India Electrical Industry News

Rolls-Royce is entering the hydrogen production market and acquiring a 54% majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist Hoeller Electrolyzer, whose innovative technology will form the basis of a new range of MTU electrolyzer products from its Power Systems division. Hoeller Electrolyzer, based in Wismar, Germany, is an early-stage technology company that is developing highly efficient polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) stacks, under the brand name Prometheus, for the cost-effective productio...

Ingeteam has already started manufacturing its new INGECON SUN FSK power stations for photovoltaic plants and storage systems. An ideal solution for large-scale projects due to its high power rating, which can reach up to 7.65 MW output power at medium voltage. With this new power station or electricity substation, Ingeteam strengthens its product offering for the solar and energy storage sectors, where it already provides many other products and services. Turnkey solution...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has taken another important step towards bringing more renewable energy to customers, by announcing the planned acquisition of the company's largest-ever solar facility, a 200 megawatt (MW) solar installation in central Missouri, USA that is expected to create more than 250 construction jobs. The facility will be acquired pursuant to a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables, a company with a longstanding track record of developing and b...

Ceres Power, a global pioneer in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt-scale Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023. low-cost green hydrogen Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilize SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonize hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels currently....

Wales’ largest power producer and number one renewable energy generator - RWE, welcomed Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS to the Pembroke site for a site tour and discussion on how the company is supporting Wales’ net zero ambition. The company recently launched the ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) as the hub for RWE’s decarbonization projects and development activities in the Celtic Sea. ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) PNZC is made up of th...

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol took part in the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany, where he briefed world leaders on the IEA’s recommendations for responding to the global energy crisis. At the invitation of Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, the current holder of the G7 Presidency, Dr. Birol addressed G7 leaders and those of five partner countries invited to the Summit, Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal, and South Africa on major energy and climate issues. investment in clean energy te...

On the afternoon of June 22, Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator”) held an online signing ceremony for the project of delivering the LEHY-H elevator, a super-high-speed one moving at 10m/s, to Xinchu Jingtian Plaza at Changsha City, Hunan Province. Leng Weiqing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shanghai Electric Group, and Wen Huiming, Chairman of Hunan Xinchu Property Co., Ltd., a...

A Siemens Mobility-led consortium that includes Concord Corporation Pte Ltd. has been awarded a contract by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) for the design, supply, testing, and commissioning of the power supply system for the future Jurong Region Line. The system will be designed to be upgradeable, with interfaces for connecting power supply and signaling that will meet industry standards. Sitras Sidytrac Live solution “Siemens Mobility is proud to have been awarded the opp...

On May 30, the first 100 MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has completely developed solar and tidal energy. The successful grid connection of this power station marks that China has made new achievements in the field of comprehensive utilization of marine energy. NR Electric provides a complete set of protection and monitoring equipment for the project and implements the engineering integration of 110kV...

DNV’s (DNV Maritime) Recommended Practice (RP), DNV-RP-0584 Design, development and operation of floating solar photovoltaic systems continues to gain traction, as DNV has issued a Statement of Conformity verifying that Sunlit Sea Design Basis complies with the RP. DNV selected by Sunlit Sea DNV was selected by Sunlit Sea, a Norwegian start-up that designs and produces prefabricated floating solar PV (FPV) systems, to certify the Design Basis document for a float concept based on two wel...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often in this nation, most recently in Uvalde, Texas, they commit themselves to support reasonable initiatives to protect young children who simply deserve a safe place to learn. They recognize that there is not a single...

Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) has chosen sustainable medium-voltage switchgear from Siemens. The new 5-field NXPLUS C 24 system from the environmentally friendly blue GIS portfolio of Siemens Smart Infrastructure was commissioned by the customer at the Wiesengasse West substation in Schaan, Liechtenstein. This makes LKW one of the first grid operators to convert an entire medium-voltage switchgear installation to the climate-friendly insulating gas Clean Air. Medium-voltage switchgear &...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...

Rolls-Royce is officially announcing the development of turbogenerator technology, which includes a new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications. The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and f...

Global energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022 to reach USD 2.4 trillion, with the anticipated rise coming mainly in clean energy, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Although encouraging, the growth investment is still far from enough to tackle the multiple dimensions of the current energy crisis and pave the way toward a cleaner and more secure energy future. energy investment The fastest energy investment growth comes from the power sector mainly in...

Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) expanded its connectivity portfolio with a new family of wireless microcontrollers (MCU) that enable high-quality Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) at half the price of competing devices. Featuring best-in-class standby current and radio-frequency (RF) performance, the SimpleLink™ Bluetooth LE CC2340 family is built on the foundation of TI's decades of wireless connectivity expertise. Pricing for the CC2340 family will start as low as $0.79, making it af...

