Siemens AG has taken measures to support the stability of Siemens Energy AG and accelerate separation in India – in the best possible interests of all parties. Specifically, Siemens intends to enter into a share purchase agreement with Siemens Energy to acquire an 18% stake in Siemens Ltd. India from Siemens Energy for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euro in cash. This would increase Siemens’ stake in the publicly listed - Siemens Ltd. India from 51% to 69%, while Siemens Energy&rsq...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a pioneering supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor. Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor offers best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability, and a compact design. The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall efficiency of up to 95%. High-efficiency...

Siemens continues to enable its customers globally to accelerate the energy transition, most recently through the implementation of its low-voltage software to Aspern Smart City Research (‘ASCR’) in Vienna. Using Siemens’ next generation grid management software, LV Insights® X, ASCR will be able to visualize the entire low-voltage network of aspern Seestadt, a part of Vienna. aspern Seestadt is one of Europe's largest urban development projects. With a digital twin, ASCR...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has significantly enhanced its portfolio by launching two new electrification products at the Agritechnica trade fair. The game-changing products will increase value for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the on- and off-highway industries and quicken the pace of heavy-duty electrification. ED3 onboard charger The Editron division will bring its ED3 onboard charger with electric power take-off functionality to the open market. Previous...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (FEC) announces a new collaboration with Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Futuria Fuels (SHV Energy Group) to collaborate in the international development of solutions for bioLPG production routes. FEC has developed a proprietary process together with catalysts that can convert manure-derived biogas to syngas and then to LPG with propane in high yield. Astomos is an LPG trader and importer founded in 2006 by the merger of two different companies LPG divisi...

Reliable energy from the Callaway Energy Center near Fulton, Missouri, USA, is once again supporting communities across the state, after a scheduled refueling outage. The energy center’s 26th planned refueling and maintenance outage was completed last week. “Callaway, and the reliable, carbon-free energy we generate every day, is absolutely vital and foundational to reliably serving our customers’ energy needs for decades to come,” said Warren Witt, Plant Manager at Call...

A Central Texas-based motor company is looking to expand its workforce and footprint in Austin and Mexico on the back of raising $185 million in funding. Infinitum, which was founded in 2016 by CEO Ben Schuler, makes motors that include circuit boards that cut down on some of the costly equipment required in traditional motors. As a result, Infinitum says its motors are more efficient, smaller and quieter than traditional motors. Efficient electric motor Infinitum’s latest funding round...

In the colder winter months, the average American kitchen churns out a high amount of food, and most of it can range from soups to casseroles to holiday feasts. While these are special and favorite parts of the season, the energy required to cook these meals represents a small but significant part of the monthly energy bill. Eight tips to lower the energy The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that cooking alone generally accounts for 4 to 5% of total home energy use, and this figure doesn&r...

At the SPS 2023 trade show in Nuremberg (November 14-16, 2023), B&R is showcasing some of the ways it partners with machine builders and manufacturers to navigate through huge industry transformations, while also being aligned to a sustainable future. Sustainability "Sustainability is at the top of the agenda as a fundamental consideration of what our customers need, what consumers want, and how we commit to a better future for all," said B&R CEO, Jörg Theis. Jörg Theis adds...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced at its Capital Markets Day meeting with investors - a $3 billion multi-year agreement with Compass Datacenters. The agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship that integrates their respective supply chains to manufacture and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions.   Need for a new breed of data centers The skyrocketing gene...

A new analysis commissioned by Danfoss reveals that an ambitious but realistic rollout of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK can save 40 million tons of CO2 emissions each year by 2030, more than Denmark’s domestic climate footprint. In the U.S., demand-side flexibility, combined with optimized efficiency and the adoption of electric power sources, could save over $100 billion in energy costs and lower carbon emissions from buildings by over 90 percent by 2050. Risk of p...

Team Electric has signed an agreement with Remontowa Shiprepair Yard, Gdansk to provide electric systems consultancy and installation services for three Polsteam Ro-Pax ferries, in support of the project marking the extension of the Polish yard’s services to the new building market. The three-year agreement coincides with the Finnish turnkey engineering solutions provider opening Team Electric (Poland), Gdynia as a subsidiary. battery power and hybrid propulsion With a capacity of 4100...

Siemens’ software has been deployed to Norwegian distribution system operator (DSO) Elvia, with the goal to future-proof its distribution grid management. Siemens’ low voltage software, LV Insights® X, and advanced distribution management system, Spectrum PowerTM 7 ADMS, are now operational and will provide Elvia with relevant insights to flexibly manage its grid and increase capacity fast. With LV Insights® X, Elvia is able to leverage existing data and create a digital tw...

The shift to smart manufacturing leverages advanced technologies to enhance yield, productivity, agility, efficiency, and safety while simultaneously reducing costs. Intelligent motion control is pivotal in this transformation. It often necessitates updating older factories by replacing fixed-speed motors and controls with superior motion control devices. These devices rely on advanced sensing for precise motion and power control. To achieve optimal workflow and production agility, designers m...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the United States Air Force marked the successful implementation of a $406 million infrastructure improvement project that modernizes energy resilience systems and enhances national security at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Located 28 miles from downtown Tokyo, Yokota Air Base is a critical hub for U.S. military operations in the Pacific, enabling rapid response across the Indo-Pacific region and...

