DENSO Corporation and DENSO WAVE Incorporated announced that the QR Code, which DENSO invented, has received the prestigious IEEE Milestone award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). IEEE recognized the QR Code for helping to improve the manufacturing and management of companies around the world and for gaining ubiquity worldwide as a critical information-sharing tool in a variety of applications, such as electronic payments. IEEE Milestone IEEE Milestone is an a...

Together with E.ON, Audi has built a solar park on the roofs of two logistics centers at its Hungarian site in Győr on an area of around 160,000 square meters. The largest rooftop photovoltaic system in Europe, located on Audi Hungaria’s factory premises, was officially put into operation today. It has a peak output of 12 megawatts. CO2-neutral financially By converting our factories to renewable energies, we are making an important contribution to climate protection" E.ON Board Member...

On 4th October 2020, the Mymensingh 50MW solar PV project, Bangladesh's largest solar PV plant, developed by HDFC Sinpower Ltd., successfully received COD（Commercial Operation Date） confirmation from the Bangladesh Power Development Board. NR Electric, as a solution provider, provided the complete protection and control equipment, solar SCADA, and Power Plant Control (PPC) system for this project. PPC control scheme With the advanced PPC control scheme, NR helps the plant meet the Banglades...

Ofgem is consulting on issuing seven suppliers with final orders to compel them to make £33,861,450.83 in outstanding payments owed to comply with the Renewable Obligations (RO) scheme and pay £158,814.47 in Feed-in Tariff (FIT) levelization payments.   The seven suppliers are Co-Operative Energy Limited; Flow Energy Limited; MA Energy Limited; Nabuh Energy Limited; Robin Hood Energy Limited; Symbio Energy Limited; and Tonik Energy Limited. ROCs Under the governments’ R...

On September 26, 2020, the 150kV Naxos substation in Greece with the protection and control provided by NR was successfully put into operation. The 150 kV Naxos power station project in Greece is an important part of the national key project of Greece, the interconnection project of Greece's Cycladic Islands (phase B). The project connects Naxos Island with Paros and Mykonos through a 150 kV submarine cable, forming a ring network of Cycladic Islands including Syros, Paros, Mykonos, and Naxos....

DNV GL, the world's foremost resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has issued Europe’s first Equipment Certificates for Grid Code Compliance (GCC) for three families of power generating sets (gensets) made by Cummins, a global manufacturer of power generation products. Certification of grid codes facilitates grid access for decentralized power suppliers. Cummins’ products now comply with pan-European regulations, as well as national UK guidelines and new Ger...

The E.ON Group turns 20 years old this year. The company, which was formed in June 2000 from the merger of two large conglomerates, VEBA and VIAG, is now one of the world's largest private energy companies, with a clear focus on shaping the sustainable energy world of tomorrow. Following fundamental changes in the energy industry in recent decades and the successful acquisition of innogy, E.ON is now focused entirely on network infrastructure and customer solutions. With over 1.5 million kilome...

Every 0.1% increase in product efficiency is a huge challenge and progress for the converter industry. The latest 1500 V/1.25 MW Power Conversion System launched by NR Electric has achieved a breakthrough in the efficiency of the product by adopting many cutting-edge technologies, such as multi-level IGBT hierarchical parallel connection, IGBT optimized modulation algorithm, high-power density intelligent and efficient air cooling and heat dissipation. Higher Power Conversion System efficiency...

Recently, NR Electric successfully won the bid for the 18 MW/54 MWh energy storage project in Hokkaido, Japan. NR will provide a total of 18 MW Power Conversion System (PCS) containerized solutions for the energy storage system. This energy storage project is affiliated with Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) of Japan and is used to stabilize wind power fluctuations, power grid peak & frequency regulation, and improve the power grid stability level under the background of increasing re...

