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DENSO-Honeywell Alliance Aims For Carbon Neutrality In UAM

DENSO, a mobility supplier, has signed a long-term agreement with aerospace pioneer - Honeywell, establishing an alliance focused on electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs. Drawing from their automotive and aerospace backgrounds, the companies will develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for aircraft, initially prioritizing the urban air mobility (UAM) segment with a focus on air taxis and delivery vehicles. electric propulsion systems DENSO and Honeywell are in adv...

Consultation Gets Underway For Solar Farm In West Northamptonshire Planned By EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables is planning to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm in Glassthorpe between the villages of Flore and Upper Heyford, along the M1 Corridor, which will be capable of generating enough low-carbon electricity for the domestic needs of 9,562 households annually. A number of ecological and feasibility surveys have been carried out and the company is consulting with local people at an early stage about the proposal to get their views ahead of submitting a planning application later this year.&n...

Timing Is Everything: Why Time-Of-Use Tariffs Are Here To Stay

Time-of-use (ToU) tariffs have been around for decades. Originally introduced to incentivize energy consumption at night to level demand, they have recently experienced a boost in popularity. They allow energy providers to shift demand and shave peaks while enabling consumers to save on their energy bill. "ToU tariffs are time-varying tariffs that incentivize load adjustment, either manual or automated. This allows customers to save on energy expenses while benefiting the system. Demand-side fl...

E.ON’s Annual General Meeting Approves New Compensation System

The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of the Essen-based energy company - E.ON has supported the Management’s path to greater sustainability with a large majority. Among other things, it approved the new compensation system for the Board of Management. It sets an incentive for successful and sustainable corporate management and ties the compensation of Board of Management members to the short-term and long-term development of the company. E.ON Sustainability Index Sustainability target...

Patrick Lammers Appointed As Successor To Karsten Wildberger

At its meeting, the Supervisory Board of E.ON SE appointed Patrick Lammers as successor to Karsten Wildberger, who will leave the company at his own request to take over the position of CEO at Ceconomy AG.  Patrick Lammers Lammers is currently CEO of E.ON subsidiary Essent, the electricity utility in the Netherlands. At the same time, he is responsible for the steering of E.ON’s customer solutions sales regions in Western and Eastern Europe. Lammers joined Essent in 2010 and held v...

C&S Primo Plus: Anti-bacterial Switches Revolution

According to a report in a pioneering magazine, the number of people getting affected by the illnesses caused by bacteria and germs is rising each year. Do they know that electrical switches are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria?  They commonly spread through contact, which can even occur when they touch an already contaminated switch, putting the family at a health risk. People are realizing the importance of prevention and thus switching to antibacterial switches for the complete...

C&S Primo Plus Anti-Bacterial Switches: Health & Safety First

According to a report in a magazine, the number of people getting affected by illnesses caused by bacteria and germs is rising each year. Do users know that electrical switches are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria? They commonly spread through contact, which can even occur when the user touches an already contaminated switch, putting the family at a health risk. People are realizing the importance of prevention and thus, switching to antibacterial switches for the complete protection of...

Viessmann Deutschland Builds Germany’s Third Largest Solar Thermal System For Stadtwerke Lemgo

Viessmann Deutschland GmbH has been commissioned with the planning and provision of what will be Germany’s third-largest solar thermal system, once it is finished at the beginning of 2022. The offer is based on the Vitosol 200-T tube collector, type SPX, which Viessmann relaunched last year specifically for large solar thermal systems, such as those required for district heating. The product impressed Stadtwerke Lemgo GmbH in both technical and economic terms. Preparations for const...

Luminus Expands RGBW LED Module Portfolio

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of dynamic COB modules with the addition of RGBW tunable LED spot modules. The CTM-9 & 14 RGBW modules feature four-channel red, green, blue, and warm white MP-1616 XNOVA Cube LEDs on metal PC boards. With all four channels using the same InGaN blue die inside, the phosphor-converted red, green, and white LEDs create consistent InGaN performance and uniformity over wide temperature, current, and time ranges creating smooth spectrums and uniform lu...

GridX And E.ON Develop AI-Based Load Management For Electric Vehicles

In cooperation with E.ON and the University of Duisburg Essen, the smart grid company gridX has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that optimizes charging processes in conjunction with dynamic load management based on historical charging data, energy quantities, and vehicle idle times. gridX already equipped an office location of the Essen-based E.ON Group with dynamic load management last year, which is now being taken to the next level with the help of artificial intelligence....

