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Cloud for Utilities and Smart Energy Water (SEW) are proud to announce SEW will be a platinum sponsor of the Digital + Cloud Summit 2022, taking place from August 29-31, 2022, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, USA. Smart Energy Water (SEW) SEW partners with businesses to deliver platforms that are easy-to-use, integrate seamlessly Smart Energy Water (SEW), with its innovative and industry-renowned cloud platforms, delivers the best Digital Customer Experiences (CX) and Workfor...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...

Rolls-Royce is officially announcing the development of turbogenerator technology, which includes a new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications. The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and f...

ABB has been contracted by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor Aker Solutions, a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, to deliver the main electrical, automation, and safety systems for Norway’s Northern Lights project. A joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, Northern Lights is the first industrial carbon capture and storage project to develop an open and flexible infrastructure to safely store CO2 from industries across Europe. The first phas...

Sofamel recently in collaboration with the Elektra Catalunya Group, organized a technical workshop dealing with electrical risks in the railway industry. Representatives from different companies in the sector, such as Alstom, Talgo, and TMB, were present at the event. The workshop looked at: the importance of following the 5 golden rules to ensure an installation is de-energized; the use and quality of PPE; and Sofamel’s solutions for the railway sector, including special portable earthin...

Global energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022 to reach USD 2.4 trillion, with the anticipated rise coming mainly in clean energy, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Although encouraging, the growth investment is still far from enough to tackle the multiple dimensions of the current energy crisis and pave the way toward a cleaner and more secure energy future. energy investment The fastest energy investment growth comes from the power sector mainly in...

ABB E-mobility strengthens its position as the pioneer in EV charging solutions with the opening of the company’s largest DC fast charger production site to date - the E-mobility Centre of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of all transport sectors and exemplifying ABB E-mobility’s commitment to building a zero-emission future with smart, reliable charging solutions for electric ve...

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expanded its connectivity portfolio with a new family of wireless microcontrollers (MCU) that enable high-quality Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) at half the price of competing devices. Featuring best-in-class standby current and radio-frequency (RF) performance, the SimpleLink™ Bluetooth LE CC2340 family is built on the foundation of TI's decades of wireless connectivity expertise. Pricing for the CC2340 family will start as low as $0.79, making it af...

Given the urgent need to limit the impact of climate change, ABB is helping businesses accelerate decarbonization by delivering complete electrical powertrain solutions for a range of industrial vehicles, transportation, and marine vessels. While most vehicles and vessels are still diesel-powered, electrification solutions comprising motors, inverters, controllers, and energy storage systems have rapidly advanced and offer immediate benefits. With over 130 years of experience of electrifying ap...

Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometers – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within metal cutting with the introduction of their M12 FUEL™ 16-Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. With the same cutting capacity as its 18-volt competitors, the 12-volt nibbler delivers fast, clean cuts in 16-gauge mild steel and has the power to cut 22-gauge spiral duct seams, in a compact, lightweight design.  "Shears are most commonly found on the jobsites, but they are limited to only straight cuts, and do not provide an optimal cutting e...

The energy industry must urgently decarbonize. Therefore, they need to drive electrification across sectors and source electricity from renewables. This shift gives rise to an increasing number of asset types, partnerships and use cases. Different makes of electric vehicles, charging points, inverters, batteries and heating appliances and various forms of communication within and between energy systems make the work of every player along the energy value chain increasingly complex. In addition,...

The idea is as innovative as it is reasonable: RWE and Commerzbank plan to create a ‘Green Mittelstand Fund’ to give medium-sized industrial companies in Germany access to green electricity generated by offshore wind plants. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. The new fund will offer these companies for the first time the opportunity to secure green electricity through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). Up to now, it has mainly...

IEA’s Africa Energy Outlook 2022 sets out path to bring modern energy access to all Africans this decade while creating new growth industries in critical minerals and green hydrogen. The current crippling spikes in energy prices underscore the urgency and the benefits for African countries of accelerating the scale-up of cheaper and cleaner sources of energy, the IEA says in a new special report released. overlapping crises Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent food, energy, and o...

Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6:30 a.m., Friday morning to assess damage caused by severe weather throughout southern and central Illinois. The Emergency Operations Center will be staffed around-the-clock to coordinate service restoration, logistical support, and communication. Ameren Illinois is following its well-defined storm management plan to assess the damage and restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible. Support resources are being...

Shell Recharge’s annual EV Driver Survey has shown that 54% of EV owners would choose a retail location if it had good EV charging facilities over one without. This is one of the key trends that are emerging as more and more people switch to electric vehicles. Destination Chargers The Shell Recharge data shows that retailers installing destination chargers such as the ZPN Park Hubz can have a competitive advantage over those that don’t. Given the surge in numbers of EVs on UK roads...

Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, the Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), visited the 800MW combined cycle power plant built by Shanghai Electric in Rupsha and communicated with the project team on the progress and virus containment, after hearing a detailed introduction from the team. He asked detailed questions on project progress, equipment procurement, delivery schedule, and how Chinese employees lived and worked, and required that both the property owner and the project team pro...

Prysmian Group has announced the launch of Sustainability Week, a new stakeholder listening event running from June 20 to 24, 2022. Top management at Prysmian Group’s Milan headquarters, business units, and regional offices around the world will share progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is impacting the Group's business, its innovative DNA and flagship technology. Sustainability Week The event will also be an opportunity to highlight how the development of the trans-Eur...

Ameren Illinois electric crew members and contractors are working to restore power for customers impacted by a severe thunderstorm. The early morning weather system felled tree limbs in local neighborhoods, knocking wires down and more than 120 power poles, causing more than 53,000 outages in the southern and southwestern section of the Ameren Illinois service territory. Power has been restored to more than 34,000 customers since Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6:30...

Electric motors are ubiquitous, powering heavy industrial machineries to everyday household appliances. Nearly half of the world’s electricity is used in powering electric motors, many of which are running with poor efficiency. In the latest episode of ABB Decoded podcast, Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB’s Motion Services Division, discusses how a significant amount of energy can be saved by applying digital technologies to the installed base. Industries need to save energy Ad...

Amber Solutions, Inc., a global technological developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct digital management of electricity in solid-state architecture, has announced that it has formally changed its name to Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi), effective immediately. The change to AmberSemi exemplifies the company’s desire to represent its core technological function more acutely and accurately, productizing its patented breakthrough technologies for AC Direct digital c...

Volta Trucks has revealed the strategic roadmap for its entry into the North American market, having already established itself as a European full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider. The plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of next year. The introduction of Volta Trucks’ 100% battery-electric commercial vehicles into North America will be led in 2023 by a Volta Zero Class 7 truck which is equivalent to t...

The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency has agreed that Ukraine will join the IEA Family as an Association country, reflecting the IEA’s full support for Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, highlighting Ukraine’s critical role in energy security and supporting its reconstruction efforts. Recognizing the exceptional and unprecedented circumstances the country is facing, the Governing Board also agreed to develop an action plan with Ukraine to address its energy...

Dr. Anders Hoffmann, a senior leader in Denmark’s Ministry for Climate, Energy, and Utilities, was welcomed as the new Chair of the IEA Governing Board, assuming the role at a key moment in the Agency’s history. Dr. Hoffmann has been Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Danish Ministry since April 2017 and has been deeply involved in a number of key IEA initiatives, including the recent 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency and the Global Commission on People-Cent...

The waste-to-energy plant work site at Dandong City bustled with activity recently. Shanghai Electric’s project team is dashing towards the goal at full speed: finish the construction of the main factory in Q3 and get connected to the grid and start generating electricity in Q4. On the premise of ensuring safety and quality, Shanghai Electric is working more rapidly in construction to have this plant connected to the grid and generate power within 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary o...

When a delayed shipment of supplies stalled work on one of California’s largest renewable energy projects and threatened the jobs of 500 unionized construction workers, the Port of Long Beach’s Commercial Operations Bureau leapt into action. The national supply chain was choked by a pandemic-induced cargo surge that disrupted the flow of critical equipment to Rosendin Electric amid a $750 million installation of solar panels spanning 5 square miles in eastern Riverside County capabl...

Würth Elektronik, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, will be presenting its portfolio and related services to developers at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference from June 21 to 23 at booth 110 in hall 2. Würth Elektronik, known for delivering from stock without minimum order quantities and providing free samples of its components. Offers developers support in selecting suitable solutions, advice on EMC issues, and even design-in support if required....

Lhyfe, a world pioneer and pure player in renewable green hydrogen and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s leaders on the shipbuilding market for highly complex ships and in offshore engineering, have announce at the Seanergy 2022 forum, dedicated to renewable offshore energy, that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of offshore hydrogen production platforms. Lhyfe - Chantiers de l’Atlantique partnership Lhyfe is one of the most...

RECOM's new RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 requirements, opening up more options for automotive applications, as well as providing an extra level of confidence for use of the products in other high-reliability areas, such as industrial, medical, and IT infrastructure. Designated RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q, the DC/DCs respectively supply 0.5 A and 1.5 A from an input up to 36 V with a trimmable output from 0.8 V to 30 V. RECOM’s 3D-Power Packaging The products now inc...

IQD, a subsidiary of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, introduces its latest LVDS / LVPECL oscillators, IQXO-406 and IQXO-439, in a small 2.0 x 1.6 mm package. Available in a frequency range from 50 MHz to 250 MHz, the new oscillators offer both miniaturization and higher clock frequencies for end applications. Common applications include 5G, Ethernet (10G/100G/1000G), Fibre Channel, IoT, SONET/SDH, and wearables. Circuit miniaturization The demand for smaller, more powerful, and more re...