Three aspects to consider when building or upgrading the wastewater treatment facility include: standards, equipment, and design. By focusing more time on the design, people can save money on construction because a proper design will permit less rigorous equipment. Standards When constructing electrical systems for wastewater treatment facilities, the following need to be considered: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 820 – Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatmen...

IREA has received funding from Charge Ahead Colorado to install customer-accessible electric vehicle charging stations at CORE offices. reducing air pollution Charge Ahead Colorado, a joint program between the Regional Air Quality Council and Colorado Energy Office works to reduce air pollution and encourage the diversification of Colorado’s transportation fuels mix. CORE plans to install two DC fast chargers at the Sedalia headquarters and is considering installing additional chargers...

SWEPCO increasingly hears about customers who have been approached by someone claiming to be a SWEPCO partner and asking if they'd be interested in solar panels for their home. “It’s important for our customers to know SWEPCO does not sell solar panels and is not partnered with any companies that do,” said William Bradford, Jr., SWEPCO’s Vice President of External Affairs. Reduce environmental footprint Solar panels can be an option for customers looking to reduce thei...

SWEPCO is increasingly hearing from customers who have been contacted by someone claiming to be a SWEPCO partner and asking if they would be interested in solar panels for their home. "It's important for our customers to know that SWEPCO does not sell solar panels and is not associated with any company that does," said William Bradford, Jr., SWEPCO's Vice President of External Affairs. Reduce environmental footprint Solar panels can be an option for customers looking to reduce their environme...

In recent years, CORE has invested in technologies that continue to help them operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize financial impacts on their members. Those investments include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): In early 2021, CORE wrapped up the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which replaced more than 165,000 meters throughout the system. CORE avoided at least 50,000 'truck rolls' thanks to AMI. The new meters also help to identify and more...

NR has actively participated in IEEE T&D, held from April 17th to 19th in Denver, the USA. The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts pioneering companies and individuals from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. The IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) embraces planning, research, development, design, application, construction, installation and operation of apparatus, equipment, structures, materials and system for the safe, reliable and economic gene...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training program in the UK and Ireland (UK&I).    Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering - Schneider Electric Training.   skills gap The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in eng...

On April 12, 2022, the NR PCS-9531 electronic load bank system was successfully put into operation at the Ferronickel project in Indonesia. The successful operation of the system will improve the primary frequency modulation capacity of the enterprise power grid, enhance the power grid damping, and effectively improve the static and dynamic stability of the grid. It has great application value for ensuring the safe, reliable, and stable operation of the islanding power network. Isolated island...

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 a 10 kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Microgrid integrated solutions NR provides microgrid-integrated solutions including microgrid energy management systems Lu...

On February 9, 2022, the NR light rail energy feedback system with DC De-icer function was successfully implemented for the first time, effectively coping with the recent low-temperature rain and snow weather in Nanjing and ensuring the safe operation of trains on the Nanjing-Jurong line. In the early morning of February 7, 2022, there was a sudden heavy snow in Nanjing. With the continuous low temperature, the DC overhead lines of Nanjing-Jurong elevated station were covered with ice, and the...

On March 29, 2022, the DC back-to-back project in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Bay Area (hereinafter referred to as Guangzhou Project) which lasted 15 months was successfully put into operation. The Guangzhou project put into operation this time adopts the new generation flexible DC transmission system of NR, including flexible DC protection & control, measurement, phase selection closing and opening devices, as well as flexible direct converter valve and other core equipment on the east...

The NEMA-compatible ZSH-series is available in frame diameters of 57, 87, and 107 mm with holding torques from 0.45 to 17 Nm. The two-phase 200 step/rev hybrid stepper motor design has smooth motion, suits unipolar or bipolar operation and is microstepping compatible. Standard ZSH motors have IP54 protection and an extended surface temperature range from −30 °C to +80 °C (briefly to 100°). An optional IP68 protection class facilitates operation in climatic chambers or submerg...

envelio has joined the EEBus Initiative e.V. and and will be participating in the new “Grid” working group to advance the digital standardization of data exchange in the energy sector. As part of the “Grid” working group, they look forward to contributing their expertise in building interfaces with various source systems. Their goal is to help establish a nationwide standard for the smooth use of measurement data in future processes and systems. Shared vision and future...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announces that Karenann Terrell has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 24, 2024. Terrell is the retired chief digital and technology officer of GSK plc (GlaxoSmithKline), a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Prior to that role, Terrell served as the chief information officer of Walmart Inc. Extensive technology experience Before joining Walmart, Terrell was chief information officer of...

