On April 14, 2021, the 10th energy storage international summit and exhibition (ESIE 2021), the annual grand meeting of China energy storage alliance, was held in Beijing National Convention Center. Huaneng Mengcheng wind power 40MW / 40MWh energy storage project, NR Electric worked as EPC for this project, won the 'Top 10 Energy Storage Application 2021' award. The international energy storage innovation competition is a large-scale public competition for the authoritative evaluation of energy...

Shanghai Electric released its academic/technological program lists of the 2020 “Technology Innovation Action Plan” not long ago. The program - 'Development of AC-DC Hybrid Grid Energy Router' by Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Group was selected after an online review by professionals and face-to-face assessment. AC-DC hybrid grid energy router The AC-DC hybrid grid energy router plays a strategic role in grid development The program aims to combine magne...

Delta, a pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, announces it was named 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the sixth consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), carrying the distinguished Sustained Excellence honor for the fourth year in a row. These awards from the top energy conservation authority in the world recognize Delta’s contribution to the indoor air quality of millions of bathrooms across the United States through its Delta Breez l...

Orcan Energy, the manufacturer of solutions for the utilization of waste heat, has implemented the first geothermal project in record time together with its cooperation partner E.ON. ORC container modules In Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria, six second-generation ORC container modules from Orcan Energy were delivered, unloaded, and positioned at a geothermal plant in just one day. This means that the operator FG Geothermie GmbH can fully utilize the energy potential of deep heat: six Orcan modules...

On the afternoon of March 31, 2021, Shanghai Electric held the ‘New Pattern of Smart and Innovative Energies and Smart Energy Solution’ Campaign at Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China. Guests at the event included institutional investors of and analysts from Yinhua Fund, Fullgoal Fund, Xiangcai Fund, Guosheng Securities, TF Securities, HSBC Qianhai and Western Securities, and more than 10 major media agencies, such as Xinhua News Agency, China Securities Journal, Shanghai Securiti...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that it is investigating the manufacture of the Volta Zero in Spain, having formally expressed an interest in the Decarbonization Hub project within the former Nissan manufacturing facilities in Barcelona. Barcelona is one of several manufacturing options currently being investigated, alongside other potential sites in the UK and Europe. Several manufacturing options The Volta Zero will be displayed at the MercaMa...

DENSO Corporation announced it has begun testing a CO2 circulation plant at its Anjo Plant’s Electrification Innovation Center. The new plant is a demonstration facility designed to capture and recycle CO2, a capability that supports DENSO’s larger efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions from its facilities. sustainability DENSO for years has been committed to sustainability. Out of that commitment, it recently implemented growth strategies in its focus areas of "Green" and "Peace of M...

Electric Ireland explains the 7 changes that people can make today that will help the planet. These include: 1. Explore ways to reduce carbon footprint Look around right now. Chances are there are a lot of things that could be made more efficient or more environmentally friendly in everyday life. For instance, in the case of home residents, they could consider turning their heating down a notch, or unplugging some of those appliances that aren’t being used at the moment – or i...

DNV has published new procedures designed to provide the required safety level in transporting CO2 by pipelines and strengthen the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. This follows the outcome of the CO2SafeArrest joint industry project (JIP) between Energy Pipelines CRC (Australia) and DNV. The work has been supported by the Norwegian funding body - CLIMIT and the Australian Commonwealth Government under the Carbon Capture & Storage Research Development and Demonstrati...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications.  These newly introduced IR products are based on dual-jun...

In daily life, electrical switches are one of the most used surfaces – thus, these surfaces may become a virus transmission carrier unintentionally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have become extra cautious about their health and hygiene, while using any physical product which requires touch. Havells India Limited, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company launches anti-viral and anti-bacterial switches with ViruzSafe technology under the C...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chairman, as it prepares to move ahead with the next stage of its corporate development. Essa Al-Saleh appointed as New CEO Essa Al-Saleh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Volta Trucks AB and Volta Trucks Ltd, as of April 12, 2021. He is well known to the company, having been its very active Chairman of the Board of D...

