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On April 14, 2021, the 10th energy storage international summit and exhibition (ESIE 2021), the annual grand meeting of China energy storage alliance, was held in Beijing National Convention Center. Huaneng Mengcheng wind power 40MW / 40MWh energy storage project, NR Electric worked as EPC for this project, won the 'Top 10 Energy Storage Application 2021' award. The international energy storage innovation competition is a large-scale public competition for the authoritative evaluation of energy...

The ten current partners of the VHyGO consortium coordinated by Lhyfe are proud to announce that phase 1 of their project is one of seven projects selected by the French Environment and Energy Management (ADEME) under the “Territorial hydrogen ecosystem” funding call, following its submission in December 2020. trans-regional project This trans-regional project aims to produce renewable hydrogen that is accessible to all and to reduce the area’s carbon footprint by avoiding...

Shanghai Electric released its academic/technological program lists of the 2020 “Technology Innovation Action Plan” not long ago. The program - 'Development of AC-DC Hybrid Grid Energy Router' by Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Group was selected after an online review by professionals and face-to-face assessment. AC-DC hybrid grid energy router The AC-DC hybrid grid energy router plays a strategic role in grid development The program aims to combine magne...

Orcan Energy, the manufacturer of solutions for the utilization of waste heat, has implemented the first geothermal project in record time together with its cooperation partner E.ON. ORC container modules In Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria, six second-generation ORC container modules from Orcan Energy were delivered, unloaded, and positioned at a geothermal plant in just one day. This means that the operator FG Geothermie GmbH can fully utilize the energy potential of deep heat: six Orcan modules...

Delta Electronics, a provider of switching power management solutions, announced that it joins the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP), becoming the first Asian member in the OMP community. This platform is jointly launched by BMW Group and Microsoft and aims to achieve high-efficiency, low-cost and sustainable innovative energy solutions brought by digital transformation through cutting-edge technologies. Environmental issues in manufacturing segments International brand enterprises have activ...

Electromobility charging stations are often positioned in exposed places, where particular environmental conditions like transient overvoltage can occur. They have to fulfill high safety standards. In a world that has to reduce its carbon footprint, electronic vehicles are the future of traffic. They need charging stations whose power levels are in the region of several kW. They are equipped with the latest semiconductor technologies and they are being improved continuously.  AC/DC access...

Electric Ireland explains the 7 changes that people can make today that will help the planet. These include: 1. Explore ways to reduce carbon footprint Look around right now. Chances are there are a lot of things that could be made more efficient or more environmentally friendly in everyday life. For instance, in the case of home residents, they could consider turning their heating down a notch, or unplugging some of those appliances that aren’t being used at the moment – or i...

In daily life, electrical switches are one of the most used surfaces – thus, these surfaces may become a virus transmission carrier unintentionally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have become extra cautious about their health and hygiene, while using any physical product which requires touch. Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company launches anti-viral and anti-bacterial switches with ViruzSafe technology under the C...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chairman, as it prepares to move ahead with the next stage of its corporate development. Essa Al-Saleh appointed as New CEO Essa Al-Saleh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Volta Trucks AB and Volta Trucks Ltd, as of April 12, 2021. He is well known to the company, having been its very active Chairman of the Board of D...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has successfully commissioned Turkey’s first grid-stabilizing battery. The 500-kilowatt, one-hour lithium-ion system will help the regional distribution system operator (DSO), enhancing grid stability in its electricity network by delivering critical system services. The project showcases the benefits of adding batteries to power grid infrastructure and supports network upgrade deferral. Improving power quality Fir...

In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has hired Serge Ahranovich as its new Director of Software Engineering. Ahranovich will be responsible for the creation of In-Charge software solutions, which will benefit electrified commercial fleets in the very near future. “Electric fleets require very different software needs than your typical consumer EV,” said Krishna Vanka, Chief Product Officer at In-Charge Energy, adding&nb...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, announces $40 million in Series C funding to scale production of its ultra-high-efficiency, lightweight motors. The investment will be used to expand the production of the company’s IEs Series motors for commercial and industrial applications and complete the development of its IEm Series motors for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. Energy Innovation Capital led the round with Infinitum Electric’s existin...

Shanghai Electric Power Semiconductor Engineering Center was inaugurated at the Central Academe. Yang Hong, President of Shanghai Electric Group, and Zhang Mingjie, Chief Investment Officer, were present. The center is co-established by Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Group and the Central Academe. As a pioneer of Shanghai Electric in exploring inter-industrial group coordinative R&D model, the center converges talents, resources and information to develop capabiliti...

German Energy group - E.ON SE has submitted a commitment to set science-based emissions reduction targets that are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. E.ON chose to commit via the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C, as the company wants to demonstrate leadership on the path to a sustainable and climate-friendly future. Race to Zero Race to Zero is a global campaign that seeks to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy At the sa...

Infineon Technologies AG has launched the 650 V CoolSiC™ Hybrid Discrete for Automotive. The device contains a 50 A TRENCHSTOP™ 5 fast-switching IGBT and a CoolSiC Schottky diode to enable a cost-efficient performance boost as well as high reliability.  This combination builds a perfect cost-performance trade-off for hard-switching topologies and supports high system integrity in addition to bi-directional charging. This makes the device ideal for fast-switching autom...

