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After 22 years with RWE and innogy and later at E.ON, Bernhard Günther will leave E.ON on December 31, 2020. Over the course of his career, he has performed various key roles covering all areas of finance. Günther began his career in the Group Controlling department before switching to RWE Power, and there and within RWE AG he quickly took on managerial tasks before becoming CFO of RWEST, RWE’s trading business. He was later appointed CFO of RWE AG and then innogy SE in 2016. In...

Political leaders are making strides in climate change with election commitments from President-elect Biden in the US, UK Prime Minister Johnson launching a 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution and the European Union unveiling plans to increase offshore windfarm capacity 25-fold as part of the Green Deal, but more action is required to get in striking distance of the Paris Agreement, according to DNV GL. Cross-sector industry support Cross-sector industry support is needed to boost...

Electric Ireland has added to its Brighter Together Energy Program with another innovative energy-saving product for farms. Ireland’s only interest-free Solar PV payment plan will see energy and cost savings for farms who avail and an additional 10% discount off the cost of installation for Electric Ireland customers. Solar PV technology will help farms to reduce electricity bills, reduce their carbon footprint and increase the energy efficiency of operations on the farm. Electric Ireland...

Forecasted massive growth in electrification across Asia Pacific raises the pressure to ensure that adequate grid infrastructure is in place, in order to avoid slowing down the energy transition, according to DNV GL, which delivers global advisory, certification, and testing services to stakeholders in the energy value chain. DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2020 The company’s latest Energy Transition Outlook 2020 (the ‘Outlook’) – an independent model of the world...

At the 13th China Wind Power 2020 (CWP 2020), recently held in Beijing, the 10MW offshore wind turbine of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) was awarded the type certificate from the China Quality Certification Center.  This is China's first type of certificate for the 10MW offshore wind turbine, as well as for the largest power rating in China.

Calculations by E.ON have shown that a surface of 90 million square meters on the roofs of supermarkets, logistics halls, furniture retailers, and DIY stores could be used for photovoltaic (PV) systems in Germany. What amounts to the equivalent of 10,000 football pitches could be used for systems with an installed capacity of 6,750 megawatts (MW), which calculations show could replace eight coal-fired power stations. The prerequisite The prerequisite for this is equal treatment of rooftop and...

Aceleron Caribbean is allowing Barbadians to have greater access to renewable energy solutions. In an advertorial in Barbados Today, Dr Amrit Chandan, CEO, explains the importance of offering financing options for home and business owners, when it comes to being able to store their clean energy. He highlights the strong appetite for such technologies and the missing link that the Aceleron Offgen system provides. Partnering with financial institutions Aceleron have now partnered with three lo...

On October 22, 2020, Shanghai Electric (Anhui) Energy Storage Co., Ltd. came on stream at Anhui Chaohu Economic Development Zone. The newly-built plant is equipped with automated production lines for manufacturing flow energy-storage cells at a design capacity of 200MW/1GWH. Shanghai Electric-invested platform The Shanghai Electric-invested platform will provide customers with green, economic, and efficient energy storage equipment and solutions.  The company offers energy storage produ...

If Germany wants to achieve its climate protection goals and make the energy transition a success, electricity distribution networks must be expanded and modernized. Without corresponding grid investments, follow-up costs of up to €4.2 billion per year up to 2050 will arise in the coming decades. This is shown in a study carried out by RWTH Aachen University and Frontier Economics on behalf of E.ON. It quantifies for the first time the economic value of the electricity distribution ne...

Feit Electric, a pioneering global lighting manufacturer and pioneer in energy-efficient lighting, is enabling Americans nationwide to transform their living spaces to accommodate and transition between multiple purposes with new LED lighting and Smart Home solutions. Home is no longer just a place for eating and sleeping. Out of necessity, Americans are adapting their dwellings into makeshift work offices, classrooms, gyms, movie theaters, and more. 42% of Americans are working full-time from...

Energy efficiency measures in buildings and industrial facilities are a key driver to accelerate the energy transition, but more investment and innovation is needed to speed up the pace of change. In its report, ‘Transition Faster Together: Energy use and efficiency solutions, strategies, and policies for a clean energy future,’ DNV GL identifies five key areas and strategies that can improve the availability and uptake of energy-efficient technologies and decrease the amount of ene...

Luminus Devices new horticulture calculator offers system engineers the opportunity to choose from over 30 of Luminus horticulture LEDs and create their own ‘recipe’ for specific luminaires and to save and output a complete LED bill of materials. System designers can select multiple LEDs and establish operating conditions, including current and junction temperature, and calculate for photosynthetic photon flux (PPF), optical power, and electrical power. Custom LED Solutions Engine...

How energy in the future will be generated? How are e-mobility, smart homes, and quantum computers changing an industry that is moving towards carbon neutrality and greater sustainability? More than 60 experts will be discussing these and many other questions at the E.ON Energy Innovation Days from 6 to 8 October 2020. For the first time, this event will be taking place in a digital format, giving anyone with an interest in energy innovation the opportunity to participate in a total of over 20...

Following the launch of IElectrix (Indian and European Local Energy CommuniTies for Renewable Integration and the Energy Transition) in May 2019, the project is picking up speed, the commissioning of the first mobile storage system within the overall project marks the start of the implementation phase. mobile storage system With our mobile storage, we can optimize network expansion, and reduce the shutdown of renewable plants" The first mobile storage system is located in the network area of...

“If we want to achieve the ambitious climate targets at EU level and also in Germany, the energy transition must finally make its way into the city. Photovoltaics on multi-family and apartment buildings as well as on commercial and industrial sites offers enormous potential.” “The current revision of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act must create more tailwind for photovoltaics, not new bureaucracy and tendering formats. In addition, a regulation is needed that enables th...

