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With its exclusive technology and know-how applied to the sugar-energy industry, WEG was chosen to supply a complete 50 MW turbogenerator set to Usina Uberaba, located in Minas Gerais. This set includes the reaction technology condensing CT line steam turbine with extraction and sub-axial exhaust, turbo gearbox, 62.5 MVA ST 40 generator, hydraulic system, control and automation panels, MCC, cubicles, as well as installation, commissioning, and assisted operation services. Safety and operationa...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global major in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and init...

Siemens announces the launch of new Gridscale X software with the release of a Gridscale X Network Model Manager in the US and Canada. The product allows ISOs (independent system operators) and TSOs (transmission system operators) to centrally manage their network data with a Digital Twin of the power grid for more efficient planning, development and operations. The Gridscale X Network Model Manager handles various grid scenarios such as new or changing assets, facilitates project handling, and...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the latest innovations and progress towards accelerating grid modernization at DISTRIBUTECH International® 2024, the annual transmission and distribution event for utilities, technology providers, and industry pioneers.  Schneider has also affirmed their leadership in distributed energy resources management with its recognition by Guidehouse Insights as a pioneer in 2024 for bot...

The American Electric Power Foundation (AEP Foundation), at the recommendation of Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), has awarded Community Renewal International (CRI) a $50,000 grant. The funding will support eleven Community Renewal Friendship Houses and their programs throughout Shreveport and Bossier communities. Community Renewal International is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering safe and caring communities by bringing neighbors and residents together....

Delta, a global major in power and thermal management solutions, announced presenting the next-generation power solutions capable of enhancing energy efficiency in AI servers and data centers at the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2024. These include Delta’s Open Rack Version 3 (ORV3) 1OU 18kW and 1OU 33kW Power Shelves featuring power supplies with an impressive efficiency up to 97.5%. Vertical Power Delivery Solution The next-generation Vertical Power D...

Cables pioneer - AEI Cables is highlighting the need for those in the electrical supply chain to gather crucial data required under the new Building Safety Act. The Act – introduced in October 2023 – makes new requirements for ‘higher-risk buildings’, which are those deemed to be at least 18 meters in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two residential units. Fire services in firefighting The systems in these buildings powered by electrical cables &nda...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, filed its updated Smart Energy Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The $12.4 billion, five-year investment plan is designed to modernize infrastructure and enhance grid reliability and flexibility. Ameren Missouri is investing in smart technology, stronger poles, upgraded power lines and other infrastructure to replace aging equipment, reduce outages and respond faster when they do occur. These investments also build and bolster...

The American Electric Power Foundation (AEP Foundation), at the recommendation of Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), has awarded CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties with a $10,000 grant. The funding will be directed towards the implementation of the Grace Cases & Clothing project, which aims to provide essential items for children who are removed from their homes due to unfortunate circumstances. CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties,...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has launched the Veloce™ CS hardware-assisted verification and validation system. In a first for the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) industry, Veloce CS incorporates hardware emulation, enterprise prototyping and software prototyping and is built on two highly advanced integrated circuits (ICs) – Siemens’ new, purpose-built Crystal accelerator chip for emulation and the AMD Versal™ Premium VP1902 FPGA adaptive SoC (System-on-a-chip)...

Prysmian, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch of its revolutionary Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable, setting a new standard for innovation in the field. This ground-breaking cable showcases world-record diameters and fiber densities for blown microduct cables. Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable features an impressive 864 fibers within a 9.8mm diameter, providing an unparalleled fiber density of 11.5 fibers per mm2. It is ins...

In the realm of energy consumption, the concept of peak demand plays a pivotal role in shaping electricity usage patterns and pricing structures. As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, understanding peak demand and leveraging off-peak charging rates have become essential strategies for both EV owners and energy providers. In this comprehensive guide, they delve into the intricacies of peak demand, explore the benefits of off-peak charging for EV owners, and examine how this practice...

Eco Wave Power Global (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company” or “EWP”), a major, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announce that it has won a £1.5 million grant (the “Grant”) as part of a consortium led by Toshiba (U.K.) and Aquatera (U.K.) to design a pilot microgrid project for a remote island in Thailand. The £1.5 million grant is part of Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst program Round 10, which supports U.K....

Arrow is thrilled to share the incredible offerings from Prysmian Group, pioneers in fiber and copper solutions that redefine high-speed communication! copper and fiber cables For more than 35 years, Prysmian Group's GenSPEED® has been a pioneer in crafting top-notch copper and fiber cables for flawless voice, video, and data transmission. Count on Arrow to deliver unparalleled excellence in the low-voltage industry. Arrow will equip users with the competitive advantage needed for any cus...

Cables pioneer AEI Cables has won support from electrical safety experts to highlight the importance of cabling under the new Building Safety Act. The Act – introduced from October 2023 – makes new requirements for ‘higher-risk buildings’ which are those deemed to be of at least 18 meters in height or at least seven storeys containing at least two residential units.  case of life safety The systems in these buildings powered by electrical cables – including...

