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Delta, a provider of power solutions and thermal management, will present its pioneering 5kW DC-DC Power Conversion and Charging Unit for Hydrogen Fuel Cells at Hannover Messe 2023. The unit leverages Delta’s core competence in high-efficiency power systems to include a unique built-in 6-phase boost topology design, which helps to protect the integrity of power equipment by preventing abrupt current spikes that hydrogen fuel cells may produce. Its wide input voltage from 36 to 75V broaden...
Technology company and pioneer in electricals, ABB launched its new industrial miniature circuit breaker (MCB) almost 100 years since it brought the first such device to market. The new ABB S300 P Industrial MCB updates the fundamental component of a modern electrical system, improving safety, performance, efficiency installation, and information accessibility. enhanced performance The upgrade allows for a new level of enhanced performance within the same familiar volume and design for indust...
Siemens will be presenting a complete virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) for the first time at Hannover Messe 2023. The Simatic S7-1500V expands the existing Simatic portfolio and meets special market requirements such as virtual hosting of PLC computing. In the future, that means the range will include both hardware controllers and the virtual PLC. Simatic S7-1500V The new Simatic S7-1500V is part of Industrial Operations X. This is a continuously growing, interoperable portfo...
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (AEE), received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to acquire, upon completion, a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility in White County, Illinois, USA. The solar facility is part of Ameren Missouri’s plan to ensure that it can supply its customers with clean and affordable energy. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to begin generating clean energy late next year. Ameren Mis...
Axpo and Borealis, one of the world’s major providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, have signed a second power purchase agreement (PPA) within six months. The eight-year deal closely follows on the heels of the ten-year power purchase agreement with Axpo announced in December 2022, which procures renewable electricity for Borealis operations in Stenungsund, Sweden, from January 2024. Axpo and Borealis sign new powe...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has cemented its position as a technology pioneer by expanding its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the 8DAB 40. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40,5 kV uses “Clean Air” as an insulating medium with GWP <1, making it climate-friendly and completely free of fluorinated gases. Hannover Messe showcase The 8DAB 40 is to be showcased at the upcoming Hannover Messe, taking place from April 17th to 21st. Free tickets are av...
Babcock was awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion. Partnering with electric vehicle (EV) experts, Electrogenic, Babcock will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles, and two general services, from diesel fuel to EV using a drop-in kit and modified battery system. Alternative engine technology The vehicles will then be put to the test by the Armo...
XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a new collaboration with Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company. Mr. Electric franchise owners provide consistent, superior electrical installation and repair services to residential and commercial customers worldwide. XOi’s advanced digital field service solutions empower Mr. Electric service professionals to drive revenue through enhanced performance, transpare...
Vestel, the European OEM manufacturer behind some of the biggest brand-name EV chargers in the business, is set to launch a range of Vestel own-brand EV charging solutions in the UK at Fully Charged Live, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, on 28-30th April. EV charging solutions The Turkish manufacturing giant, best known for being the OEM partner behind 1 in every 3 TVs and display screens sold in Europe, has been designing, engineering, and producing EV charging solutions for house...
State-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue business opportunities in the area of Nuclear Power Plants, based on Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology. Under the MoU, BHEL and NPCIL will jointly explore opportunities for development of Nuclear Power Projects with a view to reduce project gestation time. BHEL and...
Schneider Electric, the global company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023, in order to help industries address the global priorities of energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainability. “We are at a unique moment in history, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is meeting the short-term need to mitigate the energy crisis,” said Barbara Frei, Executive...
RECOM's new RPA40-FR series of rugged, board-mount DC/DC converters in a 2“ x 1” x 0.4” (50.8 x 25.4 x 10.2 mm) through-pin package is ideal for railway applications with their input range of 36–160VDC (200V/1 second). Nominal input voltages of 72V, 96V, and 110V are covered with tolerances, dips, and surges while the output selection is 5V, 5.1V, 12V, 15V, 24V, ±12V, or ±15V, with the single outputs trimmable by ±10% minimum (15 and 24V models are t...
Infinitum, the creator of the breakthrough air core motor, has announced the appointment of Bob Brown as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He will oversee Infinitum’s financial strategy and operations, reporting to the company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ben Schuler. Bob Brown brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience to Infinitum with a record of accomplishment leading technology companies through multiple stages of h...
BHEL-TWL (BHEL-Titagarh Wagons Ltd.) consortium has been awarded an order for 80 Vande Bharat Trains in one of the biggest railway tenders for manufacturing-cum-maintenance of Vande Bharat Trains. In the prestigious tender for 200 trains, the BHEL-led consortium emerged as the L2 bidder against stiff competition and has been awarded a contract for 80 Vande Bharat Trains, valued at more than Rs.23,000 Crore (excluding taxes and duties). manufacture, test, commission, and supply The order val...
Global technology provider - Arrow Electronics has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with specialist rack manufacturer, Rackmount.IT. Rackmount.IT Rackmount.IT specializes in high-quality rack mount kits custom-made to fit the different shapes and sizes of the major hardware vendors‘ appliances. The agreement with Arrow includes its entire portfolio of rack mount kits which have been designed to help ensure the optimum usage and lifespan of each appliance. The solutions offer...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its medium voltage portfolio with a sustainable and intelligent solution that paves the way for the smart switchgear of the future. SIBushing Due to its conformity with the instrument transformer standard IEC 61869, the SIBushing can be connected to the SICAM FCM plus (Feeder Condition Monitor), a multi-functional, short-circuit and earth-fault indicator which uses detection algorithms to indicate the direction of the cable fault. Applicable for mediu...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that the Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief, in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx. 32 million yen) to be donated to temporary shelters that are urgently being set up in southern Turkey, following the devastating earthquake that struck the region on February 6, 202...
