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“Using a solar home system to turn on a light is one thing, using it to power education is taking this technology to the next level,” said Dr Amrit Chandan, CEO of Aceleron Their successful partnership with Jirogasy, a Madagascan solar start-up company has enabled them to be well on the way to breaking down barriers across Madagascar and sub-Saharan Africa. Their shared mission is to positively impact livelihoods and advance green economic growth in East Africa. Solar powered compu...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough motor that uses a silicon stator announced an agreement with a leading consumer appliance manufacturer. smarter, energy-efficient, cordless vacuum Under the agreement, Infinitum Electric will develop its first IEh Series motor for consumer appliance applications, and support the creation of a smarter, more energy-efficient, cordless vacuum. Twenty-five trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 53 percent is consu...

Luminus Devices introduced its new Hospitality COB Series. With LES sizes ranging from 6 mm to 22 mm, and lumen output from 500 to 5000 lumens, the Luminus Hospitality COB series is the smart choice for beautiful, warm light with excellent color rendering and precise two-step SDCM color control standards.  As LEDs have been adopted into indoor illumination applications over the past decade, the industry has reached impressive cost and energy efficiency goals, but for Luminus, the focus has...

DNV GL, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been awarded the first Type Certificate of grid code compliance for Siemens Gamesa´s hybrid power plant “La Plana: Storage, wind and solar” near Zaragoza, Spain. The Type Certificate for control behavior and other grid code requirements, based on a tailored testing approach within existing specifications, proves the potential to support grid stability and features specially developed tests for control functions...

CP Electronics’ miniature presence detectors have been incorporated into a state-of-the-art disinfection device from Amity International, in order to make hospital wards safer from COVID-19. Amity International is a specialist disinfectants manufacturer, with an excellent reputation for product innovation, including the AIRDECON UVC that kills micro-organisms using the power of UVC light, thereby providing fast disinfection and minimal room downtime. EBMHS miniature presence detectors T...

They are thrilled to present the first charging report comprising the findings from an analysis of public data on more than 1,800 charging point operators in Germany. The data provides a detailed picture of the current state of charging infrastructure in Germany. It shows how the progress varies by region, how the build-up compares to the growing number of EVs and the most common ways to pay. Here is a quick rundown of the findings. EV registrations outpace charging point build-up EVs have mo...

Delta, a pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, announces it has been awarded the highest rating of "A" — Supplier Engagement Leader in the 2020 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) conducted by CDP.  The aforementioned “A” rating derives from the highest scores in the key rating items, namely "Supplier Engagement", "Scope 3 Emissions", and "Overall CDP Climate Change Performance," ranking among the top 7% assessed enterprises.  This Supplier Engagement Lea...

Exell Power Services has successfully completed the installation of their newly manufactured dual-rated 25/15kV switchgear at a large commercial tower in downtown Vancouver. The switchgear has replaced the existing leaking minimum-oil circuit breakers with new medium-voltage switches and Tavrida vacuum circuit breakers protected by SEL-751A relays. The switchgear is currently operating at 12.47 kV fed from an existing DRV service, but is ready for the future conversion to 25 kV and use as the s...

The surge protection device type SG2 with plug-in cartridge for photovoltaic applications is suitable for installation on the direct-current end of a photovoltaic installation and protects against induced overvoltage conditions. The protection cartridges are plug-in and can be easily replaced for quick servicing. Operational characteristics EN maximum continuous voltage Ucpv: 600 V DC, 1100 V DC, 1500 V DC; Versions with or without relay output having a changeover contact for remote status...

NewEnergy, LLC and Luminus, Inc. have recently introduced new linear modules built with Salud MP3030 LEDs. Salud LEDs are engineered to achieve specific melanopic/photopic ratios in addition to providing light that is both comfortable and renders true colors. NewEnergy’s Salud linears deliver light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive and is available in 3000 K, 4000 K, and 5000 K. These linear modules are ideal for indoor applications including offices, schools, nursing home...

Intelligent charging infrastructure is increasingly becoming the focus of attention – also among politicians. For example, the state of Baden-Württemberg supports projects that intelligently connect charging infrastructure in public parking spaces with up to €500,000 to reduce the need for grid expansion. The state calls this approach ‘brains over copper’: but what ways are there to manage charging points with "brains"? Approaches: How much load is available? Load...

Recently, DEC has signed a contract for the supply of a complete set of equipment, namely the 1×135MW steam turbine island/package with Kerinci Captive Power Plant (expansion).  The Kerinci Captive Power Plant is located in Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as the strategic drivetrain component supplier for the Volta Zero. This major purchasing milestone will support the delivery of Volta Zero vehicles for customer trials during 2021, and the start of series production around 12 months afterwards. The Volta Zero will be the first full-electric large commercial vehicle in Europe to use an innovative eAxle to drive the rear wheels. Meritor will...

CP Electronics has supplied controls to the Centre Building, a new state-of-the-art, flexible, and highly sustainable academic and teaching building in the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) complex. The brief was to provide accurate and easy adjustment of light levels, something vital for places of learning, particularly the lecture areas which have to cater for both traditional teaching and technical presentations. Private academic departments LSE has created this new la...

Axpo is further expanding its business activities related to renewable energies: The company’s Polish branch will provide green electricity to Johnson Matthey (JM), a provider of sustainable technologies, for a battery cathode materials plant in Konin, Poland. Using 100% renewable energy by means of a full supply contract will significantly reduce the plant’s carbon footprint and support Poland’s shift to a lower carbon economy. JM’s new factory in Konin, currently und...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built, full-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city freight distribution. strategic sourcing Volta Zero vehicles are scheduled to start customer trials later in 2021 with trucks expected on the roads soon after This sig...

