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Canyon State Electric (CSE) has signed a contract with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) to strengthen the company’s health and safety processes. The three-year agreement will seek to prevent job site hazards and start the process for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) application. Implementation of a health management system To reach strategic safety goals, ADOSH is providing Canyon State Electric with training, workshops, webinars, and the implementat...

Despite the attractive incentives offered by governments around the world and the advantages of driving electric vehicles (EVs), the growth has been rather sluggish in the last few years. Plus, the COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated the situation, pioneering to a higher-than-ever consumer demand for EVs without the stock to support it. While there are several causes contributing to this slump in supply, four major factors affecting the sale of EVs are high cost, range limitations, infrastr...

RWE will play a key role in helping achieve net zero ambitions in the UK, one of its most strategically important markets. The release of the British Energy Security Strategy encourages further large-scale green energy investment and gives investors such as RWE the confidence to grow its business even further.  It is reassuring to see the commitment from Government to increasing targets and strengthening UK grid infrastructure, as this will be crucial to meet the UK’s net zero ambi...

Following an agreement on 1 April by IEA member countries for a new emergency release of oil stocks, the IEA Governing Board confirmed that the total amount committed to date stands at 120 million barrels, making it the largest stock release in IEA history. unanimous agreement  The unanimous agreement among IEA member countries on 1 April for a second collective action in 2022 came in response to the significant strains in oil markets resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In...

RWE has signed an agreement with the Danish grid operator - Energinet for its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. The agreement regulates the technical set-up, the power quality, and the cooperation between RWE and Energinet, at the point of connection (POC) in Volder Mark. With a planned capacity of around 1,000 megawatts (MW), Thor will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. The wind farm will be built off the Danish west coast approximately 22 kilometers from the port of Thorsminde. 22...

Global provider of mobile modular power - Aggreko is delighted to announce a new partnership with We Are Albert, a globally recognized screen industry authority on environmental sustainability. Aggreko will become the latest industry giant pledging to make sustainable changes towards reducing their carbon footprint in 2022, as well as help lead the charge against climate change and inspire sustainable choices in the media industries. modern technology With the help of Albert, a wholly-owned s...

EA Technology is delighted to announce the launch of VisNet Design, an online software tool that enables connection providers and network operators to design and model electrical network connections. The new tool gives an intuitive web-based experience to rapidly model low voltage networks, and it is optimized for modern web browsers. Government EV Infrastructure Strategy The Government EV Infrastructure Strategy committed to 300,000 public charge points by 2030 With the increase in the numb...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has revealed its first ‘Volta Trucks Hub’ that will deliver its Truck as a Service customer-focused operations as the first full-electric Volta Zeros start customer evaluation in mid-2022. This important milestone confirms the first location where vehicles will be serviced and maintained in Paris, with confirmation of the London Hub location due shortly. ‘Volta Trucks Hub, Paris...

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Amit Chaturvedy as Managing Partner, SE Ventures. In this new role, Amit Chaturvedy will drive and strengthen Schneider Electric’s long-term value creation in energy management and industrial automation. He will spearhead this effort with the current SE Ventures general partners – Grant Allen and Varun Jain. Together, this senior team has collective investing experi...

“None of us could have imagined the challenges we are all facing now: The huge task of achieving climate neutrality has been compounded by the structural break in the supply of power and raw materials. That makes it all the more important to pull together, support each other and work as one.” With those words, RWE Executive Board Member, Dr. Lars Kulik evoked the team spirit that underlies international research. On behalf of the RWE Innovation Centre in Niederaussem, he welcomed 42...

The impact of COVID-19 has reversed progress on access to electricity and clean cooking while slowing vital improvements in energy efficiency, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest update of data and projections related to key aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. renewable energies However, renewable energies have shown resilience to the shock caused by the pandemic. Even if renewables maintain their rapid growth, and if access and efficiency improvements rec...

The Swedish investment entity - Baseload Capital, which specializes in funding and deployment of clean heat power solutions worldwide, is realizing a joint project in the oil and gas industry with Munich-based company, Orcan Energy, the leading waste heat solutions provider in Europe and Asia with over 500 ORC plants installed internationally. Orcan‘s ORC systems will be used to convert previously unused geothermal heat from oil and gas production into CO2-free and low-cost electricity. T...

A smart city implements the Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology to interconnect buildings, resources, and data, to create an efficient, adaptive, and more environment-friendly ecosystem for its citizens. Many interlocking technologies make a smart city, but the main sectors are as follows: Smart Buildings Smart Energy Smart Mobility Smart Data As a power supply manufacturer of efficient, compact power supplies, RECOM is well-positioned to support the smart technologies that go into the...

Studies have confirmed the positive effects of artificial lighting on employee wellbeing. Steve Marr, the Director of Product at CP Electronics, part of Legrand’s Energy Controls business unit, explains how human centric lighting (HCL) and lighting control technology create more productive environments. HCL focuses on light’s influence on circadian rhythms, the daily fluctuations of melatonin, cortisol and serotonin. Melatonin is a natural soporific produced in the evenings that hel...

The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Fatih Birol as Executive Director, giving him strong backing to lead a new era for the IEA. His reappointment, for a third term, comes at a pivotal moment for the IEA amid heightened awareness that clean energy transitions must be not only rapid but also secure. 2022 IEA Ministerial The vote to reappoint Dr. Birol took place during the 2022 IEA Ministerial The vote to reappoint Dr. Birol took...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and service provider, has announced the arrival of its Volta Zero in Spain, following the conclusion of a successful Series C funding round of €230 million. As part of its European roadshow, Volta Trucks will be in Madrid on the 5th to 6th April, presenting the Volta Zero at the world-renowned Circuito del Jarma, home to the Spanish Grand Prix between 1968 and 1981.  Impact of freight transport Diesel-engine...

