Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, announces two promotions: Drew Little and Mike Ryan, both of Belton, S.C., were named project managers on the site management team. “Drew and Mike have shown transformative leadership and been a key part of Hill Electric’s success. Their hardwork and dedication made it an easy decision to promote them to these important roles within our site management team,” said Trey Thomas, President, an...

WEG announced a partnership project established with TB Green that allows expansion of the infrastructure required for electric delivery vehicles in Brazil. The execution of several infrastructure works all over the country begins boosting the electric delivery vehicle fleet in Brazil, mainly in areas away from large cities. Major increase of this fleet is related to the so-called last mile, which is the last logistics step, before reaching the end user in beverage, e-commerce, food and pharmac...

During construction projects, electrical contractors are often required to re-use existing medium and high voltage cables. Prior to re-use of existing in-service cables, it is important to properly test their insulation integrity to ensure satisfactory long-term performance. Consultation with both a master electrician and a professional engineer will determine the most appropriate test method, maintain cable integrity during testing, and achieve better analysis of the test results. Inadequate...

The second edition of GreenTech Americas was a great success with 170 exhibitors from 15 countries and 3,736 professionals from 19 countries. Practices on sustainability, success stories, and technological tools were exchanged to increase the productivity of the industry at this international protected horticulture event on 27 – 29 April 2022, at the Querétaro Congress Center, in Mexico. The next edition of GreenTech Americas will be staged from 21 – 23 March 2023. Quotes fr...

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden led a high-level delegation of officials, academics, and business leaders on a visit to the IEA’s headquarters in Paris where they discussed the emerging global energy crisis and the importance of clean energy technologies with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and other senior figures from the Agency. The King’s visit was part of the Royal Technology Mission organised by the Swedish Sovereign and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. The...

Emtelle, the pioneering Scottish technology company, has appointed highly respected and experienced business leader - Paul MacLaurin, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Paul MacLaurin joins Hawick-headquartered Emtelle, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of blown fiber cable and ducted network solutions, from Wavin, a global supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions. New Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointed Paul MacLaurin spent 15 years in his former role, out of w...

BAE Systems., a pioneer in electric propulsion, will bring its next-generation power and propulsion technology to the heavy-duty industrial vehicle market. The company’s electric drive system provides a revolutionary design that will help industrial vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) get their Electric Vehicles (EVs) to market faster and at a lower installed cost. BAE Systems has over 15,000 power and propulsion systems in electrified commercial vehicles across the globe, and...

What an absolute pleasure it was to participate at UK Construction Week! It was hosted as the UK's largest built event taking place for the first time in London at ExCel from 3rd - 5th May. Their CTO & Co-Founder, Carlton Cummins and sales representatives, Bruce MacPherson & Elisa Alexieva managed the event stand between the 3 days, where those visiting applauded the way their product range to date fits with the circular economy approach. Future-proofed Essential batteries They used t...

In the eyes of software engineer Robin Meindersma, software shouldn’t be seen as an execution task, but rather a creative process. Successful software can, after all, best be built with the right culture and the right people—not code monkeys. To Robin’s frustration, however, this view is not yet widely held across the industry. Here is his journey of how he discovered and developed a passion for agile software development, and found an employer that aligns with his views. Con...

Everything seems to be going electric - It started with the toothbrushes, then cars and now increasingly, heating. GDHV (Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation/ Glen Dimplex UK Limited) speaks a lot about the electrification of heat, but what does that really mean? Around 90% of households in the United Kingdom (UK) use fossil fuels, such as gas and oil, to heat their homes and hot water. Issues with use of fossil fuels Another factor forced to consider today is that fossil fuels are a finite...

In the effort to free Germany from its dependency on Russian gas, an important milestone has now been reached: on behalf of and in the name of the German government, RWE has chartered two so-called Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU). FSRUs are special ships that offer a rapid interim solution for landing liquefied natural gas (LNG) until the first LNG terminals on the German mainland are completed. RWE will also manage the operation of the vessels. Floating Storage and Regasifica...

With energy and fuel prices soaring, small and medium businesses (SMEs) are increasingly looking at green energy solutions to help cut costs. The latest NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker has shown a fast growing trend among SMEs to invest in sustainable energy and transport. This comes in a variety of forms: Electric vehicles for their fleets Charging equipment for electric transport Solar and green energy generation This is of particular interest for ZPN Energy! EVs (electric vehic...

In an industry first, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) has announced an open, modular suite of grid software to address the increasingly critical energy transition. The suite is a game changer for established energy players and new stakeholders alike, enabling them to be fast, agile and flexible, when coping with existing and future challenges. Siemens has already made significant steps to improve its offering for smart meter data management, such as a cloud native option or improved task...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has unveiled several innovations at Hannover Messe 2022, with a single aim - To accelerate the path to net zero CO2 emissions for customers and partners. “Industry continues to undergo a massive period of change,” said Barbara Frei, the Executive Vice President - Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric, adding “Our vision, however, remains constant. We want...

