Transmission and Distribution News

LOVATO Electric, always mindful of the need for safety, has expanded its catalogue with the new SR series safety relays. Designed to cover the most common risk categories, LOVATO Electric safety relays are rated up to category 4 with performance level PLe stated by the EN/ISO/BS 13849-1 functional safety standard, which is part of the Machinery Directive framework. Safely monitoring and controlling safety circuits The offer consists of 2 series for a total of 7 indivi...

C&S Electric Limited is happy to announce the inauguration of the C&S Electric-sponsored Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab at ITI Sector 31, in Noida, India. This cutting-edge lab was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Prakash Kumar Chandraker, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&S Electric Limited, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Radha Krishan, Principle of ITI Sector 31, Noida, and Mr. Manav Adlakha, C...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the appointment of Amanda Gibson as its Head of Public Relations, effective immediately. Automotive industry experience Amanda brings over 15 years of automotive industry experience from a multitude of roles at Mitsubishi Motors, including Press & Public Relations, Sales Area Management, and Electric Vehicle Program Management. Most recently, Amanda served as Pres...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The independent, Netherlands-based business exhibit...

Education, training, and development are at the heart of what Aico offers to its supply chain and colleagues. This is why Aico are pleased to announce that they will be supporting AWEBB’s training academy with a rebrand. The AWEBB LEAD training academy will be rebranded as ‘The LEAD Academy powered by Aico’. AWEBB’s training academy provides a pathway into management for their members. Through the training, they can increase their awareness of effective sales skills and...

Ameren has contributed US$ 15,000 to the Woodland Fire Protection District to provide additional resources for this critical emergency service following a deadly EF2 tornado that hit rural Bollinger County on April 5, 2023. The Woodland Fire Protection District has continued to serve area homes and businesses after the volunteer fire station in Glen Allen was destroyed by the 130 mph winds. The funds will be used to assist with essential first responder equipment and infrastructure damaged by t...

Bosch Power Tools introduced new tools including an 18V concrete nailer and heat gun, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support trade workers. In addition to the new tools, Bosch Power Tools also announced a new and enhanced 18V Limited Warranty that offers extended coverage for 18V tools, chargers, and batteries. Effective June 1st, Bosch’s new 18V limited warranty extends the coverage for cordless 18V tools and chargers from one year to five years and 18V batteries from one...

A solar power generating facility recently developed by a South African gold mine has made use of WEG’s transformers to serve this specialized application. Factors like harmonics or ‘noise’ in the current flow mean that solar photovoltaic (PV) applications require specialized transformers. The site is generating 40 MW of renewable energy and WEG supplied 10 of its custom-designed transformers of 5 MVA capacity each. The units for this PV project were manufactured at the compan...

Electrical contractor - Canyon State Electric (CSE) has been named American Subcontractors Association of Arizona’s (ASA) subcontractor of the year for 2023. The Phoenix-based company was honored during ASA’s “Renewing the Future” awards gala last week.  “It means the world to Canyon State Electric to be given this award,” said Robert Hughes, CSE President, adding “One of our core values is innovation. We aim to be a driving force for our industry,...

SEW, the globally renowned provider of digital customer and workforce experience cloud platforms, announced the completion of the acquisition of CHOICE Technologies. The acquisition further enhances SEW’s capability to deliver and implement end-to-end digital customer and workforce experience platforms and provide comprehensive solutions to improve revenue protection and mitigate losses for the utilities. Digital CX and WX Platform The two organizations are vertically aligned in terms o...

As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained immense popularity. One of the greatest advantages of owning an EV is the convenience of charging it at home. Home charging offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, convenience, environmental sustainability, and enhanced driving experience. In this blog, Electric Miles will delve into these advantages and explore why charging the EV at home is a smart choice. Cost Savings Over time, these savi...

As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained immense popularity. One of the greatest advantages of owning an EV is the convenience of charging it at home. Home charging offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, convenience, environmental sustainability, and enhanced driving experience. Electric Miles will delve into these advantages and explore why charging the EV at home is a smart choice. Cost Savings Charging the electric vehicle at ho...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist - Campbell West is continuing its ambitious growth with a new electrical division, allowing the firm to offer a more streamlined approach to building services projects. Campbell West, which is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, works with clients in both commercial and residential sectors, with customers including NHS Trusts, local government, and education settings.  Electrical Services The new electrical arm was la...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has developed a new structure for a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) embedded with a Schottky barrier diode (SBD), which the company has applied in a 3.3 kV full SiC power module, the FMF 800 DC -66 BEW2 for large industrial equipment such as railways and DC power systems.  Samples began shipping on May 31. The chip's new structure is expected to help downsize railway traction systems, etc. as w...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the expansion of the brand’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) Hub network in Europe with two new sites confirmed in Duisburg, Germany, and Madrid in Spain. Both locations will be offering comprehensive customer support, training, maintenance, and servicing to the trucks operating in those markets, with the Hubs scheduled to open soon. Climate-neutral industrial The new German Volta T...

