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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...
Siemens agreed to supply Electromin, the e-Mobility unit of Saudi Arabia’s lubricants and automotive services company Petromin, with electric vehicle (EV) chargers for its planned development of a Kingdom- and region-wide charging network. The agreement will ensure supplies of Siemens’ most advanced EV infrastructure technology for Electromin’s network, including the ultra-fast Sicharge D chargers that use direct current and the smart VersiCharge AC wall or pole-mounted units...
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...
Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a pioneer in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel, announces that Gregg Sengstack, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in a fireside chat and will host one-on-one investor meetings at the Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 30th at 8:00 am ET in Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Franklin Electric Franklin Electric is a pioneer in the production and mar...
Aceleron, which has designed and built the only battery energy storage system (BESS) that can be taken apart for repair, replacement, and upgrade, has partnered with Nuenta, one of the largest distributors of renewable and environmental supplies in the UK. Offgen - energy storage system Using Aceleron’s patented technology, the Offgen is an all-in-one, modular energy storage system designed for off-grid or grid-tied residential and light commercial use. Designed to work seamlessly with...
GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company and digital engineering major, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fortech, a globally renowned software engineering services company that is based in Romania. Headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Fortech has applied its deep technical capabilities to hundreds of clients and more than 1,000 digital projects throughout nearly two decades of operation — a track record that has ultimately positioned the company as one of...
Prysmian Group, a pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded an approximately €150 million contract by Greek electricity grid operator IPTO (Independent Power Transmission Operator) to link the islands of Milos, Folegandros, and Santorini. The contract will be finalized within 2022, following the customary approvals from the authorities involved. Energy integration This connection is part of Phase D of the Cyclades’ electrical interconnection that co...
Dongfang Electric Corporation - DEC has won the bid to supply a turbine generator unit for the 300 MW compressed air energy storage power plant in China's Hubei province. When completed, this compressed air energy storage power plant is projected to produce around 500 GWh of green energy per year. It will play an important role in sustainable development and industry upgrading in Hubei province.
Ameren Illinois has announced the appointment of two new officers and the retirement of an officer. Patrick Smith, Sr. has been named Senior Vice President, Operations and Technical Services at Ameren. Smith will lead electric and natural gas field operations; including subtransmission and distribution maintenance, engineering design, safety and training, reliability planning, dispatch operations, electrical and natural gas emergency response, and construction services for Ameren Illinois. Smit...
The smart grid company gridX, based in Aachen and Munich, and ChargeOne, EV charging specialist and brand of the traditional Munich-based company Claus Heinemann Elektroanlagen GmbH, announce a partnership to optimize the energy management of charging infrastructure projects across Germany. The solution is based on gridX's IoT platform XENON and will from now on be used in ChargeOne's projects. The gridBox IoT gateway manages loads locally and allows ChargeOne’s customers to access load pr...
This year, Assmann proudly presents a particularly profitable honey harvest. As part of the large-scale internal sustainability project ‘Assmann goes green’, the Lüdenscheid-based company operates two company-owned beehives with the active support of employee and part-time beekeeper Alex Babilon. This year, the environmental commitment has been particularly rewarding: thanks to an above-average profitable harvest, all 162 employees at the company headquarters can take a jar of...
Geo is a net-positive energy home built for health, safety, and a sustainable, nature-inspired living experience. Designed by GIGA Construction (Austin, Texas), Geo is the first project in the Houston 610 loop to pair a Tesla solar roof with battery backup for electrical grid independence. The solar-powered residence keeps energy requirements low with an airtight envelope, insulation, LED lighting, and highly efficient appliances. Mitsubishi Electric’s variable-capacity heat pumps provide...