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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and MOVENSYS Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a business partnership to strengthen collaboration in their respective AC servo and motion control businesses. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric is proceeding to take an equity stake in Movensys. industrial computers In recent years, the use of industrial computers for motion control applications in AC servo businesses has grown rapidly, especially for semiconductor and electronic-comp...

ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., (ECSIPC) is pleased to announce its participation at Computex 2023. As a complete solution provider, it will introduce a wide range of comprehensive new products for smart retail, automation intelligence, information kiosks, and lottery terminals, including the LIVA Z5 Plus mini-PC series, B760H7-M8, and Q670H7-IS1 motherboards.  smart charging solutions ECSIPC will exhibit its comprehensive smart charging solutions including an AC charger for home and...

Electric Ireland has teamed up with former Minor legends, Kilkenny’s Michael Fennelly and Mayo’s Seamie O’Shea, to launch the 2023 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championship. Electric Ireland understands participation in Gaelic Games plays a key role in supporting young people to shape their future success on and off the field of play. These moments as a Minor have a major impact, often long after their participation in the Championships has ended. Electric Ireland&r...

Bosch Power Tools, with founding partners - FEIN and Rothenberger, announced the launch of AMPShare – Powered by Bosch now available in the U.S. and Canada. This global multi-brand battery alliance advances these companies' shared vision for battery efficiency, offering trade professionals the best and widest reaching 18V power system that’s compatible across brands, applications, and even countries. This launch expands on the previously launched AMPShare platform in the European Un...

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates have been increasing worldwide, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Here is a general overview of some countries with notable EV adoption rates at that time: Norway: Norway has been a pioneer in EV adoption. In 2020, nearly 54% of new car sales were electric, making it the highest EV adoption rate in the world. The country provides strong incentives for EV ownership, such as tax exemptions, toll-free roads, and free park...

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates have been increasing worldwide, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Here is a general overview of some countries with notable EV adoption rates at that time:  Norway: Norway has been a global leader in EV adoption. In 2020, nearly 54% of new car sales were electric, making it the highest EV adoption rate in the world. The country provides strong incentives for EV ownership, such as tax exemptions, toll-free roads,...

Mingyang Smart Energy has signed a localization cooperation agreement with Unison Ltd., a South Korean wind turbine manufacturer and wind power company in Zhongshan, Guangdong. The agreement involves an investment of 400 billion Korean won, approximately two billion RMB, from Mingyang Smart Energy to promote its business in Korea and globally. Zhang Qiying, President and Chief Technology Officer of Mingyang Smart Energy, and Park Won-seo, CEO of Unison, signed the agreement while Zhang Chuanwei...

Introducing the newest innovation in multi-sensor alarms from Aico, the Ei3030 Multi-Sensor Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm. The flagship alarm in Aico’s technologically advanced 3000 Series - the Ei3030 combines individual Optical, Heat and CO sensors, for the ultimate fire and CO response. Aico continues to evolve its offering to provide products that align with its customers’ requirements while maintaining the simplicity that Installers love. The Ei3030 multi-sensor Fire and...

Mingyang Smart Energy Group Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Mingyang") has secured a 306 MW order from Singaporean renewable energy company Vena Energy for the Talim 212.5 MW and the Sembrano 93.75 MW onshore wind power projects in the Philippines. The projects, located in the Province of Rizal, will be the country’s largest onshore wind projects and will feature Chinese wind turbines for the first time. The order includes the supply, transportation, installation, and commissioning o...

WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Offshore Wind at RWE Renewables, as the Association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. Low-carbon future Sven Utermöhlen said, “I am honored to be elected to represent the full value chain of wind energy in Europe - an industry contributing, through jobs and innovation, to building a low-carbon future. A faster expansion of wind energy is particularly important if we are to achieve the European climate...

Axpo will develop one of the largest battery storage facilities in Sweden, it was announced. Acquired from project developer SENS (Sustainable Energy Solutions Sweden), the facility in Filipstad is designed to provide ancillary services to help balance the electricity grid. Construction is expected to start in early 2024. 25 MW lithium-ion battery storage system Axpo will develop a 25 MW lithium-ion battery storage system around 300 km west of the Swedish capital Stockholm, in the town of Fil...

Mingyang Smart Energy Group Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Mingyang") has secured a 306 MW order from Singaporean renewable energy company Vena Energy for the Talim 212.5 MW and the Sembrano 93.75 MW onshore wind power projects in the Philippines. The projects, located in the Province of Rizal, will be the country’s largest onshore wind projects and will feature Chinese wind turbines for the first time. The order includes the supply, transportation, installation, and commissioning o...

As power grids evolve, transitioning away from fossil fuel sources to renewable energy, connecting battery energy storage systems ensures the grid remains stable. ABB’s new power supply device, the CP-S.1 24/20.0, provides the secure, energy-efficient connection that battery storage systems require. Renewable generation is intermittent and battery storage systems are a good way to smooth out this intermittency. Deploying batteries close to major electricity infrastructure e...

Texas Instruments (TI), a pioneer in high-voltage technology, debuted a highly integrated, functional safety-compliant, isolated gate driver that enables engineers to design more efficient traction inverters and maximize electric vehicle (EV) driving range.  The new UCC5880-Q1 reinforced isolated gate driver offers features that enable EV powertrain engineers to increase power density and reduce system design complexity and cost while achieving their safety and performance goals. Advanced...

Ingeteam will support the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious goals to combat the climate crisis by deploying a national network of 500,000 EV chargers along America’s highways. With this new investment, Ingeteam Electric Vehicle Chargers will increase its production capacity of DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) and L2 EV chargers (ranging from 7.5 kW up to 420 kW) for the US market with a full commitment to accelerate the buildout of the United States EV charging network. The new Ingete...

