The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was just held in Egypt, with Delta actively participating in the COP for the 15th time this year. Delta focused on two "island" issues, climate resilience and ecological adaptation, and shared its endeavors with the international community. At the side event, Delta discussed its response to island energy transition issues, featuring Delta's energy storage solutions and cases, wi...

Dongfang Electric Corporation - DEC has won the bid to supply a turbine generator unit for the 300 MW compressed air energy storage power plant in China's Hubei province. When completed, this compressed air energy storage power plant is projected to produce around 500 GWh of green energy per year. It will play an important role in sustainable development and industry upgrading in Hubei province.

Ameren Illinois has announced the appointment of two new officers and the retirement of an officer. Patrick Smith, Sr. has been named Senior Vice President, Operations and Technical Services at Ameren. Smith will lead electric and natural gas field operations; including subtransmission and distribution maintenance, engineering design, safety and training, reliability planning, dispatch operations, electrical and natural gas emergency response, and construction services for Ameren Illinois. Smit...

The Delta Electronics Foundation has participated in the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt by hosting a side event and an Action Hub event on November 16, in which it shared its coral restoration initiative with the international climate science community in collaboration with the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, the Partnership for Observation of Global Ocean (POGO), and the Environme...

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol has welcomed the new Just Energy Transition Partnership that Indonesia and a group of foremost economies launched at the G20 Leaders Summit in Bali as an important step forward for international cooperation on financing clean energy transitions in emerging economies. The development of the landmark Just Energy Transition Partnership with Indonesia – which targets an ambitious and equitable power sector transition in Indonesia – was underpinned by I...

A new 300W-rated half-brick DC/DC converter, the REC300H-W, is now available with a wide 9V to 36VDC input and output options of 12V, 15V, 24V, and 48VDC isolated to 3kVDC/1 minute. Additionally released, the 150W-rated REC150H-UW has an ultra-wide input range of 9V to 75VDC with the same output voltage options, apart from 28V and 54VDC to suit avionic systems and PoE applications, isolated at 2.5kVDC/1 minute. EMC specifications REC300H-W and REC150H-UW products are regulated and protected a...

Axpo subsidiary CKW and Leuk TDC are breaking new ground in photovoltaics with satellite dishes converted into solar systems. At 1,000 meters above sea level, Leuk TDC is largely self-sufficient due to the satellite dishes and additional solar panels on the roof of its data center. Such innovative large-scale solar projects are an important step towards the transformation of Switzerland's energy supply. Using satellite dishes for energy production Leuk TDC is the first company in Europe to...

The world must move quickly to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal significantly in order to avoid severe impacts from climate change, a new IEA report says, calling for immediate policy action to rapidly mobilize massive financing for clean energy alternatives to coal and to ensure secure, affordable and fair transitions, especially in emerging and developing economies. The new IEA special report – Coal in Net Zero Transitions: Strategies for Rapid, Secure, and People-Centered Chan...

Ameren Corporation has released its latest climate report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The report highlights actions the company is taking to manage climate-related risks and transition to a cleaner energy future, achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Ameren's new climate report “Climate change is a critical issue for our customers, our communities, our nation and our planet, and we are committed to doing our part. T...

Schneider Electric., the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, along with Footprint Project announced their work to develop and deploy mobile, cloud-connected microgrids for disaster relief was named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2022 which features “200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.” In the wake of extreme weather disasters, the collective teams developed rapidly deployable clean energy microgrids for impa...

Michael Müller, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RWE AG, stated “We are fast-tracking the expansion of renewables and are rigorously implementing our Growing Green strategy. With the purchase of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, we are strengthening our US portfolio and creating an excellent foundation for additional value-accretive growth. We are also investing massively in new green capacities in Europe.” He adds, “Two thirds of the turbines at our Kaskasi wind f...

SemperPower proudly announces that it is entering the realization phase of its second large-scale energy storage project: Project Castor. When it goes into operation in the spring of 2023, this battery system will be the largest battery project in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in Northwest Europe. The 30 MW/ 63 MWh battery system will be used long-term to offset the volatility of sustainable energy portfolios. This promotes the integration of sustainably generated energy into the Dutc...

Delta today announced its participation at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt. This year, Delta will host an official side event, participate in the Action Hub section of the Conference, and have a booth in the COP27 Blue Zone to share with delegations from around the world its solutions and initiatives, which help ensure power grid resilience and coral restoration for islands. Through v...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of the CFT-90-WDH, a compact monolithic cool white LED source centered around the 6000K color temperature with a high CRI (color rendering index) of 93. These LEDs are capable of being driven at very high currents (up to 27A) under both CW and PWM conditions and delivering 3200 lumens typical at 22.5A. Fiber Optic Compatibility In addition, these LEDs provide an extremely low thermal resistance chip-on-board package coupled with...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of the CFT-90WDH, a compact monolithic cool white LED source centered around the 6000K color temperature with a high CRI (color rendering index) of 93. These LEDs are capable of being driven at very high currents (up to 27A) under both CW and PWM conditions and delivering 3200 lumens typically at 22.5A. robust design In addition, these LEDs provide an extremely low thermal resistance chip-on-board package coupled with a robust de...