Powervault, one of the UK’s renowned electricity battery storage manufacturers, has launched the P4, their most powerful energy storage solution yet. Due to its modular design, backup power options, and AI technology, the P4 has received positive feedback from the building industry and installers. P4 features Best suited for bigger homes and commercial properties, the P4 has a larger battery and inverter than the PVCompact, allowing for greater storage and power. Customers...
Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces it has successfully completed the installation and HV testing activities of its 1,400 km of submarine and land power cables for the Viking Link Interconnector, the world’s longest onshore and offshore HVDC interconnector connecting the UK and Denmark. Viking Link is a joint venture between National Grid and Energinet and it is due to be operational by the end of 2023. Once operational, it will enable...
Transformers have long been a thorn in the side of DC/DC converter designers. They are bulky, expensive, and hard to manufacture. Let's find out how planar transformers boost quality and lower the cost of low-wattage DC/DC converter designs. Planar versus toroidal The transformer is at the core of any DC/DC converter design and is the most critical component in determining the overall performance. Traditionally, transformers and inductors are wound components. Most mass-produced low...
Power quality specialist REO UK will exhibit at the UK’s EMC exhibition, EMC & Compliance International, taking place at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire, on May 16 and 17, 2023. REO will use the event to showcase its book on electromagnetic interference (EMI) Filters and share advice on using high-quality power equipment, such as electrical regulators and electrical controllers. To pick up a free copy of the book or to see some of the company’s power equipment in person, attende...
Ingeteam has signed its first contract with AVANGRID, a subsidiary of Iberdrola in the United States of America (USA), for the supply of power electronics technology for a photovoltaic plant. The Powell Creek project is located in the county of Putnam, Ohio, USA. With an area of 546 hectares and an output of 183 MVA, the new plant is expected to be capable of generating clean energy to power 30,000 homes per year, as well as stimulating economic development in the area through the creation of s...
Exide Technologies, a global provider of energy storage solutions, is launching three new chargers specifically developed for the Exide Marine & Leisure Equipment Li-Ion battery range. The range includes two chargers for 12 V Li-ion batteries with a maximum charging current of 20 A and 30 A, and one for 24 V batteries with a current of 27 A. It is offered to customers for periodic or seasonal charging of their Li-ion batteries before they are installed on the vehicle or stored for the winte...
Data centers play a crucial and essential role in the increasingly digital, connected, and virtualized world. Since data centers have huge energy requirements, power solutions that can reduce power losses, boost efficiency, and enhance thermal control are required. Traffic on the Internet has grown considerably in recent times due to a more significant number of users, the widespread use of mobile devices and social networks, and the remote storage of information in the Cloud. According to anal...
Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of a new Services offer, EcoCare for Modular Data Centers Services membership. Members of this innovative service plan benefit from specialized expertise to maximize modular data centers’ uptime, while optimizing maintenance and extending the life of their assets. EcoCare ensures modular data centers run smoothly Demand for modular data centers is...
Delta is excited to announce that it will be present at Fully Charged LIVE South 2023, the Electric Vehicle & Home Energy Show. Hosted at Farnborough International on 28 – 30 April 2023, the show brings together the very latest advancements in EVs and charging solutions designed to support EV drivers. This important event coincides with the growing demand for EVs and the requirement to create a charging infrastructure that meets EV drivers’ charging needs. The show presents...
Asahi Kasei’s production facility for Dinamica™ artificial suede at its Nonwovens Plant in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan, has acquired the first Certificate of Renewable Energy Use by Powered by RE Certification Committee, utilizing Hitachi's Powered by RE system, which visualizes the usage of renewable energy. The certification, acquired on March 8, 2023, ensures that the production facility for Dinamica™ is powered by 100% renewable energy. Companies are making efforts to become...
Iskra Team looks forward to welcoming visitors at the Hannover Messe, from April 17-21, 2023, in Hall 12, booth B21. At the upcoming fair, Iskra will present Iskra's smart products & solutions for solar and wind applications, as well as solutions for EV applications and Eichrecht-certified smart energy meters for EV chargers. Why Iskra If visitors are looking to find out the: How Iskra's smart energy meters can improve the EV charging projects? How smart solutions and technologies f...
Weidmann’s highly respected oil analysis laboratory services become part of Megger from 1st April 2023 and will operate under the AVO Diagnostic Services name, further strengthening its ability to offer online and offline asset condition insights to the electrical power industry. The latest generation of the InsuLogix® HMA Dissolved Gas Analyzer (DGA) monitoring system is also acquired, aligning with the company strategy of developing online monitoring systems to provide insights for...
Norgren will be showcasing its latest developments centered around sustainability and energy efficiency at SPS Italia, which takes place in Parma from 23rd- 25th May 2023. Sustainable solutions As energy costs continue to escalate and the journey to decarbonizing industry gathers pace, Norgren’s stand will display several demonstration units to support customers in the industrial automation sector as they look to overcome these challenges. Located in Hall 3, stand E069, the demons...