LOVATO Electric's range of FB01F and FB01G type UL-approved fuse holders now includes the 2P and 3P versions with a status indicator light. Mounting on a 35mm DIN rail, this version with a status indicator determines quickly if the fuse is still operative or needs to be replaced.  Applications suitable for the protection from short circuit and overload current of any type of motor and electric installations in low-voltage systems. Usually installed downstream of a switch disconnector and u...

The new LVMP30 that completes the range of start-up priority change relays with dedicated versions for alternating between 3 or 4 motors, integrating the priority change relays for 2 motors type LVMP05, LVMP10, and CSP2E, is now available. They are made with LRD series micro PLCs pre-configured with a program dedicated for the alternation between 3 or 4 motors, with the purpose of making homogeneous operating time and wear. Keyboard with a display The presence of the keyboard with a display...

LEC donated in excess of $50,000 of labor, materials and other considerations to help The Humanity Alliance, a 501c3 charity based in Victoria, MN that helps to provide and deliver 6,000 nutritious meals to anyone in need in the greater Twin Cities metro area, as well as supportive housing.

Recently, Windey officially became a member of APQP4Wind, marking its achievements in the field of quality management recognized internationally. As a globally renowned authority in the field of quality management in the industry, APQP4Wind is a non-profit wind power industry quality management organization initiated by international wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers. Its aim is to provide widely accepted standards, methods, and tools for quality assurance processes in the wind...

Increasingly, companies are seeking to reduce costs and carbon emissions by improving their operational efficiency. It was with this in mind that WEG, in partnership with Mi2V, a company specializing in industrial maintenance, replaced 13 three-phase asynchronous motors and 13 low-voltage variable frequency drives in a power generation company in France. The main goal of this initiative was to significantly reduce motor failures and energy consumption in an air treatment unit, which is responsi...

Energy Solutions, the provider of cost-efficient sustainable hybrid power solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Stuart as Chief Operations Officer (COO) with effect from 8 July 2024. Nigel Stuart joins Energy Solutions, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles in the luxury maritime industry. Before his new position, Nigel served as COO at Holland and Holland, where he was recruited by the Beretta family to lead the rejuvenation of the business following thei...

NOARK Electric is pleased to announce its official representation in Western Canada through a strategic partnership with EAC Global Inc., a distributor known for delivering innovative and reliable solutions in industrial electrical, automation, and control equipment — including both new and surplus components. “NOARK’s product line brings quality, reliability, and value to industrial electrical builds,” says Patrick Hogan, Managing Director of EAC Global, adding “W...

As of August 1, 2024, the State of Minnesota will require owners of hotels, motels, and lodging houses to install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in any room that can be lawfully used for sleeping. This statute requires an approved and operational CO alarm to be installed within ten feet of sleeping areas in single-family and multi-family dwellings, as well as in every guest room of a hotel or lodging house. Owners of multifamily dwellings and hotels/lodging houses must provide and install CO a...

In September 2022, Axpo and Kraftwerke Sarganserland AG (KSL) interrupted the comprehensive refurbishment work on the Gigerwald dam facility in Calfeisen Valley and postponed it for two years. The reason behind this decision was the scarcity of electricity during the winter months of 2022/23. The refurbishment work is now back on track. This work is essential for the safe, long-term operation of the facility and the reservoir must be entirely emptied.  Faced with the limited supply situati...

Swiss energy supplier - Axpo has made the final investment decision to commence construction of the Lålax wind farm in Finland’s Vörå municipality. An important milestone in the expansion of wind energy in Finland, the project underlines Axpo's commitment to the region. Axpo took over the project rights for the Lålax wind farm in October 2023 and has now given the go-ahead for further investment in the project. The company plans to start pre-construction work later...

Hydrogen is one of the main technologies to decarbonize the railway sector by switching from fossil diesel to renewable fuels in particular on routes, which are hard to electrify. From the train operator perspective an integrated approach towards a fossil-free mobility does not only require hydrogen-powered trains and corresponding maintenance services but also needs to cover the entire supply chain for green hydrogen fuel. In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Lette...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announces the release of its MG10-D Series, a family of air-filled conventional magnetic recording (CMR) HDDs supporting SAS and SATA interfaces and capacities of up to 10TB. Crafted with precision engineering and over 50 years of Toshiba experience, the MG10-D Series delivers improved performance and power efficiency over prior generations. With sanitized instant erase (SIE) and self-encrypting drive (SED) options, valuable data is safeguarded by a storage...

Louisiana Public Service Commissioners have approved SWEPCO’s request to refund customers, correcting a mistake in the 2023 Formula Rate Plan. SWEPCO’s Louisiana customers will see the refund as a credit applied to their bills beginning in July.  “We asked the commission to review the error as soon as possible so SWEPCO customers could start receiving benefits this summer,” said SWEPCO Vice President of Regulatory and Finance, Tom Brice, Jr., adding “We appr...

Siemens Mobility and RATP (Régie autonome des transports Parisiens) have successfully modernized and extended the automated Line 14 of the Paris metro. This world premiere marks the first migration of an automated driverless (GoA4 – Grade of Automation) metro line to the latest generation GoA4 driverless automated system ‘Trainguard MT CBTC’. The new system, which was implemented during the past six years during passenger services, enables more efficient and reliable s...

