CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned CORE a first-time Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of “AA-“, with a Stable outlook. “AA-” is in the highest public rating tier achieved for electric distribution cooperatives rated by Fitch Ratings. “The “AA-” IDR reflects CORE’s very strong financial profile in the context of a rapidly growing and diverse retail customer base, very strong revenue defensibility charact...

Tokyu Land Corporation and SolarDuck B.V., in collaboration with Kyocera Communication Systems Corporation, have completed the installation of Japan's first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant on the sea surface under the Tokyo Bay eSG Project (the Project), an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Policy Planning Bureau.  advanced Energy generation This project is a demonstration project by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that aims to realize the world's...

With the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s 9th Global Conference on 21-22 May in Nairobi approaching fast, businesses across the world face the goal of doubling progress towards energy efficiency by 2030 to meet COP28 emissions targets and cut energy costs. However, a recent report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that while there is optimism and appetite among businesses to invest in energy efficiency, the survey also identified barriers, including a lack of speciali...

Sensata Technologies was named a 2024 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its electromechanical fuse for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), the GigaFuse. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance. Flexibility for OEMs Sensata’s GigaFuse addresses critical safety and energy management challenges, providing a crucial component that ensures system protection and passenger safety in case of a BEV f...

BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has activated new EV charging facilities in the country’s new pioneering lifestyle destination, The Exchange TRX. The introduction of these latest facilities marks another noteworthy step in the premium automaker’s mission toward strengthening Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. New EV charging facilities Five charging units will be open at the Pre...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services announces that its digital operator Banglalink has become the first in Bangladesh to phase out 3G services, as part of its strategy to enhance 4G performance throughout the country through reallocation of network resources.  The 3G phase-out follows extensive investment by Banglalink in next-generation 4G networks to provide high-quality nationwide connectivity and accelerate the use of digital se...

Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening its new 65,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros to meet growing demand for its fuses. Announced in February 2024, the project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide critical safety functionality in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable and energy storage projects, data centers as well as other industrial applications. energy transformation “The latest expans...

Global technology and engineering pioneer - Regal Rexnord partners with the region’s HVACR Industry Association, in support of joint initiatives in regulatory development, education, and raising awareness on energy efficiency and sustainability. The decision reinforces Eurovent Middle East’s position as an influential factor in shaping industry standards and providing technical guidance to regional markets. Creating solutions for its clients Established over fifty years ago, Regal...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to supply space-use lithium-ion batteries for the Gateway, a lunar orbiting space station. Under the "Joint Exploration Declaration of Intent for Lunar Cooperation (JEDI)" signed on July 10, 2020 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology of Japan and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America, Japan has...

Siemens, a globally renowned technology company, has announced a breakthrough in the long-standing challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. New Simatic Workstation The solution is the new Siemens Simatic Automation Workstation, which allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation. This ushers in Internet Technology (IT) workflows to Operational Technology (OT) environm...

Ingeteam continues to invest in R&D and strengthens its Spanish national presence, where it currently employs nearly 2,900 people. The company takes a further step forward with the construction of a new R&D laboratory, which will become a major international reference in electrification and renewables, to be located beside the company's current offices in the Northern city of Pamplona. Ingeteam currently has eight laboratories in the Basque Country and Navarre, where it tests its new de...

Investing in education is investing in the future. It is about preparing new generations for the challenges and opportunities that will arise in the world of tomorrow. In order to contribute to a safer and more efficient environment in educational institutions, WEG offers a range of solutions for energy supply. Recently, Vokkan, a company that develops sustainable and intelligent ecosystems through real estate businesses in Santa Catarina, counted on WEG to supply two dry transformers to operat...

On 30th April, the world's first 180-meter ultra-high hybrid tower batch commercial application project - Windey Jushi Lianshui 233 MW wind power project held a ceremony for the first batch of units to be connected to the grid, attended by Zhu Jinwen, Vice Chairman of Lianshui County Political Consultative Conference and Director of the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Cao Guorong, Vice President of China Jushi, and Wei Min, Deputy General Manager of Windey. This project is the fi...

Recently, the Huadian Tieling off-grid wind power hydrogen production integration project in Liaoning province, which was built with the help of Windey, has officially entered the commercial operation stage, marking that China's largest wind power off-grid hydrogen production demonstration project has been transferred to commercial operation. At this point, Windey has become China's first machine manufacturer with wind power off-grid hydrogen operation and maintenance experience. The project ha...

Siemens has completed work on a 200 kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of a £1.5 million research project. Funded through the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), the project will enhance the Institute’s research capabilities to develop and test robots and other autonomous systems for the inspection and maintenance of solar arrays. Integrate robotic technology The solar farm will cr...

