RECOM announces its REC8E range of low-cost, 8W DC/DC converters in a 1x1” package with three input ranges including 20-60VDC to suit 48V Li-ion batteries and LV 148 applications. RECOM launches the REC8E range of low-cost, high-efficiency, 8W DC/DC converters specially designed for battery-powered applications. Three input voltage ranges are available: 9-18V (12V systems), 18-36V (24V systems), and 20-60V (48V systems), the latter matching the LV 148 requirements for 48V Li-ion voltages...

Somerset powerhouse Hinkley Point B has been given permission to restart generating low-carbon energy. EDF has invested £3 million over the past year in 2020 upgrading the Somerset plant, while detailed assessments have been completed on the graphite in the nuclear reactors. On March 17, 2021, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has given the green light to bring the plant back online. Power generation approval Our core purpose at Hinkley Point B is helping Britain achieve net zero"...

In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has moved to an expansive new office in Santa Monica, California. The new HQ offers more electrical capacity for the company’s research and development and was designed by In-Charge Energy's CEO and Co-Founder, Cameron Funk. “We needed space to accommodate our explosive growth over the past year,” said Cameron Funk, adding “I am pleased to have built something welcoming for ou...

It’s an exciting time to work in EVs. Consumer sales are up and commercial fleets are incorporating Electric vans and cars. To enable this, governments and companies are investing in charging infrastructure, but this energy revolution is not happening in isolation; it is in conjunction with national grids around the world shifting towards renewables. This increased demand in hand with unpredictable supply presents a number of challenges but also a number of opportunities. Energy ecosyste...

It’s an exciting time to work in EVs. Consumer sales are up and commercial fleets are incorporating Electric vans and cars. To enable this, governments and companies are investing in charging infrastructure, but this energy revolution is not happening in isolation; it is in conjunction with national grids around the world shifting towards renewables. This increased demand, combined with unpredictable supply, presents a number of challenges and opportunities. First Generation of Vehicle 2...

DC/DC converters with medical-grade isolation can be used in combination with AC/DC power supplies or in battery-powered equipment to minimize end-product costs in healthcare applications while meeting the highest safety standards. Electronic equipment is used increasingly in different medical and home healthcare environments. Product designers will be familiar with the electrical safety standards that must be complied with: IEC 60601-1:2005 with its collateral documents and national variants,...

RECOM announces the launch of the RPL-3.0, an ultra-compact, low-cost, LGA point-of-load converter with wide-range input and adjustable output. 3D Power Packaging® concept RECOM has taken its ‘3D Power Packaging®’ concept to a higher level with the launch of the RPL-3.0, a tiny, high-efficiency point of load converter rated at 3 amps, with wide input range from 4V to 18V and adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.2V. The 10-pad thermally-enhanced LGA device incorporates an integ...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league to support the championship’s commitment to a better future.  Cleaner Energy Systems SailGP recently announced it has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard and joined the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative, plus the international sustainability standard ISO20121 ensuring it delivers its events to the highest operatin...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that Urby has joined its Pioneer Program, giving Urby access to an early trial of the Volta Zero and prioritized vehicle production once manufacturing starts in late 2022.  The Volta Zero is the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, and the announcement coincides with the vehicle’s French debut at a series of customer events in Paris. High-density areas Urby is a subsidiary of the L...

Smart meters are currently being rolled out across the country as part of a national upgrade. As the rollout continues, soon every home and business will have a new smart meter. And when the smart meter arrives, Electric Ireland is ready to help users make the most of it. To get users started, here are five things to know about smart meters. smart meters That way users can control their electricity usage better, and find ways to reduce their bills But first, what are smart meters? Smar...

Addressing the changing times and needs of their customers, SACMI USA has adopted OverIT’s Augmented Collaboration product to enhance their dispatching of technicians for maintenance work orders in the USA, as well as provide real-time support in a virtual setting. SACMI USA will improve their service managers’ processes for assigning work orders, thanks to SPACE1’s scheduling tool, which considers the skills and availability of field technicians. AR remote collaboration feat...

An EV is only as sustainable as the electricity used to charge it. Therefore, net zero mobility not only requires the electrification of cars but also the widespread availability of green energy. Sourcing this green energy locally from PV systems also reduces the strain on the public grid and lowers costs. More sustainable, more grid-friendly, less costly: Sounds like a win-win-win situation. So how can this work? Connecting PV system and charging points Generally, some sort of connecti...

The existing USB standards permit a maximum charging current of either 500mA (USB 1.0, 2.0) or 900mA (USB 3.0), with a fast charging current limit of 1.5A. The amount of power the charging device can safely deliver is identified by placing either fixed voltages on the D+ and D-lines or by fitting a resistor between these two data line connections, which tells the portable device that it is connected to a Dedicated Charging Port (DCP). Unfortunately, different manufacturers have different specif...

RECOM announces the RACM1200-V baseplate-cooled fan-less power supply with 1200W peak power capability and industrial plus medical certification. RECOM is extending its portfolio with a Europe-designed and manufactured baseplate-cooled, highly efficient power supply series, designated RACM1200-V. The compact, single output AC/DC converters are just 228 x 96.2 x 40mm (9” x 3.8” x 1.6”) in size and can deliver 1000 watts continuously with the baseplate held to 80°C while 120...