On August 28, 2020, all tests of Guangxi Baise 60MW Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) supplied by NR Electric were completed and put into commercial operation. The successful operation of the system adds an effective flexible control method for power grid stability control. TCBR TCBR is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology. It can participate in...

Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant (referred to as "Generator Plant") saw its 350MW generator rotor coming out from the bore of the stator on the assembly platform. The generator has passed the type test under the supervision by the Serbian Ministry of Electricity. The rotors and stators are being packed for shipment. This means Shanghai Electric had its first generator exported to European power plants. 350MW power plant The 350MW power plant, the lar...

Shenzhen Yinghe Technology Co., Ltd. ('Yinghe') of Shanghai Electric recently won a 1.44 billion Yuan bid to provide automated li-ion battery production equipment for CATL. This is the biggest ever li-ion battery equipment contract between the two companies. Yinghe, a standard-bearer in intelligent EV battery production equipment, delivers full-package solutions that help power battery plants go smart and digital. The order reflects that CATL, a world-renowned supplier of EV batteries, rec...

Shanghai Electric Guoxuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("SE Guoxuan") recently signed a procurement contract with China Shuifa Singyes Energy Holdings Limited for part of the 50MW/100MWh light energy storage demonstration project in Samzhubzê District, Tibet. Standing 3,850m above sea level in Shigatse, it is the most invested individual project introduced by Shandong Province to support the development in Tibet and also SE Guoxuan's first move in the region. The signing ceremony The...

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) - the apex association of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce that Mr. Anil Saboo has been elected as the President, IEEMA for 2020-2021. Mr. Saboo will take over the coveted post during the IEEMA annual convention and AGM to be held on September 23, 2020, themed as ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’. An innovative mind Anil Saboo's venture ‘Elektrolites (Power) Private Limi...

Electric vehicles (EV) charging Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, Electric Miles announces that it has won two new contracts to provide Grid balancing flexibility services via the EV charging network for UK Power Networks and Western Power Distribution. The two contracts together demonstrate Electric Miles’ extensive offering – delivering 8 MW of flexibility across South East England, the East of England, London the Midlands, South Wales, and the South West  – as its...

The geothermal plant in Kirchweidach, Bavaria, will in future not only generate heat but also green electricity. To fully exploit the energy potential of deep heat, E.ON plans to build several small-scale power plants with a total capacity of around 6 megawatts. The investment volume for the first phase of the project is €7.5 million. E.ON will operate the plant for 15 years. The thermal water in southeastern Bavaria has a temperature of 121 degrees Celsius and is produced from 4000 meters...

At the beginning of July, the European Union presented its hydrogen strategy. The aim is to support the achievement of climate targets by expanding the use of hydrogen (H2) as an energy carrier and to promote the development of a European hydrogen economy. At the same time, the "European Clean Hydrogen Alliance" was formed, which E.ON has now joined. The alliance, which currently comprises around 200 companies and other organizations, is committed to expanding and implementing hydrogen technolo...

Aggreko, the globally renowned provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, is set to power the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which tees off at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Aggreko will be providing supplementary power to the three-day event, which sees 156 players compete for a share of the $1.5 million prize fund. The services that Aggreko provides will support the smooth running of the event, powering critical services inclu...

Recently, China's first 10MW offshore wind turbine, jointly developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) and China Three Gorges Corporation, was connected to the grid at a wind farm (Phase II) in Xinghua Bay, Fujian Province.  As Asia Pacific's largest and the world's second-largest offshore wind turbine was independently developed and put into operation in China, it created a new record for Chinese offshore wind turbines in terms of unit capacity. offshore wind turbine The unit is a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed acute pressure on businesses and organizations across nearly every sector. With regulations and recommendations changing like an ever-moving target, they can help them by adding an extra layer of protection to the facility and help to protect the most valuable assets – human assets. Introducing the TAURI+ReAX Temperature-Check Tablet. To ensure that individuals entering a location are not running a high temperature, Aurora introduces the new infrared tempe...

SAP and energy supplier E.ON plan to build a new process and technology platform for E.ON’s network operations. Together, the two strong partners intend to set a new standard in Germany’s power grid business. E.ON aims to use cloud solutions from SAP (SAP S/4HANA) to make core processes around billing and information exchange more efficient and consistent across its corporate group. That way, E.ON Group’s energy suppliers, grid operators, and metering point operators will...

NewEnergy and Luminus have recently introduced to the industry new linear dim-to-warm modules that simplify system design and ensure color and tone consistency between linear and spot luminaires. Each module has an on-board IC that enables dynamic CCT control from a single channel LED driver and a standard dimmer switch. Unified Lighting Quality Using the same LEDs and IC as the Luminus CDM modules, which are commonly used in spot applications, ensures that the quality, and tone of the light,...

Aiming to contribute to a faster energy transition by enabling a greener and more resilient energy supply in rural areas, the Resilience as a Service (RaaS)-project has been started. It brings together strong project partners: E.ON Innovation and the B2B solutions departments of E.ON – one of Europe’s largest DSOs (Distribution System Operator) – will collaborate with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Costain Group PLC. SSEN is one of two energy compan...

The No. 5 Unit of Yangxi 1240MW Phase II Project, with Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group as an EPC contractor, completed a 168-hour trial run under full load on July 7. It marks the commercial operation of the single-shaft full-speed thermal power unit that features the world’s largest capacity. All three main engines of the project are independently developed by Shanghai Electric. With serial, modular design, optimized parameters, and capacity arrangement, the unit excels in relia...