RWE continues to expand its battery storage technology business. The company has finalized its investment decision for a 220-megawatt (MW) battery storage project in Germany. Investment A total of 690 lithium-ion battery blocks are to be installed at the sites of RWE’s power plants in Neurath and Hamm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The total investment amounts to approximately 140 million euros. Subject to the pending building permit, construction is scheduled to start in 2023, with commiss...

Energy storage is "the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time to reduce imbalances between energy demand and energy production." This can apply across the full spectrum of timebase and energy density, which means energy can be stored for nanoseconds or years and in applications ranging from picowatts to gigawatts of power. The figures below compare utility-scale batteries to supplement solar photovoltaic (PV) energy capturing to the kind of board-level components that ac...

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced that its Wiser Gateway and Wiser Smart Plug are among the first group of products in the world to achieve Matter certification, furthering the company’s complete home energy management offering. Matter is the new unified interoperability protocol that connects compatible smart home devices and systems from different brands with one another, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and easy to use. Wis...

Europe could face a gap of as much as 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas during the key summer period for refilling its gas storage sites in 2023, the IEA said in new analysis published, highlighting the need for urgent action by governments to reduce gas consumption amid the global energy crisis. The new report – Never too early to prepare for next winter: Europe’s gas balance for 2023-2024 – shows that gas storage sites in the European Union are now 95% full &ndash...

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It applies to the same products that are currently CE-marked. UKCA mark The circumstances in which self-declaration of conformity for UKCA marking can be used are the same as for CE marking. Based on current UK rules, RECOM is eligible to self-declare for the UKCA Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and to attach the UKCA mark...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, began construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS, following the approval of the Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. The project will drive significant economic activity and opportunities for the local Kansas economy making the state a key player in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry.  Mass production of li-ion batteries Facility construction is focused on rapidly ramping up...

The back-to-back converter station project in Van, Türkiye was put into operation 28 days after its trial operation. This project is the first DC transmission project in Türkiye, and its successful completion will significantly enhance the structure and security of Türkiye's domestic power grid. Türkiye's Back-to-Back Converter Station DC transmission makes new contributions to China's DC transmission technology and equipment going global The back-to-back converter statio...

Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the pioneer in electrification, have signed a letter of intent, outlining cooperation to deliver comprehensive charging infrastructure and software to Volta Trucks customers, to simplify, de-risk, and accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification. commercial vehicle fleet electrification The strategic partnership looks to bring together Volta Trucks’ unique solution to commercial vehicle fleet electrification and operationa...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) is collecting Lego sets throughout the month of November, 2022 to benefit local children in the foster care system. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive is held during the holiday season each year, and sets collected in 2022 are being given to Arizona Helping Hands for their Holiday Toy Drive. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive The Lego Drive began in 2021, after the passing of Canyon State Electric’s Founder, Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved buil...

DENSO Corporation published the Integrated Report 2022 for the year ended March 31, 2022. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. green strategies This report includes specific information on the strategies and initiatives that DENSO is pursuing towards 'green' and 'peace of mind', in order to realize its long-term polic...

The global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest edition of the IEA’s World Energy Outlook. Today’s energy crisis is delivering a shock of unprecedented breadth and complexity. The biggest tremors have been felt in the markets for natural gas, coal, and electricity – with significant turmoi...

Orcan Energy, a globallay renowned cleantech company, is progressing in its strong growth course. The company has fully repaid the Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) loan approved during the COVID-19 crisis, ahead of schedule. Together with the recently closed financing round with two major sustainability funds (Article 9) and the expected fivefold increase in sales, 2022 already marks a significant year in the company's history. WSF The WSF was launched in 2020 by the previous German governme...

Building on the success of the 5W board-mount RAC05-K/480 AC/DC, RECOM now offers 15W and 25W versions with the same ultra-wide input range of 85-528VAC, for line-to-line and line-to-neutral connections in global single- and three-phase AC supplies. Outputs available are 5V, 12V, 15V, and 24V, fully protected against short circuits, over-current and over-voltage. The two new series are certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 and IEC/EN 61010 and are classed as Limited Power Source (LPS). The parts...

In the winter, every kilowatt hour counts to reduce electricity and gas consumption. E.ON will therefore reduce the energy consumption of its own buildings by at least 20 percent on average. Across all locations in Germany, E.ON will operate all non-essential light sources such as logos and outdoor lighting on a limited basis or switch them off completely. The room temperature will be reduced to 19 degrees and hot water will be switched off wherever possible. 25% energy savings A particularly...

On recultivated land at the Garzweiler open-cast mine, well-established partners, the city of Bedburg and RWE, successfully connect another wind farm with a capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) to the grid. The five wind turbines of the 30 million Euro - 'Bedburg A 44n' project has the capacity to generate enough green electricity to meet the annual needs of 28,000 households - more than the city's citizens and businesses consume.   The turbines complement the existing Königshovener H&oum...