Following the launch of IElectrix (Indian and European Local Energy CommuniTies for Renewable Integration and the Energy Transition) in May 2019, the project is picking up speed, the commissioning of the first mobile storage system within the overall project marks the start of the implementation phase. mobile storage system With our mobile storage, we can optimize network expansion, and reduce the shutdown of renewable plants" The first mobile storage system is located in the network area of...

DNV GL and WattTime jointly announced a strategic partnership to incorporate WattTime’s emissions intelligence into DNV GL’s energy management and digital services expertise for renewables, storage, and efficiency. By combining data on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions with energy efficiency, battery charging and discharging, demand response, and renewables, DNV GL’s utility, regulatory, and renewable and storage project owner clients can make decisions to deliver the greatest...

On August 28, 2020, all tests of Guangxi Baise 60MW Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) supplied by NR Electric were completed and put into commercial operation. The successful operation of the system adds an effective flexible control method for power grid stability control. TCBR TCBR is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology. It can participate in...

Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. Generator Plant (referred to as "Generator Plant") saw its 350MW generator rotor coming out from the bore of the stator on the assembly platform. The generator has passed the type test under the supervision by the Serbian Ministry of Electricity. The rotors and stators are being packed for shipment. This means Shanghai Electric had its first generator exported to European power plants. 350MW power plant The 350MW power plant, the lar...

OverIT Partner Training Fall Edition is here! They are thrilled to announce that the Fall 2020 Partner Training is about to start! Here at OverIT, they firmly believe that the strategic combination of network-trusted technology partners, integration consultants, along the support of product specialists is essential for every customer-centric business, in order to always ensure successful deployments and maximize the clients’ ROI. OverIT Partner Program This is why industry-renowned part...

Atlanta-based NEWTOMS, one of the fastest-growing system integration boutique firms in North America, has become a certified OverIT Partner. Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality to enhance the quality, efficiency, and accuracy By leveraging its products, NEWTOMS’ long-standing expertise, as well as the world’s most advanced integration & AI-driven analytics tools, OverIT will be able to meet the most demanding Fiel...

Recently, Albasa station in Ethiopia, one of the first batches of microgrid projects of the World Bank 'lighting Africa', has been successfully put into operation. A steady stream of electricity continues to be delivered to the surrounding remote villages, bringing light to the local people. off-grid energy The World Bank’s 'Lighting Africa' microgrid project aims to provide better, cleaner, and safer off-grid energy for remote villages and suburban towns, and promote African economic d...

Orcan Energy, a provider of energy efficiency solutions based on ORC technology, appoints Hermann Röhm (50) as Global Head of Power Applications. Specializing in the use of engine waste heat to increase efficiency and simultaneously reduce CO2 emissions, Orcan Energy's goal is to significantly expand the growing power sector globally. In particular, areas with a low level of infrastructure and decentralized energy supply are to be equipped with ORC systems to ensure sustainable and effici...

EDF has received approval to start generating low carbon power again from one of the reactors at Hunterston B power station in Ayrshire, Scotland. This follows a major, two-year inspection and investment program to prove that the station can respond safely to a range of earthquake scenarios, far worse than the UK has ever experienced or expects to occur. Given the age of the station and the desire to provide clarity for the staff, the community and business partners, EDF has decided that Hunter...

When it comes to electric motor repair, precision is everything. The smallest miscalculation in machining tolerances or assembly can lead to catastrophic failures, drastically shortening the life of a motor. They recently encountered a case that perfectly illustrates this point: a customer’s motor showed clear signs of incorrect bearing housing tolerance, leading to internal bearing preload. While this may seem like a minor oversight, the resulting damage was anything but small. The Issu...

E.ON has built and commissioned a process steam generator for Dow Benelux in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. As part of a long-term partnership, E.ON will operate the plant as an owner for 15 years. E.ON has invested around €30 million in the project. Terneuzen is Dow's largest production site outside the USA. It produces chemical intermediates and plastics that are used as raw materials by other industries to make amongst others packaging, coatings, and foams. E.ON operates the process st...

