Momentum is building for nuclear power in many countries amid soaring fuel prices and growing energy security concerns, but success will depend on governments and industry. As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. Global energy crisis In countries that choose to continue or increase their use o...

RECOM's low-cost, high-efficiency, RPY-1.5Q AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified LED driver is now available in a thermally-enhanced QFN package with an integrated shielded inductor and optional ‘wettable flanks’. This feature allows Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) of solder joints, as demanded by automotive customers, avoiding the need for costly and slow X-ray inspection. AEC-Q100 qualification The product is just 3 x 5 x 1.6 mm but can provide a precision programmable constant curr...

RWE, Wales’ largest electricity producer, has entered a new partnership with Tata Steel to understand and explore the production of steel components that could be used in high-tech floating wind foundations and structures for projects in the Celtic Sea. The industry leaders will work together to identify the steel components that could be supplied from Tata Steel in floating wind technologies in the gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. The co-operation agreeme...

As a resource-rich country on the leading edge of many clean energy technologies, Norway is uniquely well placed for the clean energy transition and needs to advance strategies to tackle emissions in sectors where they are hardest to reduce in order to meet its ambitious climate targets, according to a new in-depth policy review by the International Energy Agency. Since the IEA’s last policy review in 2017, Norway has remained a global pillar of energy security with its ample reserve...

In the latest expansion of its wind energy activities, Axpo announced that two wind farms with a combined total of 38 turbines are in the planning stage in Romania. Overall, the development pipeline of Axpo includes wind farms with an installed capacity of 3.5 GW. Axpo continues to make a substantial contribution to the expansion of climate-friendly power production across Europe and Switzerland, where it is the largest producer of renewable energies. Aquarius Energy Developments Axpo will wo...

Nexii Building Solutions Inc. (Nexii) announced it will be supporting the Lytton town rebuild efforts with two fire-resilient, low-carbon homes, in close collaboration with the SAFERhome Standards Society, the Village of Lytton, and the Lytton First Nation. climate-resilient home The climate-resilient homes will be built using Nexii’s proprietary material Nexiite, a sustainable alternative to concrete with less embodied carbon. Nexiite has been independently verified as fire resilie...

RAI Amsterdam has obtained four number 1 positions in the MT500 research this year. In the category Media, the RAI tops the list, as well as in the sub-categories customer centricity, sustainability, and employership. In addition to the RAI, the publisher - SDU and Belgian DPG Media also received prizes in the same category. The Research The MT500 is an annual research report focusing on the reputation of Dutch companies The MT500 is an annual research report focusing on the reputation of Dut...

Wales’ largest power producer and number one renewable energy generator - RWE, welcomed Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS to the Pembroke site for a site tour and discussion on how the company is supporting Wales’ net zero ambition. The company recently launched the ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) as the hub for RWE’s decarbonization projects and development activities in the Celtic Sea. ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) PNZC is made up of th...

On May 30, the first 100 MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has completely 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 110kV...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is almost one month, since the Electric Miles journey began as Head of Commercial and Energy Flexibility, what an exciting ride I’ve jumped on! There is so much opportunity in the EV market and Electric Miles is posed to make a significant impact. Why do they think so?  Well, climate change creates global imperatives on decarbonization and net zero living and transport is currently the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions. Energy Management platform Electric Miles...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and globally renowned firm in Digital Engineering, announced that it has been recognized as a market major in the ISG Provider Lens™ Digital Engineering Services Report 2022 by Information Services Group (ISG), a renowned global technology research and advisory firm. As global organizations in all industries continue to invest heavily in digitally transforming their businesses, the report examines the rapidly evolving area of digital engineering s...

It is almost one month since the Electric Miles journey began as Head of Commercial and Energy Flexibility; what an exciting ride I’ve jumped on! There is so much opportunity in the EV market and Electric Miles is posed to make a significant impact. Why do they think so?  Well, climate change creates global imperatives on decarbonisation and net zero living and transport is currently the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions. Adopt the EV for transport New decarbonize...