Capacitors are essential passive components used in every modern circuit and electronics application for smoothing and filtering power lines and for bypassing signals. In AC/DC EMC filter applications, two special classes of capacitors – Class-X and Class-Y – are used to filter AC power-source noise and are commonly referred to as “safety capacitors”. What are Class-X Capacitors Class-X capacitors are placed across the line and neutral connections to mitigate negative...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough motor that uses a silicon stator, announces company milestones achieved during 2020, along with plans to hire 30 employees in the areas of engineering, operations, sales, and marketing across the next twelve months to meet demand for its ultra high-efficiency electric motors. Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 53 percent is consumed by electric motors. This leaves a significant opportunity for in...

Swedish start-up Starbit has been awarded two major contracts in the Nordic region for its Smart Retail and Smart Cities hi-tech solutions. Scandinavian retail chain, Coop Norden, will be piloting Starbit’s latest smart queuing system with AirSwipe technology along with a payment card-reader upgrade on their self-service solutions across its 850 stores. Starbit’s smart queuing systems make businesses more efficient by reducing manual workload for staff and streamlinin...

Aggreko, the pioneer in the temporary energy market, announces its ambition to be net zero by 2050 or sooner, aligning with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° Celsius. Aggreko also commits to offering cleaner technologies and fuels to support its customers through their energy transition - using flexible and competitive energy solutions to meet their environmental sustainability targets. 2030 And 2050 Goals  By 2030, Aggreko will: Reduce the amount of fossil diese...

DNV GL, the globally renowned assurance and risk management company, will combine its current Oil & Gas and Power & Renewables businesses into one new business area, called Energy Systems. The move will better reflect the emerging energy future, which will see renewables take a greater share of the energy mix and decarbonization become a major focus. Energy Systems Energy Systems, which will start operating from February 1, 2021, will provide certification, advisory and digital monito...

The E.ON Board has decided to sign the Terra Carta, which was unveiled during the One Planet Summit in Paris, France. The Terra Carta was initiated by HRH The Prince of Wales. He is calling on CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) from around the world to engage and play their part in leading the global transition towards a sustainable future. Terra Carta or Earth Charter The Terra Carta, or Earth Charter, derives its name from the 800-year-old Magna Carta in England The Terra Carta, or Earth Char...

Using existing gas networks to transport green gas such as hydrogen in the future is the most cost-effective and socially balanced solution for the energy transition in the heating sector. That’s the conclusion of a modeling study conducted by E.ON and the municipal utility Stadtwerke Essen. The companies used the DigiKoo data platform to create a digital twin of the city of Essen to model different future heat supply scenarios. Reducing carbon footprint Using the existing gas netwo...

On January 1, 2021, the new German Renewable Energy Act (EEG) came into force, following a long discussion. The amendment has profound consequences on the expansion and remuneration of renewable energies. Below is an overview of the most important changes. To achieve the goal of supplying 65% of German electricity from renewable sources, the expansion paths have been updated. Among other things, the installed capacity of onshore wind power is to be expanded to 71 and solar systems to 100 gigawa...

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The RSOE-Z and RSE-Z are two new series of SIP8-regulated DC/DC converters that have been developed for various industrial, transport, and test and measurement applications that require on-board isolated 5V power supplies from a wide 4:1 input voltage range. The RSOE-Z (1 watt) and RSE-Z (2 watts) offer full industrial-grade performance at a competitive price. The 4:1 input voltages of nominal 12V (4.5-18V) or 24V (9-36V) means that 5V, 12V, 24V, or 28V regulated or unregulated battery-powered...

LOVATO Electric has expanded the series of GD switch disconnectors with the introduction of new codes specifically designed for photovoltaic applications. In only 54 mm width, they reach a rated operating voltage of 1500 VDC. Here are the main features: Up to 40 A at 1000 VDC, 32A at 1200 VDC, and 25 A at 1500 VDC. Modular construction. Jumpers for connecting the poles in series are supplied as standard with disconnectors. Screw or 35mm DIN rail fixing. Padlockable in 0 position wit...

InCharge Energy, a globally renowned company in electric vehicle fleet charging infrastructure, has announced that Krishna Vanka has joined the company as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Vanka will build on the company’s technology leadership with his experience scaling venture-backed startups and high-growth corporate technology and product divisions. In concert with Krishna Vanka’s appointment, the company has also launched a revamped website, reflecting its vision and latest off...

Aggreko, the globally renowned provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has signed a contract with Gold Fields, global mining operator, to provide a total of 25.9 MW hybrid solar and thermal power solution to the Salares Norte open pit mine in Chile.  This ground-breaking solution has been designed to provide power for the entire mine, which sits at an altitude of 4,500m in the Andes mountain range and is 190km from the nearest town. Renewable power generation The hybrid system wi...

RECOM launches cost-effective, high-specification board-mount AC/DCs. RECOM is announcing the launch of two ranges of board-mount AC/DC converters, the RAC02E-K/277 and RAC03E-K/277, rated at 2W and 3W respectively. Inputs include nominals of 100VAC up to 277VAC for use in a wide variety of applications worldwide. Regulated outputs available include 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V and 24V with operation without derating up to 80°C (RAC02E-K/277) or 75°C (RAC03E-K/277). ErP requirements  The p...