RECOM Wins With R05CT05S In Elektronik's Products Of The Year 2021

The professional journal "Elektronik" has selected RECOM as the second winner with its R05CT05S in the category Products of the Year 2021. Once again, RECOM took part in the "Products of the Year" competition of the professional magazine - "Elektronik" in the Power category. With its high isolation class (5kVAC / 1minute) and excellent power density in a genuine SMT IC package, the 0.5 Watts DC/DC converter design demonstrates true magnitude, despite its tiny dimensions. IEC62368-1 and IEC6060...

E.ON Launches Network Campaign With World Record In Drone Formation Flight

E.ON broke the world record for the most motifs flown by drones with a spectacular drone show in the Berlin night sky, thus entering the Guinness Book of World Records. The spectacle marked the start of the nationwide 'Networks of Tomorrow' campaign, which E.ON launched together with its nine German regional companies, in order to highlight the importance of energy networks for the success of the energy transition. Importance of distribution grids  Thomas König, E.ON Board Member an...

CP Electronics’ RAPID Range System Enhance Lighting Solutions At The Cambridge Science Park

A versatile lighting control system from CP Electronics’ RAPID range has been installed at Buildings I & II at the Cambridge Science Park. Founded in 1970 by Trinity College Cambridge, the Cambridge Science Park is home to over 100 companies employing 7000 people developing life-enhancing products and services. Enjoying a prominent position at the entrance to the Park, and offering over 200,000 sq. ft. of ‘Cat A’ office and R&D space, Buildings I & II are the last...

RECOM's Latest 1.2 KW AC/DC Converter For Industrial And Medical Applications

RECOM, the well-known manufacturer of AC/DC and DC/DC converters, has launched an AC/DC power supply with 1.2 kW power, the RACM1200-V. The AC/DC converter has all approvals for medical applications. RECOM developed the converter in Austria and manufactured it in Europe. The manufacturer is thus making its contribution to sustainability, as transport routes and supply chains are thus shortened. Applications in robots An example of the need for a power supply with more than 1kW are robots. The...

Shanghai Electric’s 100th 1000MW Coal Power Unit Put Into Operation After 15 Years

On June 21, Changzhi Power Plant of Jinneng Holding Group placed its two 1000MW power units into service, bringing the total number of 1000MW coal power generation units delivered and put into service by Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group to more than 100. It took just 15 years from the delivery of the first 1000MW unit to the Huaneng Yuhuan Power Plant in Zhejiang in 2006 to reach this glorious milestone in 2021, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Communis...

Legrand Offers New Guide - 'Creating Cable Pathways' To Maximize Fire Safety

A new guide provides assistance and recommendations on how to best specify cable containment systems to improve electrical safety in buildings in the event of a fire. Free to download, it explains how to create a cable pathway through a building while navigating the current standards landscape. electrical installation standards From 1 January 2019, UK electrical installation standards require all wiring systems within a building 'Creating Cable Pathways' guide is published by Legrand UK and...

Excela™: United Electric's Industrial Switch Solution

United Electric Controls, a globally renowned provider of safety, alarm, and shutdown technology, introduced Excela™, a general-purpose electronic switch designed to meet the needs of plant operators. The solution removes the maintenance burden of traditional switches and provides operational insights helping organizations accelerate the transition to a smart industry. Integrating the Excela The electronic device offers precise control and improved reliability and is available in 3 mode...

United Electric Controls Unveils Excela™ Industrial Switch

United Electric Controls, a provider of safety, alarm, and shutdown technology introduced Excela, a general-purpose electronic switch designed to meet the needs of plant operators. The solution removes the maintenance burden of traditional switches and provides operational insights helping organizations accelerate the transition to a smart industry. precise control and improved reliability The electronic device is available in pressure, differential pressure, and temperature As plants grappl...

Shanghai Electric All-Vanadium Redox Battery Energy Storage System 'Going Global'

After passing the full-system testing and being accepted by the owner on-site, the all-vanadium redox battery (VRB) energy storage system developed by Shanghai Electric (Anhui) Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. has been completed and will be dispatched to Japan for project delivery. Environmental friendly  This is a research demonstration project of distributed PV and energy storage micro-grid system in Japan, which was independently designed and produced by the Shanghai Electric energy...

Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd. Obtained A Photovoltaic Project In Canada

Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd. signed a supply contract for a photovoltaic project with PCL Canada on April 20. The Company will supply the pile foundation for Canada Travers 465MWac Solar PV Power Plant Project. This project marks the first time Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Co., Ltd. has marched into the electricity market of first-class developed countries. Solar PV Power Plant Project Power T&D Projec...

C&S Celebrates International Workers’ Day In India

C&S believes that employees are the company's biggest asset. To honor their hard work and dedication, the company celebrated International Workers’ Day. On 6th Sept. 2021, The day allows them to recognize and appreciate the efforts of all employees in making the company one of the electrical and electronic manufacturers in India.

Essent Sells Belgian Subsidiary To Luminus

Dutch energy supplier - Essent NV and Belgian energy company - Luminus entered into an agreement regarding the sale of Essent’s Belgian commodity supply business. The two parties involved in the transaction - Essent NV and Luminus have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Sale of Essent’s Belgian commodity supply business The transaction is subject to the approval of the European Commission (EC) and is expected to close during the Summer of 2021. Essent is currently sup...

Volta Trucks Strengthens Its Executive Management Team With Strategic Appointments

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced several strategic appointments to its Executive Management Team. The confirmation comes soon after the company revealed its ambitious Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy, launching four full-electric commercial vehicles, increasing its projected sales volumes by over 500%, and expanding into additional European, US, and Asian markets. John Burrows He has previously worked in CFO positions within cyber security, proptec...

Volta Trucks Brings The Full-Electric Volta Zero To Italy

Volta Trucks, the pioneering full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that the Volta Zero will make its Italian debut between 7 and 11 June in Milan. The customer event in Italy comes soon after similar successful French and Spanish events that have seen over 600 individual demonstrations of the Volta Zero in COVID-secure environments.  Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy The arrival in Italy also follows the company’s recently announced Europe-first principles with...

TEQ's New 10kV Draw-Out Unit: Efficient And Reliable

Tavrida Electric China (TEQ), together with partners, installed the first batch of a new product for the company: 10kV three-phase Draw-out unit basing single-phase circuit breaker VCB15_MD3 (10kV 31.5kA/1250A). Retrofit (old breaker replacement) of switchgear cabinets supplying capacitor 8 MVar at 220/110/10 kV substations with replacement of VD4 format draw-out unit. Point on Wave The project was created as part of the implementation of the concept of Point on Wave (POW). This sol...

NR Electric Delivers Advanced STATCOM For Greek Transmission Network

On April 20, 2021, with the smooth completion of the rated power operation test, the 150 kV / 60 MVar STATCOM, which is installed in the power transmission network of INDEPENDENT POWER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR S.A. (Greek TSO. Hereinafter referred to as “IPTO”), was officially put into operation. The STATCOM project is an important supporting project of Crete-Peloponnese interconnection phase I project of IPTO. Reliable and environmentally friendly The interconnection project will re...

Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology Starts Up In Poland

The customers of Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology in Poland can look forward to a local expert in the field of PCBs: Tomasz Renkiel has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager. He will provide personal support on-site and represents the foundation for Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology in Poland. Internationalization, a key strategic aspect Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology has built up three plants in Germany 2021 is the year of the Würth Ele...

NR Electric Powers CLSG SVC Project In West Africa

On April 20, 2021, NR Electric has successfully energized the SVC project of MAN station in West Africa. Four West African countries (Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) cross-border electricity link (Abbreviated as “CLSG”), starts from MAN station in Cote d’Ivoire, passes through Liberia and Sierra Leone, and ends at Linsan station in Guinea. The project connects 12 substations in four countries, with a total length of 1303 km. The CLSG project will suppor...

OverIT Clinches Best Company Award In Innovative Services

Outpacing any other companies with registered offices in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, OverIT, an Italian Field Service Management specialist, has been awarded as 'Best company in the sector of innovative services for management performance and financial reliability', certified by Cerved, during the 32nd edition of the Industria Felix Award – Italy competes. Competitiveness, financial reliability and sustainability Competitiveness, financial reliability and sustainability are the par...

AST UNI5 Configurable Via NFC Or Bluetooth Modem

Applied Sensor Technologies (AST), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed RTDs and thermocouples for OEMs, process and discrete industries, announced that their UNI5 product line of terminal head-mounted transmitters can now be configured via a smartphone or tablet using Near Field Communication (NFC®) or a Bluetooth® modem.  The app makes set-up and configuration quick and simple, but also field-capable. Configuration changes "When customers needed to...

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