Given the urgent need to limit the impact of climate change, ABB is helping businesses accelerate decarbonization by delivering complete electrical powertrain solutions for a range of industrial vehicles, transportation, and marine vessels. While most vehicles and vessels are still diesel-powered, electrification solutions comprising motors, inverters, controllers, and energy storage systems have rapidly advanced and offer immediate benefits. With over 130 years of experience of electrifying ap...

Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometers – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within metal cutting with the introduction of their M12 FUEL™ 16-Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. With the same cutting capacity as its 18-volt competitors, the 12-volt nibbler delivers fast, clean cuts in 16-gauge mild steel and has the power to cut 22-gauge spiral duct seams, in a compact, lightweight design.  "Shears are most commonly found on the jobsites, but they are limited to only straight cuts, and do not provide an optimal cutting e...

The energy industry must urgently decarbonize. Therefore, they need to drive electrification across sectors and source electricity from renewables. This shift gives rise to an increasing number of asset types, partnerships and use cases. Different makes of electric vehicles, charging points, inverters, batteries and heating appliances and various forms of communication within and between energy systems make the work of every player along the energy value chain increasingly complex. In addition,...

The idea is as innovative as it is reasonable: RWE and Commerzbank plan to create a ‘Green Mittelstand Fund’ to give medium-sized industrial companies in Germany access to green electricity generated by offshore wind plants. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. The new fund will offer these companies for the first time the opportunity to secure green electricity through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). Up to now, it has mainly...

IEA’s Africa Energy Outlook 2022 sets out path to bring modern energy access to all Africans this decade while creating new growth industries in critical minerals and green hydrogen. The current crippling spikes in energy prices underscore the urgency and the benefits for African countries of accelerating the scale-up of cheaper and cleaner sources of energy, the IEA says in a new special report released. overlapping crises Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent food, energy, and o...

Shell Recharge’s annual EV Driver Survey has shown that 54% of EV owners would choose a retail location if it had good EV charging facilities over one without. This is one of the key trends that are emerging as more and more people switch to electric vehicles. Destination Chargers The Shell Recharge data shows that retailers installing destination chargers such as the ZPN Park Hubz can have a competitive advantage over those that don’t. Given the surge in numbers of EVs on UK roads...

Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, the Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), visited the 800MW combined cycle power plant built by Shanghai Electric in Rupsha and communicated with the project team on the progress and virus containment, after hearing a detailed introduction from the team. He asked detailed questions on project progress, equipment procurement, delivery schedule, and how Chinese employees lived and worked, and required that both the property owner and the project team pro...

Prysmian Group has announced the launch of Sustainability Week, a new stakeholder listening event running from June 20 to 24, 2022. Top management at Prysmian Group’s Milan headquarters, business units, and regional offices around the world will share progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is impacting the Group's business, its innovative DNA and flagship technology. Sustainability Week The event will also be an opportunity to highlight how the development of the trans-Eur...

Ameren Illinois electric crew members and contractors are working to restore power for customers impacted by a severe thunderstorm. The early morning weather system felled tree limbs in local neighborhoods, knocking wires down and more than 120 power poles, causing more than 53,000 outages in the southern and southwestern section of the Ameren Illinois service territory. Power has been restored to more than 34,000 customers since Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6:30...

Electric motors are ubiquitous, powering heavy industrial machineries to everyday household appliances. Nearly half of the world’s electricity is used in powering electric motors, many of which are running with poor efficiency. In the latest episode of ABB Decoded podcast, Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB’s Motion Services Division, discusses how a significant amount of energy can be saved by applying digital technologies to the installed base. Industries need to save energy Ad...

Amber Solutions, Inc., a global technological developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct digital management of electricity in solid-state architecture, has announced that it has formally changed its name to Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi), effective immediately. The change to AmberSemi exemplifies the company’s desire to represent its core technological function more acutely and accurately, productizing its patented breakthrough technologies for AC Direct digital c...

Volta Trucks has revealed the strategic roadmap for its entry into the North American market, having already established itself as a European full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider. The plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of next year. The introduction of Volta Trucks’ 100% battery-electric commercial vehicles into North America will be led in 2023 by a Volta Zero Class 7 truck which is equivalent to t...

The Governing Board of the International Energy Agency has agreed that Ukraine will join the IEA Family as an Association country, reflecting the IEA’s full support for Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, highlighting Ukraine’s critical role in energy security and supporting its reconstruction efforts. Recognizing the exceptional and unprecedented circumstances the country is facing, the Governing Board also agreed to develop an action plan with Ukraine to address its energy...