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In Wunsiedel, Upper Franconia, one of the Germany’s large green hydrogen generation plants has been planned digitally and commissioned by Siemens, demonstrating the key role hydrogen can play in Germany’s energy future. Around one year after the official groundbreaking ceremony, Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder, Siemens Managing Board member Matthias Rebellius and Siemens Financial Services CEO Veronika Bienert handed over the plant to the operating company WUN H...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been recognized by Verdantix as a pioneer in microgrid technology to enable advancement in the grid-interactive ecosystem for decarbonization and sustainability in the ‘Schneider Electric Leads the Charge on the Democratization of Energy’ report. Increasing the grid interactivity of facilities is becoming a key enabler for decarbonization as more renewables are onboarded, stemming...

Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi) and Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. (Hitachi Building Systems) announces that they developed a touchless operating panel establishing an elevator without physical floor buttons that allow users to experience a completely new sensation. This newly developed touchless operating panel replaces the floor buttons normally found in an elevator car and enables elevator users to register a destination floor just by passing a finger over the floor displayed on the panel (LCD m...

The foundation of ‘Würth Elektronik CBT International GmbH’ marks another milestone in the internationalisation and growth of Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology Group. Since its beginnings in 1971, internationalization has been an important strategic aspect for Würth Elektronik. Over the past five decades, Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology has successfully built up three PCB plants in Germany as well as various cooperations with qualified partners...

Expanding renewable energies domestically and abroad is an important pillar of the Axpo strategy. After ten years of development, Axpo is integrating the wind and solar business into two in-house divisions to support the ambition of continuing to make a substantial contribution to the expansion of climate-friendly power production. Katja Stommel, CEO of the Axpo subsidiary Volkswind, will become the Head of the new Wind division. Antoine Millioud will take over as the Head of the Solar division...

Ameren Missouri announces that its next two solar energy generation sites include its first large-scale solar installations in north St. Louis city and Jefferson County. The announcement comes shortly after Ameren Missouri announced plans to acquire its largest-ever solar facility. “These next two sites were chosen for the positive impact they'll provide for decades to come,” said Mark Birk, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri. “In addition to producing clean energy, th...

Seneca, an Arrow Electronics company, has announced that it is extending its operations in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. As part of the development, Seneca has expanded its integration and manufacturing operation within its Budapest facility to assemble an extensive range of products supporting the visual media and physical security markets. Physical security markets This allows full monitoring of system health, environmental characteristics, and performance utilizati...

IEA provides first ever assessment of energy jobs worldwide by region and technology, offering vital analysis in the context of the global energy crisis and clean energy transitions. Global employment in the energy sector has risen above its pre-pandemic levels, led by increased hiring in clean energy, according to a new IEA report that offers the first worldwide benchmark for employment across energy industries. Clean energy transitions The inaugural edition of the World Energy Employment Re...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) has selected Chris Reyes as Vice President of Operations on Wednesday, September 7. He boasts over 30 years of experience in the sales and operations of electrical systems and service businesses, and has led the special systems division of Canyon State Electric for over four years.  Reyes was appointed by CSE’s executive leadership team to assume the former position of Robert Hughes, who was named company President late last month. In his new role, Chris...

CMKL has successfully supplied and commissioned the entire electrical panel range for Amrita Hospital in Noida. They have provided MV, LT, distribution boards, and busduct for the hospital. Amrita Hospital is the biggest hospital in the northern region of the country with over 2600 beds. The Hospital was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi on 24th August 2022. LT Substation switchboards Main LT Substation switchboards are unique with respect to the latest technolo...

Global technology brand, HONOR announces Gateway to the Future, an initiative designed to enrich cultural heritage through the power of technology. Launched during its IFA 2022 keynote, HONOR challenged two popular artists to creatively reimagine the Wasserschloss, an iconic landmark located in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site using augmented reality (AR). Set against the backdrop of surging interest in the metaverse and the growth of hybrid tourism, the project aims...

On August 15, 2022, the energy storage system of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Power Plant was successfully connected to the grid. This project is the first generation side energy storage project in Zhejiang Province. For the first time in China, a large-scale electrochemical energy storage power station was built independently and coordinated by the existing site of decommissioned generator sets. Energy storage system of Zhejiang Xiaoshan Power Plant The successful operation of the project will greatly...

From driving LEDs to powering laptops and smart consumer devices, high-efficiency power supplies are a must to minimize power losses and optimize performance. Inefficient power supplies have higher internal power dissipation, which translates into heat. Removing unwanted heat from the unit translates into additional cost, bigger size, lower reliability, and a decrease in the overall performance of the electronic system. thermal management As systems get more powerful and compact, optimal ther...

ABB is supplying highly efficient motors and drives to enable Yara, the producer of nitrogen-based complex fertilizers, to boost energy efficiency at its main production site in Porsgrunn, Norway. The long-term upgrade project will yield annual energy savings of 32-40 gigawatt hours (GWh) and cut CO2 emissions by 12-19 kilotons (kt) – equivalent to emissions produced by nearly 14,000 standard cars. In the first project phase, around 1,000 low voltage electrical motors at Porsgrunn have al...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has completed a rigorous program of hot weather testing of its full-electric 16-ton Volta Zero. Taking place over six weeks at the purpose-built Nardo Technical Center in Southern Italy, the hot weather testing program was designed to ensure that the Volta Zero will deliver outstanding levels of reliability and durability when series production of customer specification vehicles star...