The new general catalog 2024-2025 edition is a true showcase of the LOVATO Electric world and its offers for industrial automation and energy management. The LOVATO Electric product range is even wider and now consists of 21,000 items divided into 36 product families. There are important new products in the fields of industrial automation and energy management, a sign of constant market presence and analysis, and a continuous raising of innovation and quality standards. New products The cata...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company, announced its position as an industry pioneer in Everest Group’s Software product Engineering Services 2024 PEAK Matrix® Assessment. The assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of service providers in the software engineering domain, highlighting key players and their capabilities. GlobalLogic’s achievement in securing a leadership position amplifies its commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering software engineering so...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it delivered a mobile air-surveillance radar system to the Philippine Air Force in March.  The system, ordered by the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines in August 2020, was designed, manufactured and tested in Japan. Air-Surveillance Radar System This is the second air-surveillance radar system and first mobile unit to be delivered by a Japanese company to a foreign government, following Mitsubishi Electric's d...

Sensata Technologies Holding plc announced that Jeff Cote, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sensata Technologies, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as CEO and President, and step down as a Member of the Sensata Board, effective April 30, 2024. The Board of Directors has appointed Martha Sullivan as Interim President and CEO and has established a CEO Search Committee to identify a new permanent CEO. CEO Transition Regarding Jeff Cote’s decision to ret...

DMF Lighting, the pioneer in modular downlighting in the custom integration channel, announced the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) protocol for the Artafex line that is exclusive to the custom integration channel. DALI protocol As the preferred choice for modern lighting control systems, DALI provides precision and flexibility over individual light fixtures and provides a modern, adaptable, and efficient solution for lighting control that surpasses the limitations of traditional...

The demand for high-speed, reliable internet access is rapidly increasing, underscoring the need for innovative solutions in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network deployments. Additionally, the telecommunications industry continues to look for ways to not only speed up the deployment of FTTH networks to enable them to be more accessible to millions of people worldwide. This is not just an issue of speed of deployment - the current methods of fiber installations involve levels of complexity at the la...

Emtelle, one of the world’s providers of blown fiber, cabling, and ducted solutions, is proud to announce the launch of REVOLink3, a revolutionary 3-in-One drop cable designed to revolutionize last-mile connectivity.  This unique 3-in-One drop cable solution integrates advanced features to significantly streamline the installation process, making it accessible and straightforward for a broader range of operators. Innovative Design and Versatility Emtelle’s REVOLink3 cable is...

SWEPCO crews began efforts to get the lights back on for its customers soon after the multi-state storms passed late Sunday evening. Storm damage was far-reaching with a headline-making weather system that spanned the nation’s heartland and spawned hundreds of tornadoes across the Midwest including four confirmed by the National Weather Service within SWEPCO’s service territories in Northwest Louisiana. An army of more than 1,200 utility professionals, including lineworkers and tre...

The Lippe-Bruch Gahlen e. V. riding club in Dorsten regularly offers jumping training and holiday courses for members and visitors at the outdoor park. The club, which has been in existence for 90 years, has a lot of experience in equestrian sports and regularly brings members and interested parties together at tournaments and events. Since the risk of injury from falls during training is very high, the desire arose for new obstacles with a built-in safety system.  grant of 2,000 euros W...

Schneider Electric, the global pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient architecture. BESS Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is the cornerstone for a fully integrated microgrid solution that is driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimization, and world-renowned digital and field services. Graybar, a major distrib...

A generator is a machine that converts mechanical power to electrical power, either AC or DC. The mechanical power can be provided by several different sources; such as a diesel or gasoline engine, water wheel, windmill, or electric motor.  An alternator is a specific type of generator that converts mechanical power to AC electrical power. We will be focusing on alternators in this paper. Excitation methods There are different options for excitation methods. First is a self-excited syste...

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed a new code of conduct on energy smart appliances which the European Union (EU) announced at the Hannover Fair in Germany. The announcement came on the second day of the five-day Exhibition, which is dedicated to the EU Energy Day under the title 'Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy'. President of Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Shunji Kurita, who attended the code’s launch and signed up to the code as a representative of the company’s Living Environment...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem to include the TESSA® APM suite of transformer and switchgear condition monitoring and management applications from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. This addition marks a significant advancement in providing comprehensive solutions for grid management, empowering utilities with unparalleled visibility and condition monitoring of their asset fleets. Siemens Xcelerator portfolio Transformer monitoring applications...

Siemens and Mercedes-Benz have collaboratively developed a Digital Energy Twin to facilitate the future of sustainable factory planning in the automotive industry.  Designed to support the ambition to run all fully owned production sites of the automaker worldwide on 100 percent renewable energies by 2039, the innovative Digital Energy Twin enhances, simplifies, and speeds the early phase factory energy planning process for both brownfield and greenfield sites, reducing planning time signi...

Sensata Technologies is excited to introduce a new addition to their PreView® Radar product line that will improve the safety of medium and heavy-duty vehicles worldwide. May 2024 marks the official launch of PreView® STA79, an advanced solution designed to enhance operator awareness and fleet safety, reducing accidents in a world where safety is paramount. Key Features of PreView® STA79 include: Three Adjustable Areas of Interest allow the sensor to be configured with a center...