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Demand for high data throughput and low latency is pushing device specifications and operational standards toward wideband modulation. Wideband performance benefits come with a heavy cost: significantly increased noise. Increased noise This noise introduces additional test complexity and measurement uncertainty, which is further exacerbated by the industry’s desire to pack as many modulated signals into the available bandwidth as possible. This not only constrains error vector magnitude...

When approaching a project, system designers must take into consideration time to market, overall bill of materials (BOM) cost, and in-house capabilities to design and manufacture when choosing between buying a complete off-the-shelf power supply unit (PSU) or building it in-house. Take a look at the challenges of in-house power supply design and how the manufacturers can help. When approaching a project, system designers must choose whether to buy a complete off-the-shelf power supply unit (PS...

RWE, one of the companies for renewable energy, has commissioned its first floating photovoltaic (PV) project. The project consists of around 13,400 solar panels that float on a lake near the Amer power plant in Geertruidenberg, in the Netherlands’ province of Noord-Brabant. The innovative solar field has an installed capacity of 6.1 megawatts peak (MWp). The floating project was the latest of three solar installations at the Amer power plant. sustainable electricity system Roger Miese...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider, has revealed the details of its first customer ‘Studio’ and headquarters building in Paris, as it prepares for the first full-electric Volta Zero commercial vehicles to start operating on the city’s streets by the end of 2022. 'Volta Trucks Studio’ in Paris The ‘Volta Trucks Studio’ in Paris is the first of many in-market headquarters offices where the company...

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases two reports featuring the company’s progress in meeting its 2030 sustainability goals. Eaton’s 2021 Sustainability Report highlights efforts toward achieving the company’s science-based greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) targets, its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030, and other sustainability initiatives. Eaton’s 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures...

The Swiss Federal Council has approved the dispatch to the Federal Assembly of a new draft act for the security of electricity supply through renewable energies. Axpo welcomes its direction of travel, but not the pace or measures it proposes. Expansion of renewable energies Axpo is convinced that an auctioned floating market premium, based on a successful international model, would advance the expansion of renewable energies faster and more efficiently, in comparison to the planned investment...

Sensata Technologies, announces it has developed a new Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs to help improve vehicle safety and performance. Interest in BLE TPMS is on the rise as vehicles become more connected, electrified, and autonomous. While common in consumer applications like speakers and headphones, BLE is relatively new in the TPMS space for vehicle OEMs and is enabled by newer vehicle system architectures that can support BLE functiona...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it has won the Energy & Sustainability 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. Schneider Electric was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for its innovative EcoStruxure software solutions provided to customers that were powered by Microsoft technology, including Azure Cloud and Dynamics 365. The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards rec...

Milwaukee Tool continues to lead in portable productivity, driving the next breakthrough in the M12 System with the release of the new M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT CP2.5 & XC5.0 Battery Packs. M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT batteries deliver 25% more power on high-demand tools, while running substantially 25% cooler through heavy applications, allowing users to push the capabilities of their tools and maximize productivity. M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT batteries “In 2018, Milwaukee introduc...

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their REDLITHIUM™ USB Lighting Solutions, to deliver the most advanced LED technology and optical designs for a more efficient workday. Effectively replacing alkaline and low-capacity flashlights, the REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet provides heavy-duty equipment mechanics, automotive mechanics, and technicians with a premium lighting solution for general tasks and inspection work.   The REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet...

RECOM's low-cost, high-efficiency, RPY-1.5Q AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified LED driver is now available in a thermally-enhanced QFN package with an integrated shielded inductor and optional ‘wettable flanks’. This feature allows Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) of solder joints, as demanded by automotive customers, avoiding the need for costly and slow X-ray inspection. AEC-Q100 qualification The product is just 3 x 5 x 1.6 mm but can provide a precision programmable constant curr...

Hitachi Energy a market and technology leader in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, and Petrofac, an international service provider to the energy industry, have entered into a collaboration to provide grid integration and associated infrastructure, in order to support the rapidly growing offshore wind market. This collaboration builds on the complementary core technologies and expertise of both companies in offshore wind, in order to support the decarbonization of power s...

In the latest expansion of its wind energy activities, Axpo announced that two wind farms with a combined total of 38 turbines are in the planning stage in Romania. Overall, the development pipeline of Axpo includes wind farms with an installed capacity of 3.5 GW. Axpo continues to make a substantial contribution to the expansion of climate-friendly power production across Europe and Switzerland, where it is the largest producer of renewable energies. Aquarius Energy Developments Axpo will wo...

RAI Amsterdam has obtained four number 1 positions in the MT500 research this year. In the category Media, the RAI tops the list, as well as in the sub-categories customer centricity, sustainability, and employership. In addition to the RAI, the publisher - SDU and Belgian DPG Media also received prizes in the same category. The Research The MT500 is an annual research report focusing on the reputation of Dutch companies The MT500 is an annual research report focusing on the reputation of Dut...

