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Even after a legacy of supporting technologies, energy harvesting (the ability to scavenge energy from any source that physics affords us) has only graduated from emerging to emerging. This can be attributed to the drastic reduction in system power budgets resulting from Moore’s law and MEMS.  Can users imagine an entire sensor network, processor, and wireless communication (including a display!) with a system power budget of only a few milliwatts? Users no longer have to. Waste vs....

The development plan features the installation of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel in offshore Brazil. This FPSO will have oil and gas processing capacities of 225,000 barrels per day and 12MMcm/d, respectively. SBM Offshore has been awarded for the lease and operation contract in July/2021. The platform will be deployed approximately 180 kilometers offshore in Rio de Janeiro and the delivery of the FPSO is expected in the second half of 2024. Variable frequency dri...

In July 2022, the Utilities Communication Architecture International User Group (UCAIug) organized the sixth Interoperability (IOP) test in Italy. Despite the impact of the epidemic, this IOP still attracted the participation of all the world's top suppliers, with 19 institutions participating in the IOP. NR participated in the IOP test for the fourth time and achieved a complete success. NR exhibits its technical strength in IOP test In the IOP test, NR fully demonstrated its technical stren...

Eco Wave Power Global AB ('Eco Wave Power' or the 'Company') announced that the U.S. President Joe Biden and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are promoting a US$ 369 billion renewable energy bill. The proposed legislation, under the name the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, would mark the nation’s largest federal investment, to date, in clean energy. A huge step forward In remarks made at the White House earlier this week, US President - Joe Biden, said “We will invest US$...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and major in Digital Engineering, has announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Shashank Samant will be succeeded by the firm’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Nitesh Banga, who will become the new President and CEO effective October 1, 2022. Nitesh is a well-rounded and seasoned executive who has successfully worked across functions from Strategy, Go-To-Market, Engineering, and Operations while also launching simila...

RECOM is excited to announce the release of a new range of DC/DC converters for E-mobility applications. RMOD500-W With the push for zero-emission transport, electric propulsion is the ideal solution for off-highway vehicles and they invariably require DC/DC converters to generate isolated auxiliary power rails from the traction battery. The compact and cost-effective RMOD500-W range introduced is perfect for the application as the products are IP67-rated, fully sealed against moisture and du...

Legrand has strengthened its data center solutions offering with the acquisition of Bedford-based infrastructure specialist - USystems.  Acquiring USystems’ entire portfolio, which includes the world-renowned ColdLogik cooling technology, the deal further strengthens Legrand’s position in providing added-value solutions in the growing data center market. cooling solutions and racks The acquisition will help Legrand expand its presence in the UK data center market, while also...

In recent years, CORE has invested in technologies that continue to help us operate more efficiently, reduce their costs and minimize financial impacts to theur members. Those investments include: They wrapped up installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which replaced more than 165,000 meters throughout their system. Last year CORE avoided at least 50,000 “truck rolls” thanks to AMI. The new meters also helps them identify and more quickly address voltage and other issue...

Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Clean Energy Associates (CEA), an independent provider of quality assurance, technical services, supply chain traceability, and downstream engineering support for the solar energy and energy storage industries. Sustainability agendas As the transition of energy supply chains accelerates and companies re-invent the way they manage their sustainability agendas, the growth op...

Intertek Group plc, a Total Quality Assurance provider to a range of industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Clean Energy Associates, LLC (CEA), an independent provider of quality assurance, supply chain traceability, and technical services to the fast-growing solar energy and energy storage sectors. energy production As the energy transition accelerates and companies re-invent the way they manage their sustainability agendas, the growth opportunities within...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air-core motor, announced findings of a sustainability poll conducted at SEMICON West 2022, North America’s exhibition and conference for the microelectronics supply chain. Infinitum Electric’s survey Infinitum Electric’s survey, whose respondents included business, facility operations, and technology leaders from across the microelectronics supply chain, found that: 80 percent believe sustainability is “extre...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the results of its sustainable impact program for the second quarter of 2022. Schneider’s Sustainability Impact (SSI) scored 4.17 out of ten, relative to its 4.70 year-end target. The SSI dashboard measures Schneider’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. It details the progress made on each of the company’s global and local sustainability goals...

Neoenergia, part of the Iberdrola Group and one of the largest energy distributors in Brazil, has entrusted Ingeteam to supply solar inverters, substations, protection and control equipment for a solar plant in Brazil. Neoenergia has already started to test the solar park, which is located in the municipality of Santa Luzia, in the state of Paraíba, in Brazil. With a capacity of 149 MW, the solar PV plant is scheduled to come into operation in July, when it will start generating enough e...

Electrak LL series high-performance electric actuators from Thomson Industries Inc. are aimed at applications, where long maintenance-free working life and extended duty cycle lifting and moving tasks in challenging environments are prime requisites. Available with full support from Heason Technology, Thomson’s authorized UK distributor, the Electrak LL combines a high-efficiency brushless motor and drive with low friction ball screw and nut mechanics in a sealed IP66 rated housing that i...

