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On June 28, 2021, the first batch of units of the Baihetan Hydropower Station on the Jinsha River was successfully completed the 72 hour trial operation and officially put into commercial operation, which is the world's largest hydropower project under construction with the highest single unit capacity. As the main secondary equipment supplier, NR provides a complete set of key equipment for the project, such as generator transformer unit protection, switchyard protection, information managemen...

Hitachi, Ltd. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of GlobalLogic Inc., pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement signed on March 31, 2021. As announced in the press release dated March 31, Hitachi Global Digital Holdings LLC, a U.S. subsidiary of Hitachi, has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings, Inc., the parent company of GlobalLogic, and GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings and GlobalLogic have become wholly owned subsidiaries of HGDH....

The energy industry is in a period of drastic change. To become climate neutral by 2050, the energy sector must undergo a massive shift by switching to more sustainable renewable energy sources and furthering electrification.  On top of the need to decarbonize, the industry is also becoming increasingly decentralized as a greater number of diverse energy sources interact, bi-directional power flows become standard and renewable energy is generated closer to where it is used. energy-consum...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has revealed In-Control, an end-to-end EV charger management platform developed exclusively for fleets. With In-Control, fleet managers can digitally operate, monitor, and maintain individual chargers, allowing them to optimize EV charging infrastructure for their electric vehicles. In-Charge clients, including Nissan, Ryder, Navistar, IC Bus, International Trucks, General Motors and Kaptyn, currently utilize...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with R&A to deliver a renewable power solution at the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. The hybrid system will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used fossil-fuelled systems and is a major step in Aggreko’s Net Zero journey, aiming to help clients deliver more sustainable events worldwide. renewable microgrids...

Newly published research shows that the growth of the Low Carbon Manufacturing and Goods sector is successfully thriving in the West Midlands. Figures show that the region’s low-carbon industries grew by more than 8% in 2020 despite a 9% decline in the outer West Midlands’ economy because of the COVID pandemic. Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street recognizes this achievement and states “Just as we were the birthplace of the first industrial revolution, the West Midlands is...

On June 26, 2021, after 168 hours of trial operation, Yazhong Jiangxi ±800 kV HVDC transmission project was officially put into operation. NR provides a complete set of core equipment for the project, such as UHV converter valve, protection & control, valve cooling, synchronous condenser secondary system, measurement and fire protection system, etc. Yazhong Jiangxi ± 800kV HVDC transmission project Yazhong Jiangxi project starts from Yanyuan County, Sichuan Province, passes...

As the EU Commission prepares to present its ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package, the European CEO Alliance has issued policy recommendations supporting a progressive and ambitious push to achieve climate neutrality. Tackling climate change requires strong collaboration between the public sector and industry, the Alliance announced after its meeting in Paris. The Alliance would welcome a review of the EU’s major regulatory instruments, in particular subsidies for technologies wit...

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...

The plastic industry relies on injection molding machines to produce part after part. To endure the high demand, the motors on injection molding machines are manufactured to withstand extreme environments. The motors are water-cooled and are unique compared to a standard motor. When repairing these motors, users should consider how to repair shop strips the motor of its coils, how it is rewound and how the windings are varnished. Burnout Oven method The stripping methods used by standard moto...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of a new high efficacy family of 3030 Mid-Power LEDs designed for high-performance general lighting and horticulture applications. These new MP-3030-120H ultra high-performance LEDs provide low thermal resistance, up to 226 lumens/Watt, high PPF/W, and CRI options of 80, 90 and 95 minimum. In addition, they are compatible with standard SMT reflow solder process and are RoHs and REACH compliant. High volume orders Customers who...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of a new high-efficacy family of 3030 Mid-Power LEDs designed for high-performance general lighting and horticulture applications. These new MP-3030-120H ultra high-performance LEDs provide low thermal resistance, up to 226 lumens/Watt, high PPF/W, and CRI options of 80, 90, and 95 minimum. In addition, they are compatible with standard SMT reflow solder process and are RoHs and REACH compliant. New high-volume orders Customers...

Energy storage will play a key role in the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system based on renewable energy. Consequently, the global market for energy storage is expected to grow 55-65% per year for the next five years. Hence energy storage systems must operate safely. However, while the individual battery cells that make up such systems are typically individually certified as safe, there are big challenges in integrating them into a safe overall system as evidenced by the number of la...

On June 26, 2021, after 168 hours of trial operation, the Yazhong Jiangxi ±800 kV HVDC transmission project was officially put into operation. NR provides a complete set of core equipment for the project, such as a UHV converter valve, protection & control, valve cooling, synchronous condenser secondary system, measurement and fire protection system, etc. hydro, wind, and solar power transmission The surging power from the middle reaches of the Yalong River will light up the urban...

On June 28, 2021, The first batch of units of the Baihetan Hydropower Station on the Jinsha River completed the 72-hour trial operation and officially put into commercial operation, which is the world's largest hydropower project under construction with the highest single-unit capacity. As the main secondary equipment supplier, NR provides a complete set of key equipment for the project, such as generator transformer unit protection, switchyard protection, information management system, and oth...

