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Kenny’s team, led by Isaac Shahan and Ramon Briseno, is excited to participate in Burnett Dairy’s Biogas upgrades located in Carpenter, WY. The crew will work with Hitachi Zosen INOVA, a company specializing in recovering renewable energy from waste materials. The biogas produced from the anaerobic digestion process will be drawn to the biogas upgrading plant, where the upgrader will remove the CO2 from the biogas making the biogas acceptable for injection into the natural gas...

LOVATO Electric's range of FB01F and FB01G type UL-approved fuse holders now includes the 2P and 3P versions with a status indicator light. Mounting on a 35mm DIN rail, this version with a status indicator determines quickly if the fuse is still operative or needs to be replaced.  Applications suitable for the protection from short circuit and overload current of any type of motor and electric installations in low-voltage systems. Usually installed downstream of a switch disconnector and u...

Recently, Windey officially became a member of APQP4Wind, marking its achievements in the field of quality management recognized internationally. As a globally renowned authority in the field of quality management in the industry, APQP4Wind is a non-profit wind power industry quality management organization initiated by international wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers. Its aim is to provide widely accepted standards, methods, and tools for quality assurance processes in the wind...

Increasingly, companies are seeking to reduce costs and carbon emissions by improving their operational efficiency. It was with this in mind that WEG, in partnership with Mi2V, a company specializing in industrial maintenance, replaced 13 three-phase asynchronous motors and 13 low-voltage variable frequency drives in a power generation company in France. The main goal of this initiative was to significantly reduce motor failures and energy consumption in an air treatment unit, which is responsi...

Energy Solutions, the provider of cost-efficient sustainable hybrid power solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Stuart as Chief Operations Officer (COO) with effect from 8 July 2024. Nigel Stuart joins Energy Solutions, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the luxury maritime industry. Before his new position, Nigel served as COO at Holland and Holland, where he was recruited by the Beretta family to lead the rejuvenation of the business following thei...

NOARK Electric is pleased to announce its official representation in Western Canada through a strategic partnership with EAC Global Inc., a distributor known for delivering innovative and reliable solutions in industrial electrical, automation, and control equipment — including both new and surplus components. “NOARK’s product line brings quality, reliability, and value to industrial electrical builds,” says Patrick Hogan, Managing Director of EAC Global, adding “W...

Naturgy has started up its third biomethane plant in Spain and has now increased its renewable gas production capacity to 29 GWh per year, an amount equivalent to the gas consumption of around 6,000 homes. The new biomethane plant operated by Naturgy is located at the Porgaporcs livestock farm in the municipality of Vila-Sana (Lleida). The facility will produce around 12 GWh of renewable gas a year that will be injected into the network of Nedgia, the natural gas distributor of the Naturgy Gro...

As of August 1, 2024, the State of Minnesota will require owners of hotels, motels, and lodging houses to install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in any room that can be lawfully used for sleeping. This statute requires an approved and operational CO alarm to be installed within ten feet of sleeping areas in single-family and multi-family dwellings, as well as in every guest room of a hotel or lodging house. Owners of multifamily dwellings and hotels/lodging houses must provide and install CO a...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the ‘Company’) has announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes major U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 250,000 U.S. employees across eight categories: training and career progression; proactive management of a diverse workforce; sustainability; corporate culture; compensation and benefits; working environment; company image; and work...

In September 2022, Axpo and Kraftwerke Sarganserland AG (KSL) interrupted the comprehensive refurbishment work on the Gigerwald dam facility in Calfeisen Valley and postponed it for two years. The reason behind this decision was the scarcity of electricity during the winter months of 2022/23. The refurbishment work is now back on track. This work is essential for the safe, long-term operation of the facility and the reservoir must be entirely emptied.  Faced with the limited supply situati...

Swiss energy supplier - Axpo has made the final investment decision to commence construction of the Lålax wind farm in Finland’s Vörå municipality. An important milestone in the expansion of wind energy in Finland, the project underlines Axpo's commitment to the region. Axpo took over the project rights for the Lålax wind farm in October 2023 and has now given the go-ahead for further investment in the project. The company plans to start pre-construction work later...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announces the release of its MG10-D Series, a family of air-filled conventional magnetic recording (CMR) HDDs supporting SAS and SATA interfaces and capacities of up to 10TB. Crafted with precision engineering and over 50 years of Toshiba experience, the MG10-D Series delivers improved performance and power efficiency over prior generations. With sanitized instant erase (SIE) and self-encrypting drive (SED) options, valuable data is safeguarded by a storage...

Louisiana Public Service Commissioners have approved SWEPCO’s request to refund customers, correcting a mistake in the 2023 Formula Rate Plan. SWEPCO’s Louisiana customers will see the refund as a credit applied to their bills beginning in July.  “We asked the commission to review the error as soon as possible so SWEPCO customers could start receiving benefits this summer,” said SWEPCO Vice President of Regulatory and Finance, Tom Brice, Jr., adding “We appr...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Group, is collaborating with pioneering EV charging business solution provider Virta through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility to expand the EV charging network across Southeast Asia. Leveraging Virta's digital platform services, technology, and industry expertise with Gentari’s deployment and operation of EV charging infrastructure, the partners will also work with third-party en...

