EDF has stepped in to help customers left without a supplier after Utility Point ceased trading on 14 September 2021. EDF will take on approximately 220,000 Utility Point domestic customers. EDF has agreed to protect any money a customer may be owed and existing customers’ credit on their accounts will be transferred to their new account with EDF. Energy supply Customers’ energy supply will continue as normal as they switch over to EDF Customers will be matched to standard variab...
OverIT announced that, starting from October, the company will be spun off from the Engineering Group becoming an independent entity controlled by Bain Capital and NB Renaissance. In addition, Paolo Bergamo has been appointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OverIT. Prior to joining OverIT, Bergamo was Senior Vice President of Product Management at Salesforce in San Francisco, California. Accelerate OverIT’s internationalization In his new role, Bergamo will lead OverIT’...
What does the future of energy look like? From decentralized energy solutions to big data and blockchain, the E.ON Energy Innovation Days (5 to 7 October 2021) will see more than 70 leading international experts to take the virtual stage to discuss how innovation drives the energy transition. E.ON Energy Innovation Days The event has developed into an important forum for dialogue on energy innovation Energy Innovation Days are the largest European virtual event for energy innovators and thou...
C&S Electric has designed & developed new DX series contactors suitable for the Busbar termination feature. Available in The three pole, 45A-80A Ratings, the range is suitable for DG Panels, Motor Feeder & control systems, Street lightening, VFD, Soft starters, UPS, Battery charging Solar & Wind inverters applications. end-user application advantages The range supports the common C&S Robusta external add-on auxiliary contact blocks which are mountable The newl...
Adequate grid connections and grid-scale energy storage is needed to increase investor confidence and help the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy. This is one of the findings from a new report that explores the opportunities and challenges that will impact the emergence of utility-scale, grid-connected energy storage systems (ESS) in the region. DNV report, ‘Energy Storage in the Asia Pacific Region’ Grid-connected energy storage systems ca...
By doing digital simulations of a smart district, the team determined that using an energy management system based on Xenon could limit peaks by up to 34% and reduce costs by up to 7%. SmartQuart is the first real laboratory of the energy transition in Germany. Three separate energy-optimized quarters or smart districts will be interconnected digitally via a single Smart-Hub with a multi-energy design, meaning they will incorporate heat, electricity and hydrogen. Through a consortium of 11 par...
Recently, Shanghai Electric Digital Technology Co, Ltd. successfully won the bid for the smart factory construction project of Guizhou Steel Rope Co, Ltd. This is the largest project that the company has obtained since its establishment and an important achievement in the regional expansion of the Industrial Internet. Guizhou Steel Rope Co., Ltd. is a large state-holding enterprise in Guizhou Province, a national key metallurgical enterprise, and also an enterprise in the industry. Since its es...
The days of having someone knock on the door to read the meter will soon be a distant memory due to smart meters. What is a smart meter and why get one? Smart meters Smart meters send meter readings from the house directly to the energy supplier, so users don’t need to answer the door to a meter reader and readings are always up to date, meaning users can wave goodbye to estimated bills and only pay for the energy they use. In other words, a smart meter is just like a traditional gas an...
Two pioneering innovators in the energy world are joining forces to develop radical new products to help operators of electric vehicle (EV) fleets cut costs and reduce their carbon footprints. Pozitive Energy and Electric Miles have agreed on a partnership deal and will now work together to bring innovations to the market. The first projects will combine Pozitive Energy’s smart tariffs and Electric Miles’ smart charging technology to produce a revolutionary solution for EV flee...
OverIT and Linxup are pleased to announce a long-term strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies reaching into new industries and geographic markets. The new innovative partnership leverages the strengths of both companies to create a compelling value for current and prospective clients. Both software solutions will be paired as a joint offering to enable and improve fleet management. With the combined power of OverIT and Linxup, customers can not only track...
In August, Germany broke the one million mark for passenger cars with electric drives. This is shown by the latest registration figures from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority ('Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt'). Nonetheless, e-cars are still clearly in the minority on the roads: as of January 1, there were more than 48 million passenger cars registered in the country, of which about two-thirds were petrol and about 30 percent diesel vehicles. electromobility 70 percent of people in Europe are...
IBM and E.ON aim to drive the transformation of the energy industry with Quantum Computing. E.ON is the first utility company in Europe to work with IBM Quantum to implement quantum solutions for their critical workflow. The goal is to explore the potential of quantum computing to optimize the world’s rapidly decentralized energy infrastructure. new computational approach Quantum computers have the potential to shape the energy world of tomorrow. As quantum computers take a new computat...
Volta Trucks, a pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced that Sibros, a pioneer of deep Over-the-Air (OTA) connected vehicle systems, will provide Sibros’ connected software-based solutions for the Volta Zero–the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle created specifically for city center freight distribution. Sibros OTA Deep Logger The partnership will provide end-to-end software...
A new forecast of the energy transition from DNV has warned that even if all electricity was ‘green’ from this day forward, the world will still fall a long way short of achieving the 2050 net-zero emissions ambitions of the COP21 Paris Agreement. DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook currently in its fifth year and launched two months before COP26 takes place in Glasgow, provides an independent forecast of developments in the global energy system to 2050. Electrification DNV&rsqu...
