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A new 20-page brochure showcasing the very latest additions to Click Scolmore’s growing wiring accessories and lighting product ranges is currently available. Indoor and outdoor solutions More than 60 products have been added to the overall lighting collection with both indoor and outdoor solutions catered for. The indoor lighting sections offer a range of innovative LED wall lights including a Mini Up or Down Light, Cube Wall Light, and an Up and Down Light.  Flameguard Energet...

Megger Group ('Megger') and IPS Group (Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) jointly announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to work together as strategic partners, combining both their experience and product lines, in order to create new value for the electrical supply industry. The agreement includes Megger taking an equity stake in IPS Group. IPS Group ((Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) is one of the globally renowned providers of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Perfor...

Scolmore International continues to develop its Energetic low energy lighting offer, with the addition of a brand new collection of LED lamps that incorporate the very latest SMD (surface mounted diode) technology. There are two new ranges, SMD Economy and SMD Performance, each designed to bring to the market lower cost, superior quality LED lamps. Increased light output and energy savings SMD’s are the new generation of LED lighting enabling manufacturers to produce lamps that of...

Scolmore Group is expanding its wiring accessories offer with the introduction of a range of durable, easy-to-install weatherproof boxes designed to offer a high level of protection against ingress of water jets and dust. Launched under the trade name Aquip66, the range comprises one and two gangs double pole switched socket enclosures, plus one and two-gang, two-way switch plates which all come as completely sealed units and are supplied in a choice of furnished and unfurnished options. W...

Scolmore, the globally renowned company in wiring accessories and lighting products, continues to develop its Inceptor range of integrated lighting products, with the release of its latest version, Inceptor Omni, which brings to the market, a new and improved fire-rated downlight. Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight combines existing technology, with a number of cutting-edge features Inceptor Omni integrated LED downlight combines existing technolog...

The latest additions to Scolmore’s growing collection of Inceptor integrated LED downlights, Inceptor Nano5, introduces the brand new, compact, fire-rated, dimmable downlights, which pack an array of features into their shallow profiles. With a highly competitive price point for the features and benefits offered, the new high-performance, 4.8W LED lighting products are designed to have mass market appeal and are suitable for a variety of uses in domestic applications. Inceptor Nano5 in...

Scolmore has expanded its wiring accessories range to include 13A 2-gang socket outlets with integrated Type A and Type C USB charging ports, to meet growing demand and developments in the market for charging solutions. By integrating both Type A and Type C on the same socket, the range will have broader functionality and cover charging options for the widest possible range of devices that now use different sized ports.  Integrated Type A, Type C USB charging ports Used independently...

Scolmore continues to invest in new products and improvements to its extensive range of wiring accessories and has just announced new additions to its Part M range. The range of visually contrasting accessories that comply with current building regulations Part M, now includes GridPro Frontplates and a Shaver Socket. Visually contrasting accessories GridPro is a comprehensive range of front plates and modules designed to offer installers flexibility. The new 6-24 gang, anthracite grey Par...

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise nationwide and Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead program has provided US$ 1 million in incentives, since the program began to help local businesses and public facilities make EV charging more widely available for drivers. Another US$ 5 million is still available, but businesses and communities only have until the end of 2022 to partner with Ameren Missouri and take advantage of these financial incentives. Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead pro...

Proposals for a new solar farm across farmland south of the M20 and northeast of Aldington will be the subject of a second public consultation from Tuesday, 26 October to Monday, 29 November 2021. The proposed East Stour Solar Farm is being brought forward by EDF Renewables UK. It has the potential to generate up to 49.9MW of renewable electricity, enough to meet the equivalent needs of approximately 17,000 homes in the Borough of Ashford every year. Second public consultation This second pub...

Kwasi Kwarteng, UK Business and Energy Secretary, and Jonathan Brearley, Ofgem’s Chief Executive have issued a joint statement - “The recent increase in wholesale global gas prices continues to be a cause of concern for consumers, businesses and energy suppliers across the UK. We want to be clear that this is not an issue of supply – the United Kingdom benefits from having a diverse range of gas supply sources with capacity that can more than meet demand.” The joint stat...

Adequate grid connections and grid-scale energy storage is needed to increase investor confidence and help the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy. This is one of the findings from a new report that explores the opportunities and challenges that will impact the emergence of utility-scale, grid-connected energy storage systems (ESS) in the region. DNV report, ‘Energy Storage in the Asia Pacific Region’ Grid-connected energy storage systems ca...