In the last three months, dormakaba has started operating three photovoltaic power plants with a total of 21,000 solar panels on the roofs of its production sites in Melaka (Malaysia), Suzhou (China), and Taishan (China). The solar installations are planned to produce more than 11,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity annually and to save almost 7,000 tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) annually. This initiative to expand the use of renewable energy is part of dormakaba's climate transition plan,...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has expanded the lineup of FRL144U Series, pump lasers for high output, low power consumption Raman amplifiers, to include newly developed pump laser for the U-band by expanding bandwidth from existing S-, C-, and L-bands, and will start mass production from April of this year. Furthermore, they optimized the design of laser chips mounted on existing FRL1441U Series, achieved fiber output of 1W at 35℃ in C-band, and developed pump lasers, which allow for further lowe...

C&S Electric displayed its latest range of Smart Products and Solutions for Residential, Commercial, Data Centers, Industries, and Power Generation segments at BID 24 in Mumbai. The company showcased its latest LV Switchboard with Arc Protection solution, Smart Touch-based and WiFi-enabled Modular Switches, RCBO, and Track Busway for Power Distribution in critical areas like data centers.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the release of six new J3-Series power semiconductor modules for various electric vehicles (xEVs), featuring either a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or an RC-IGBT (Si), with compact designs and scalability for use in the inverters of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). All six J3-Series products will be available for sample shipments from March 25, 2024. The new p...

Siemens is innovating the well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with a new hardware architecture and new V6 software generation that expand the system's range of applications. The servo drive system is especially suitable for applications with high dynamics in the power range between 50 W and 7 kW: for example, machines for packaging, pick & place applications, and digital printing. To make it even easier to control individual axes in the future, the new generation of the Sinami...

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2024 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help optimize the way commercial buildings sense and securely control energy consumption. smart energy solutions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings' operations contribute to 30 percent of global final energy consumption and 26 percent of global energy-related emissions, so decisions will significantly impact future energy use and potential savings....

A manufacturer of subsea cables connecting the global offshore energy industry has reaffirmed its commitment to continued growth in Hartlepool by signing long-term contract extensions with PD Ports. JDR Cables has been a tenant at Port of Hartlepool since 2008, creating a world-class manufacturing facility that was later extended to comprise approximately 300,000 square feet. 15-year contract The company has signed 15-year contract extensions with PD Ports, securing 280 jobs and continuing it...

A look back on 2023 with some of the stats that Electric Miles managed to achieve: Over 500k smart charging sessions, fueling sustainable journeys for their growing community. An impressive 1.9M kWh delivered to drivers, significantly reducing carbon footprints and promoting green energy. A stellar over 95% charge success rate, ensuring dependable charging experiences for their users. Over 300+ events on their launch month from 1st November supporting grid stability, showcasing our commitm...

Ingeteam, a world-renowned company in renewable energy solutions, continues its firm commitment to sustainable development in Brazil under a contract with QAir for the Serra do Mato Complex solar project, located in the state of Ceará. This contract reinforces Ingeteam's position in Brazil, with an accumulated historical supply of 3 GW. With the commissioning of the solar power plant, which is adjacent to the pre-existing wind farm with 29 wind turbines in full operation, the Serra do Ma...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) donated 317 LEGO sets yesterday to Phoenix Children’s as part of its annual LEGO Drive. The drive concluded its third year bringing in over double the amount of LEGOs collected in 2022. The LEGO Drive began in 2021 after the passing of Canyon State Electric founder Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved building with LEGO and created many structures, including a replica of the CSE office building. The Canyon State Electric team pays tribute to his legacy with gene...

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (‘Hitachi High-Tech’) has announced the launch of its GT2000 high-precision electron beam metrology system. GT2000 uses Hitachi High-Tech's technology and expertise in CD-SEM, where it holds the top market share. GT2000 is equipped with new detection systems to cutting-edge 3D semiconductor devices. It also utilizes low-damage high-speed multi-point measurement functions for High-NA EUV resist wafers imaging to minimize resist damage and improve yield i...

Remee Wire & Cable, a domestic wire and cable manufacturer, has advanced its commitment to support solar and wind energy projects by offering turnkey cabling solutions, due in part to the addition of new production lines dedicated to manufacturing these renewable energy cables.  Every offering in the Renewables by Remee™ line of cables is UL-listed. Renewables by Remee™ Renewables by Remee™ are made in the United States, and Remee is one of the few domestic manufact...

Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a contract worth in the region of €850 million by Eastern Green Link 1 Limited, a joint venture between the UK transmission grid owners SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, to provide the cable systems for a major UK network development project between Scotland and England. The award of the EGL1, which has now been added to Prysmian’s order backlog, fo...

GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV Company, is proud to announce the launch of its new Hybrid Power Plant Controller (GPM Hybrid PPC). Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) are control systems designed for managing real and reactive power from plants, either directly or through a Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) solution. PPCs communicate with inverters and turbines able to receive commands, independently of the monitoring and control of the facilities, to ensure that the relevant Utility...

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Bosch Power Tools is empowering the future of the trades by providing tool donations to four high school and pre-college construction trade programs across the U.S. Valued at approximately US$ 20,000, the donation of power tools, measuring tools and accessories is designed to support students’ learning and development with hands-on skill-building experiences in the classroom, as the demand for skilled workers across the U.S. reaches new heights. Bosch donates...