Scolmore continues to develop its Click Smart+ home automation range and has introduced a new wireless smart scenario switch that is designed to control lights and appliances from any location. The battery-powered wireless smart scenario switch allows the user to control multiple lights and appliances and with one click, they can create multiple smart solutions, bringing added convenience, comfort, security, energy-saving, and ultimately more control in the home. Energy-efficient home There a...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Jana Gerber as the President of Microgrid North America. In this role, Jana Gerber will be responsible for growing the commercial microgrid business in the region and supporting customers in their sustainability and resilience journeys. President - Microgrid North America With a strong background in a variety of customer-facing capacities, Jana...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that Paneltex has been appointed as the supplier of ambient cargo boxes for the full-electric Volta Zero. The agreement is for the 16-ton and 18-ton Volta Zero variants and was announced at the CV Show 2022, in Birmingham, UK. Truck as a Service model In a move to innovate in the commercial vehicle market, Volta Trucks is seeking to provide better-integrated solutions that reduce ti...

RWE Gas Storage West is contributing towards ramping up the European hydrogen economy as part of the GET H2 initiative. In this context, a new section for hydrogen is to be constructed at the natural gas cavern storage facilities at Kottiger Hook by 2026. Most of Germany's first commercial hydrogen cavern storage facility is to be built on the existing RWE site. environmental impact assessment RWE submitted the required planning notice to the district government in Arnsberg, formally starting...

As winter gives way to spring, it’s time to start paying attention to the lawn and garden once again. Before the user starts the springtime outdoor chores, it’s best to make sure that their equipment is in working order and ready to tackle all the garden tasks on the list. Schumacher can help users get the best out of their lawn and garden, whether they are tending a lawn that’s the envy of their neighbors or planting a vegetable garden. It can help user charge and maintain th...

What kind of power does it take to make a heavy-duty vehicle run? Take into consideration their high duty cycles and loaded vehicle weights of up to 42 tons in mainland Europe and 70 tons or more in Scandinavia. That is a lot of trucks. Diesel is still the dominant solution, as the ‘go-to’ fuel source for heavy-duty mobility with the most extensive infrastructure support. To date, alternative fuels have only played a niche role in heavy transportation – but that could change s...

The popularity of electric vehicles is growing fast and there are a number of key safety considerations during assembly. G4S is working with the UK operations of a major European car manufacturer, at the forefront of best practice in protecting assembly teams, in what is a relatively new area, with its own specific safety challenges. In 2021, one in ten cars bought in the United Kingdom (UK) were electric, according to the Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which us more than...

RWE Renewables, one of the companies in offshore wind, will collaborate with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and GNOwind Alliance to build a program that will accelerate the engagement of Louisiana’s supply chain with offshore wind and benefit all Louisianians. Over the next six months, GNO, Inc. will host a series of informational workshops and company-specific interviews with the aim of identifying existing Louisiana companies with transferable capabilities for offshore wind. The...

ABB E-mobility and Shell are taking their collaboration to the next level to bring flexible and quality charging to millions of electric vehicle drivers. As a globally renowned company in EV charging infrastructure, ABB E-mobility has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell, in order to supply ABB’s end-to-end portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The portfolio ranges from the AC wallbox for home, work or retail installations to the Terra 360, which is ideal for refueling s...

Würth Elektronik extends its MagI³C-FDSM power module product range: The fixed step-down regulator modules now cover all bus voltages from 12V up to 48V. The modules facilitate development for applications with direct connection to bus voltages of 12V, 24V, or 48V. The wide input voltage range up to 74.5V makes the FDSM module robust against voltage transients on the 48V bus. The new power modules are implemented in a cost-effective SIP-3 package and provide fixed output voltages of 3...

On April 12, 2022, NR PCS-9531 electronic load bank system was successfully put into operation at Ferronickel project in Indonesia. The successful operation of the system will improve the primary frequency modulation capacity of enterprise power grid, enhance the power grid damping, and effectively improve the static and dynamic stability of the grid. It has great application value for ensuring the safe, reliable and stable operation of islanding power network. Indonesia - the ‘country o...

Europe's largest PCB manufacturer, Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology, and Luminovo, the fastest growing software provider for the electronics industry, are connecting their products to enable their customers to adapt a much simpler, faster, and more accurate PCB prototype costing and quoting process. Using the Würth Elektronik API (application programming interface), Würth Elektronik’s PCB online shop gets directly connected to LumiQuote, Luminovo’s RfQ softwa...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and recognized as the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021, by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, is proud to announce the launch of EcoStruxure Energy Hub, a scalable, self-service IoT software as a service (SaaS) solution, which simplifies the management of digitalized electrical and energy systems. EcoStruxure Energy Hub is available for download in the App Stor...

In only a few weeks’ time, RWE’s Inden Opencast Mine will no longer produce just lignite, but also solar power. After officially breaking ground, building work has commenced for a utility-scale photovoltaics system with integrated battery storage.  solar modules The solar modules will produce a peak electric output of 14.4 megawatts (MW). The “RWE indeland Solarpark” is the first of its kind in Europe and combines around 26,500 solar modules and a battery stor...

Orcan Energy is launching a new, particularly powerful solution for utilizing waste heat on board ships: the efficiency PACK M 150.200.  Included in the new product are Orcan's innovative ORC modules, specially designed for the marine market, which are now able to convert any waste heat from ships even more efficiently directly into electrical energy, thus reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. efficiency For ship operators, this means an improvement in the EEDI (Energy Efficiency...

With the SHDSL standard, data can be transmitted over extremely long copper cables. This makes this technology the first choice in applications where Power over Ethernet and DSL technologies like G.FAST and VDSL are not possible. Applications for SHDSL Evaluation Kit  With its SHDSL Evaluation Kit, Würth Elektronik offers developers the possibility to test applications with the SHDSL transceiver from Intel. Typical applications are video surveillance, infotainment systems in airports...