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With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. &lsq...
Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, and SAP, one of the world’s renowned producers of software for the management of business processes, has announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on IT/OT integration applications. Schneider Electric - SAP partnership Schneider Electric and SAP plan to explore opportunities to enhance industry innovation and digital tran...
Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that SureWave™ CM-336 Series (battery-powered wireless switches) and CM-333 Series (battery-powered relay output touchless switches) can now be surface mounted utilizing Camden’s new CM-23DSER narrow surface box. This mounting box features a two-piece flame and impact-resistant ABS construction. Surface mounting boxes Extra deep narrow surface mounting boxes can be purchased separately or as part of Camden’s SureWave™ CM-336...
Legrand has strengthened its foothold in the UK critical power market with the acquisition of Sheffield-based uninterrupted power supply (UPS) specialist, Power Control Ltd. Power Control is trusted by its clients to protect their critical power loads, helping them to avoid unplanned downtime, and already has Legrand’s own UPS solutions in its wide-ranging product portfolio. Increasing market presence The acquisition is the latest development of Legran...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with OverIT, the globally renowned company in field service management, to expand its ecosystem of partners for its grid software business. Headquartered in Italy, OverIT offers a software solution to boost productivity in workforce management and create data analytics to track, calculate and analyze field service operations. Siemens – OverIT partnership This partnership further strengthens the Siemens Grid Software portfolio ecosystem, enablin...
The world’s first large-scale Battolyser factory will be constructed in the port of Rotterdam to meet soaring demand for green hydrogen and electricity storage. “This partnership will develop the first industrial green hydrogen equipment manufacturing facility in The Netherlands,” said Mattijs Slee, CEO, of Battolyser Systems, adding “With our offshore wind potential, strong infrastructure, and world-class heavy industry, The Netherlands can now develop a sustainable and...
Schneider Electric., the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced Woodland Hills School District (WHSD) as the recipient of the $25,000 APC K-12 Makeover Contest to update its IT environments to best support the learning experience and ensure continued student success. WHSD school updates With the funds, the district relocated its data center to a larger, more secure room, replaced its open frame rack with a secure enclosure, and updated existing le...
Many people think of a train as simply a bus on rails! After all, passenger trains have been around since 1825 and the basic concept of a locomotive pulling carriages has not changed much since then. However, anyone attending the recent Innotrans 2022 exhibition in Berlin, the pioneering international trade fair for transport technology, will have noticed that trains are becoming increasingly high-tech. One exhibitor even boasted that their high-speed train contained over 7000 sensors. This is...
Can solar energy be used even when the sun does not shine? Yes, due to photovoltaic systems with attached battery storage facilities. RWE is currently constructing two plants of this type in Germany. At Garzweiler Mine near the city of Bedburg in North Rhine-Westphalia, a total of over 58,340 modules will collect sunlight to produce green electricity for more than 7,250 homes. Garzweiler Mine produces lignite for power generation in nearby power stations. clean and reliable supply Sascha So...
Ofgem is launching a new package of reforms designed to bolster consumer protection and ensure energy suppliers are more resilient to market shocks. The proposals include the introduction of capital adequacy requirements which will help reduce the risk and cost of supplier failures. Renewable Obligation receipts Ofgem will also be requiring suppliers to ringfence Renewable Obligation receipts and monitoring closely the use of credit balances. The proposals look to protect current and fu...
Scottish Power is excited to announce that it has been recognized for its digital commitment to providing customers with a best-in-class user experience across the iOS and Android apps. eCommerce Awards The eCommerce Awards are open to companies from across all UK business sectors, not just the utility industry, putting into context the scale of the achievement. The use of the app has grown significantly, especially in 2022, representing around two-thirds of all logins. The ease of use is ref...
ABB introduces its energy management system ABB Ability™ OPTIMAX® to the green hydrogen market, to help reduce costs of production by enabling real-time visibility of energy consumption across operations. Green hydrogen made via electrolysis – a process of using electricity from renewable sources to split water into hydrogen and oxygen – is widely considered an important energy vector for achieving a low-carbon future. It does, however, pose significant challenges in the w...
Neptune Energy announced a £100,000 donation to Sheltersuit UK to help rough sleepers in winter. The donation will fund around 1,500 Shelterbags, which provide protection from the elements and support the salaries of two Sheltersuit employees who came to the UK as refugees. It’s the second year Neptune has provided financial support to Sheltersuit UK, which said it is facing unprecedented demand. Official figures have revealed a dramatic increase in the number of rough sleepers acro...
The InfinityWEC wave energy converter has been upgraded with an innovative solution that uses hydrostatic pressure to provide a constant pre-tension force in the power take-off (PTO), reducing size, weight, complexity, and ultimately cost of electricity production (LCoE). upgraded InfinityWEC design In the upgraded InfinityWEC design, the PTO hull is split into two halves, with the top half moving up and down with the buoy, while the bottom half is fixed to the anchor. Similar solutions have b...
Utilizing clean solar energy power will allow Ethiopia’s new weather radar network to operate with highest availability so decision-makers can focus on safety. Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, took another step in modernizing Ethiopia’s weather and climate observations by powering a C-band Weather Radar with a solar power system on-site. The solar panels and backup batteries ensure constant uptime of the weather radar, which in turn enables...