Under the watchful eye of Alderman Victor Everhardt, RAI CEO Paul Riemens, together with 55 other parties in the Zuidas, signed on behalf of the RAI the ambition statement Green Business Club Zuidas 2021-2025, containing concrete ambitions for the coming years. The Zuidas of natural gas, a largely emission-free fleet, 25,000 m2 water-storing green roof, a plan for more greenery and nesting boxes up to a Zero Waste Zuidas. With this signature, the RAI endorses the importance of and work on both...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider publishes the world’s first recommended practice (RP) for floating solar power projects following a collaborative joint industry project (JIP) involving 24 industry participants. The Recommended Practice (DNV-RP-0584) will provide commonly recognized guidance based on a list of technical requirements for accelerating safe, sustainable, and sound design, development, operation, and decommissioning of floating solar photovoltaic (FPV...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has successfully commissioned Turkey’s first grid-stabilizing battery. The 500-kilowatt, one-hour lithium-ion system will help the regional distribution system operator (DSO), enhancing grid stability in its electricity network by delivering critical system services. The project showcases the benefits of adding batteries to power grid infrastructure and supports network upgrade deferral. Improving power quality Fir...

In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has hired Serge Ahranovich as its new Director of Software Engineering. Ahranovich will be responsible for the creation of In-Charge software solutions, which will benefit electrified commercial fleets in the very near future. “Electric fleets require very different software needs than your typical consumer EV,” said Krishna Vanka, Chief Product Officer at In-Charge Energy, adding&nb...

On March 4, the donation ceremony for the demo system of NR Electric's new generation PCS-S series protection products was held in Kafue Gorge, Zambia National Electric Power Training Center. Kaela Siame, director of the training center, and 15 engineers attended the event. NR PCS-S protection products At the ceremony, Kaela Siame said, the work and study of the engineers had been greatly affected as the epidemic was still in the critical period of prevention and control. The arrival of the...

After more than four years of research and development work, the DESIGNETZ project (part of the SINTEG funding program), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and led by E.ON, presented its results. 46 project partners have been working together since the beginning of 2017 in the model regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland to develop scalable solutions that can be used to realize a sustainable, secure and at the same time cost-effi...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, announces $40 million in Series C funding to scale production of its ultra-high-efficiency, lightweight motors. The investment will be used to expand the production of the company’s IEs Series motors for commercial and industrial applications and complete the development of its IEm Series motors for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. Energy Innovation Capital led the round with Infinitum Electric’s existin...

German Energy group - E.ON SE has submitted a commitment to set science-based emissions reduction targets that are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. E.ON chose to commit via the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C, as the company wants to demonstrate leadership on the path to a sustainable and climate-friendly future. Race to Zero Race to Zero is a global campaign that seeks to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy At the sa...

Infineon Technologies AG has launched the 650 V CoolSiC™ Hybrid Discrete for Automotive. The device contains a 50 A TRENCHSTOP™ 5 fast-switching IGBT and a CoolSiC Schottky diode to enable a cost-efficient performance boost as well as high reliability.  This combination builds a perfect cost-performance trade-off for hard-switching topologies and supports high system integrity in addition to bi-directional charging. This makes the device ideal for fast-switching autom...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its Universal Quad Mode Driver ideal for both residential and commercial applications. This is the industry’s first universal driver that can dim by all 4 commonly used dimming methods: phase-cut leading edge or trailing edge, 0-10V, or PWM. This deep-dimming (<1%) driver is being sold in three different constant current outputs: 350, 500, and 700 mA. With multiple international certifications, an ultra-compact size, and plastic and metal housing...

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"...

Delta, a global major in power and thermal management solutions, announces it has joined RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses that entails the commitment of 100% renewable energy use and carbon neutrality in their global operations. With the aforementioned pledge, Delta becomes the first high-tech company in Taiwan to target the RE100 goal by 2030. Delta implemented Science Based Targets (SBTs) in 2017, committing to a reduction in carbon i...

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...

As part of the 12-month series, London Tech Week and UK Tech Cluster Group uncovered the West Midlands as one region in the UK, who boast a stimulating array of world class tech companies and renowned technologists. In their report, Aceleron are highlighted as 1 of the 12 companies in the West Midlands district who are spearheading growth in the Tech industry. In times of the pandemic, many industries have been adversely affected; however, the Tech sector exclusively, has exhibited successful e...

Electric Ireland, along with acclaimed garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, officially launched its Home Electric+ plans for homes with smart meters installed. Electric Ireland’s Home Electric+ plans will help customers learn more about their energy usage, decrease their overall electricity usage and reduce their bills by availing of cheaper electricity at different times of the day.  Electric Ireland’s free Home Electric+ plans all have the following benefits accessed thr...

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...

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. SailGP recently announced it has achieved both 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 operating standar...