RECOM strengthened its distribution network in Japan with the addition of Midoriya Electric, specializing in AC/DC, DC/DC converters, switching regulators, and LED drivers. Yosuke Sato, Director & General Manager, 1st International Division, Midoriya Electric, expressed, “RECOM's product portfolio has very good synergy with our other line cards. We are very excited about expanding sales of RECOM products.” ideal distribution partner According to Jordi Torrebadell, Director of...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will begin shipping samples of a new Schottky barrier diode (SBD)-embedded silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) module, featuring dual-type 3.3kV withstand voltage and 6.0kVrms dielectric strength, on May 31.  The new module is expected to support superior power, efficiency and reliability in inverter systems for large industrial equipment such as railways and electric power systems. Ele...

Companies need to make increasingly sustainable choices, in order to advance in the energy transition. One of them is to use power generated by low-carbon sources, such as biogas generated from the decomposition of organic waste from landfills. This gas is captured through pipelines, purified, and injected into power plants to generate renewable energy. Aiming to support companies that are in this search, Eva Energia, an Urca Energia Group company, a holding company for investment in intelligen...

Iskra is coming to the internationally renowned exhibition - PCIM Europe 2023, which is taking place at Nuremberg Messe from May 9 – 11, 2023. So, get ready to experience the future of electronics and renewable energy solutions at the event! Iskra will be present from May 9 to May 11, 2023 for PCIM Europe 2023 exhibition, at Hall 7, booth 621, at Nuremberg Messe in Nuremberg, Germany. Iskra at PCIM Europe 2023 event The Iskra Team looks forward to meeting everyone live at the upcoming P...

Grid connection checks usually require a significant amount of manual effort and tie up a lot of resources within the grid planning department. In addition, distribution system operators throughout Europe report a significant increase in grid connection inquiries for renewable energy systems. In order to automate the processes around the connection check to the greatest possible extent, the two Bavarian grid operators of the E.ON group are rolling out an online service based on SNAP and Online...

Ingeteam has developed a new central inverter for large-scale battery systems. This new product, commercially known as IS STORAGE 3Power HV, is specifically intended for energy storage plants developed with batteries up to a maximum voltage of 1500 V DC. The first units of the new central inverter will start to be delivered in July 2023 for a project based in Italy. IS STORAGE 3Power HV central inverter This inverter, which can achieve up to 3.93 MVA of battery discharge power operating a...

Mitsubishi Electric has teamed up with Harlow College to establish The Renewable Energy Training Center, a new on-campus project for the next generation of heating engineers to train using green technologies. With the government aiming to upgrade all homes to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C within the next ten years, it’s more important than ever that heating engineers are trained to install energy-efficient technologies in our buildings. New center at Harlow College...

Schneider Electric, a globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a new relationship with UL Solutions, a global provider in applied safety science, to offer its customers access to inspection and testing services that meet the scope requirements of the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark. This new relationship demonstrates Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to providing its customers with the tools and resources needed t...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Javed Ahmad as the Senior Vice President of its Global Supply Chain North America organization. A 32-year company veteran with expertise in manufacturing, operations, and logistics, Javed Ahmad will be based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA — the hub for Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation for the region that generated more than US...

FPT Industrial, an Iveco Group brand, will be exhibiting at ACT Expo 2023, being held at the Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, California, USA) from 1 to 4 May 2023. One of the manufacturers of power units, FPT Industrial will be welcoming customers, partners and attendees at 2nd level - meeting room 251B to show off its range of ePowertrain products and solutions. FPT Industrial is one of the major global players in the world of electric propulsion, designing, developing and producing a wide...

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, unveiled a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Operators deploying commercial electric vehicles face many obstacles, from grid power capacity restrictions to clean power requirements to long waits for grid infrastructure upgrades and installations. As many operators are delaying or forgoing EV adoption due to these challenges, Plug provide...

United Electric Controls are pleased to announce that Moody Price will be the new United Electric Controls representative for the State of Texas, adding to their existing region of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida Panhandle, Memphis Area and Texas, effective May 1, 2023. United Electric Controls (UE) is a privately held corporation founded in 1931 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, including two divisions – Applied Sensor Technologies (AST) and Precision...

Professionals across many industries understand the value of preventative maintenance and the importance of having a good working knowledge of the electric motors being used in manufacturing operations. In fact, electric motors are one of the most vital pieces of equipment in a manufacturing process, driving virtually all production equipment and processes. preventing motor failure For these reasons, it’s critical for businesses to understand the importance of preventing motor failure a...

RECOM has continued to add to their ‘K’ series of DC/DC converters featuring advanced circuit design techniques and manufacturing technology with the REC5K-AW, a 5W, wide input DC/DC in a plastic package, just 1” x 1” footprint, 0.4” profile (25.4 x 25.4 x 10mm). The cost-effective part operates over a wide 4:1 (9–36 VDC) input range and provides a regulated 5 V output rated at 1 A with 18-36 VDC input. Operation is from −40°C to 110°C ambient w...

Ingeteam has designed and manufactured the first units of its new control system for hybridizing renewable energy plants with different generation technologies. This new system, which is currently under certification process in accordance with the Spanish NTS standard, will soon be installed in the province of Cuenca to hybridize two wind farms with two photovoltaic plants, which will, in turn, be equipped with Ingeteam photovoltaic inverters. INGECON SUN Multi-Plant Controller This new solut...