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SemperPower has put its first large-scale energy storage project of 10MW in Terneuzen into operation. In addition, SemperPower is entering into a partnership with investor Stecc Capital to support further growth. green energy Semper stands for Always. Always Energy. That is the added value of large-scale energy storage. Its mission is to make green energy always available. SemperPower offers added value through a specialized and dedicated team that develops, realizes, and opera...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its DRW-NLT series of compact LED drivers that offers superior performance for small to medium-sized lighting fixtures, such as down lights, track lights, spotlights, and wall sconces. This new series is suitable for dry or damp locations, is incredibly compact in size, offers a world-class flicker-free design ensuring the percent flicker is less than 3% over the entire dimming range, and includes Cuvée Systems’ GloStart feature, which turns...

Everyone’s focus is on Net-Zero. Investors, customers, and governing bodies want lower emissions, but do users have a strategy in place to meet these ambitions? Making these changes is easier said than done, but Aggreko, extended its energy storage range to make it easier for construction projects to decarbonize without compromising on reliability. energy transition  Power requirements for sites often run at contrasting levels at different times of the day Aggreko designed and pr...

GlobalLogic Inc., Jungo and OpenSynergy announced the product of a partnership agreement to co-develop an automotive virtual driver monitoring system (DMS) solution that delivers advanced security, convergence and ease of implementation. The new solution integrates a standalone DMS currently provided on a separate engine control unit (ECU) with an existing automotive cockpit controller. new use cases and costs As a result, the DMS provides input to both the instrument cluster (e.g., drowsines...

Compact and competitively priced, the new PSE1 series single-phase power supplies are the perfect solution for the supply of loads and equipment installed in panels with limited spaces. Their ultra-compact housing makes them suitable to be installed in small enclosures, to supply electromechanical and electronic devices with DC control, such as contactors, timer relays, sensors, PLCs, DC motors, displays, SSRs (solid state relays), and other equipment normally found in automation syst...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider, has revealed the final production-ready design of the Volta Zero, the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle, specifically created for inner-city logistics. The unveiling of the Volta Zero’s final design, created by partner, Astheimer Design in Warwick, UK, bears a close visual relationship to the original demonstrator vehicle, with its modern and innovative...

Schumacher Electric Corporation, the global pioneer of automotive aftermarket power conversion products, has introduced its new Rugged Lithium Ion Jump Starter series to the United States and European markets. Available in 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 peak amps, these jump starters are powerful, portable, and compact, and can safely start a dead battery in seconds. The line will be available online and in select retailers. pre-heating technology Lithium jump starter multi-use design that includ...

On October 29, 2021, after more than 50 hours of continuous testing, the DC de-icing equipment of the 500kV Tianxing intelligent substation completed the current raising operation with the line. NR has added another high-capacity DC de-icier in China's Southern Power Grid. Tianxing substation is the second 500kV smart station of the Yunnan power grid. It was put into operation in July 2021. The rated capacity of the de-icing equipment is 103MW and the rated output DC is 5000A, which can meet th...

In December, the E.ON subsidiary Avacon will start adding hydrogen to a sub-grid in Saxony-Anhalt. Step by step, up to 20 percent hydrogen will be added to natural gas in the coming heating period. The joint project of Avacon and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) is intended to demonstrate that it is technically possible to feed hydrogen into an existing gas network at a significantly higher percentage than previously envisaged in the DVGW's technical rule...

Proposals for a new solar farm across farmland south of the M20 and northeast of Aldington will be the subject of a second public consultation from Tuesday, 26 October to Monday, 29 November 2021. The proposed East Stour Solar Farm is being brought forward by EDF Renewables UK. It has the potential to generate up to 49.9MW of renewable electricity, enough to meet the equivalent needs of approximately 17,000 homes in the Borough of Ashford every year. Second public consultation This second pub...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is participating in one of Australia’s leading end-to-end bus depot electrification projects. The AUD 40-million initiative in New South Wales is being developed by a joint venture (JV) between leading UK-based battery storage operator Zenobē and Transgrid, the operator of the NSW high-voltage electricity grid. On one of NSW’s major electric bus pilots, the project forms part of the State government’s plan to tran...

An isolator is a switching device that offers the making and breaking of electric current in a circuit. Isolators are designed in compliance with IEC 60947-3 and perform below functions: Switching: ON / OFF Isolation Generally used as a main switch or incomer inside a distribution board, an isolator does not offer any protection. It is used to completely disconnect the circuit from the electrical supply to achieve absolute isolation. Isolator Type Isolators are offered in Single Pole, D...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough air-core motor announced it had won two prestigious 2021 R&D 100 Awards, which celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies of the past year. Infinitum Electric’s air-core motor was recognized with an R&D 100 Award for its technological and industry advancements in the IT/Electrical category. The company also received a Silver Award in the 2021 R&D 100’s special recognition category Green Tech, which high...

New demand areas are opening up for the Indian Electrical industry with energy transition shift to renewable energy & emphasis on green hydrogen; focused investment in Urban infrastructure be it Metro, EVs, increase in smart cities, urban transport, or Housing. For leveraging this energy transition, the Indian electrical industry must invest in new technology, and innovations and focus on quality, standardization, and the right talent. This sentiment reverberated across the Inaugural sessio...

GreenEnergy sources are a key element of the new Global EnergyTransition. Very interesting initiative is currently being implemented in the United States - the Solar United Neighbors community. In the U.S. state of Maryland, the Solar United Neighbors initiative is implementing an interesting new business practice in the field of creating energy communities. Members of an energy 'neighborhood' can invest in an existing solar power plant project on a cost-sharing basis or start a new project by...