Pulse Power and Measurement Limited (PPM) and BAE Systems have announced that BAE Systems has acquired Pulse Power and Measurement Limited, an independent developer and manufacturer of high-end electronics. PPM’s technology has the potential to increase the speed and ease of sharing large volumes of data over a network, giving users greater ability to exploit that data. As volumes of data grow, this ability is crucial to give military and security customers an information advantage. Acqu...

Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets. They are generally used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required. Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug. Construction and Color Coding Plugs...

E-mobility is only as sustainable as the electricity it is powered by. So, climate-neutral mobility requires not only charging infrastructure, but green electricity to run it. If this is generated and consumed locally, it also relieves the strain on the grids and reduces costs. gridX's energy management system addresses precisely this issue and creates a sustainable and economical alternative with regional solar energy generation and consumption. EV charges as soon as Connected to Charging sta...

The trend toward sustainable investments continues to grow steadily: for international investors, the topic of sustainability in their investment decisions is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable investment projects For bondholders, 'green bonds' fixed-income securities whose issue proceeds are used to finance sustainable investment projects are at the center of this development. Thus, the interest of analysts and investors was outstandingly high when E. ON’s CFO Marc Spieker, a...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its latest customer and media website, as it transitions from a start-up and the launch of the Volta Zero to a scale-up company with Pilot Fleet vehicles being evaluated by customers on European roads soon.  The new website reflects the people-focused approach Volta Trucks is taking to decarbonize urban logistics, thus creating a better environment for city-center populations. English and French language website...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that the Volta Zero will make its Spanish debut, as it continues its tour of important, sustainability-focused European cities. The touch-down in Spain follows successful French customer events, with more than 300 individual vehicle demonstrations undertaken over the past five weeks in a COVID-secure environment. Volta Zero Spanish fleet operators and customers can experience the Volta Zero in Madrid and Barcelona...

Power conversion can often be the bane of product designers, regardless of what they are designing. In space-constrained applications such as cutting-edge IoT devices or handheld medical devices, using standard converter modules can be limited by space, and discrete power conversion design can be costly and untimely. To help designers get their designs to market faster, RECOM has introduced new 3DPP technology which offers space-conscious, high-performance turnkey power conversion right out of...

DNV GL, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been awarded the first Type Certificate of grid code compliance for Siemens Gamesa´s hybrid power plant “La Plana: Storage, wind and solar” near Zaragoza, Spain. The Type Certificate for control behavior and other grid code requirements, based on a tailored testing approach within existing specifications, proves the potential to support grid stability and features specially developed tests for control functions...

Intelligent charging infrastructure is increasingly becoming the focus of attention – also among politicians. For example, the state of Baden-Württemberg supports projects that intelligently connect charging infrastructure in public parking spaces with up to €500,000 to reduce the need for grid expansion. The state calls this approach ‘brains over copper’: but what ways are there to manage charging points with "brains"? Approaches: How much load is available? Load...

Recently, DEC has signed a contract for the supply of a complete set of equipment, namely the 1×135MW steam turbine island/package with Kerinci Captive Power Plant (expansion).  The Kerinci Captive Power Plant is located in Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as the strategic drivetrain component supplier for the Volta Zero. This major purchasing milestone will support the delivery of Volta Zero vehicles for customer trials during 2021, and the start of series production around 12 months afterwards. The Volta Zero will be the first full-electric large commercial vehicle in Europe to use an innovative eAxle to drive the rear wheels. Meritor will...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Duncan Forrester as its Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately. Forrester’s appointment comes soon after the company’s confirmation of the sale of 1,000 Volta Zero vehicles to Petit Forestier believed to be Europe’s largest single purchase of large electric commercial vehicles and its announcement of its successful funding round, bringing $20 million into the company...

Electrification of the UK transportation system is on the way and SMART charging can help ensure that both consumers and the nation benefit from this transition. The recent Road to Zero initiative announcement by the government mandates 100% of car and van sales to be electric by 2030, effectively banning all sales of petrol vehicles after that date.  If users have purchased an electric vehicle (EV) or are considering buying one, chances are users are concerned about the onslaught of clima...

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) spin-off BattolyserⓇ is preparing to install a large-scale battery-based energy storage system that will also produce hydrogen. The patented technology will challenge the dominance of conventional alkaline electrolyzers in hydrogen and ammonia production and help make the transition to clean energy possible. Battolyser® solution The Battolyser® solution was designed to do three things well: One: capture and store surplus renewable energy,...

DNV GL has acquired U.S.-based engineering consultancy Energy and Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS), which helps organizations to manage and reduce energy costs through program design, outreach, implementation, and evaluation services. The growing need to transform energy markets across all sectors and decarbonize the energy supply makes this acquisition both timely and crucial. The combination of the two companies’ expertise and services creates a unified team that will partner with globa...

DNV GL, the globally renowned assurance and risk management company, will combine its current Oil & Gas and Power & Renewables businesses into one new business area, called Energy Systems. The move will better reflect the emerging energy future, which will see renewables take a greater share of the energy mix and decarbonization become a major focus. Energy Systems Energy Systems, which will start operating from February 1, 2021, will provide certification, advisory and digital monito...