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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...

In the aftermath of Winter Storm Cora, SWEPCO crews continue to rebuild, repair, and restore power. SWEPCO expects 95 percent of all customers who can receive power will be restored by 10 p.m. tonight. Crews will continue to work until power is restored to all customers.  The rise in temperatures was welcomed as crews continued their efforts since pre-dawn to clear trees and, wherever possible, repower customers. SWEPCO’s sister utilities Nearly 1,000 personnel, including resources...

Winter Storm Cora continued its sweep of the South and brought a mix of winter weather throughout SWEPCO’s service territory. At peak at 3:55 a.m., 36,823 outages were reported across the three-state service territory. The majority of weather-related outages were reported in Arkansas (about 23,000) in what is SWEPCO’s service region of Texarkana and surrounding areas. Appreciation to first responders The icing event, as predicted, delivered an icy blow, and SWEPCO is committed to...

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...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is demonstrating broad capabilities to keep the power on at home, while helping minimize infrastructure upgrades to utility and home energy systems. The company’s AbleEdge™ home energy management system provides the foundational technology required to leverage any onsite distributed energy resource (DER) to power homes. Eaton is working with pioneering automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), energy storage and solar provi...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will begin shipping samples of two new S1-Series High Voltage Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (HVIGBT) modules, both rated at 1.7 kV, for large industrial equipment such as railcars and DC power transmitters from December 26.  Thanks to proprietary Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) devices and insulation structures, the new modules offer excellent reliability and low power loss and thermal resistance, which are expected to increase...

Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation announced that it has entered into a capital and business partnership with Seeing Machines Ltd. Seeing Machines, a renowned Australian DMS software provider, to expand its Driver Monitoring System business, which supports safe driving by detecting driver distraction and drowsiness. In the Transaction, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility will invest a total of 40.0 million GBP and subscribed to 15% (13% on a diluted basis) of newly issued shares through a third-...

Smartkem, which is seeking to change the world of electronics using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), announced it has completed its previously announced concurrent public and private offerings of its securities, including shares of its common stock and common stock equivalents, for an aggregate total gross proceeds of $7.65 million. Smartkem issued 1,449,997 registered shares of common stock and unregistered Class D warrants to purchase up to 1,449,997 shares of common stoc...

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...

Together, Five Star Electric Corp. have been able to achieve some major accomplishments in 2024. They have successfully completed many highly visible and notable projects, including but not limited to various East Side Access contracts, Outfront Media Project, Culver Line, PATH Tunnels E & F and WTC Vehicle Security Center.   The completion of these projects also saw a new wave of exciting project awards, including the MTA COE project, Hillview Reservoir, Brooklyn Prison, JFK Term...

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...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named General Counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras 'Terry' Szmagala Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Lucy Clark Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global legal organization, including the Corpora...

Throughout industrial manufacturing, motors play a very important role in the advancement of processes and the handling or transformation of materials from raw materials to finished products or services. To ensure a reliable and efficient start-up of a machine, the correct starting method should be chosen to minimize stress on the motor and ensure a smooth start-up. This article is the second installment of a four-part series designed to educate readers about the different motor starting m...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Lawrence (Liren) Chen has joined the company’s Board of Directors and has been appointed a Member of the Board’s Audit Committee. The addition of Lawrence Chen will increase the total number of Directors on the Board to 10. Lawrence (Liren) Chen Lawrence Chen is President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Member of the Board of Directors of InterDigital, Inc., a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artif...

Delta Electronics announces the launch of its MSI motor series in the EMEA region. Designed as a high-efficiency PM reluctance motor, the MSI series brings unparalleled compactness, energy savings, and integration capabilities to fan and pump applications. With options including flange, foot, and flange/foot versions, as well as speeds of 1500 rpm and 3000 rpm, the MSI series is set to redefine industrial motor performance. Compact Design with Maximum Efficiency The motors deliver great energ...

Electric vehicle owners have likely realized one cold, hard truth: Winter is harsh for EVs. Most EVs offer excellent traction and control – two must-haves for winter driving in Colorado – but research by several reputable, impartial organizations – AAA and Consumer Reports among them – confirms “range anxiety” is a valid concern when temperatures drop. Most EVs see a decrease of 20% to 40% in range in temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit and lower. Such decr...

New patents to integrate artificial intelligence into power grids have grown sixfold in recent years, with the United States and China leading the way in AI for smart grid development, according to a new study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report, Patents for Enhanced Electricity Grids, shows how patents for electricity grid technologies have surged over the past two decades as advances in digital integration and the...

SWEPCO has launched a system-wide pole replacement project, aimed at strengthening the distribution system to better withstand severe weather and other disruptive events across its service territory. The project, which began in September, focuses on upgrading poles that have been identified through rigorous inspections. SWEPCO boosts the distribution system Across AEP, teams are focused on their promise to customers, and SWEPCO is no exception Across AEP, teams are focused on their commitme...

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...

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...

Recently launched by MOONS’ and available in the UK from its UK distribution partner - Mclennan, the new AW series ‘Industrial Protective Stepper Motors’ are aimed at harsh environment motion control applications in food and beverage production, medical industries and arduous industrial environments. These new IP65-rated microstepping motors feature enhanced surface protection with improved wear resistance and greater impermeability to scratches and abrasions. Features of the...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety, a Denmark-based specialist in fire suppression technology. This strategic step will boost growth and accelerate the expansion of Siemens’ sustainable fire safety portfolio with high-pressure water mist and low-pressure CO2. Siemens acquires Danfoss Fire Safety “We are looking forward to working closely with our new colleagues after successfully concluding the acquisition of the fire safety business...

Sweden’s advanced electricity system, natural resources and geology mean the country is well placed to accelerate electrification and transform energy-intensive industries by drawing heavily on low-emissions electricity, according to the IEA’s new Sweden 2024: Energy Policy Review. However, advancing electrification will come with a sizeable increase in new electricity demand that the current system will need to accommodate. New clean electricity generation Uncertainties acro...

SWEPCO and Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation (NWBR) are excited to announce the release of a rehabilitated Cooper’s Hawk at Eagle Watch Nature Trail on Friday, November 22, at 4:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. “We are honored to host the release of this remarkable Cooper's Hawk at our Eagle Watch Nature Trail,” said Scott Carney, Flint Creek Power Plant’s Environmental Consultant, adding “We appreciate NWBR’s service to the care and rehabilitat...

Vestel Mobility is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming London Electric Vehicle Show (London EV Show) 2024, the UK’s foremost trade expo and conference dedicated to the EV industry. At this premier event, Vestel Mobility is a Gold Sponsor and will showcase its robust line of EV charging solutions, underlining its growing presence in the UK and European EV charging markets. Vestel Mobility's chargers Designed and manufactured in Europe, Vestel Mobility's chargers meet fu...