Peru Electrical Industry News

LifeSafety Power’s ProWire® includes magnetic, LED light strips for the E6, E8, and E12 products – a free, value-add component that brings instant illumination to enclosures to assist with installing, managing, and servicing power solutions.  ProWire E6, E8, and E12 systems Power supply enclosures are commonly located in dark or remote environments, like IT closets, compact data centers, or other locations where space – and light – is at a minimum. ...

Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day competition, September. 11-13, in Florence, Kentucky. The Gas Rodeo attracts the best natural gas workers from around the country to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. Best natural gas workers “While athletes from around the world were training for the Olympics in Paris, our natural gas journeyme...

In the specialized field of automated manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Delta's innovative automation solutions have significantly transformed the production capabilities of ATS srl., a leading system integrator for complete automatic lines. This collaboration, featuring the implementation of SCARA robots and the AX-8 PC-Based Motion Controller, has enhanced ATS' operational efficiency and demonstrated Delta's unique market position. high precision ATS srl., based in Jesi...

Siemens has announced its agreement to acquire California-based Trayer Engineering Corporation (Trayer), a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear suitable for outdoor and below-ground applications.  Trayer specializes in hermetically sealed padmount and submersible switchgear, resistant to extreme weather conditions. padmount switchgear The company will provide complementary technologies to the Electrification and Automation Business U...

Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners - DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly complement the Siemens solutions and deliver a high value-add based on them. The open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator thus creates a p...

High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, has announced the launch of its new electrical division giving High 5 a full suite of home service offerings. “We are excited to expand into electrical because this gives us another avenue to help our loyal customers,” said Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. "We remain dedicated to...

Smartkem, a company that has the potential to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) announced that it will give a presentation and exhibit at the annual MicroLED Connect conference, in association with TechBlick and MicroLED Association, in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, taking place Wednesday 25th-Thursday 26th September 2024. Venue details Presentation Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Time: 14:20-14:35 Central Time Title: Chip-F...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy including renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.  sustainable design The site, which is almost triple the size...

The Fossil Free Future project is running at full steam with different projects, innovation work, and cooperation. The BEACON project is a collaborative research initiative aimed at accelerating the electrification of Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM).  This two-year project, launched in April 2023, brings together a consortium of industry leaders and research institutions, spearheaded by LUT University, to develop and demonstrate next-generation fully-electric NRMMs. Fully Electric NRMMs...

WEG announced the signing of a supply contract with Kroma Energia, in an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model, for the Arapuá photovoltaic solar energy generation complex, valued at approximately R$ 630 million. The scope of supply includes photovoltaic modules, trackers, inverters, power substation, and connection bay with the local utility, involving complete engineering and electromechanical assembly, with commercial operation expected to begin in the first quarter o...

C&S Electric has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chitkara University, cementing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering pioneers. This partnership fosters a collaborative environment where students can explore innovative solutions, push boundaries, and drive growth in the ever-evolving industry, ultimately shaping a brighter future for both the students and the industry. CEO's insights Chitkara University also celebrated its convocation cere...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has built undersea conservation fences off Iriomote Island, Okinawa Prefecture, to protect tape seagrass, a Category II vulnerable species on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List, and donated the fences to the town of Taketomi in Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture, which administers the island, during a ceremony on September 2. Tape seagrass In Japan, Tape seagrass, a species of the Hydrocharitaceae family that grows to about one me...

City commuters often think about transferring between passenger bus routes to reach their final destination. Helios Electric discusses the merits of transferring electrical power sources between the distribution buses that feed electrical loads. Various configurations to accomplish this task have been available for many decades, yet some of these methods are not well understood. Some may think that automatic transfer upon loss of power (with a manual return) is the only option because that is t...

The Waldorf senior citizens' working group has already volunteered in numerous work assignments for the local community in the past. For example, benches along hiking and farm trails were actively maintained and repaired. The working group has now expanded the equipment shed to include a gate and fence system so that benches, tables and equipment for the voluntary projects can be safely stored. The Westenergie campaign was supported by the Westenergie active on site employee initiative with a...

