Motors and Electrical Equipment News

In the modern world, electrical safety and efficiency are critical for the smooth operation of commercial and industrial facilities. Whether they’re running a manufacturing plant, office building, or large-scale facility, ensuring a reliable and safe electrical power distribution system is paramount. This is where switchboards come into play. These essential components are at the heart of any electrical system, offering control, protection, and distribution of power. Let’s explore w...

CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) wishes everyone safe and happy holidays! They offer some quick and easy tips that will protect residents and their loved ones this season: Make sure the holiday/decorative lights – and all other bulbs – are LED. If there are still non-LED string lights installed in homes, consider taking them to a local recycling company that accepts them. Have the heating system serviced to ensure that it is operating safely and efficiently. Do not overload out...

As part of a modernization project to establish their desired electrical control functionalities, Fannie Mae has been elected to modify existing electrical equipment. In lieu of replacing the existing electrical equipment to achieve the desired intent, the engineers and electricians undertook field retrofit services of the existing switchgear lineup at their facility in Herndon, VA. This approach resulted in cost savings and time savings and reduced customer outages.  Specific AC/DC contr...

As part of a long-term modernization project at the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport, Helios Electric was retained to perform design-assist, system integration, and on-site field engineering services.  The project involved replacing an existing 7.5/10.5 MVA outdoor substation transformer and performing retrofit services at the corresponding medium-voltage switchgear lineups. The project also included enhancements to the electrical system protection since power reliability w...

For a wastewater treatment plant, nothing is more important than preventing a sanitary sewer overflow. An unintended sewage overflow would bear public health, ecological, and economic consequences.  electrical power reliability From an operating standpoint, the influent pumping station of a wastewater treatment plant plays a vital role in ensuring the flow of influent sewage throughout the plant’s disinfection processes. Thus, ensuring the reliability of electrical power to the infl...

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...

LOVATO Electric adds two new codes, PMVF81 and PMVF90 to its series of interface protection systems. PMVF81 has been designed in compliance with German standards VDE-AR-N 4105 and VDE V 0216-1-1 for low voltage, VDE-AR-N 4110 for medium voltage, and VDE-AR-N 4120 for high voltage. These standards apply not only in Germany, but are also accepted or required in many other countries, including Switzerland, France, Romania, Croatia, South Africa, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Norway, India, Australia, an...

CORE’s most recent reliability numbers are significantly better than last year’s data for other Colorado electric utilities. As of September 2021, CORE members have had far fewer minutes without power than customers of other Colorado electric utilities when compared to 2020 reported data. More specifically, 72% fewer minutes than other cooperatives; 57% fewer minutes than investor-owned utilities (IOUs); and 23% fewer minutes than public power utilities. CORE’s aggressiv...

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...

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ELV (Extra Low Voltage) and IBMS (Integrated Building Management Systems) have become indispensable for modern buildings. From streamlining communication to enhancing safety and energy efficiency, these systems play a pivotal role in creating smart and sustainable spaces. design and maintenance However, to truly harness their benefits, users need a partner that excels in design, installation, and maintenance – and that’s where System...

Aldercote, the renowned UK manufacturer of vehicle-mounted access platforms, has launched its first platform designed specifically for fully electric vehicles. The company, which supplies utility firms, including telecoms operator - Openreach and Irish energy provider - ESB, as well as dozens of UK local authorities, developed the new product for Norwegian distributor - Liftco AS. Aldercote’s first product The platform is Aldercote’s first product built entirely without stabilizer...

LOVATO Electric expands its range of surge protection devices with the new type SG13PA…RUL cULus certified, designed for the North American market Among the new offerings are the SA1F34A275R surge protection devices with an integrated fuse and 'no leakage current' feature, combining the performance of both Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection devices in a single product. Additionally, LOVATO Electric introduces new SASD surge protection devices for data lines, Type C2-D1, suitable for pro...

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...

PowerWalker, a pioneer in power management solutions, will be showcasing its latest innovations at Data Center World Paris 2024. The event will take place on November 27 and 28, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, Hall 7. PowerWalker will be exhibiting at stand C25, where it will showcase its power management solutions like the all-in-one MDC (Micro Data Center), compact-footprint TAP series, and the CPM series. PowerWalker’s solutions address the increasing electricity demand in data cent...

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...

The sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT is further expanding its production capacities at the Ulm site. A second printed circuit board assembly line has already been put into operation in electronics production. A third assembly line is to follow in 2025. The total investment volume amounts to eight million Euros. Radar production Printed circuit boards are indispensable for HENSOLDT products. Given the security of supply in the procurement of electronic components and the high demand for pr...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced it has provided approximately 3,500 Delta M125HV PV inverters to MOVE ON Energy GmbH to power Europe's largest solar power plant, the 650MW Witznitz Solar Park. Located near Leipzig, Germany, this landmark project collectively generates enough green electricity to power 200,000 households annually, translating into a reduction in carbon emissions by over 250,000 tons each year. Robust perfo...