In power generation applications, the rules governing connection to utility grids are set out in standards CEI 0-21 and CEI 0-16. In particular, the standards require that an interface protection system (IP) be installed to monitor the status of the grid, so that the generation system can connect to it. The standards also specify that the powered components of the system (including the interface protection relay, contactor coil and backup disconnector coil, if present) maintain power for at lea...

On October 15, 2020, the stability control system of the Ali power networking project undertaken by NR was put into operation smoothly. The Ali networking project has realized the interconnection of the Ali power grid and the central Tibet power grid, fundamentally solving the serious power shortage problem in the Ali Region and Western Xigaze. The stability control system of the Ali interconnection project is an important system to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid in the...

PCS-8351 fast switching fault current limiter developed by NR was officially put into operation after 168 hours of stable operation in Xinjian, China on September 25, 2021. This project solves the problem of excessive short-circuit current caused by centralized transmission of renewables, reduces the impact of short-circuit current on electrical equipment of main power grid, and improves the flexibility and reliability of power grid regulation. In recent years, northwest power grid, as the mai...

Neptune Energy announced it is working with Sheltersuit UK, a non-profit organization that creates products to protect homeless people from the elements, to help 350 people across the UK to stay warm this winter. The company has funded the supply of 300 Shelterbags and 50 Sheltersuits to support homeless people in London and Aberdeen, ahead of World Homeless Day this Sunday, October 10. The shelter bags and suits will be divided among homeless charities in both cities, including Aberdeen C...

To support the cause of healthcare and furtherance of its social responsibility, C&S Electric donated 6 units of Servo Air Ventilators, three each to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector -30, Noida, and Govt. Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. Mr. Rajiv Puri, Head-HR, C&S Electric Limited, handed over the ventilators to Noida DM Mr. Suhas Yathiraj. The initiative is a part of the CSR activity of the company.

A new logistics system has recently been launched at the RAI, aimed at better spreading logistics traffic to and from the RAI during the day. From now on, all suppliers for the set-up and breakdown of events must register online for a time slot, during which they can pick up or unload cargo at the RAI. Quality of life We expect that this will reduce the pressure of logistics traffic in the vicinity of the RAI" The RAI expects many benefits from this new way of working. Wim Braakman, Manager...

Munich-based smart grid company - gridX announced a collaboration with Fastned, a European operator of fast charging stations. The Amsterdam-based company is already the fourteenth international company and the eighth outside the DACH region to develop its own energy management solutions using gridX technology. Fastned’s goal is to build a pan-European network of 1,000 fast charging stations at prime locations where electric cars are charged exclusively with green electricity. gridX enabl...

Neptune Energy announced drilling has commenced on the Dugong Tail exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The Dugong Tail is being drilled by the Deepsea Yantai, a semi-submersible rig, owned by CIMC and operated by Odfjell Drilling. It is located within the Neptune-operated Dugong Production Licence (882). Neptune's commitment Neptune Energy's Director of Exploration & Development in Norway, Steinar Meland, said: "Dugong Tail represents an important geophysical calibr...

The first 50MVar renewable energy distributed synchronous condenser in China successfully completed a 168-hour trial operation in a 330 kV Xuming substation and was officially put into operation recently. This also marks the successful delivery of NR's first distributed synchronous condenser protection & control system, which will escort the output of clean energy in Qinghai for a long time in the future and contribute to the realization of China's carbon-neutral goal. NR continues to...

On September 23, 2021, China’s first offshore pilot oilfield shore power project, the Qinhuangdao-Caofeidian Oil field Group shore power project, belonging to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in the Bohai Sea region, was successfully put into operation. Qinhuangdao-Caofeidian oilfield shore power project includes an offshore 220 kV offshore Haifeng power platform, 220 kV onshore Haidiao switching station, 220 kV offshore Haiyu power platform, and 220 kV Haishun switching st...

In the world of modern electronics, it is very easy to take DC/DC power supplies for granted as they are all around and in constant use. However, how well the power supply has been integrated into the design can be critical to both the overall performance and the functionality of the application. This article discusses the importance of DC/DC power supply filters, how they can be used, and when to use them. Filtering power signals is critical DC/DC power supply design can take many forms, ran...

On September 23, 2021, China’s first offshore pilot oilfield shore power project, Qinhuangdao-Caofeidian Oil field Group shore power project, belonging to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in the Bohai sea region, was successfully put into operation. Qinhuangdao-Caofeidian oilfield shore power project includes offshore 220kV offshore Haifeng power platform, 220kV onshore Haidiao switching station, 220kV offshore Haiyu power platform and 220kV Haishun switching station. The s...

Recently, the wind power frequency modulation system developed by NR has completed the commissioning and performance verification test in the CGN Daishan 516MW offshore wind farm. The test results show that the primary frequency modulation performance of the system is excellent. The successful application indicates that NR frequency modulation technology has taken another step forward. Primary frequency modulation of renewable energy is one of the effective means to maintain the frequency...

Hitachi, Ltd. and GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, announced the launch of a collaborative hub to promote digital transformation (DX) services in the Japanese market. Based in the Lumada Innovation Hub Tokyo, a co-creation base for Hitachi, this collaboration hub combines capabilities of GlobalLogic and Lumada. Delivering on the joint integration strategy, this partnership aims to jump-start GlobalLogic’s entry into Japan, and will accelerate business development for design-led Digit...

Essen-based energy group E.ON is continuing to drive forward the digitalization of the energy world by acquiring a majority stake in Aachen-based start-up gridX, the provider of smart grid intelligence in the energy sector. Founded in 2016, the company develops digital platform solutions that connect, control, and optimize decentralized energy resources such as electric cars. A majority stake Thomas Birr, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at E.ON, says: “The acquisition of a major...