The International Energy Agency has been warning for many months that the world is experiencing the first truly global energy crisis in history and the coming months will be particularly challenging. natural gas crisis The natural gas crisis in Europe has been building for a while, and Russia’s role in it has been clear from the beginning. In September 2021, five months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the IEA pointed out that Russia was preventing a significant amount of gas f...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce the market release of its CM-7536VR Series of 36” tall push plate Column™ switches with the illuminated hands-free sensor. They feature a heavy-duty aluminum extrusion for high-traffic areas. The addition of a ‘wave to open’ feature combines ‘low-touch’ and ‘no-touch’ activation in a single product, with National Building Code compliance for ‘high/low’ switch activation at both hand and foot...

Hitachi Energy, a renowned market and technology company in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, has announced it has won a major order from Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. (AEML), part of India’s largest privately-owned power company - Adani, to provide a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system which will link Kudus to Mumbai, on India’s west coast. Mumbai is experiencing a rapid increase in electricity consumption, seeing peak demand increasing to...

Emerson has launched the TESCOM Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications up to 15,000 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) (103.4 megapascal (MPa)). The new solution reliably isolates process pressure in high-pressure gas applications such as hydrogen fueling stations and tube trailers, reducing fugitive emissions and improving safety. Reinforced sealing technology As it moves from tank to pump, hydrogen is transferred at pressures of up to 15,000 psi (103.4 MPa)....

The first and second parts of the 5G signal analysis (spectrum analysis) conformance testing blog series, based on the 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) standard requirements, discussed base station transmitter characteristics, such as transmit power, output power dynamics, transmit on/off power, and signal quality, that can be measured using a RF spectrum analyzer. This article focuses on unwanted emissions testing as another requirement defined by 3GPP standards, when performing signa...

The world’s electricity demand growth is slowing sharply in 2022 from its strong recovery the previous year as economic growth weakens and energy prices soar following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the IEA’s latest Electricity Market Report. Global electricity demand Global electricity demand is expected to grow by 2.4% in 2022 after last year’s 6% increase, bringing it in line with its average growth rate over the five years before the COVID-19 pandem...

Ameren Illinois has allocated US$ 500,000 in funds to assist customers who do not typically meet income qualifications for state and federal energy bill payment programs. Joe Solari, the Vice President of Customer Experience at Ameren Illinois, said “Higher power supply prices are impacting all of our customers, regardless of their income or economic circumstance.” The Residential Assistance Credit The Residential Assistance Credit is part of a US$ 1.75 million relief package that...

RWE and the Dutch-Norwegian company - SolarDuck signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of floating solar parks at sea. To accelerate the learnings on SolarDuck’s floating solar technology, RWE will invest in a first offshore pilot in the North Sea.  The project is a first step in the collaboration and lays the foundation for a larger demonstration project at the Dutch offshore wind farm - Hollandse Kust West (HKW). RWE is tendering for this project, and has included Sola...

The mobile modular energy provider - Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies. mobile modular energy supplier The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organizations until 2024. Aggreko w...

Panduit provides advanced bandwidth and mission-critical physical infrastructures with comprehensive fiber optic systems that deliver high performance, reliability, and scalability. Take advantage of the fiber optic cable, connectors, adapter modules, adapter panels, cassettes, enclosures, patch cords, cable assemblies, cable distribution products, and accessories. Bulk Fiber Optic Cable Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Opti-Core® Fiber Optic Distribution Cable is an integral part of t...

Schumacher Electric Corporation, a pioneer of power conversion products, has introduced its new EV Series Level 2 Charger in the United States. Delivering up to 50 amps, this model is one of the most powerful on the market and offers the convenience of greater charging speed, adding up to 60 miles of range per hour. The Level 2 Charger operates on 240 Volts and is available in hardwired or plug-and-go options. The product is available on Amazon and will retail for $699.00. superior power For...

Plug Power Inc. (Plug), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, has been awarded a contract to deliver a 5 megawatt (MW) containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to international energy company - Irving Oil for the production and distribution of hydrogen at its Saint John, New Brunswick refinery, the largest in Canada. PEM electrolyzer system for Irving Oil Irving Oil will use the electrolyzer to help with its go...

Efficient sharing of computing and storage resources is critical for data centers and high-performance computing clusters. For this purpose, specialized servers are linked to each other via switches. The first level of connection takes place in the server rack, where servers are interconnected via a top of the rack (TOR) switch using passive and/or active cables. Layer 1 and Layer 2 switches (also called leaf and spine switches) are used to share resources between racks. As they are usually mor...

Throughout 2022, Signalhorn’s flagship facility in Leuk, Switzerland, is undergoing an ambitious solar project, utilizing unoccupied space to generate large volumes of green energy for the critical operations of their Satellite and Data Center customers. This project will not only power their facility, but will also empower the customers to achieve their sustainability objectives through business-critical operations. Development phases Phase One: November 2021 – Full Solar Capacit...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned India’s largest floating Solar PV plant rated at 100 MW at NTPC Ramagundam in Telangana. The plant is installed across the natural raw water reservoir, saving valuable land resources, and also conserving water by reducing evaporation. With innovatively engineered layouts and arrangements for the solar PV modules, electricals, and floaters, the plant will ensure that the aquatic ecosystem is maintained while producing...

China has driven down solar PV manufacturing costs, helping spur the vital technology’s success while at the same time resulting in a major concentration of global PV supplies. Ensuring a secure transition to net zero emissions will require increased efforts to expand and diversify global production of solar panels whose global supply chains are currently heavily concentrated in China, the IEA said in a new special report. Solar panel production Chinese industrial and innovation policie...