SEW, a global pioneer in AI-powered Connected Customer and Workforce Experience industry cloud platforms, has been positioned as a pioneer in the IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Digital Customer Engagement Solutions for Utilities 2023-2024 Vendor. SEW offers several platforms, including SmartCX, its AI-powered, single integrated cloud based, mobile-native digital customer experience platform for utilities that offers digital self-service and engagement capabilities through online platforms...

WEG has won the prestigious contract to supply a fleet of W22 motors to upgrade the air handling units at the Al Adan Hospital in Kuwait. Founded in 1986, the Al Adan Hospital is the main public general hospital in Al Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait offering critical care to patients of all ages. HVAC units Across both the hospital’s clinical and non-clinical departments, the heating ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units play a significant role in ensuring every space in the hospita...

Infinitum announces that Ramon Guitart, VP of Engineering, will be speaking on a panel regarding the future of electric machine design at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, the premier event in the field of power electronics, renewable energy, electric machines to be held October 29 – November 2, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Electric machine design What: Panel: Future of Electric Machine Design-Manufacturing Advancements. As climate change has created a new urgency and de...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has signed an agreement worth approximately €900 million with Clean Path New York to provide submarine and land power cable systems for one of the largest transmission infrastructure projects in the United States. Clean Path New York is a US $11 billion renewable energy project comprising 3,800 MW of wind and solar power from more than 20 new wind and solar generation resources and a new 175-mil...

A subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation, in partnership with the Missouri Electric Commission, has been selected by the regional grid operator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), to lead the development of an US$ 84 million transmission project in northwest Missouri. “This project will bolster grid resiliency and energy reliability for Missourians,” said Shawn Schukar, President of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a subsidiary of Ameren Co...

Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), via its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari International Renewables Pte Ltd, has agreed with AM Green BV (AM Green) to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG Ammonia). AMG Ammonia AMG Ammonia is established by the founders of Greenko, one of India’s major renewable energy companies. An affiliate of Singapore's investment entity, GIC, is also an investor in AMG Ammonia. AMG Ammonia is projected to produce 5 mill...

WEG is one of the approved companies and partners in the production of the 50 electric buses acquired by the São Paulo City Hall. The company will be responsible for supplying the Powertrain, composed of motors and inverters for the traction and auxiliary systems, as well as the lithium battery packs for the new vehicles. With Basic and Standard versions, with capacities of 70 and 93 passengers respectively, the new electric buses will receive the eMillennium bodywork from Caio, the Elet...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced additional manufacturing investments of $85 million to meet surging utility demand for its solutions supporting essential electric grid infrastructure projects.  Eaton will increase manufacturing capacity in Queretaro, Mexico, for line installation and protective equipment vital to undergrounding power lines and bolstering energy resilience.   This latest Eaton manufacturing investment for utility customers brings the compan...

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and sustainability, today announced that it has retained the top spot in the 2023 Guidehouse Insights Energy Service Company (ESCO) Leaderboard. Guidehouse Insights is a global market intelligence firm that uses a proprietary methodology to provide an objective assessment of the ESCO market.  This marks the third consecutive Leaderboard in which Guidehouse Insights has ranked Schneider Electric as the #1 ESCO, demonstrating its com...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has joined the 24/7 Carbon Free Energy Compact (24/7 CFE Compact), an international initiative established by the United Nations in 2021 with the goal of decarbonizing electricity worldwide. More than 130 organizations from around the world have joined the Compact, including the U.S. government, major U.S. IT companies, utilities and investment companies, and financial institutions. The phrase ‘24/7 CFE’ means that every kilowatt...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, just participated in the OCP Global Summit and introduced its ORV3 power shelves and DC-DC converters, both essential solutions to ensure the energy efficiency of the fast-growing AI server segment. These ORV3 power shelves boast 18 kW and 33 kW power output and up to 97.5% energy conversion efficiency while the cutting-edge DC-DC converters deliver smooth conversion of various power voltages with efficiency as high as 98.3%. p...

Ameren Transmission and Ameren Illinois are working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and are hosting multiple public open houses this week to gather input from local stakeholders. This is the second round of in-person open houses to take place in Adams, Brown, Morgan and Pike counties, as well as Champaign, Ford and Iroquois counties. In the western counties, the first open house is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs La...

Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy Hitachi Energy, a pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announces that it has acquired a controlling stake of eks Energy, a supplier of power electronics and energy management solutions for storage and renewables integration, based in Seville, Spain, from Powin LLC (Powin), a top global energy storage system provider. The investment also marks the establishment of a strategic partnership with Powin, who maintains a significant ownersh...

City Energy and Gentari have signed a Joint Feasibility Study Agreement to construct a pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore for the import of hydrogen into the Republic. FEED agreement This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2023 between City Energy, Singapore’s sole producer and provider of piped town gas and wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure Trust, and Gentari, a Malaysian clean energy solutions provider wholly owned by PETRONAS. The study will be cond...

Ameren Missouri has been awarded a US$ 47 million Smart Grid Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to accelerate infrastructure upgrades to support reliability for customers in rural and disadvantaged communities statewide. Coupled with the company’s own investment of $54 million, Ameren is implementing a $101 million total investment in the energy future of rural Missouri. Ameren Missouri’s Rural Moderniza...