Enabling smarter connections to the world around them, Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink™ wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline the adoption of the Matter protocol in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The software builds on TI's close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space. Engineers can use the new softwar...

Europe could face a gap of as much as 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas during the key summer period for refilling its gas storage sites in 2023, the IEA said in new analysis published, highlighting the need for urgent action by governments to reduce gas consumption amid the global energy crisis. The new report – Never too early to prepare for next winter: Europe’s gas balance for 2023-2024 – shows that gas storage sites in the European Union are now 95% full &ndash...

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It applies to the same products that are currently CE-marked. UKCA mark The circumstances in which self-declaration of conformity for UKCA marking can be used are the same as for CE marking. Based on current UK rules, RECOM is eligible to self-declare for the UKCA Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and to attach the UKCA mark...

European countries are rolling out smart meters on an unprecedented scale. Sweden especially has maintained its reputation as a frontrunner in this area: Between 2004 and 2009, E.ON installed the first generation of smart meters for one million customers in the Scandinavian nation. Currently, a second wave of more capable smart meters is being integrated. Customers of E.ON Sweden in possession of that second generation of devices are now able to unlock the true potential of a smartly electrifie...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, began construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS, following the approval of the Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. The project will drive significant economic activity and opportunities for the local Kansas economy making the state a key player in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry.  Mass production of li-ion batteries Facility construction is focused on rapidly ramping up...

Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the pioneer in electrification, have signed a letter of intent, outlining cooperation to deliver comprehensive charging infrastructure and software to Volta Trucks customers, to simplify, de-risk, and accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification. commercial vehicle fleet electrification The strategic partnership looks to bring together Volta Trucks’ unique solution to commercial vehicle fleet electrification and operationa...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Viktor Schaller to its Board of Directors. His appointment will be confirmed at the company’s forthcoming AGM. Karl Viktor Schaller Karl Viktor Schaller has held many Executive and Board positions within the automotive industry. Most recently, between 2014 and 2019, he was Executive Vice President, Motorcycle Engineering with BMW AG. Before joining BMW AG,...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) is collecting Lego sets throughout the month of November, 2022 to benefit local children in the foster care system. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive is held during the holiday season each year, and sets collected in 2022 are being given to Arizona Helping Hands for their Holiday Toy Drive. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive The Lego Drive began in 2021, after the passing of Canyon State Electric’s Founder, Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved buil...

DENSO Corporation published the Integrated Report 2022 for the year ended March 31, 2022. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. green strategies This report includes specific information on the strategies and initiatives that DENSO is pursuing towards 'green' and 'peace of mind', in order to realize its long-term polic...

Energy regulator Ofgem has issued Delta Gas and Power Ltd with a Final Order, compelling it to pay £530,809.20 plus interest in outstanding Renewables Obligation payments. Delta is a non-domestic supplier, serving 1,690 business customers in the UK. Delta failed to pay into the buy-out fund or present the required number of Renewable Obligation Certificates by 31 August and 1 September 2022 respectively, and is now compelled to pay by the late payment deadline of 31 October 2022 with accr...

LOVATO Electric’s range of fuse holders has been expanded to cover photovoltaic applications up to 1500 VDC. There is also a new version with a pilot light to indicate when the fuse has tripped. The fuse holders are designed for 35 mm DIN rail mounting. gPV class fuses can be used in applications up to 20A (10x85 mm) and 32A (14x85 mm). Fuse holders FB04D1P–FB04D1PL Operational characteristics: IEC rated voltage Un: 1500 VDC IEC rated current In:...

Just like users can use the phone for anything from texting to navigating, use cases for Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) also vary widely: users can use an HEMS to simply gain insights into power consumption and generation, or go as far as monetizing the flexibility of a household. GridX looks at the use cases that lie between these two extremes, what circumstances give rise to them, and how they benefit consumers. common use cases A closer look at the regulatory an...

The global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest edition of the IEA’s World Energy Outlook. Today’s energy crisis is delivering a shock of unprecedented breadth and complexity. The biggest tremors have been felt in the markets for natural gas, coal, and electricity – with significant turmoi...

Orcan Energy, a globallay renowned cleantech company, is progressing in its strong growth course. The company has fully repaid the Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) loan approved during the COVID-19 crisis, ahead of schedule. Together with the recently closed financing round with two major sustainability funds (Article 9) and the expected fivefold increase in sales, 2022 already marks a significant year in the company's history. WSF The WSF was launched in 2020 by the previous German governme...

Building on the success of the 5W board-mount RAC05-K/480 AC/DC, RECOM now offers 15W and 25W versions with the same ultra-wide input range of 85-528VAC, for line-to-line and line-to-neutral connections in global single- and three-phase AC supplies. Outputs available are 5V, 12V, 15V, and 24V, fully protected against short circuits, over-current and over-voltage. The two new series are certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 and IEC/EN 61010 and are classed as Limited Power Source (LPS). The parts...

On recultivated land at the Garzweiler open-cast mine, well-established partners, the city of Bedburg and RWE, successfully connect another wind farm with a capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) to the grid. The five wind turbines of the 30 million Euro - 'Bedburg A 44n' project has the capacity to generate enough green electricity to meet the annual needs of 28,000 households - more than the city's citizens and businesses consume.   The turbines complement the existing Königshovener H&oum...

