Kwasi Kwarteng, UK Business and Energy Secretary, and Jonathan Brearley, Ofgem’s Chief Executive have issued a joint statement - “The recent increase in wholesale global gas prices continues to be a cause of concern for consumers, businesses and energy suppliers across the UK. We want to be clear that this is not an issue of supply – the United Kingdom benefits from having a diverse range of gas supply sources with capacity that can more than meet demand.” The joint stat...

There are few industries where electronics power system reliability and maintenance-free functionality are as critical factors in design as they are in healthcare. Healthcare electronics is often considered the most safety- and reliability-oriented subsets of electronics and is driven by high design and production standards around the world. Safety Standards RACM1200-V meets low leakage current limits for BF-rated applications, as set by the IEC 60601-1 RECOM’s RACM1200-V units are des...

EDF has stepped in to help customers left without a supplier after Utility Point ceased trading on 14 September 2021. EDF will take on approximately 220,000 Utility Point domestic customers. EDF has agreed to protect any money a customer may be owed and existing customers’ credit on their accounts will be transferred to their new account with EDF. Energy supply Customers’ energy supply will continue as normal as they switch over to EDF Customers will be matched to standard variab...

What does the future of energy look like? From decentralized energy solutions to big data and blockchain, the E.ON Energy Innovation Days (5 to 7 October 2021) will see more than 70 leading international experts to take the virtual stage to discuss how innovation drives the energy transition. E.ON Energy Innovation Days The event has developed into an important forum for dialogue on energy innovation Energy Innovation Days are the largest European virtual event for energy innovators and thou...

C&S Electric has designed & developed new DX series contactors suitable for the Busbar termination feature.  Available in The three pole, 45A-80A Ratings, the range is suitable for DG Panels, Motor Feeder & control systems, Street lightening, VFD, Soft starters, UPS, Battery charging Solar & Wind inverters applications.  end-user application advantages The range supports the common C&S Robusta external add-on auxiliary contact blocks which are mountable The newl...

Adequate grid connections and grid-scale energy storage is needed to increase investor confidence and help the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy. This is one of the findings from a new report that explores the opportunities and challenges that will impact the emergence of utility-scale, grid-connected energy storage systems (ESS) in the region. DNV report, ‘Energy Storage in the Asia Pacific Region’ Grid-connected energy storage systems ca...

Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is the key to smooth communication between an Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) and the Charging Station Management System (CSMS). They deep dive into the importance of protocols and promoting open standards. There is no shortage of acronyms in energy and mobility, so they certainly don’t blame anyone for mixing up with the multitude of terms. OCPP is a communication protocol that facilitates the exchange of information between EV chargers and thei...

The days of having someone knock on the door to read the meter will soon be a distant memory due to smart meters. What is a smart meter and why get one? Smart meters Smart meters send meter readings from the house directly to the energy supplier, so users don’t need to answer the door to a meter reader and readings are always up to date, meaning users can wave goodbye to estimated bills and only pay for the energy they use. In other words, a smart meter is just like a traditional gas an...

Two pioneering innovators in the energy world are joining forces to develop radical new products to help operators of electric vehicle (EV) fleets cut costs and reduce their carbon footprints. Pozitive Energy and Electric Miles have agreed on a partnership deal and will now work together to bring innovations to the market. The first projects will combine Pozitive Energy’s smart tariffs and Electric Miles’ smart charging technology to produce a revolutionary solution for EV flee...

Recently, NR PCS-985 exciter protection has been successfully put into operation in Ningde and Yangjiang 1000MW nuclear power plant, effectively solving the problem of "weak protection" of exciter, which is of great significance for improving the operation reliability of nuclear power equipment. At present, the excitation system of large-scale nuclear power generators generally adopts brushless excitation mode, which has the problem of weak protection configuration or even no protection. ...

OverIT and Linxup are pleased to announce a long-term strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies reaching into new industries and geographic markets. The new innovative partnership leverages the strengths of both companies to create a compelling value for current and prospective clients. Both software solutions will be paired as a joint offering to enable and improve fleet management. With the combined power of OverIT and Linxup, customers can not only track...

In August, Germany broke the one million mark for passenger cars with electric drives. This is shown by the latest registration figures from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority ('Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt'). Nonetheless, e-cars are still clearly in the minority on the roads: as of January 1, there were more than 48 million passenger cars registered in the country, of which about two-thirds were petrol and about 30 percent diesel vehicles. electromobility 70 percent of people in Europe are...

Leveraging synergies between human experts and AI-based analytics, E.ON, one of Europe’s largest energy companies, and eSmart Systems, a provider of grid inspection AI-powered software, are joining forces to improve European distribution grid asset management by making inspection processes safer for people, more efficient for utilities, and more sustainable for the environment. The partnership initially set to run for 12 months, commenced in January with the deployment of eSmart Systems&r...

Recently, the wind power frequency modulation system developed by NR has completed the commissioning and performance verification test in CGN Daishan 516MW offshore wind farm. The test results show that the primary frequency modulation performance of the system is excellent. The successful application indicates that NR frequency modulation technology has taken another step forward. Primary frequency modulation of renewable energy Offshore wind power has large installed capacity and strong pow...

Charu Mathur has taken over as the Director General of the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). She comes with rich experience of working with industry and industry associations, across industry sectors and with multiple stakeholders. Prior to joining IEEMA, Charu Mathur has served in strategic leadership positions in Amazon, world’s leading e-commerce player and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), one of the apex national industry associations...

