The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increased adoption of renewable energy sources and the drive for a more sustainable future, the demand for efficient energy storage has never been greater. Enter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power distribution. Stable power distribution In 2024, the US battery storage market saw record-breaking growth, with nearly...
With its worldwide online “Eplan L!VE” event on 14 May, this time around solutions provider Eplan is guest at Eaton in Hengelo. Enquiring minds can gain first-hand experience about how Eaton's facility in the Netherlands has optimized all its processes in engineering and manufacturing for maximum efficiency. In just two-and-a-half hours, online attendees will get a compact overview how new ideas and tried-and-tested solutions for greater productivity look on the ground. News on Epla...
Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of its Alsense Energy Monitor (AMR-ES3M480V5A2M), a high-precision monitoring system that provides industrial facilities with real-time energy data to optimize energy usage, reduce costs and enhance sustainability initiatives. The Alsense Energy Monitor supports both 1-phase and 3-phase systems with voltages up to 277 VAC (L - N)/ 480 VAC (L - L), delivering exceptional accuracy with voltage measurements pre...
Komatsu UK, a pioneer in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company - AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its North East manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and meet sustainability goals across its manufacturing operations. New solar PV installation Solar PV installation, which comprises 3,912 pa...
Electric Miles just dropped amazing updates this month. Get ready to experience charging sharing with friends and family that will take their charging experience to a whole new level! Introducing charger sharing Share a charger with a friend or family member. Real-time session information Check charging sessions are on track with information in real time. Edit the charging output Adjust the charger output based on the house demand.
As part of a modernization project to establish their desired electrical control functionalities, Fannie Mae elected to modify existing electrical equipment. In lieu of replacing the existing electrical equipment to achieve the desired intent, our engineers and electricians undertook field retrofit services of the existing switchgear lineup at their facility in Herndon, VA. Smart Retrofitting Instead of replacing the equipment various benefits can be achived by retrofitting This appro...
As part of a long-term modernization project at the Baltimore Washington International Airport, Helios Electric was retained to perform design-assist, system integration, and on-site field engineering services. The project involved replacing an existing 7.5/10.5 MVA outdoor substation transformer and performing retrofit services at the corresponding medium-voltage switchgear lineups. Electrical Protection Upgrade The SEL-787 transformer protection relay was installed to perform...
As part of a modernization project to ensure the continued reliability of their rapid transit system, Port Authority Trans Hudson in New Jersey undertook a capital improvement project to replace an existing traction power substation near Jersey City, NJ. As part of this project, the engineers performed AC & DC short circuits, coordination, and arc flash studies for the proposed electrical facilities. Reliable Train Operations A properly modeled short-circuit study contributes to the...
Luminus Devices is expanding its Gen4 LED COB portfolio with two new Pico-COBs with high-output and very small light emitting surfaces (LES) that enable spot lights with compact form factors, narrow beam angles, and high center beam candle power. Small, 6mm LES COBs are typically limited to approximately 9 degree viewing angles. Precision Spotlighting Luminus’ new Pico-COBs enable fixtures with viewing angles as narrow as 3 to 5 degrees Luminus’ new Pico-COBs enable fixtures with...
Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has completed a major transformation at Hertfordshire University in Hatfield. The five-month project formed part of a wider renovation project by Carmelcrest at the University’s School of Creative Arts. The works included a complete overhaul of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, as well as the refurbishment of the male, female, and disabled WC facilities...
In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Now, customers face challenges, such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems. Dealing with these challenges will require a transformation driven by the need for enhanced reliability, efficiency, and safety in electrical distribution systems, with increased autom...
FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, will be heading to Dubai to exhibit at Middle East Energy, one of the most reputable and long-established events in the energy industry, being held from April 7 to 9. The brand will be present alongside its distributor network at Booth S2.C40, showcasing a selection of its offerings for the power gene...
Delta, a global pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, highlighted at Hannover Messe 2025 a versatile set of AI-driven smart manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and data centre solutions. These include, the award-winning D-Bot series cobots, featuring advanced cognitive capabilities and integration with NVIDIA Omniverse to develop next-generation digital twins; and DeltaGrid®, the AI-enabled energy management platform to optimize efficiency in the energy infrastructure sup...
On June 7, 2021, the generator terminal subsynchronous damping control (GTSDC) system of Datang Xilinhaote (Xilinhot) power plant completed the oscillation suppression test and put into operation successfully. NR 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 shaft system u...
On June 3, the Huzhou distributed power flow controller (DPFC) pilot project, developed and supplied by NR, 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 project has al...
Luxi Island microgrid system, which was designed, supplied, commissioned and delivered by NR, has been successfully put into operation. The system effectively solved the black start problem of 10kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with an advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Power supply of Luxi Island The power supply of Luxi Island was transmitted remotely by submarine cables Luxi Island is loc...