Prysmian Group., a world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, is launching a new investment of around €120 million in its strategic plant in Pikkala, Finland. The investment, in addition to the €100 million already provided in 2022 is aimed at further increasing the production capacity of the 525 kV HVDC submarine cable systems, supporting the growing market demand driven by the need to develop and upgrade power transmission grids for the energy transition. ...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced that the Schneider Electric Sustainability School is open for enrolment. three-part program Free to access, the digital platform provides a range of interactive courses aimed at equipping companies and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their sustainability performance. First launched internally to educate Schneider Electric employees to better support the...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary ICONICS, Inc. has formally agreed to wholly acquire ICONICS UK, Ltd., which sells supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software and develops related cloud applications. Mitsubishi Electric wholly acquired ICONICS, Inc. in 2019 to strengthen its global software-development capabilities. ICONICS UK, the distributor of ICONICS products in the UK, has its own cloud applic...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, welcomed DB Schenker, one of the logistics service providers, to its contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, this week to see the final prototype generation of the all-electric Volta Zero truck in pre-production, as they prepare to take delivery of 150 series production Volta Zeros later this year. The Volta Zero Production Verification prototype, which DB Schenker witnessed the build of...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. good air quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

With three units in Brazil and two in Paraguay, The Inpasa Group has as a mission, to bring clean and sustainable solutions to meet the planet's growing demand for energy. integrated solutions The company is considered the largest corn ethanol producer in Latin America and also a major investor in power generation using biomass. The group has invested in integrated solutions developed by WEG, mainly in turbogenerator sets that total more than 230 MW of installed power, enough energy to supply...

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and the USA. This journey reached a pinnacle in 2021 with the sale of its former Video Telematics division to Sensata Technologies Plc for $200 million. Following this significant milestone, Y3K's Founder, Paul Singh, returned to the UK from the USA in 2022 to lead the company once again. New website Under Paul Singh's guidance, the Surrey an...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed a partnership with Qover and Helvetia International Automotive to provide their customers with all-electric fleet insurance. The specialized insurance cover for Volta Trucks’ customers will be managed by Qover, Europe’s insurtech for orchestrating embedded insurance, and insured by Helvetia International Automotive, a division of the S&P A+ rated Swiss insurance company...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the appointment of Sapphire Vehicle Services as its first Certified Service Partner for the UK. Sapphire Vehicle Services has industry-leading experience in the UK commercial fleet management sector and will provide vehicle maintenance solutions, designed around Volta Trucks customers’ requirements. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Sapphire Vehicle Solutions has 16 Institute of...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with NEoT Green Mobility to develop customer funding solutions, with an ambition to offering operating lease solutions to finance up to 2,000 trucks from 2023. The funding will enable Volta Trucks to offer customers a wide range of financing solutions for the all-electric Volta Zero through the company’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) offering. Maintenance-included solutions NEoT Gr...

Founded in 2019 by Carl-Magnus Norden and Kjell Walöen, Volta Trucks aims to accelerate the transition to electric commercial vehicles, reducing the effects of climate change and helping to make their cities safer, healthier, and more sustainable for everyone. Carl-Magnus Norden, Founder of Volta Trucks “My true goal is to inspire the rest of the sector to join us in the fight against climate change.” Causing considerable damage In the cities, it is not global warming that ca...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that its European subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe B.V. started a demonstration experiment on May 25, 2023, in the Irish Aran Islands, to evaluate the effectiveness of heat pump control for demand response, as part of the REACT project to demonstrate energy independence for remote islands. The project, which is co-funded by the European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 program, will use heat pump systems deployed at...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a global provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland, resulting in the production of 850 tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen, or 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity, by the end of the decade with final investment decision (FID) by 2025/2026. Plug’s PEM electrolyzer Using Plug’s PEM electrolyzer and liquefaction technology, the green hydrogen produced...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio of electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. Expansion in electronics  The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, so does the need for efficient and sustainable charging solutions. Home solar EV charging is an innovative and eco-friendly option that allows EV owners to harness the power of the sun to charge their vehicles. This article explores the benefits and working principles of home solar EV charging. Charging electric vehicles Harnessing Solar Energy: Home solar EV charging utilizes solar panels installed on residential rooftops or other suit...