Increased renewable generation and large, complex power networks mean that different parts of the grid are not always perfectly synchronized, which can cause the power to fluctuate. To guard against fluctuations in power supply, traditional power grids have synchronous generators which can help mitigate oscillations due to their inertia. However, with the increasing penetration of inverter-dominated renewable power plants, the power grids inertia is decreasing. This can reduce the quality of th...

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...

Award-winning clean technology company, Aceleron has launched the first reusable, repairable and fully recyclable lithium-ion battery of its kind. Using a unique compression technology method developed by Aceleron, each individual part of the battery can be accessed either to repair, replace or upgrade, giving it an endless lifespan which is much kinder to the planet and keeps long term costs down. Providing uninterrupted, reliable power at several different voltages, the Essential covers a r...

RECOM has launched an eighth-brick DC/DC converter series with 9-60 VDC input and optional 12, 24, or 48 V outputs rated at 150 W. The RPA150E series has an industry-standard pin-out with outputs trimmable over a wide ±20% range to include 28 V for avionic systems and 57 V for PoE applications. The 6:1 input range covers nominal 12, 24, and 48 V system rails with sufficient margin to include 48 V battery charging voltage and 12 V battery cranking voltage dips. High efficiency of the RPA...

Supporting E.ON’s digital ambitions, Sebastian Weber and Christopher d’Arcy will become Managing Directors of E.ON Digital Technology GmbH as of July 1, 2021 and will report directly to Victoria Ossadnik, E.ON SE Board Member for Digital. Sebastian Weber will act as group-wide CTO for E.ON, overseeing the expansion of digital platforms and IT operations. Christopher d’Arcy will be responsible as Senior Vice President for Digital & Technology Expert Services with accountabi...

DENSO, a mobility supplier announced it invested in Seurat Technologies, participating in the metal additive manufacturer’s Series B funding round. The investment will help speed the development and commercialization of Seurat’s patented additive manufacturing technology and is DENSO’s latest move to bolster its digital transformation. Area Printing™ technology Seurat’s Area Printing™ technology allows manufacturers to print metal parts at scale Seurat&rsq...

Aggreko is accelerating its investments in hydrogen technology. This step is part of its Net Zero program and will enhance the company’s capability to provide emission-free temporary power worldwide. At present, the pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions is focusing on two different technologies. hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator Together with cleantech partner CMB.TECH, a 50 kVA hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator has been developed. After successful testing, Aggr...

On June 7, 2021, the generator terminal sub-synchronous damping control (GTSDC) system of Datang Xilinhaote (Xilinhot) power plant completed the oscillation suppression test and put into operation successfully. NR Electric worked as the total solution provider for this project. The successful operation of the system enhances the damping performance of the complex resonance between the generator and the grid, and can effectively solve the torsional vibration problem of the turbine generator shaf...

On June 3, the Huzhou distributed power flow controller (DPFC) pilot project, developed and supplied by NR Electric, successfully withstood the manual short circuit test. The system responded accurately and the test results met the expectations. The success of this manual short-circuit test fully verified the ability of NR DPFC ability to withstand AC short-circuit current, AC fault ride through ability, and the accuracy of cooperation with AC line protection, marking that the 220 kV DPFC proje...

The Protection and Measurement division launches the IRxPRO range of relays for reliable and high-performance protection. IRIPRO-X (Overcurrent Protection Relay) The IRIPRO-X relays are the overcurrent protection relays designed for controlling, protecting & monitoring industrial, and utility distribution networks & substations.  These numerical relays have programmable digital outputs that can protect & monitor with a reliably fast protection solution in a single unit. They...

Every developer looks forward to the moment when he knows that his prototype is finally working, all key functions have been realized and the software is fully implemented except for the diagnostic functions. At the next meeting, he proudly announces that all that is needed at this stage is the EMC approval and a suitable power supply.  However, given the limited resources, designing a power supply in-house is not an option, as crucial deadlines would be missed. The team thus agrees to go...

RECOM is launching its 16:1 ultra-wide input high-isolation quarter-brick DC/DC converter, ideal for rail and harsh industrial applications. The input range of the RPA150Q series is 14.4 V to 170 V (200 V for 1 s), and fully regulated available outputs are 12, 24, or 54 VDC with wide +10/−20% trim range (+18/−20% for 24 V output).  Efficiency is high across the operating range, and with sufficient airflow, 150 W output is available from −40°C up to at least 65&de...

Würth Elektronik and Unleash Future Boats unveiled the ‘ZeroOne’ prototype for an emission-free, autonomous watercraft at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL in Berlin. Würth Elektronik is a technology partner of the start-up and supports with modern electronics to make the revolutionary concept for emission-free water vehicles of the future a reality. With their start-up Unleash Future Boats GmbH, developers Stefanie and Lars Engelhard, who come from the automotive industry, are worki...

Fast installation and simplified logistics are critical requirements for panel builders, wholesalers, and OEMs. The demand for assembled changeover switches and ready-to-use complete switch disconnectors is growing fast. That’s why LOVATO Electric has taken care of these needs by expanding its offer of switch disconnector solutions.  Take a look at these new products: Assembled Changeover Switches With 12 codes to cover most of the applications from 25A to 160A...