OVC III, power-dense AC/DC modules feature a wide input range and high isolation. RECOM has added a 20W part to its ‘E-K’ range of encapsulated, PCB-mount AC/DC modules, the RAC20E-K/277. Even though it is economically designed, the series is dimensionally of the same size as the existing 20W at just 52.7 mm x 27.6 mm footprint, but with a different pinning that is compatible with further industry standards. It also features full load operation over a very wide input range of 85&nda...

Armenia’s electricity production is heavily reliant on fuel imports and a continued emphasis on energy efficiency and solar deployment would help diversify the country’s energy supply, though further infrastructure investments may be needed to integrate the large planned increase in variable renewable sources, according to a new policy review by the International Energy Agency. Energy Strategy While Armenia has a diverse generation mix of gas-fired thermal, hydropower, and nuc...

On March 10, 2022, the 'Seminar on Sustainable Development of Coal-Fired Power for Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality & Project Signing Ceremony', co-organized by Shanghai Electric Group and Shanghai ICT Developer Energy Technology, was held under the sponsorship of the Shanghai Institute of Cleantech Innovation. Zhou Qiang, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, and Chen Rong, Deputy Head of Songjiang District, sent their congratulatory video messages....

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Upinder Singh Matharu, 58, assumed charge as Director (Power) of the Public Sector Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise at the company. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Matharu was heading BHEL’s Power Sector Eastern Region as Executive Director. He is a 1984 batch Mechanical Engineering graduate from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, in Patiala, India and holds a post-g...

RWE and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding collaboration in low carbon and green hydrogen. Both companies agreed to explore the potential for importing low-carbon and green hydrogen as well as hydrogen derivatives, such as ammonia, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Germany. Furthermore, RWE and ADNOC agreed to assess the potential for the joint development of green hydrogen and hydrogen derivative production projects in relevant...

Legrand UK and Ireland has announced that Michael Smith Switchgear is now an approved partner for the use of Zucchini transformers and busbar, in the assembly of their switchgear systems. Michael Smith Switchgear specializes in bespoke solutions in the building services market. Supporting electrical contractors, the Leicester-based switchboard manufacturer installs their systems across warehouses, distribution centers, schools, hospitals and airports. Legrand - Michael Smith Switchgear partner...

Only a few days ago, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to quickly build the first German LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel, near Hamburg. RWE is following suit. The company wants to realize another project in the immediate vicinity: a terminal for the import of green energy. RWE is relying on green ammonia as the most competitive hydrogen derivative with the highest level of technological maturity. decarbonization The project is intended to help facilitate the subsequent conversio...

Texas Instruments (TI) will demonstrate at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) how engineers can overcome some of their most pressing power-management design challenges. From March 20 through 24 in booth No. 514, the company will showcase the newest additions to its power-management portfolio and demonstrate system-level solutions for increasing power density; reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI), noise and quiescent current (IQ); and extending reliability. Power experts wil...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has concluded its demanding winter testing program, undertaken inside the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. The cold weather testing program was part of a rigorous regime of vehicle tests designed to ensure that the full-electric Volta Zero will deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability, and durability when series production of customer specification vehicles starts later this year. Custo...

RECOM has announced the launch of their RAC10E-K/277 series of board-mount AC/DC encapsulated modules, rated at 10W in a compact 1.8 x 1 inch (45.7 x 25.4mm) footprint. Part of the RECOM ‘Economy’ series, the modules are available with single 3.3, 5, 12, 15, and 24V fully regulated outputs and with a wide input range that includes nominal 100, 115, 240, and 277VAC (120 – 430VDC).  Applications and Compliance The parts are particularly suitable for harsh electrical envir...

The electricity system in Moldova is characterized by its reliance on imports, which supplied 69% of demand in 2020. Renewable electricity accounted for just over 12% of domestic generation, though there remains over 27 GW of potential renewable generation capacity via wind, solar, biomass, and hydro. To provide Moldovan policymakers at all levels with a vision towards a clean, secure, and modern electricity system, the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched a policy roadmap on System Integ...

Charging an EV will become as familiar to them as filling up at the pump. But, unlike going to a petrol station, EVs can be charged at home, at work, at destinations like cinemas and supermarkets, and on the go. Ofgem explains how the supply rules apply in different charging scenarios. Providing clarity to EV drivers, local authorities, investors and ChargePoint operators is crucial in enabling the roll-out of the EV infrastructure needed. Ofgem official Kevin Baillie explains how new guidance...

Recently, the first 220kV Badr#2 traction station of Egypt's first electrified railway - Egypt Ramadan 10th City Light - Rail Transit (LRT) railway project was successfully energized. Egypt's Ramadan 10th City LRT connects Cairo City, satellite cities along the East and the new capital of Egypt, with a total length of about 65 kilometers. 11 stations are set along the line. The completion of the project will drive the economic development of surrounding cities and facilitate the travel of nearl...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. developed an ELS to be adopted to CPO required for the next generation networks switch servers in data centers for the first time in the world and will exhibit the ELS at OFC2022, the largest international conference in the optical communication market. There has been a strong demand to expand the bandwidth for both hyperscale data centers that process big data and edge data centers that realize low latency for Beyond 5G. In accordance with this market trend, power s...