Wales’ largest power producer and number one renewable energy generator - RWE, welcomed Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS to the Pembroke site for a site tour and discussion on how the company is supporting Wales’ net zero ambition. The company recently launched the ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) as the hub for RWE’s decarbonization projects and development activities in the Celtic Sea. ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) PNZC is made up of th...

DNV’s (DNV Maritime) Recommended Practice (RP), DNV-RP-0584 Design, development and operation of floating solar photovoltaic systems continues to gain traction, as DNV has issued a Statement of Conformity verifying that Sunlit Sea Design Basis complies with the RP. DNV selected by Sunlit Sea DNV was selected by Sunlit Sea, a Norwegian start-up that designs and produces prefabricated floating solar PV (FPV) systems, to certify the Design Basis document for a float concept based on two wel...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...

Rolls-Royce is officially announcing the development of turbogenerator technology, which includes a new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications. The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and f...

Sofamel recently in collaboration with the Elektra Catalunya Group, organized a technical workshop dealing with electrical risks in the railway industry. Representatives from different companies in the sector, such as Alstom, Talgo, and TMB, were present at the event. The workshop looked at: the importance of following the 5 golden rules to ensure an installation is de-energized; the use and quality of PPE; and Sofamel’s solutions for the railway sector, including special portable earthin...

Global energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022 to reach USD 2.4 trillion, with the anticipated rise coming mainly in clean energy, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Although encouraging, the growth investment is still far from enough to tackle the multiple dimensions of the current energy crisis and pave the way toward a cleaner and more secure energy future. energy investment The fastest energy investment growth comes from the power sector mainly in...

Prysmian Group has announced the launch of Sustainability Week, a new stakeholder listening event running from June 20 to 24, 2022. Top management at Prysmian Group’s Milan headquarters, business units, and regional offices around the world will share progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is impacting the Group's business, its innovative DNA and flagship technology. Sustainability Week The event will also be an opportunity to highlight how the development of the trans-Eur...

Amber Solutions, Inc., a global technological developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct digital management of electricity in solid-state architecture, has announced that it has formally changed its name to Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi), effective immediately. The change to AmberSemi exemplifies the company’s desire to represent its core technological function more acutely and accurately, productizing its patented breakthrough technologies for AC Direct digital c...

When a delayed shipment of supplies stalled work on one of California’s largest renewable energy projects and threatened the jobs of 500 unionized construction workers, the Port of Long Beach’s Commercial Operations Bureau leapt into action. The national supply chain was choked by a pandemic-induced cargo surge that disrupted the flow of critical equipment to Rosendin Electric amid a $750 million installation of solar panels spanning 5 square miles in eastern Riverside County capabl...

Würth Elektronik, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, will be presenting its portfolio and related services to developers at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference from June 21 to 23 at booth 110 in hall 2. Würth Elektronik, known for delivering from stock without minimum order quantities and providing free samples of its components. Offers developers support in selecting suitable solutions, advice on EMC issues, and even design-in support if required....

Lhyfe, a world pioneer and pure player in renewable green hydrogen and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s leaders on the shipbuilding market for highly complex ships and in offshore engineering, have announce at the Seanergy 2022 forum, dedicated to renewable offshore energy, that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of offshore hydrogen production platforms. Lhyfe - Chantiers de l’Atlantique partnership Lhyfe is one of the most...

DC/DC converters are now common in automotive applications at a range of power levels. Parts must comply with AEC-Q standards for quality and stress tests and automotive customers may also require additional features such as ‘inspectable’ solder joints. This article discusses the issue and the solutions available. mobile data center It has been said that the modern car is a mobile data center, and EVs add in industrial-scale electrical power handling, battery charging, and mot...

“I’m delighted Andrew Flanagan, having a wealth of renewable energy knowledge across all facets of the business, will join our experienced team in North America as COO. Together with Silvia Ortín and Ingmar Ritzenhofen on the Board of RWE Renewables Americas, he will forge ahead with the expansion of our onshore wind and solar portfolio in North America, one of our strategic key focus markets,” said Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG. Development and power functions The RWE...

With temperatures forecast to reach triple digits this week, Ameren Missouri is encouraging customers to stay safe, by utilizing their air conditioners. “You can take simple steps, such as closing the blinds or turning on ceiling fans, to reduce the strain on your air conditioner,” said Tony Lozano, the Director of Energy Solutions at Ameren Missouri, adding “We want everyone to stay safe and cool this summer.” Ameren Missouri’s air conditioners Ameren Missouri i...

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, which will help reduce carbon emissions, boost adoption of EVs, by addressing so-called range anxiety and lay the groundwork for a more connected, and sustainable transportation system. Ten Siemens Sicharge D 160 kW ultra-fast chargers will be installed on the highways in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, in the...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Hitachi Energy, a market and technology leader in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, have announced that they have entered into a collaboration, in order to provide greater customer value and accelerate the energy transition. The non-exclusive collaboration will support customers' sustainability efforts, including the decarbonization of the energy and i...