Ethiopia Electrical Industry News

Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that its Velion™ 150kW DC fast charging station has achieved the prestigious Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. This significant milestone underscores Lincoln Electric’s dedication to delivering the most reliable and high-performing electric vehicle DC fast charging equipment in the industry. stringent safety standards Underwriters Laboratories is a third-party safety science company that rigorously tests products to ensure they mee...

Investment in advanced technology is helping an electrical contracting business to complete rapid PAT (portable appliance testing) protocols, as part of an intensive professional customer-focused service. Plymouth-based Plym PAT Testing provides specialist PAT testing services for landlords, caravan park owners and operators, letting agencies, hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, retail stores, schools and colleges across southwest England, completing inspection and safety checks annually on tens of...

Ocean Harvesting is currently developing generation 6 of its wave energy converter InfinityWEC, in close collaboration with ball screw manufacturer - NSK. A ball screw is a very good actuator providing a high ratio between linear motion and rotation to the generator, high efficiency, low weight and long life. However, ball screws are sensitive to the side forces and bending moments in the PTO caused by the surge motion of the buoy and high speeds that may occur in large waves. This challenge in...

Energy Solutions, the provider of cost-efficient sustainable hybrid power solutions, was proud to support the 2024 British Marine Electrical and Electronics Association (BMEEA) annual marine apprenticeship competition held at the Seawork Expo 2024. The three-day show in Southampton, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition was a big success, and excitement built for the apprenticeship competition held on the final day. Marine electrical and electronics The Bri...

The government has introduced legislation that indefinitely recognizes CE marking for UK market access. Applying the UKCA mark for electronics products is no longer required. This extension comes into force on 1st October 2024, before the (most recently) proposed UKCA introduction date of 31 December 2024 What does it not apply to? UKCA marking will still be required for the other equipment including Medical Devices and Marine Equipment. See the page on the UK government website for more deta...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will begin shipping samples of 8W and 14W gallium nitride (GaN) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifiers for use in Ka-band satellite-communication (SATCOM) earth stations from July 1. While the mainstream frequency for satellite communications is currently the Ku-band (13GHz to 14GHz), the higher frequency Ka-band (27.5GHz to 31GHz) offers multi-beam technology and much wider bandwidth for transmit...

Curtain up for "Wedding under Electricity": Four daycare centers from Velen accepted Westenergie's invitation to the energy theater. In cooperation with the "HalloDu Theater" from Bochum, the Westenergie educational initiative 3malE - Education with Energy makes the topic of energy clear and understandable and packages it in a 45-minute story. On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the energy theater took place in the Waldburg daycare center for a total of around 80 children from four different daycare ce...

The Hydrocarbon vertical (L&T Energy) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured an order from the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for Daman Upside Development Project-Wellhead Platforms & Pipelines (DUDP-WP), off India’s west coast. project scope The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of four Wellhead Platforms, a 140-km Pipeline, and associated Topside modifications at the Tapti Daman block at a Western offs...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Magnesium Research Center (MRC) of Kumamoto University, Toho Kinzoku Co., Ltd., and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the 3D printing industry’s first high-precision additive manufacturing (AM) technology for using magnesium alloys in a wire-laser metal 3D printer via the directed energy deposition (DED) method, marking a significant leap forward in industrial manufacturing. Unlocking the potential to process magnesium alloys with unp...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to acquire a 150-megawatt (MW) solar facility that is currently under construction in Cass County, Illinois.  The Cass County Renewable Energy Center will be used to double the size of the Renewable Solutions program. ready-made solutions "Demand remains very strong for programs that bring businesses ready-made solutions to help them reach their sustainability goals," said M...

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry's first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications. The new GaN IPM addresses many of the design and performance compromises engineers typically face when designing major home appliances and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The DRV7308 GaN IPM enables more than 99% inverter efficiency, optimized acoustic performance, reduced solution size and lower system costs. It is on display at the Power Electronics,...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build an 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas energy center to serve as a reliable backup source of energy, ready to use when customers need it most.  The Castle Bluff Energy Center is designed to bolster grid reliability and would be used to deliver energy on the hottest summer days, and the coldest winter nights, and complement the increasing amount of renewabl...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that VEON, through its 100%-owned subsidiary Kyivstar, plans to increase its commitment to rebuild Ukraine’s digital infrastructure to USD 1 billion over the five years from 2023 through 2027. network and digital services This is an increase from the previously announced USD 600 million investment commitment for the three years between. The commitment will fund investments into the n...

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK), a Japanese ceramics manufacturer, have released an advanced container-type NAS battery (sodium-sulfur battery). The new product - NAS MODEL L24 has been jointly developed by NGK and BASF, and is characterized by a significantly lower degradation rate of less than 1% per year, due to reduced corrosion in battery cells. thermal management system Another technical achievement is an improved th...

NGK will exhibit at Sensors Converge 2024 (sponsored by Questex), held in Santa Clara Convention Center, USA, from June 24 to 26, 2024. Sensors Converge is an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovative technologies in the sensor industry.  The booth will introduce the ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery series, "EnerCera", including application examples of maintenance-free IoT devices. EnerCera has been selected as a finalist for the Sensors Awards 2024. The final re...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, the Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is being manufactured using Ultramid® BMBcertTM and Ultradur® BMBcertTM from BASF, where fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane-derived from renewable sources such as agricultura...