Six Axpo Group hydropower plants are also affected by the flood situation in Misox GR. They have been shut down in a controlled manner over the last few days. All six hydropower plants and their reservoirs are in a safe condition and partially operational. The hydropower plants will be recommissioned at the appropriate time and in consultation with the authorities. Axpo Group hydropower plants affected by floods The power plants affected by the flooding are OIM (Officine Idroelettriche di Mes...

Texas Instruments (TI) announces a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics, a global power and energy management manufacturer, to create next-generation electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. This work will leverage both companies' research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, TI and Delta aim to optimize power density, performance and size to accelerate the realization of...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Pan Huimin, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, Yu Fengqing, Director of the Energy Bureau of Zhejiang Province, Yang Zhenyu, General manager of Zhejiang Mechanery and Electrical Group Co., Ltd., and Gao Ling, chairman of Windey attended the meeting. This event closely follows the theme of "Science and technology empowerment, integ...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. During the meeting, Windey experts were invited to attend and make a keynote speech. It is a crucial stage for China's wind power industry to expand from offshore to far-reaching sea, so how to grasp the opportunity is particularly important. In this regard, Windey experts focused on the three major trends of the future development of offshore wind power technology, combined with the exploration and practic...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. "The university is pleased to be collaborating with Eaton in this emerging market as we work to continue to find ways t...

Siemens Mobility has invested in its Cornellà factory to significantly expand production capacity and the product portfolio. As part of its commitment to growth in Cornellà, Spain, Siemens Mobility is investing in expanding production in various areas. This includes the inauguration of a new gearbox production line and the establishment of a welding competence center for converter cabinets. With these investments, Siemens Mobility is responding to growing market demand and strengt...

Desay Battery, a major global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, proudly presents its latest innovations at the Smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich. The company showcases various products and solutions, including its proprietary energy storage cells, commercial and industrial storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Products, alongside its clean energy solutions. This exhibition highlights Desay Battery's commitment to...

With people flocking to the Jersey Shore for sunshine, beaches and endless options for summer fun, Verizon has seen a massive increase in data usage on its network – even on the boardwalk and the sand. To address this surge and prepare for the continued influx expected throughout the summer months, Verizon recently completed major upgrades to the network serving customers, businesses and first responders along the Jersey Shore. Network infrastructure upgrades have been activated in S...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with insurance and takaful operator, Zurich Malaysia to explore solutions aimed at promoting a sustainable lifestyle, including installing green mobility infrastructure at Zurich Malaysia's premises nationwide and offering value-added services at selected public locations to ease the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) among its custome...

At The Smarter E Europe 2024, which is taking place from June 19-21, 2024, in Munich, Germany, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH (B&R) is showing how intelligent automation can address the new challenges that come with widespread adoption of renewable energy. Visitors to Booth 490 in Hall B2 will see how B&R technology is helping to make green grids more reliable and deliver clean fuel to hard-to-electrify sectors. B&R's Solutions at The Smarter E Europe 2024 “More than eve...

Investment in advanced technology is helping an electrical contracting business to complete rapid PAT (portable appliance testing) protocols, as part of an intensive professional customer-focused service. Plymouth-based Plym PAT Testing provides specialist PAT testing services for landlords, caravan park owners and operators, letting agencies, hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, retail stores, schools and colleges across southwest England, completing inspection and safety checks annually on tens of...

Ocean Harvesting is currently developing generation 6 of its wave energy converter InfinityWEC, in close collaboration with ball screw manufacturer - NSK. A ball screw is a very good actuator providing a high ratio between linear motion and rotation to the generator, high efficiency, low weight and long life. However, ball screws are sensitive to the side forces and bending moments in the PTO caused by the surge motion of the buoy and high speeds that may occur in large waves. This challenge in...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Vestfals as the new Plant Manager for Arsenal Hill and J. Lamar Stall in Shreveport, La., and Lieberman in Mooringsport, La. Vestfals will report to Monte McMahon, Vice President, Generating Assets, and will be responsible for overseeing the managerial, financial, environmental, and safety performance of these facilities. Vestfals' appointment is effective as of May 27, 2024. Sara’s expe...

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry's first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications. The new GaN IPM addresses many of the design and performance compromises engineers typically face when designing major home appliances and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The DRV7308 GaN IPM enables more than 99% inverter efficiency, optimized acoustic performance, reduced solution size and lower system costs. It is on display at the Power Electronics,...

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK), a Japanese ceramics manufacturer, have released an advanced container-type NAS battery (sodium-sulfur battery). The new product - NAS MODEL L24 has been jointly developed by NGK and BASF, and is characterized by a significantly lower degradation rate of less than 1% per year, due to reduced corrosion in battery cells. thermal management system Another technical achievement is an improved th...

As part of Nidec Drives’ continuous evolution of drive technology, their new Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides enhanced control and maximum efficiency in building automation systems, ensuring accurate and coordinated operation to boost occupant comfort.  Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP The Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides high-speed Ethernet-based communication for their flexible Commander C and Specialist Pump Drive F600 & HVAC Drive H...