New IEA report examines opportunities for countries across the region to integrate more solar and wind into their power systems to help reach energy security and emissions goals. Southeast Asia’s electricity demand is rising at one of the fastest rates in the world, underscoring the need for countries to diversify energy supplies and reinforce grid infrastructure. A new IEA report released highlights how countries in the region can leverage their abundant renewable resources, notably...

South Africa has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, but the country’s power crisis is putting achieving this in jeopardy. Consequently, the cabinet has recently approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET IP), which will purportedly guide South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy through the scaling up of renewable energy sources while also meeting the country’s energy needs and ensuring inclusive economic growth and employment. However, a balanc...

SEW, a pioneer in Energy & Water AI Cloud Platform, is proud to announce the inauguration of its Global Energy Tech AI Innovation Hub in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in scaling operations and demonstrates SEW's commitment to driving innovation, powered by AI in energy efficiency, sustainability, eMobility, and digital transformation. SEW's innovative cloud platforms The new SEW Tech AI and Innovation Hub will serve as a centre for researc...

From 1 April 2024, prepaid electricity prices increased by 12.7%, raising the average electricity tariff from around R1.84 per kWh to approximately R2.07. With households averaging 350 kWh per month, South Africans will now pay in the region of R724.50 monthly–up from R644. This does not take into account municipal increases which typically come into effect from 1 July and range from 14% in eThekwini to 18% in Johannesburg. Worse still, the amount could be even higher depending not only o...

Home automation is on the rise across the globe and South Africa is swiftly following suit. It’s easy to see why, as tomorrow’s tech savvy consumers can easily control energy efficiency, ensure safety, and reduce their carbon footprint, conveniently from the palm of their hands thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). “The world has embraced the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which has changed the way people manage their daily lives,” explains Charl Osborne, Organizational...

Between March 2022 and June 2023, there has been a 349% increase in solar rooftop PV installations. With households and businesses now producing over 4,400 MW, electricity generated from the private sector is predicted to exceed the output from Eskom’s generation fleet by 2025. But if those who have invested in these systems aren’t careful about how they use them, they could end up back in the dark. Grid to electricity This is according to Dr Andrew Dickson, enginee...

To say it's been a pleasure attending InstallerSHOW 2022 is an understatement! They had an amazing time at the UK’s largest heating, plumbing and renewables trade show and didn’t want it to end! Their commercial team: Bruce MacPherson (CCO), Robert Illsley (Sales Director), Elisa Alexieva (Brand Marketing Manager), Kiren Matharu (Marketing Assistant) as well as their co-founder & CTO, Carlton Cummins got to network with people in the industry, learn more about customers’ c...

Illegal connections are one of the pioneering causes of electricity-related injuries and deaths in South Africa, as reported by Eskom. Not only is there danger involved for those who connect their electricity illegally, but also for the rest of the community due to the fires and electrocutions that can be caused. Along with these devastating tolls, Dr. Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage notes that there are also costs to the power utility and the municipalities i...

The withdrawal of funding from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a setback for South Africa’s move to a low-carbon economy. This initiative was designed to mobilize public and private investment to help developing nations transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and accelerate the decarbonization of key sectors. However, the funding cut threatens to delay critical programs already hampered by slow financial inflows and resistance from the Department of Mineral...

Comau is presenting its latest advancements in battery cell formation and manufacturing at The Battery Show Europe 2025. Taking place June 3–5 in Stuttgart, Germany, the event offers a strategic platform for Comau to showcase how it is pioneering next-generation scalable technologies that adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of battery manufacturing, e-Mobility, and energy transition landscapes. This includes the company’s innovative battery cell formation system, which is specifi...

Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification – is on course to hit a record $2.2 trillion this year, reflecting not only efforts to reduce emissio...

Syzygy Plasmonics, the global pioneer in electrified biogas-to-SAF technology announces the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) with Kent for NovaSAF 1, the world's first electrified biogas-to-SAF facility. The site will serve as a model for scalable, low-cost sustainable aviation fuel production. This company milestone advances Syzygy's mission to seize the significant global opportunity to profitably convert biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using clean electricit...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of its 200A and 400A UL 98 Disconnect Switches, setting new standards for sustainability, safety and performance in high-amperage switching applications. Altech's UL 98 Disconnect Switches An industry first, these high-amperage disconnect switches are made from 100% recyclable plastic materials, reflecting Altech’s commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising performance. Built for...

In an era defined by technological advancements and environmental consciousness, the United Kingdom stands at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. As the adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, the importance of an efficient and secure charging infrastructure becomes paramount. Beyond the convenience and sustainability factors, the discussion surrounding data security and privacy in smart EV charging networks emerges as a critical aspect. Securing and Encrypting Data Sma...

The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increased adoption of renewable energy sources and the drive for a more sustainable future, the demand for efficient energy storage has never been greater. Enter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power distribution. Stable power distribution In 2024, the US battery storage market saw record-breaking growth, with nearly...