As part of Nidec Drives’ continuous evolution of drive technology, their new Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides enhanced control and maximum efficiency in building automation systems, ensuring accurate and coordinated operation to boost occupant comfort.  Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP The Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides high-speed Ethernet-based communication for their flexible Commander C and Specialist Pump Drive F600 & HVAC Drive H...

To increase road safety, the local community of Schleich has installed a speed sign together with Westenergie. The sign is intended to remind road users of the speed limit and encourage them to be cautious. The company is supporting the community with funding for the purchase. "Because of the color displayed on the speedometer, you can see from a distance whether the speed limit has been observed," said local Mayor - Rudolf Körner.  Respective measuring point Mayor Rudolf Körne...

Recently, Windey and Ulanqab Municipal Government held a signing ceremony for industry chain extension cooperation. Qi Feiyun, Mayor of Ulanqab, Gao Ling, Chairman of the Board of Windey, and Chen Qi, General Manager of Windey attended the ceremony. Qi Feiyun praised the development layout and pioneering demonstration of Windey as a new energy equipment manufacturing 'chain master' enterprise in Ulanqab. She pointed out that in recent years, the economic situation of Ulanqab City has been impro...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will launch a web-based service on June 28 to provide data on the design and validation of a proprietary prototype inverter equipped with a module containing three LV100 insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), aiming to help customers accelerate their development of high-power inverters for applications such as photovoltaic power-generation systems. LV100 packages Customers involved in developing prototype inverter s...

Ameren Missouri. announced plans to build a new solar facility alongside the existing Montgomery Community Solar Center in New Florence, an hour west of St. Louis. The site, which will be part of Ameren Missouri’s Community Solar program, fills the demand created by more than 4,700 customers from across the state who want to expand their use of renewable energy. renewable energy “Customers continue to find the Community Solar program an easy way to grow their use of renewable ener...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will begin shipping samples of a new 16W-average-power gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier module (PAM) for 5G massive MIMO (mMIMO) base stations on June 11. PAMs, which can be used in 32T32R mMIMO antennas to reduce the manufacturing cost and power consumption of 5G mMIMO base stations, are expected to be increasingly deployed as 5G networks expand from urban centers to regional areas. Mitsubishi Electric will exhibit its new 16W GaN PAM in...

Bosch Power Tools introduced a new variety of products including an 18V deep cut band saw, planer, impact wrench, and blower, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support a variety of applications that trade workers execute on the job site every day. cordless experience and precision With features like brushless motors, tool-less accessory changes, and ergonomic tool designs, this new lineup of products includes built-in innovations to provide a powerful cordless experience and preci...

Ingeteam will be at The Smarter E Europe, the world's largest trade fair dedicated to the renewable energy sector. This year it will have two stands: one dedicated to the solar and energy storage sector, and the other for its portfolio of electric vehicle charging solutions. Over 400 m2 will be used to display a wide range of products, some of which will be on show for the first time at the Munich Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 June, 2024. Medium-voltage transformer station Specifically, the...

The project aims to increase the resilience of the city's transmission network, reducing dependence on energy supply from other locations, and meeting demand during the peak tourism season. WEG has just announced the supply of a complete energy storage system (BESS) for the city of Aspen, located in the state of Colorado, USA. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the local power grid, which does not have its own power generation system and is entirely dependent on generation from other...

Lincoln Electric is pleased to announce that it has acquired Inrotech A/S. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, Inrotech is a privately held automation system integration and technology firm, specializing in automated welding systems that are differentiated by proprietary adaptive intelligence software and computer vision, which guides and optimizes the welding process without the need for programming or the use of CAD files.  State-of-the-art vision-based technology The state-of-the-art vi...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in NDAA and TAA-approved, highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, has launched its latest UK-designed and built Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector range, named the AMG150 and AMG155 series. The AMG150/155 series of PoE injectors has been designed to deliver Power over Ethernet from 15 right up to 90 watts, transmitting power to edge devices via 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, right up to 10Gb Ethernet network connections. In this way, the AMG150/155 series...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which the Company’s shareholders approved the recommended slate of seven Directors as VEON’s new Board of Directors (the Board). the new Board VEON welcomes former U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Sir Brandon Lewis, and Duncan Perry, who will serve alongside the incumbent Directors - Augie K Fabela II, Andrei Gusev, Michiel Soeting,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton and Palantir Technologies Inc., a renowned builder of AI systems for the modern enterprise, announced the expansion of their partnership to bring Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to Eaton’s operations. The enhanced collaboration will offer a unique data management solution to accelerate and modernize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deployments with AI-powered data mapping, cleansing, and migration automation. Palantir...

C&S Electric participated in the Elasia 2024 Expo in Bangalore, India, from May 24th to 26th, 2024. The company showcased its LV switchgear, power busbars, and protection devices, attracting numerous visitors, including consultants, contractors, builders, and dealers. C&S Electric At Elasia 2024 Expo During the show, valuable connections were made with potential customers and industry professionals. The stand was a hub of activity, featuring live demonstrations and interactive ses...