Small and medium-sized businesses are highly exposed to high energy prices, and the International Energy Agency and the European Commission held a high-level event to raise awareness of what governments, businesses, and related stakeholders can do to empower and protect these backbones of the European economy. At the online event, which was led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, the Commission presented support measures that are already avai...

Delta, a global pioneer and provider of power and thermal management solutions, today inaugurated a new facility at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, the Netherlands to support the expansion of its industrial automation, industrial power supply and automotive business development, product testing and technical service in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Through the implementation of Delta’s smart energy-saving solutions and innovative eco-friendly design, the new 4,055-square-...

Despite concerns about the effects of the current energy crisis, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion are expected to grow by just under 1% this year, only a small fraction of their increase last year, as a strong expansion of renewables and electric vehicles prevents a much sharper rise. New IEA analysis of the latest data from around the world shows that these CO2 emissions are on course to increase by close to 300 million tonnes in 2022 to 33.8 billion tonnes &nd...

ZPN Energy is proud to announce that they are the main sponsor of local Coventry Under 14 (U14) football team - Chapelfield Colts. The team is managed by ZPN Energy’s Head of Finance, Anthony Colley. Chapelfield Colts’ first league game of the season was a tough test against a team, which has recently stepped down from a higher league. Chaps came out of the blocks sharpish and created a host of chances early on. ZPN Energy - main sponsor of Chapelfield Colts The breakthrough came...

Goldman Sachs is recognizing Deepak Garg, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder, SEW as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2022 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California. Goldman Sachs selected Deepak Garg from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. Goldman Sachs recognizes SEW Deepak Garg is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SEW. He has been responsible for SEW's product technology, innovation, vision, strategy, and leadership. Over...

RWE is further progressing with the deployment of its Thor offshore wind farm by selecting two preferred suppliers for the electrical transmission system and entered into early works agreements with them. Siemens Energy becomes the preferred supplier for the design, construction and installation of the onshore high voltage substation. The work will be carried out by the company's Offshore Center of Competence, located in Ballerup, Denmark. HSM Offshore Energy is selected as preferred supplie...

Initially founded to create a European market for coal and steel, the single market remains at the core of the European Union.  Yet, when looking at Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), Europe remains a patchwork of local regulations, which creates vastly different requirements and opportunities across the continent. We shed light on how this plays out in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The need for HEMS Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing energy bills to rise to...

As long summer evenings stretch into the night, there hasn’t been a better time to do a personal audit on energy usage. With the heating system resting up and the lights merely on standby is a good time to create an energy strategy and plan for greater efficiency next winter.  what’s using the most energy?  A central heating system is the biggest consumer of energy in the home accounting for about 60% of the overall energy bill. How users operate the heati...

EG Electronics, a specialist electronics technology solution provider of automation, energy, smart cities, and industrial IoT applications, has partnered with Bi-Search International to expand their Lusid Transparent OLED display offering across the entire European Market. Transparent OLED As an early adopter of LG Display’s T.OLED (Transparent OLED), Bi-Search International has acquired extensive experience and know-how related to the design, integration, and testing of Transparent OLED...

UK business consultancy and data analysts Experian have shown that only better infrastructure can maintain the EV revolution. A 291% growth in electric vehicle numbers over the last two years matched with only a 35% growth in EV chargers in the last 12 months. Cities Vs Countryside Somewhat unsurprisingly, Experian showed that those living in less dense housing have a better chance of installing home chargers. Their data sh...

Energy infrastructure in the greater Horn of Africa has struggled to keep pace with a fast-growing population, creating a formidable hurdle for the region’s buoyant economies that can best be overcome through stronger deployment of energy efficiency and renewable technologies, according to a new IEA report. Countries in the region have already demonstrated they can find innovative solutions to extend electricity access to underserved populations and have huge underexploited potential for...

Delta, a pioneer in power and energy management, announced its new EV charging management system, DeltaGrid® EVM, an innovative platform featuring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and seamless integration with energy infrastructure (solar energy and energy storage), is enhancing the power stability and operating efficiency of EV charging sites across the world. Electrical safety, billing, and day-to-day management are critical issues to support the rapid growth of EV charging...

Jenkins Electric, an electromechanical service and parts provider, specializing in electric motor repair and test products, as well as a variety of distribution parts, has acquired Wheeler, a sleeve and fluid film-bearing manufacturer based in North Charleston, South Carolina, USA. “This acquisition expands our capabilities and offerings in the industrial motor parts and service industry,” said Iain Jenkins, Jenkins President, adding “From the North Charleston location, Jenkin...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of COB arrays with the launch and immediate availability of a new smooth white COB series designed for spotlights, downlights, low blue spectrum lamps, museum, hospitality, and architectural lighting applications. These new LED arrays offer excellent uniformity and color-over-angle consistency, as well as exceptional long-term color stability.   White Series COB LED Arrays 95 CRI minimum with R1 through R16, all above 90. TM-30-15 Rf=94,...