The EXCGLB series of gateway data loggers is suitable for energy monitoring in complex systems, for supervising power factor controllers or systems that are actuated by soft starters or by variable speed drives, for remote controlling of micro PLCs and furthermore, in versions equipped with a GPS function, in applications with generating set controllers and when geo-localization of rented machines is needed. Communications with field devices is done via RS485 serial port or Ethernet, while con...

LOVATO Electric expands the range of accessories for interface protection system units (IP) with the new backup power supply type PMVFUPS02. CEI 0-21 and CEI 0-16 standards, which regulate the connection of co-generation systems, require an auxiliary power supply to feed the interface protection (IP), the interface switch (IS) and the backup switch for at least 5 seconds in the event of a power failure. PMVFUPS02 guarantees the necessary energy by accumulating it in capacitors, thus avoiding t...

LOVATO LAB, the R&D laboratory of LOVATO Electric, has been recognized by ACAE as a CTF2 laboratory (Customer Testing Facility Stage 2). This important recognition enables the company to internally conduct the tests required to obtain CB certificates, which will then be directly issued by ACAE and recognized within the international IECEE circuit (IEC System for Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components). This is a multilateral system based on IEC standa...

Alectra is celebrating a remarkable achievement after receiving recognition in five categories at the 2024 WE3 Digital Energy and Water Awards, highlighting the company’s innovation and leadership in Ontario’s utility sector. The WE3 Summit brings together global leaders, innovators, and trailblazers to showcase their commitment to sustainability and engage with the community. 2024 WE3 Digital Energy and Water Awards The WE3 Awards celebrate those redefining the future of energy a...

The IEA regularly conducts reviews of the energy and climate-related policies of its member countries and provides recommendations – a process that supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences. The latest review of the Slovak Republic took place in October 2023. The review finds that the Slovak Republic has made significant progress in reaching its climate and energy goals owing to its low-emissions electricity system, with...

Under the motto ‘Let’s advance Manufacturing,’ Siemens and selected partners will demonstrate at Formnext 2024 how additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming an innovation enabler for industrial applications thanks to a functioning ecosystem, digitalization, and automation. Additive manufacturing has become an established production technology in which productivity, costs, quality, and availability are critical to long-term market viability. The Siemens Xcelerator strategy empha...

As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ.  As part of this project, our engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. circuit and coordination study For any rail transit authority, the main goal...

Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 20, Ameren is reminding residential and business customers not to let their guard down during the busy holiday season. Customers should remain scam-aware and know how to spot common utility scam tactics. Utility companies worldwide partner to promote this United Against Scams campaign to raise awareness and educate customers, so they do not fall victim to scams. Latest scam tactics Holiday season is often a busy time that includes family gatherings,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects. The collaboration brings together Eaton’s digitally enabled electrical solutions with Treehouse’s AI-powered software and end-to-end installation capabilities, helping expedite the energy transition and electrification at home with EV charging, energy storage, heat pumps and more. Installation time and...

Siemens and Enemalta will join forces to digitally transform its grid infrastructure with Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform. Levering the software’s low-voltage management capabilities, Enemalta aims to enhance its service by reducing outage times for more than 450,000 people and enabling more efficient network management to reduce grid congestion and capacity constraints.  Distribution of electricity Enemalta, the renowned energy services provider in the Maltese Islands...

IEA member governments have updated the set of principles – known as the IEA Shared Goals – that highlight the priority areas for simultaneously ensuring energy security and advancing clean energy transitions. IEA members first agreed on a set of Shared Goals in 1993. Now, over three decades later, during the Agency’s 50th anniversary year, the new set of goals builds on the 1993 version while also drawing inspiration from the joint communiques from the 2022 and 2024 IEA Minis...

LOVATO Electric expands its range of switch disconnectors completed with fuse holders by introducing the new switch disconnectors type GEF, available in both three-pole and four-pole versions, with rated currents from 50 to 250 A AC23A. The GEF range includes versions with fuse holders type NFC from 50 to 125 A, and versions with fuse holder type NH from 63 to 250 A, complementing the existing GE…N/NT4 series, which covers higher ratings from 400 to 800 A. Compact and modular design T...

In the vibrant atmosphere of the WE3 Summit 2024, industry pioneers, innovators, and trailblazers gathered to celebrate the WE3 Awards—a night dedicated to those who are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in the energy and water sectors. Each award winner has showcased an exceptional commitment to advancing utility innovation to become part of a larger story. One that connects technology, sustainability, and the human experience. A Night of Recognition and Inspiratio...