The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a domestic order to build a grid-connected 185MW Solar PV Plant along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) having multitudes of MWh capacity. The Solar PV plant at Kajra in Lakshisarai district will be a key element in Bihar’s plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth. Solar and wind generation pr...

Six Axpo Group hydropower plants are also affected by the flood situation in Misox GR. They have been shut down in a controlled manner over the last few days. All six hydropower plants and their reservoirs are in a safe condition and partially operational. The hydropower plants will be recommissioned at the appropriate time and in consultation with the authorities. Axpo Group hydropower plants affected by floods The power plants affected by the flooding are OIM (Officine Idroelettriche di Mes...

Texas Instruments (TI) announces a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics, a global power and energy management manufacturer, to create next-generation electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. This work will leverage both companies' research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, TI and Delta aim to optimize power density, performance and size to accelerate the realization of...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Pan Huimin, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, Yu Fengqing, Director of the Energy Bureau of Zhejiang Province, Yang Zhenyu, General manager of Zhejiang Mechanery and Electrical Group Co., Ltd., and Gao Ling, chairman of Windey attended the meeting. This event closely follows the theme of "Science and technology empowerment, integ...

On June 21, the 9th Global Offshore Wind Summit kicked off in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. During the meeting, Windey experts were invited to attend and make a keynote speech. It is a crucial stage for China's wind power industry to expand from offshore to far-reaching sea, so how to grasp the opportunity is particularly important. In this regard, Windey experts focused on the three major trends of the future development of offshore wind power technology, combined with the exploration and practic...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. "The university is pleased to be collaborating with Eaton in this emerging market as we work to continue to find ways t...

Siemens Mobility has invested in its Cornellà factory to significantly expand production capacity and the product portfolio. As part of its commitment to growth in Cornellà, Spain, Siemens Mobility is investing in expanding production in various areas. This includes the inauguration of a new gearbox production line and the establishment of a welding competence center for converter cabinets. With these investments, Siemens Mobility is responding to growing market demand and strengt...

Desay Battery, a major global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, proudly presents its latest innovations at the Smarter E Europe 2024 in Munich. The company showcases various products and solutions, including its proprietary energy storage cells, commercial and industrial storage solutions, residential energy storage systems, and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Data Center Products, alongside its clean energy solutions. This exhibition highlights Desay Battery's commitment to...

With people flocking to the Jersey Shore for sunshine, beaches and endless options for summer fun, Verizon has seen a massive increase in data usage on its network – even on the boardwalk and the sand. To address this surge and prepare for the continued influx expected throughout the summer months, Verizon recently completed major upgrades to the network serving customers, businesses and first responders along the Jersey Shore. Network infrastructure upgrades have been activated in S...

Recently launched by JVL A/S, the pioneering motion control designer and manufacturer, its new high-capacity MAC4500 integrated servomotor increases the power output of the MAC motor® series with a power rating of 4.5 kW at 3000 RPM and 3 x peak torque. Available in the UK with full application support from Mclennan, the MAC4500 integrates motor, encoder and servo drive in a compact and robust housing with a wide choice of optional motion control interfacing and Ethernet comms’ module...

With a strong development approach, hofer powertrain, a development and technology partner for efficient drivetrain solutions, is setting new standards in battery development. Through a deep understanding and seamless interplay of thermal, mechanical, and safety design, the company enables OEMs and battery developers to realize safe high-performance battery modules in record time. high-performance battery modules The development of high-performance battery modules demands a meticulously balan...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with insurance and takaful operator, Zurich Malaysia to explore solutions aimed at promoting a sustainable lifestyle, including installing green mobility infrastructure at Zurich Malaysia's premises nationwide and offering value-added services at selected public locations to ease the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) among its custome...

In August, they will celebrate 83 years of “keeping the lights on” for homes and businesses along the Front Range. IREA was established as a cooperative and remains one to this day, and the relationship it has with its members is unlike that offered by investor-owned, municipal, and other types of utilities. They like to call this “the co-op difference.” largest electric cooperative IREA was established in 1938 by a group of local residents. Since then, they have gro...

Ameren Missouri will soon be replacing 20-year-old technology for natural gas customers throughout southeast Missouri. The company plans to install upgraded natural gas modules to existing meters in Cape Girardeau and Dexter starting in July 2024. This upgrade will provide detailed information to Ameren Missouri’s natural gas customers so they can manage how they use energy and see where they could save money. Upgrade benefits In addition to offering more control over their energy use...

Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that its Velion™ 150kW DC fast charging station has achieved the prestigious Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. This significant milestone underscores Lincoln Electric’s dedication to delivering the most reliable and high-performing electric vehicle DC fast charging equipment in the industry. stringent safety standards Underwriters Laboratories is a third-party safety science company that rigorously tests products to ensure they mee...

Investment in advanced technology is helping an electrical contracting business to complete rapid PAT (portable appliance testing) protocols, as part of an intensive professional customer-focused service. Plymouth-based Plym PAT Testing provides specialist PAT testing services for landlords, caravan park owners and operators, letting agencies, hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, retail stores, schools and colleges across southwest England, completing inspection and safety checks annually on tens of...