Ameren Missouri has completed more than 300 Smart Energy Plan projects in the first half of 2022. These projects replace or upgrade older infrastructure and support customer reliability by reducing the frequency and duration of power outages when they occur. When major storms hit on June 17, there were nearly 9,500 customers across the St. Louis area – including a sewage treatment plant – who did not experience extended outages thanks to the installation of smart switches and grid...

Scolmore has added new Safety Lampholders to its Click Wiring Accessories range.  A B22d safety pendant and batten have been designed and manufactured by the company with the aim of keeping the user safe from electrical shocks.  The J-slot mechanism has the ability to disconnect power to the plungers when the lamp is removed.  This will prevent the risk of electric shock when removing or installing lamps. When there is no lamp inserted the electrical connection is isolated to...

Hitachi Energy, a pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announced the launch of its Grid-eXpand™ range of modular and prefabricated grid connection solutions that make it faster, simpler, and more efficient to expand power grid capacity and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system. Grid-eXpand™ Grid-eXpand™ comprises a comprehensive range of air-insulated and gas-insulated grid connections that cover the most frequently used grid...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) introduced RIO, a portable, solar-powered security solution. RIO is the company’s first product announced for a wider market sector, positioning RAD solutions outside of the traditional manned-guarding security industry. RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) continues the productization of RAD’s best-s...

South Africa's rapid rooftop solar adoption, with households and businesses installing over 5,400 MW in just a year, has eased pressure on the national grid - leading to the longest load shedding break since January 2022. However, this surge has raised safety concerns, with firefighters reporting that one in six fires they respond to daily involves solar installations. Rooftop solar installations Dr. Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage, explains the culprits beh...

There are many benefits to using the latest protective relays available in the market. Fast communication and better system protection are two such examples. This article explores both concepts about source synchronization for generator paralleling schemes. To meet the requirements for large-scale electrical distribution systems, multiple generators often need to be paralleled (operate in tandem). Hence, the synchronization of generator sources becomes a very important aspect when multiple gene...

Though it may go out the window with the next PM appointed, the current UK government is planning to reform the way energy is sold on the wholesale markets, so cheaper renewable energy prices get passed onto consumers. This could well bring about new usage patterns across the board that are similar to those used by people using micro-generation and storage at home. The government consultation announced last week is intended to help tackle the cost of living crisis by passing on the lower c...

Major economies sharply increased support for the production and consumption of coal, oil and natural gas, with many countries struggling to balance longstanding pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies with efforts to protect households from surging energy prices, according to analysis released today by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Energy Agency. New OECD and IEA data show that overall government support for fossil fuels in 51 c...

Power management company Eaton announced Matt Hockman has been named president of its Crouse-Hinds, B-Line, and Oil and Gas organization. Responsibilities  In this role, Hockman will lead Eaton’s global team focused on technologies and structural solutions designed for harsh and hazardous environments applied in commercial construction, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial settings.  He will report directly to Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer of Eato...

Southeast Missouri State University’s Show Me Center parking lots are now boasting 3,500 working solar panels harnessing sunlight to generate clean energy. The solar panels just went into operation, thanks to a partnership with Ameren Missouri. “Just as we are responsible for preparing students for successful futures, we recognize we all have a role to play in creating a sustainable future for our environment,” said Southeast President Dr. Carlos Vargas. More renewable energy...

The distributed photovoltaic (PV) group control device for active distribution network developed by NR, completed the on-site function and performance test in Fujian CATL Industrial Park and was put into operation. The device has functions such as active power control, voltage control, reactive power control, and power factor control etc. The test results show that the power control response time is less than 5s, the control accuracy can reach 1%, and all performance indicators meet the require...

Prysmian Group has reached a key technology milestone in the field of Power Transmission, thus confirming its preminent role and commitment to support the energy transition. The world pioneer in the cable industry announces the successful development and testing of the first 525 kV extruded submarine full cable system for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) applications. Breakthrough innovation This breakthrough innovation in cable technology will enable a massive increase of the maximum trans...

Two fast-growing companies are joining forces to accelerate the mobility transition: gridX, the smart grid company recently acquired by E.ON, announced a collaboration with Charge Construct, a holistic charging infrastructure provider based in Ingolstadt, Germany. With the dynamic load management (DLM) solution based on gridX technology, Charge Construct aims to become one of the leading full-service providers for charging infrastructure in Germany and the DACH region. gridX and Charge Constru...

With WE-BMS, Würth Elektronik presents signal transformers for battery management systems which, due to their galvanic isolation of 4300 VDC/1 min and high operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC, are ideal for use in energy storage systems, E-bikes or E-scooters. Besides the transformers, the new WE-BMS series components also include at least one common-mode choke to filter common-mode interference. Würth Elektronik's design offers far longer physical creepage than comparable products on...

With WE-BMS, Würth Elektronik presents signal transformers for battery management systems which, thanks to their galvanic isolation of 4300 VDC/1 min and high operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC, are ideal for use in energy storage systems, E-bikes, or E-scooters. Besides the transformers, the new WE-BMS series components also include at least one common-mode choke to filter common-mode interference. Würth Elektronik's design offers far longer physical creepage than comparable product...