Gentari Green Mobility is now set to grow its Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) and charging point solutions in Indonesia. Its subsidiary PT Gentari Green Mobility Fleet has signed an agreement with PT Energi Selalu Baru (ESB), a subsidiary of PT NFC Indonesia Tbk, MCASH Group, to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding between PT Gentari Green Mobility Charge and Indonesia’s national utility company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Perser...

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. announced the commissioning of the NAS battery system delivered to the Centre for Energy Research of Hungary, and the handover ceremony was held to celebrate this occasion.  The NAS battery system was ordered through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company. NAS battery The NAS battery will be used in a demonstration project conducted at the Centre for Energy Research in Hungary to evaluate large stationary storage batteries best suit...

A brand-new 1.25 million volts (MV) implanter will spark cutting-edge research and innovation in semiconductor and quantum technologies, say scientists at the University of Surrey. Surrey's Ion Beam Center was able to secure the highly-specialized device thanks to a £2,195,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's strategic equipment initiative.  A 1.25 MV implanter can insert tiny ion particles into silicon wafers, which are the building blocks of compu...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, announces it has achieved a silver rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Awarded to the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis, GlobalLogic ranked in the 94th percentile globally - a reflection of the quality of GlobalLogic’s sustainability management system and commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain. Business sustainability...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its commitment to inclusive strategies and programming for people with disabilities and has earned high scores on three Disability Equality Indexes® (DEI), a benchmarking tool that measures workplace inclusion. “We are always looking at where we can expand inclusion,” said Cindy Fisher, vice president of global Inclusion and Diversity.  Disability Equality Indexes® “We’ve found new ways to encourage empl...

Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (‘Tele-Fonika’), a global supplier of HV and EHV cable systems for the renewable energy sector, has been chosen by Polimex Mostostal to supply cables and accessories for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm project. Polimex Mostostal, in partnership with GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions, has been awarded a key contract for building the onshore infrastructure, including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation, including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient...

The Westenergie subsidiary digikoo GmbH has comprehensively revised its central software platform, the digipad. With the digipad 2.0, digikoo offers even more efficient support for municipal utilities, municipalities, network operators and energy supply companies. The platform enables optimized planning in the areas of energy, heat, and transport. Municipal heat planning The digipad 2.0 enables individual analyses of complex data, automated potential assessments and customized views for users...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and publicly owned energy supplier Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH, have announced their partnership to help drive the transition to sustainable urban energy across the city. Yesterday’s inauguration of the Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters marks the culmination of 18 months of collaborative planning and implementation, which brings together Siemens expertise in sustainable infrastructure development with Stadtwerke Stuttgart’s experience in renewable energy g...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kyivstar continues to invest in resilient connectivity for Ukraine, with plans to deploy an additional 848 industrial generators and 61,766 batteries to enable service continuity during the extended blackouts caused by attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. generators and batteries From the outset of the war, resilience has been a major focus of K...

Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation.  The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...

Regulators in Massachusetts recently approved a utility’s plan to offer households with heat pumps a lower electric rate during the winter and to offer a further discounted rate for low-income households. This approach from Unitil, which serves a small portion of the commonwealth, should be improved upon and replicated across the country as regulators consider similar proposals from other utilities.   principles and goals  To maximize benefits for energy-burdened househo...

Like any vehicle purchase, an EV represents a significant financial investment. Even with so many advantages – including lower maintenance and operating costs, fuel savings, financial incentives, reduced pollution, additional convenience and unique features – an EV is not right for everyone. Questions to ask themselves as they consider an EV purchase or lease, courtesy of Consumer Reports and CORE: How many miles do they drive each day? And how often do they take long road trips?...

The Heavy Engineering vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the second Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka for India’s indigenously developed 10 x 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Fleet Program. It has been flagged off from L&T’s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The flag-off comes 11 months ahead of the contractual delivery schedule, demonstrating L&T’s unwavering commitment to advancing Indi...

Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam has supplied 15 transformer stations or power stations delivered as a turnkey solution, as well as the PPC (Power Plant Controller) system. The project is located in the Campaspe Shire in the state of Victoria. Once operational, this wind farm will generate the energy consumed by more than 43,000 Australian homes per year, th...

Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2023 Sustainability Report and standalone Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report. The publications feature the company’s progress toward its 2030 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets and in creating an inclusive workplace. As the ESG regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Eaton is leaning forward—its 2023 Sustainability Report showcasing more transparency and reporting rigor than eve...

Siemens inaugurated a new Center of Competence for Data Centers at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India. Spanning 6,000 m2,  the new facility will serve as a regional innovation hub, not only uniting a team of more than 200 designers, planners, engineers and project managers in one location, but also enabling co-creation with partners and customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.  The launch comes as the Data Center market continues to grow at unprecedented spee...