InCharge Energy, a globally renowned provider of turnkey fleet EV infrastructure solutions, is working with Nissan North America, to install charging hardware and software, at more than 500 dealerships across the USA. The upgraded chargers are part of the automaker’s preparations for the new 2022 Ariya electric crossover, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year. The infrastructure upgrades at Nissan’s dealerships are expected to be complete by the end of 2021. The Ariya wil...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has been named a preferred provider for the Ultium Charge 360’s fleet service, General Motors Company’s newly-announced fleet charging solution. an all-electric future GM is working with In-Charge to support fleet customers as they move toward an electric vehicle lineup" “Electrifying fleets play a key role in GM’s vision to get ‘Everybody In’ on an all-electric future. G...

E.ON is the first energy company in the world to support the United Nations Environment Program in restoring ecosystems for climate protection and biodiversity. As Europe’s largest operator of electricity distribution networks, E.ON will create valuable biotopes under 13,000 kilometers of high-voltage lines in forest areas. This is equivalent to an area of 100,000 soccer fields. Ecological route management makes an important contribution to healthier ecosystems and greater biodiversity th...

NR Electric has won the bid for Japan's energy storage application project again, providing containerized BESS PCS solution to help the zero carbon city construction of Gifu ENA City, Japan. ENA Electric Power Company is gradually employing renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) to achieve zero carbon city construction. Integrated PCS solution The containerized energy storage PCS solution has a variety of automatic control operation modes The integrated PCS solution provid...

A trend-setting project on climate protection has now been launched by three traditional companies along the Rhine and Ruhr, in Germany. It is planned to supply industrial waste heat from thyssenkrupp Steel to the König brewery through a new steam transfer line managed by E.ON, in order to provide the thermal energy required for the brewery processes. E.ON signs long-term cooperation agreement For this purpose, waste heat steam from steel production at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Ruhrort...

One of the world’s renowned suppliers of plastic packaging solutions, Berry Global, Inc. will soon be powering its plants located in Spain, with climate-friendly solar electricity, under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed with Axpo Iberia (Axpo). The U.S.-based company - Berry Global, Inc. will be supplied with electricity over a ten-year period from a new 50 MW plant, which is to be built by Spanish project developer - Solaria. Due for completion by the end of 2021, the new 50 MW pl...

CP Electronics, a brand of Legrand, has launched Circadian Lighting Control, as part of its enhanced RAPID lighting control system. RAPID is a comprehensive fully addressable network system that combines the very latest technology, modular mechanics and an easy-to-use graphical interface. Circadian Lighting Control Circadian Lighting Control falls under the category of human-centric lighting, which is defined as lighting devoted to enhancing human performance, comfort, health and well-being....

On the afternoon of March 31, 2021, Shanghai Electric held the ‘New Pattern of Smart and Innovative Energies and Smart Energy Solution’ Campaign at Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China. Guests at the event included institutional investors of and analysts from Yinhua Fund, Fullgoal Fund, Xiangcai Fund, Guosheng Securities, TF Securities, HSBC Qianhai and Western Securities, and more than 10 major media agencies, such as Xinhua News Agency, China Securities Journal, Shanghai Securiti...

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...

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...

RECOM announces the RACM1200-V baseplate-cooled fan-less power supply with 1200W peak power capability and industrial plus medical certification. RECOM is extending its portfolio with a Europe-designed and manufactured baseplate-cooled, highly efficient power supply series, designated RACM1200-V. The compact, single output AC/DC converters are just 228 x 96.2 x 40mm (9” x 3.8” x 1.6”) in size and can deliver 1000 watts continuously with the baseplate held to 80°C while 120...

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...

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...

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...

As part of the EU-funded ‘IElectrix’ project, E.ON is working with partners to develop mobile and flexible battery storage systems (BESS). The goal behind this is to integrate new green power plants into the existing grid at short notice and at low cost, thus achieving rapid progress in the energy transition throughout Europe. The third mobile storage system of this type was connected to the local distribution grid in Dúzs, Hungary. Sustainable energy future “The expa...

On December 27, 2020, the world's first UHV hybrid multi-terminal HVDC transmission project, the Kunliulong project, with several core equipment provided by NR, was successfully put into operation. The Kunliulong project is an important project to implement the West to East power transmission and absorb clean energy in China. It is also a major science and technology pilot project in the power industry. green and clean hydropower The Kunliulong project will build a new ± 800kV UHVDC tr...

100kW hydrogen fuel cell energy supply system was successfully developed at the Hydrogen Demonstration Center of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), marking the company's other technical breakthrough in hydrogen application, after hydrogen refueling station system integration and energy tank production.

Dynamic charging for electric cars are now available at E.ON headquarters in Essen. An intelligent load management system not only ensures that there is always enough energy available for charging, but also that load peaks and thus additional operating costs are avoided. The solution used in the pilot project that has just been launched helps organizations to stay within the consumption limits that they have agreed with their grid operator despite a high number of charging points, and to avoid...