Komatsu UK, a pioneer in construction and mining equipment, has partnered with solar installation company - AR Power to install a 1.76 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its North East manufacturing facility. The installation of the advanced solar system is part of Komatsu’s ongoing strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and meet sustainability goals across its manufacturing operations. New solar PV installation Solar PV installation, which comprises 3,912 pa...

As part of a modernization project to establish their desired electrical control functionalities, Fannie Mae elected to modify existing electrical equipment. In lieu of replacing the existing electrical equipment to achieve the desired intent, our engineers and electricians undertook field retrofit services of the existing switchgear lineup at their facility in Herndon, VA.  Smart Retrofitting Instead of replacing the equipment various benefits can be achived by retrofitting This appro...

In an effort to reduce electricity costs and enhance the reliability of their electrical distribution system, Bergen County Utilities Authority established a cogeneration system at their facility in Hackensack, NJ.  As part of this project, their engineers and field service team collectively designed, developed, and implemented a turnkey solution to meet the customer’s requirements. Energy Usage The peak demand is determined by the utility company as the highest instantaneous powe...

For a wastewater treatment plant, nothing is more important than preventing a sanitary sewer overflow. An unintended sewage overflow would bear public health, ecological, and economic consequences. From an operating standpoint, the influent pumping station of a wastewater treatment plant plays a vital role in ensuring the flow of influent sewage throughout the plant’s disinfection processes. Thus, ensuring the reliability of electrical power to the influent pumping station is vital. Sma...

NR successfully delivered a ±300MVar containerized Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) system and series equipment in the 500kV Wujiang substation, Suzhou City, China. As one of the world’s largest-capacity STATCOM system, this project was equipped total capacity of ±300MVar STATCOM, which includes 3 sets of ±100MVar STATCOM; moreover, the maximum output capacity reach to ±450MVar in the failure state. Smart Grid Solutions NR offers a field-proven advanc...

Water authorities in Johannesburg have warned that the city's water and sanitation grid is on the verge of collapse, raising questions about the security of its water supply.  While Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda recently unveiled a comprehensive water security strategy, Dr. Andrew Dickson, Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage, believes that a crucial aspect is missing - saving electricity. Electricity disruptions "Electricity disruptions are hampering the city's water supply,"...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, highlighted at Hannover Messe 2025 a versatile set of AI-driven smart manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and data centre solutions. These include, the award-winning D-Bot series cobots, featuring advanced cognitive capabilities and integration with NVIDIA Omniverse to develop next-generation digital twins; and DeltaGrid®, the AI-enabled energy management platform to optimize efficiency in the energy infrastructure sup...

On June 7, 2021, the generator terminal subsynchronous damping control (GTSDC) system of Datang Xilinhaote (Xilinhot) power plant completed the oscillation suppression test and put into operation successfully. NR worked as the total solution provider for this project. The successful operation of the system enhances the damping performance of the complex resonance between the generator and the grid, and can effectively solve the torsional vibration problem of the turbine generator shaft system u...

On June 3, the Huzhou distributed power flow controller (DPFC) pilot project, developed and supplied by NR, successfully withstood the manual short circuit test. The system responded accurately and the test results met the expectations. The success of this manual short-circuit test fully verified the ability of NR DPFC ability to withstand AC short-circuit current, AC fault ride through ability, and the accuracy of cooperation with AC line protection, marking that the 220 kV DPFC project has al...

On January 20, 2022, the first converter valve of the China Great Bay Area DC back-to-back project was successfully put into operation for the first time, marking an important step forward for the interconnection of the core areas of the Eastern and Western Pearl River Delta of the Guangdong power grid. The converter valves were supplied by NR. Unit 1 on the East side of Guangzhou took the lead in entering the system commissioning stage among the four units of the whole project, creating a new...

Luxi Island microgrid system, which was designed, supplied, commissioned and delivered by NR, has been successfully put into operation. The system effectively solved the black start problem of 10kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with an advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Power supply of Luxi Island The power supply of Luxi Island was transmitted remotely by submarine cables Luxi Island is loc...

Rural electric cooperatives - CORE Electric Cooperative and Holy Cross Energy (HCE) have partnered on a new solar array on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The Hunter Solar project is a 75-megawatt solar array in Arapahoe County, Colorado. CORE will buy 45 MW and HCE will purchase 30 MW of power output. CORE and Holy Cross Energy partnership CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral and greenhouse gas reduction goals CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral, renewable ener...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, unveiled its broad spectrum of next-generation power and liquid cooling solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025. These solutions are designed to bolster the performance and energy conservation in NVIDIA-enabled AI and HPC data centers, including the newly launched Power Capacitance Shelves and in-row 1.5MW liquid-to-liquid Coolant Distribution Units (CDU). NVIDIA Omniverse™ platform Delta’s AI-based Smart...

CORE is prepared for significant snowfall and adverse weather forecast for Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15, across their service area. Line crews in their Sedalia, Bennett, Conifer and Woodland Park districts are on standby, with additional contractors ready to assist, if needed. They also have replacement equipment on hand, and fleet vehicles are fueled up and ready to roll into even the roughest terrain in their 5,000-square-mile service area. CORE encourages members to prepare...

On May 30, the first 100MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has complementary 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 11...