Recently, the wind power frequency modulation system developed by NR has completed the commissioning and performance verification test in CGN Daishan 516MW offshore wind farm. The test results show that the primary frequency modulation performance of the system is excellent. The successful application indicates that NR frequency modulation technology has taken another step forward. Primary frequency modulation of renewable energy Offshore wind power has large installed capacity and strong pow...
Charu Mathur has taken over as the Director General of the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). She comes with rich experience of working with industry and industry associations, across industry sectors and with multiple stakeholders. Prior to joining IEEMA, Charu Mathur has served in strategic leadership positions in Amazon, world’s leading e-commerce player and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), one of the apex national industry associations...
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider has acquired the consulting arm of Antuko, an energy price forecaster. Antuko, with headquarters in Chile, South America, is a specialist in quantitative analysis, risk assessment, market intelligence, transactional advisory, and market representation. Its global team of qualified experts has extensive experience in electrical market analysis and modeling, and currently provides Antuko’s services in the Chilean, Mexican and Iberian...
The Fifth China-Arab States Expo was officially held in Yinchuan, Ningxia. At the event, Shanghai Electric focused on the concept of smart energy, intelligent manufacturing, and smart city, highlighting its products and solutions in the fields of concentrated solar power, photovoltaics, energy storage, seawater desalination, gas turbines, wind power, distributed energy, hydrogen energy, biomass and waste-to-energy, as well as its strength in project development, operation & maintenance, and...
InCharge Energy, a globally renowned provider of turnkey fleet EV infrastructure solutions, is working with Nissan North America, to install charging hardware and software, at more than 500 dealerships across the USA. The upgraded chargers are part of the automaker’s preparations for the new 2022 Ariya electric crossover, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year. The infrastructure upgrades at Nissan’s dealerships are expected to be complete by the end of 2021. The Ariya wil...
Offshore wind is undergoing transformational improvement as a key solution to the energy transition. The continuous iteration and evolution of wind turbine technology have enabled developers to venture into deeper waters and to tap further wind resources. MingYang Smart Energy is always motivated to drive this trend through innovation, and has reached a new milestone with the introduction of the new MySE 16.0-242, the world’s largest Hybrid Drive wind turbine. Highest nominal rating De...
Ofgem has launched an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK’s sales and customer service practices. Ofgem’s investigation is in relation to sales practices, and solar panel installations, for social housing tenants in Stoke-on-Trent. Investigation details The investigation will examine whether the company breached consumer protection rules, including potential breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Contracts (Informa...
Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, announces it has received an equity investment from Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., the venture capital arm of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), the manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, through Cottonwood Technology Fund. The proceeds will be used to further expand the production of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motor systems...
Volta Trucks, a disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of the first prototype Volta Zero at HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton, UK. The start of testing follows soon after the reveal of the first prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city logistics. Specification chassis fra...
The concept could not be simpler: they have something the neighbor needs. Company sells it to them and they are both better off. While simple, this concept was, up until recently, foreign to the energy sector. The options were to either consume their own energy or feed it into the grid. So-called energy communities could bring the revolution that is needed to normalize sharing in energy. In theory, an energy community is a collective of participants that are energy consumers and/or producers. I...
E.ON is deepening its collaboration with Microsoft and Wipro Limited as part of a multi-year agreement. By the end of 2023, E.ON will move all IT applications from its own data centers to Microsoft Azure. Wipro will be responsible for migrating the applications. The aim is to make IT processes more flexible, to increase operational efficiency, and to accelerate the development of new solutions and services for customers and employees. Transferring to Microsoft Azure Currently, E.ON operates f...
Gephart Electric has teamed up with Ancoats Construction for the new SICK, Inc. Campus USA in Bloomington, MN. SICK is a pioneer manufacturer of factory, logistics and process automation technology worldwide. This is the first phase in a larger master plan for SICK – a longtime client of Gephart – to consolidate all operations in one location. The new 140,400 SF building includes 38,400 SF of office space, 66,000 SF of logistics/warehouse space, and 36,000 SF of production/assembly...
On August 6, 2021, Electric Miles are unlocking a new way to charge their users' vehicles in a smarter way by integrating with the largest car manufacturers in the world. Get in touch with Electric Miles to hear how they can support drivers to charge smarter. Supported car manufacturers include: Audi BMW Jaguar Kia Mini Nissan Renault Tesla
United Electric Controls (UE) designs and manufactures industrial safety and control solutions for alarming and emergency shutdown of process equipment. UE recently celebrated 90 years in business at its headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company was incorporated in the Boston area in 1931 after combining two then-recent inventions – the metal bellows and a snap-acting switch – to create a control for oil burners. UE survived the Great Depression by providing thermostatic...
United Electric Controls (UEC) designs and manufactures industrial safety and control solutions for alarming and emergency shutdown of process equipment. UEC recently celebrated 90 years in business at its headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA. Surviving the great depression The company was incorporated in the Boston area in 1931, after combining two then-recent inventions, the metal bellows and a snap-acting switch to create a control for oil burners. United Electric Controls...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are highly effective at reducing carbon emissions for transportation purposes. In fact, a recent study from the International Council on Clean Transportation found that the lifecycle emissions of a compact electric car are almost 70% lower than its gasoline-powered counterpart, a figure that should climb to nearly 80% by 2030 due to a constantly improving electricity mix. Beyond this, however, electric cars also hold a lot of potential as bidirectional EVs by e...