As devices get more powerful and compact, optimal thermal management of electronics has been a continuous battle for engineers in nearly every industry. While there are many creative solutions for moving heat away from high-temperature components, such as fans, liquid coolers, heat pipes, and so on, many advances are being made to the components themselves to optimize a system’s thermal performance at the ground level. To better understand how to optimize components and thermal management...

RECOM announces its REC8E range of low-cost, 8W DC/DC converters in a 1x1” package with three input ranges including 20-60VDC to suit 48V Li-ion batteries and LV 148 applications. RECOM launches the REC8E range of low-cost, high-efficiency, 8W DC/DC converters specially designed for battery-powered applications. Three input voltage ranges are available: 9-18V (12V systems), 18-36V (24V systems), and 20-60V (48V systems), the latter matching the LV 148 requirements for 48V Li-ion voltages...

In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has moved to an expansive new office in Santa Monica, California. The new HQ offers more electrical capacity for the company’s research and development and was designed by In-Charge Energy's CEO and Co-Founder, Cameron Funk. “We needed space to accommodate our explosive growth over the past year,” said Cameron Funk, adding “I am pleased to have built something welcoming for ou...

It’s an exciting time to work in EVs. Consumer sales are up and commercial fleets are incorporating Electric vans and cars. To enable this, governments and companies are investing in charging infrastructure, but this energy revolution is not happening in isolation; it is in conjunction with national grids around the world shifting towards renewables. This increased demand in hand with unpredictable supply presents a number of challenges but also a number of opportunities. Energy ecosyste...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider generated and analyzed 20,000 years of plausible weather and power production for ISO New England (ISO-NE). With the completion of this project, which began at the end of 2019, ISO-NE can understand the magnitude, frequency, and duration of events like cold snaps or heat waves which drive regional load, as well as their correlation to wind and solar lulls as they pertain to current and future variable energy resources like wind and solar...

DC/DC converters with medical-grade isolation can be used in combination with AC/DC power supplies or in battery-powered equipment to minimize end-product costs in healthcare applications while meeting the highest safety standards. Electronic equipment is used increasingly in different medical and home healthcare environments. Product designers will be familiar with the electrical safety standards that must be complied with: IEC 60601-1:2005 with its collateral documents and national variants,...

RECOM announces the launch of the RPL-3.0, an ultra-compact, low-cost, LGA point-of-load converter with wide-range input and adjustable output. 3D Power Packaging® concept RECOM has taken its ‘3D Power Packaging®’ concept to a higher level with the launch of the RPL-3.0, a tiny, high-efficiency point of load converter rated at 3 amps, with wide input range from 4V to 18V and adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.2V. The 10-pad thermally-enhanced LGA device incorporates an integ...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league to support the championship’s commitment to a better future.  Cleaner Energy Systems SailGP recently announced it has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard and joined the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative, plus the international sustainability standard ISO20121 ensuring it delivers its events to the highest operatin...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that Urby has joined its Pioneer Program, giving Urby access to an early trial of the Volta Zero and prioritized vehicle production once manufacturing starts in late 2022.  The Volta Zero is the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, and the announcement coincides with the vehicle’s French debut at a series of customer events in Paris. High-density areas Urby is a subsidiary of the L...

Smart meters are currently being rolled out across the country as part of a national upgrade. As the rollout continues, soon every home and business will have a new smart meter. And when the smart meter arrives, Electric Ireland is ready to help users make the most of it. To get users started, here are five things to know about smart meters. smart meters That way users can control their electricity usage better, and find ways to reduce their bills But first, what are smart meters? Smar...

Addressing the changing times and needs of their customers, SACMI USA has adopted OverIT’s Augmented Collaboration product to enhance their dispatching of technicians for maintenance work orders in the USA, as well as provide real-time support in a virtual setting. SACMI USA will improve their service managers’ processes for assigning work orders, thanks to SPACE1’s scheduling tool, which considers the skills and availability of field technicians. AR remote collaboration feat...

In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has announced the appointment of Obrie Hostetter as its new Vice President of Programs. In this newly created role, Hostetter will oversee program development, project management, and client services for the growing book of business at In-Charge. “We are thrilled to have Obrie on the In-Charge team at this critical time,” said Terry O’Day, COO, and Co-Founder of In-Charge Energy, ad...

The existing USB standards permit a maximum charging current of either 500mA (USB 1.0, 2.0) or 900mA (USB 3.0), with a fast charging current limit of 1.5A. The amount of power the charging device can safely deliver is identified by placing either fixed voltages on the D+ and D-lines or by fitting a resistor between these two data line connections, which tells the portable device that it is connected to a Dedicated Charging Port (DCP). Unfortunately, different manufacturers have different specif...

Pulse Power and Measurement Limited (PPM) and BAE Systems have announced that BAE Systems has acquired Pulse Power and Measurement Limited, an independent developer and manufacturer of high-end electronics. PPM’s technology has the potential to increase the speed and ease of sharing large volumes of data over a network, giving users greater ability to exploit that data. As volumes of data grow, this ability is crucial to give military and security customers an information advantage. Acqu...

Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets. They are generally used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required. Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug. Construction and Color Coding Plugs...