DC/DC converters are now common in automotive applications at a range of power levels. Parts must comply with AEC-Q standards for quality and stress tests and automotive customers may also require additional features such as ‘inspectable’ solder joints. This article discusses the issue and the solutions available. mobile data center It has been said that the modern car is a mobile data center, and EVs add in industrial-scale electrical power handling, battery charging, and mot...

Pioneering electro- and electromechanical component distributor, EG Electronics, is proud to announce that it has become an official distributor of Rochester Sensor (formerly known as Rochester Gauges). This unique new partnership strengthens the Sweden-based company’s offering and supports the Rochester brand in its expansion into the Nordic and Baltic regions. Specializing in distributing and sourcing standard components alongside developing, assembling, and qualifying customized s...

Nojima Corporation now announced a partnership with GlobalLogic Japan, Ltd., a Japanese subsidiary of GlobalLogic Inc., acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") in July 2021. The collaboration intends to accelerate the development and implementation of Nojima’s Digital Transformation (“DX”) strategy. The co-creation program focuses on the deployment of brand-new customer experiences that integrate GlobalLogic’s digital engineering with Nojima’s digitalizatio...

The GREENTECH FESTIVAL sees itself as a global platform that promotes innovative green technologies for a sustainable future. The aim of the festival is to present innovative technologies for a greener future and to address the big global issues of the time, climate neutrality, reduction of CO2 emissions, and the connection between sustainability and technology. Orcan's ORC modules Orcan's ORC modules enable industrial companies to reduce the CO2 emissions of their plants Orcan Energy will d...

Mingyang Smart Energy celebrated the rollout of the MySE 12MW hybrid drive offshore wind turbine at its manufacturing base in Shanwei, Guangdong. MySE 12MW is an upgrade of the 11MW platform that integrates a variety of innovative technologies for efficient and reliable performance. First, the lubrication system is optimized and co-shared by the gearbox and generator. Second, dual-drive pitch control technology is suitable all kinds of extreme operation conditions. Third, multi-sensor wind me...

On its way to global expansion, the Munich-based waste heat company Orcan Energy is strengthening its management team: Marcus Jentsch (54) is to become Orcan Energy's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With him, the technology pioneer in the field of waste heat solutions gains an experienced financial expert who will be responsible for the areas of finance, controlling, taxes, and legal affairs. With his expertise in the field of cleantech and renewable energies, he will be primarily supporting...

Global energy and climate leaders are gathering in Denmark for a major ministerial meeting that could drive urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency, with a new analysis by the International Energy Agency showing that stronger efficiency measures can reduce energy bills, fuel imports, and greenhouse gas emissions quickly and significantly. 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency The IEA’s 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Sønderborg, Denmark,...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of the MP-3030-110F flip-chip LEDs that enable the development of lighting solutions with maximum efficacy, brightness, and overall ruggedness. The flip-chip design means no wire bond, creating higher reliability, as well as enhanced sulfur resistance for robust performance ideal not only in horticulture applications, but also in outdoor and harsh lighting environment applications. Reliable Illumination Solution These LEDs provid...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, has announced its global sustainability efforts have earned a silver rating from EcoVadis. When compared to other technology services businesses, GlobalLogic ranked in the top 27th percentile. The achievement is a testament to GlobalLogic’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and supporting its customers in achieving their sustainability goals. Important step in GlobalLogic&rsq...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of the MP-3030-110F flip-chip LEDs that enable the development of lighting solutions with maximum efficacy, brightness, and overall ruggedness. flip-chip design The flip-chip design means no wire bond, creating higher reliability, as well as enhanced sulfur resistance The flip-chip design means no wire bond, creating higher reliability, as well as enhanced sulfur resistance for robust performance ideal not only in horticulture ap...

RWE’s second and largest-to-date battery storage project has entered full operations in County Monaghan, Ireland. 60 MW facility The 60-megawatt (MW) facility, located at Lisdrumdoagh, (3km East of Monaghan town) is capable of providing the rapid delivery of electricity into the power grid to help balance intermittency in electricity generation. It also provides a short-term backup to help address power outages and maintain a more stable and secure electricity supply in Ireland. 8.5 MW...