Rolls-Royce has been awarded to supply and install a large-scale mtu EnergyPack QG battery storage system on a turnkey basis to the Dutch energy company Semper Power in Vlissingen. The order also includes general contractor services, as well as the construction of the building and other infrastructure. Semper Power develops and operates energy storage systems for wind and solar farm developers, distribution grid operators, and industrial customers. grid frequency regulation The large-scale ba...
DENSO Corporation published its new web media, “DRIVEN BASE”, on November 23, 2022. The Company integrated its conventional web media, “Stories” and ”COREs”, into “DRIVEN BASE” to provide information. DENSO created the new web media so that it will be the motive power and the support for challenges of people through providing the information of knowledge, such as cutting-edge technologies and approaches to the various social issues, and of a wide...
Mr. Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure, and Mr. Sunil Mathur Managing Director & CEO of Siemens Ltd. India and Chairman of the Board of C&S Electric Ltd and Mr. Robert Demann– CEO of Smart Infrastructure, Siemens India Ltd visited C&S Electric Noida Manufacturing facilities. Addressing the key management team, Mr. Sunil Mathur applauded team C&S's efforts for achieving excellent financial results in 2021....
Neptune Energy has called on the UK Government to support regulatory changes to the country’s gas entry specifications to deliver domestic gas to households and businesses from 2023. In the longer term, revising the specification could unlock enough gas to heat more than 12 million UK homes for a whole year. Ministers are due to receive the Health and Safety Executive’s recommendations on changes to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996. five-year industry-wide consultation...
Axpo is significantly expanding its solar ambitions in Switzerland. By the year 2030, the company intends to develop solar capacities of over 1.2 gigawatts in the Alps and residential areas. The plants will produce enough electricity to cover the annual consumption of over 300,000 Swiss households. Upon completion of the plant at the Muttsee dam, planning of the next alpine solar facility is already underway. Solar offensive For sustainable, reliable power supply The solar offensive will make...
Jerry Hein, the President of the in-house low voltage company - ECSI System Integrators, recently announced the promotion of Kevin Huntley as the new Operations Manager of their in-house low voltage company, ECSI System Integrators. Over a decade ago, Kevin Huntley never originally had plans to work in the low voltage industry. He started out as an Electrical Apprentice and was in school for Electrical Construction Management. He had his sights set on working on large scale projects with Hunt E...
Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is affirming its commitment to equality and the importance of empowering women in STEM careers and in all walks of life. Through its 2021-2025 sustainability program, awards and thought leadership, Schneider Electric continues to dedicate resources to uplifting women and ensuring gender equality. As a company, Schneider Electric won a Silver Professional Society of Women Engineer...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has been recognized by the Financial Times, Refinitiv, and Forbes as a global pioneer in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These endorsements reflect both the depth of the company’s long-standing commitment to creating a fairer and more equitable society, as well as the tangible, practical impact of the measures it has implemented to progress that ambit...
Siemens is expanding its generator circuit-breaker portfolio with a new compact version, the HB1-Compact (HB1-C). The versatile and highly customizable solution uses maintenance-free vacuum switching technology and addresses the most challenging constraints. Available in L-shape and I-shape designs, the HB1-C can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and can be adjusted to match existing busbar connection points. customizable features Additionally, the generator circuit breaker and its...
Ingeteam has recently completed the supply and commissioning of its equipment for a smart electric ship for the company Hyundai Global Service, a South Korean firm specializing in the provision of maritime services for shipbuilding. This ship is South Korea’s first smart electric passenger ship. Ingeteam has been working on the project since 2021. Ingedrive LV400 DC Grid type Specifically, Ingeteam supplied and commissioned its converter Ingedrive LV400 DC Grid type, which enables a mor...
As our transition to greener energy grows, so does the demand for copper, the highly conductive material at the heart of electrical applications. Copper is spooled up inside electric engines, concealed inside the walls of buildings, and stretched along city streets to transmit power from one point to another. Copper substitutes As demand for electric devices grows, copper supplies are strained, and prices increase. A substitute for copper with similar conductive properties would be especially...
“Together with our partner companies, our team has persistently pushed ahead with the installation of turbines at our sixth wind farm off the German coast. Since July, a total of 38 wind turbines have been successfully installed off the island of Heligoland. This is exactly the kind of determination we need, because faster offshore expansion allows us to achieve our climate targets as well as greater energy sovereignty,” Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of Wind Offshore, RWE Renewables. RW...
Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces an investment of approximately €200 million in a new cutting-edge cable layer plus an adjustment for cable equipment of approximately €40 million. The new vessel will be fully operational by Q1 2025 and will reinforce Prysmian’s project execution capabilities and its EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) approach. Technical performance, flexibility, and sustainabi...
WEG, in partnership with the Belgian fan manufacturer - CBV, has contributed to developing a self-sustaining waste to energy (WTE) island for Hong Kong’s residual waste. It is estimated that the island will save 440,000 tons of carbon emissions per year, which is the equivalent of the yearly carbon emissions produced by 2.2 million gas-based cars. Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan In response to the Paris Agreement, the Government of Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan set a targe...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with SEW to support utilities globally to improve the customer and workforce experiences for utility smart meter users and accelerate the path to a 100 percent renewable world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, SEW is an industry-renowned cloud platform provider specializing in digital customer experiences and workforce experiences for utility providers. SEW’s solutions powered by AI SEW’s solutions are powered by artificial intel...