. With more than 150 delegates in attendance, discussions focused on how access to granular data on different aspects of heat pump installation and performance could help inform supportive policies to encourage further uptake among consumers. Identifying areas for further research Participants highlighte...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has secured a significant run of new projects for hospital refurbishment works, as the firm celebrates the landmark opportunity to work with its 25th NHS Hospital Trust. The new projects will see Campbell West delivering mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering works at Chelsea and Westminster Oncology Department, Croydon University Hospital, Whittington Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, and Stoke Mandeville Ho...

Naturgy has commissioned three new photovoltaic plants in Extremadura with a combined capacity of 150 MW and the ability to supply renewable energy to more than 94,000 homes. These are El Encinar I, Los Naipes and Los Naipes II, all three located in the municipality of Badajoz. Requiring an overall investment of 70 million Euros, these facilities have an individual capacity of 50 MW and will generate a total of 315 GWh/year. This production will reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions by...

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has selected Ameren to build multiple critical energy infrastructure projects that will carry clean, reliable energy to distribution grids in Missouri, Illinois and several Midwest states. The projects, which MISO estimates will represent a total investment of approximately $1.3 billion, are part of a portfolio of energy infrastructure investments under MISO's Long-Range Transmission Plan. Strengthening the transmission system “As dema...

The Aare power plant in Klingnau has been reliably producing electricity for almost 90 years. From 2026, Axpo and AEW Energie AG will be renewing the turbines and generators, and investing CHF 71 million to do so. This will increase electricity production by around 11 per cent. Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) The Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) has been in operation since 1935 with an installed capacity of 43 MW. Since then, it has produced an average of 210 million kilowatt hours of renewabl...

Siemens has installed and commissioned the world’s first 8DAB 24, the ground-breaking blue GIS medium-voltage system, in the Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland for its customer - EWD Elektrizitätswerk Davos AG. The switchgear system, which uses Clean Air as insulating gas instead of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), is deployed in the Dorf substation in Davos, securing reliable power supply for up to 40,000 people. SF6-free solution The Fluor-gas-free blue GIS portfolio was launched by Sie...

To maintain the grid and deliver reliable power during times when the members typically consume the most energy, CORE applies a demand charge to most accounts. Starting with March 2024 bills, the demand charge for residential members will be $3 multiplied by their peak demand, which is the highest amount of usage (in kilowatts) that occurs within one 60-minute period during the 'on-peak' hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Power-hungry devices For non-residential members, the demand charge varies...

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilizes the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organizations face a critical moment in cyber security, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities. According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in the past year, and the impact on...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore joint business in selected defense and space fields with Bengaluru-based Bharat Electronics Limited, a renowned manufacturer of defense electronics and public systems under the Indian Ministry of Defense, and Bengaluru-based MEMCO Associates (India) Private Limited, a marketing and contract representative of Mitsubishi Electric in India. The MOU envisages identifying opportunities for the man...

From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...

The AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of SWEPCO, has donated $20,000 to Community Renewal’s Friendship House program, which helps strengthen families and neighborhoods of Shreveport-Bossier City. Friendship Houses serve as neighborhood hubs, offering programs like after-school tutoring, GED courses, character development activities, computer training, and family events. Goals in safety and education These homes are staffed by Community Coordinators who live on-site with their famili...

The 30MVar STATCOM PROJECT at 33kV Roofings SUBSTATION OF UMEME LIMITED UGANDA, was successfully put into operation. NR provided customized solutions, including power system analysis, primary equipment, protect & control system for this substation. Advanced Energy Solutions NR would keep on offering excellent power electronic solutions and professional services to the customers This 30MVar STATCOM aimed to improve the power quality and voltage stability of this substation. After this STA...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) donated 319 LEGO sets last week to Phoenix Children’s as a result of its annual LEGO Drive. The drive concluded its fourth year, bringing in the highest number of sets collected in its history. The LEGO Drive began in 2021 after the passing of Canyon State Electric founder Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved building with LEGO and created many structures, including a replica of the CSE office building. The Canyon State Electric team pays tribute to his legacy wi...

In an era where bytes travel faster than sound waves, the communications industry stands at the vanguard of digital transformation. From fiber optic cables snaking across the seas to the expanding forests of 5G towers, the communications sector is powering innovation across lives, industries and societies. The 5G quantum leap: From faster downloads to redefining industries The fifth generation of mobile networks isn’t just about faster downloads - it's a seismic shift The fifth gen...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it acquired a stake in Synspective Inc., a Tokyo-based startup company that develops and operates small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites and provides solutions based on satellite data, on December 16. The companies recently signed a strategic partnership memorandum to build a satellite constellation and sell satellite images for national security purposes. Synspective's SAR satellites Mitsubishi Electric aims to sell satellite images for...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. concluded an agreement on December 18 to acquire all shares of Crystal Air Holdings Limited, headquartered in Kildare, Ireland, an air-conditioning installation and maintenance company. By acquiring Crystal Air's extensive European business network, installation and maintenance capabilities, Mitsubishi Electric will be able to meet the growing demand for IT Cooling for data centers across...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical distribution and lighting services during the renovation of this historic office building in downtown Salt Lake City. Close cooperation between trades, diligent sequencing, and stringent safety protocol was key to the project’s success, as the building was occupied by tenants throughout the entire duration of the project. To avoid disrupting tenants, they constructed a complete electrical distribution system that paralleled the existing system while i...

CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Angie Bedolla as the Local Government and Business Relations Manager. As the Local Government and Business Relations Manager, Angie will be responsible for managing and expanding CORE’s relationships with governmental partners and key accounts to ensure alignment and support through expanded programs, economic growth, and changing energy landscape.  She will also support efforts to identify future power needs for c...

As part of a reliability improvement project to minimize facility downtime to a greater level, Verizon elected to enhance its emergency generation system.  As part of this project, the engineers and field service team of Helios Electric collectively implemented a customized turnkey solution to meet the specific customer requirements at one of their cell sites in Washington, DC. Backup generation systems It is imperative to ensure that proper and effective backup generation systems are in...

Delta, a global major in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will unveil its high-performance M225HV and M350HV solar inverters at Energaia 2024, taking place 11-12 December, 2024, at the Exhibition Center of Montpellier, France. The M225HV and M350HV inverters support up to 1500 VDC and 800 VAC and achieve a peak efficiency of 99%. They are designed to maximize energy output, featuring 8 or 12 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) trackers, a maximum current of 40...

Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. Seamless data exchange between Siemens’ Teamcenter® X software, TIA-Selection Tool and the Eplan software Collaboration improves tool chain in machine engineering Machine builders can realize their projects in construction, operation and expansion faster and more efficiently Digital business platform This will be achieved by both companies significantly e...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company and major in digital engineering, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with N.S. International, Ltd., a globally renowned supplier of information display products for automobiles. This partnership will grow GlobalLogic’s operations in Mexico to include automotive capabilities, offering a nearshore option for North American automotive companies, and will focus on bringing innovation and supporting N.S. International, Ltd. with software...

In a fast-paced world, modern buildings rely on Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) to ensure seamless operations, energy efficiency, and security. These systems combine multiple building technologies like HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and energy management into one centralized platform. comprehensive maintenance services However, like any sophisticated technology, IBMS systems require regular upkeep to perform optimally. This is where annual maintenance for IBMS systems be...