The geothermal plant in Kirchweidach, Bavaria, will in future not only generate heat but also green electricity. To fully exploit the energy potential of deep heat, E.ON plans to build several small-scale power plants with a total capacity of around 6 megawatts. The investment volume for the first phase of the project is €7.5 million. E.ON will operate the plant for 15 years. The thermal water in southeastern Bavaria has a temperature of 121 degrees Celsius and is produced from 4000 meters...

Orcan Energy, the manufacturer of solutions for the use of waste heat, is expanding its area of application and, together with its cooperation partner - E.ON, is installing six efficiency PACKs for the first time at a geothermal energy plant of FG Geothermie GmbH in Kirchweidach in Bavaria. The realization of the project - 'Energy from the region for the region' is Orcan Energy's entry into the geothermal market. Excess geothermal heat is used to produce green and cheap electricity with ORC-bas...

Recently, China's first 10MW offshore wind turbine, jointly developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) and China Three Gorges Corporation, was connected to the grid at a wind farm (Phase II) in Xinghua Bay, Fujian Province.  As Asia Pacific's largest and the world's second-largest offshore wind turbine was independently developed and put into operation in China, it created a new record for Chinese offshore wind turbines in terms of unit capacity. offshore wind turbine The unit is a...

The price cap will fall by £84 from £1,126 to £1,042 per year for the winter period (October-March). This is the lowest level of the cap since it was introduced on January 1, 2019. The level of the cap for pre-payment meter customers will fall by £95 from £1,164 to £1,070 per year for the same six month period. The changes mean that around 11 million households on default tariffs and 4 million on prepayment meters (around half the population in total) will en...

On July 15, 2020, Qinghai Henan ±800kV UHVDC project started power transmission, marking a major milestone in the construction of the project. Along this green power channel, Qinghai’s renewable energy power has spanned thousands of miles, lighting the lights of Henan. The project starts from Hainan of Qinghai Province and ends in Zhumadian, Henan Province. The total length of the line is 1587 Km. Two converter stations, Hainan and Zhumadian, are newly built with a transmission cap...

On June 29, 2020, ± 500kV Zhangbei VSC-HVDC grid project (referred to as ‘Zhangbei project’) was successfully put into commercial operation. The Zhangbei project is a major landmark project carried out by the State Grid Corporation of China for promoting energy technology revolution, large-scale development and utilization of renewable energy sources, serving clean and low-carbon 2022 Winter Olympics and supporting the transformation of national energy structure. Zhangbei pr...

Recently, Hainan Wanning 9F 460MW heavy-duty gas turbine unit 1 completed a 168-hour trial operation and was officially put into operation. NR has provided complete sets of core protection & control equipment, such as an SFC variable frequency starting system, excitation system, and generator transformer unit protection system for the project, to comprehensively protect the startup, operation, and safety of the unit. complete set design The successful operation of the project marks that N...

Recently, the generator terminal sub-synchronous damping control (GTSDC) system supplied by NR quickly identified and accurately suppressed the torsional vibration of the shafting of two 660MW units, controlled the torsional vibration amplitude within the safe range, and significantly improved the safe and stable operation level of large generator units. modal parameters GTSDC system can identify various modes of torsional vibration of the unit shafting, inject sub/super synchronous current to...

On the 23rd of June, Aggreko experts reported on the best practices of plant performance optimization both from technological and financial points of view during a webinar - 'Non-Standard Methods for Process Improvement in Petrochemistry'. The event involved more than 100 people - representatives of leading petrochemical companies of CIS countries. The company experts shared their experience in the implementation of process optimization projects gained during 29 years of cooperation with leadin...

Shanghai Electric was recently awarded the bid for three main engines of the China Resources Phase II 2×660MW ultra-supercritical double reheat project in Fuyang. This is another cooperation between Shanghai Electric and China Resources on large thermal power plants, following the success of CR Wujianfang and Caofeidian projects. Meanwhile, it is the second contract to offer a complete set of double-reheat engines after the China Huaneng Shidongkou project. The contract has further establ...