Lanner Electronics, a global pioneer in industrial computing and network security solutions, proudly announces the launch of the ICS-P770. An IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and EN50121-4 certified industrial grade computing platform designed to power mission-critical substation automation, virtualization, and network security. Powering Digital Substations The ICS-P770 is a rugged 3U rackmount industrial computer built to handle the demands of digital substation automationThe ICS-P770 is a rugged 3U...
Tolomatic Inc., an industry pioneer in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority. Tolomatic products Tolomatic products include the IMA and IMA-S linear servo actuators. These actuators feature integrated servo motors to save space and are available in b...
Smartkem, which is seeking to change the world of electronics with a new class of transistor technology, announced that now, Friday, March 21, 2025, Chairman and CEO Ian Jenks, CFO Babara Keck, and Head of Communications Selena Kirkwood will ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, NYC. Commercialization of microLED Jenks stated, "We are extremely excited and honored to ring the opening bell to increase awareness of our progress to enable the adoption and mass commercial...
Delta, a pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced the launch of its next-generation DC Wallbox 50kW EV charger. Designed to meet the demands of public and commercial charging applications, the upgraded model delivers advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, ensuring seamless and efficient charging for both operators and electric vehicle (EV) drivers. EV charging infrastructure "The next-generation DC Wallbox 50kW exemplif...
Lanner Electronics, a pioneer in network computing appliances and industrial AI computers, will officially unveil its latest innovation, the EAI-I233 and EAI-I251 industrial-grade Edge AI computers, at NVIDIA GTC 2025. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ system on module (SOM), these advanced platforms are designed to deliver low-latency AI inferencing capabilities at the edge for industries including retail, manufacturing, transportation, and smart city. EAI-I233: AI inference s...
GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company, announced the appointment of Srinivas (Srini) Shankar as its Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries. With over two decades of professional experience, Srini brings a wealth of expertise in driving revenue growth and enhancing client satisfaction. Businesses across industries are investing in the development of digital products, platforms, and experiences with the aim of evolving customer engagement and forging novel business models...
As a result of this merger, Fortech, a GlobalLogic company, will operate in Romania as GlobalLogic, and the brand integration will be completed in the following period. In accordance with the terms of the definitive agreement signed in November 2022, GlobalLogic will finalize the complete integration of Fortech into the GlobalLogic group of companies over the course of the next few months. “Over the past two decades, we have not only established a company but also forged a reliable allian...
Canyon State Electric is welcoming Alex Arevalo to the team as the company’s Vice President of Operations. Arevalo brings extensive experience in the electrical and construction industries, having worked in the field as a supervisor, project manager, and leader of teams, as well as managing a family electrical business early in his career. “I look forward to applying my leadership and operational experience to help Canyon State Electric reach new heights,” said Arevalo....
On May 11, 2022, Hunan 500kV Shuicheng substation successfully put into operation. The substation is the first 500kV intelligent substation in Hunan Province to realize the remote "one key sequence control" function. The implementation and application of remote "one key sequence control" enables the staff of Changsha EHV centralized control station to operate the 500 kV Shuicheng substation equipment more than 300km away only in front of the centralized control computer, greatly shortened the o...
On May 30, the first 100MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has complementary developed solar and tidal energy. The successful grid connection of this power station marks that China has made new achievements in the field of comprehensive utilization of marine energy. NR Electric provides a complete set of protection and monitoring equipment for the project, and implements the engineering integration of 11...
On June 17, 2022, the world's first 35kV high-voltage direct coupled energy storage system developed by NR was successfully connected to the grid in Shaoxing Hongxu energy storage power station in China. It not only helps to achieve the efficient use of clean energy and promote the green and low-carbon transformation, but also enhances the flexible regulation capacity of the power grid. High voltage direct coupled energy storage not only reduces the electrical distance from the main grid, but a...
On June 8, 2022, NR controlled switching device was successfully put into operation in Fengning pumped storage power station with the largest installed capacity in the world, which successfully ensured that the pumping and storage power station units were connected to Zhangbei flexible DC power grid. This is the first application of NR's controlled switching device in a large-scale pumped storage project. Fengning pumped storage power station is a key project serving the Beijing Winter Olympics...
Recently China’s largest offshore oilfield group using land grid power supply application project - CNOOC Bozhong-Kenli Oilfield Group Shore Power Application Demonstration Project in the Bohai Sea region was successfully put into operation. Bozhong Kenli Oilfield shore power project includes onshore 220kV Haiguo switching station, offshore 220kV Haitai electric power platform, 220kV Haimin electric power platform, 220kV Hai'an electric power platform and 110kV Haixiang electric power pla...
Tingshan Frequency Converter Station of Hangzhou Flexible Low Frequency Transmission Pilot Project has been officially put into operation. It is the first time in the world to realize 220kV voltage level power frequency and low frequency controllable transformation. Flexible low-frequency transmission is a new type of AC transmission technology whose frequency is lower than the power frequency, which can effectively improve the transmission capacity, distance and efficiency of transmission line...