InCharge Energy, a globally renowned provider of turnkey fleet EV infrastructure solutions, is working with Nissan North America, to install charging hardware and software, at more than 500 dealerships across the USA. The upgraded chargers are part of the automaker’s preparations for the new 2022 Ariya electric crossover, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year. The infrastructure upgrades at Nissan’s dealerships are expected to be complete by the end of 2021. The Ariya wil...

5G base stations are set to grow exponentially in number along with associated energy consumption, so providing power efficiently is important. This article discusses the subject and suggests some power module solutions that offer high power density and reliable performance in the base station environment. Rollout of 5G Rollout of 5G is well underway, with coverage on track for one-third of the world’s population by 2025, according to the GSMA. Major cell phone manufacturers have launch...

Ofgem has launched an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK’s sales and customer service practices. Ofgem’s investigation is in relation to sales practices, and solar panel installations, for social housing tenants in Stoke-on-Trent. Investigation details  The investigation will examine whether the company breached consumer protection rules, including potential breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Contracts (Informa...

Gephart was hired by Mortenson Construction for the demolition and renovation of approximately 57,500 SF of the basement, second, and third floors as well as portions of the sub-basement and fourth floor. The scope of work New Building Electrical Service and Distribution New Lighting & Lighting Control New Branch Power New Voice/Data New Fire Alarm New Access Control & CCTV New Soundmasking System Electrical Connection to New Mechanical Equipment ndustrial and Systems Engin...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of the first prototype Volta Zero at HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton, UK. The start of testing follows soon after the reveal of the first prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city logistics. Specification chassis fra...

On August 7, 2021, PCS-8910 fast switching voltage sag control independently developed by NR was officially put into operation in Shandong Jingbo Petrochemical. The formal commissioning of the project marks another major application of power grid voltage sag control in the industrial field. The fastest voltage stabilization time is less than 10ms, effectively reducing enterprise production accidents caused by voltage sag and improving the power supply reliability of the power grid. Voltage dip...

Hub Energy, a gas and electricity supplier with around 6,000 domestic customers, and 9,000 non-domestic customers, is ceasing to trade. Under Ofgem’s safety net, the energy supply of Hub Energy’s customers will continue and outstanding credit balances of domestic customers will be protected. New supplier to take on all of Hub Energy’s customers Ofgem will choose a new supplier to take on all of Hub Energy’s customers Ofgem will choose a new supplier to take on all of...

United Electric Controls (UE) designs and manufactures industrial safety and control solutions for alarming and emergency shutdown of process equipment. UE recently celebrated 90 years in business at its headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company was incorporated in the Boston area in 1931 after combining two then-recent inventions – the metal bellows and a snap-acting switch – to create a control for oil burners. UE survived the Great Depression by providing thermostatic...

United Electric Controls (UEC) designs and manufactures industrial safety and control solutions for alarming and emergency shutdown of process equipment. UEC recently celebrated 90 years in business at its headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA. Surviving the great depression The company was incorporated in the Boston area in 1931, after combining two then-recent inventions, the metal bellows and a snap-acting switch to create a control for oil burners.  United Electric Controls...

In-Charge Energy, the industry pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has announced the appointment of Cliff Fietzek as Chief Technology Officer. Fietzek will oversee the company’s In-Control charging network platform, charging hardware, and overall technology to assure successful implementation of EV charging solutions for the company and its partners. Authority comment “We are thrilled to welcome Cliff to In-Charge Energy. He has proven through the last...

Recently, Shanghai Electric Digital Technology Co., Ltd. was again awarded the bid for the construction project of the Yancheng Smart Energy Data Centers Platform to provide support for the expansion of the platform. As one of the first pilot cities for the concentrated regional development of the national offshore wind power industry and one of the first new energy demonstration cities in China, the installed capacity of new energy in Yancheng City has reached tens of millions of kilowatts. Y...

The long-established family-owned Portlandzementwerk Wittekind Hugo Miebach Söhne KG from Erwitte in southern Westphalia has signed a contract for six energy efficiency modules from Munich-based waste heat specialist Orcan Energy. With the plant modernization, the cement plant intends to generate additional electricity and significantly improve its eco-balance through sustainable energy generation. Reduced CO2 emissions EP 150.200 efficiency Packs lead to savings on the existing cooler...

When it comes to enabling the energy transition, one of the first major challenges was establishing the necessary incentives to increase the capacity for renewable energy. Although this is far from over, the increasing penetration of renewable energy is on the right path and has achieved a steady level of momentum.  photovoltaic capacity In Germany, for example, the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) stipulates that photovoltaic capacity should almost double from 52GW in 2021 to 100GW by 2...

E.ON introduces the new virtual community space - 'Republic of Innovators' - a first platform of this kind ever launched by an energy company. It aims to unite global energy pioneers with a common cause: making a sustainable, digital energy world a reality through partnerships, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The 'Republic of Innovators' is a free virtual gathering point for entrepreneurs, top executives, business leaders from various industries, institutions, and universities from around t...

The energy system of the future is being developed in the town of Arnsberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. Westenergie has teamed up with partners from business, science, and politics to launch the Sauerland model region for climate protection. The common goal is to use modern hydrogen technology to make Arnsberg climate-neutral. Over the coming years, industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the mobility sector will start using hydrogen. 11 km hydrogen pipeline The centerpiece of the mod...