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 locomotives. The framework agreement foresees the provision of multiple variants of Vectron locomotives, including Multi-System and Dual Mode units. Vectron locomotives The new Vectron locomotives have a maximum power of up to 6.4 megawatts and a top speed of up to 200 km/h. They complement the existing Alpha Trains fleet of Vectron MS,...

Effective 1st September 2024, Larsen & Toubro has carved out a separate business vertical for Renewable EPC out of its Power Transmission & Distribution business, within its Infrastructure Projects segment.  Clean energy transition has accelerated in recent years with decarbonized electricity being central to the fight against climate change. The rapid technology development in renewable generation has facilitated this trend. Renewable penetration, particularly in solar and wind ge...

Twenty years ago, people would have classified a domestic home as a simple electrical installation, but with the massive jump in available technology, no one is sure that simple electrical installations exist anymore. This causes complications in all areas of designing an electrical installation, and the topic of surge protection devices is no different. For a domestic installation, the advice has always been quite simple. If it is a normal-sized home, with one consumer unit, there is a need fo...

L&T Chairman Emeritus Mr. A M Naik (AMN) has received yet another distinctive honor – this time the Lifetime Achievement Award from the FICCI Young Leaders’ Forum. This is the first time that the FICCI Lifetime Achievement Award has been conferred under the Young Leaders’ category, and its presentation to AMN will inspire India’s youth. The award was presented to AMN in Mumbai on 28 August by Mr. Sanjay Dutt (Former Chairman - FICCI Committee on Real Estate) and Ms....

Axpo has supplied, installed, and commissioned a battery storage facility for Stadtwerke Gossau. The battery storage system with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts is the largest in the region. It helps the municipal utility company to integrate renewable energies into the electricity grid and can compensate for fluctuations in demand and power peaks in the distribution grid. battery storage system The largest battery storage facility in the region has been connected to the grid at the Werkhof sit...

Axpo’s Swiss subsidiary CKW launched a new electricity tariff designed to incentivize customers to spread their consumption throughout the day. As the use of solar-generated electricity continues to grow, the future-facing tariff aims to help prevent unnecessary demand peaks in Switzerland’s power grid. CKW has also announced that it will reduce electricity prices by around 30 percent in 2025.  Heat pump installation The conventional electricity tariff model still widely used...

Smartkem, a company that has the potential to power the next generation of displays using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), announced that it will be giving a live in-person keynote presentation at the PlayNitride 2024 MicroLED Technology Forum on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.  Smartkem will also be exhibiting at SEMICON® Taiwan 2024 from Wednesday, September 4th to Friday, September 6th, 2024. PlayNitride 2024  Presentation Date: Tuesday, September 3rd, 20...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Munich, Federal Republic of Germany, to co-develop Direct Current (DC) Switching Stations and DC Circuit Breaker requirement specifications. The agreement aims to realize Multi-terminal High Voltage DC (HVDC) systems to enable efficient operation of large-scale renewable energy resources. This is the first concrete initiative by the two...

With the help of Westenergie, TuS Waldböckelheim has converted the floodlight system on the sports grounds to efficient LED technology. The modern lamps offer better lighting and safety for football players, use less energy and do not contain any harmful substances such as mercury. In order to offer football fans of all ages better visibility and therefore greater safety, TuS Waldböckelheim has had the floodlight system on the sports grounds converted to efficient LED technology. Ef...

Hofer Powertrain, the global engineering and technology partner for efficient drivetrain solutions, announces a groundbreaking initiative set to reduce electric drive design time by 80% through advanced AI and Deeptech innovations.  With over 40 years of delivering high-performance, compact, and innovative technologies, hofer powertrain is poised to set yet another new standard in efficiency and performance in the development process, allowing faster time-to-market and rapid class-best sol...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has delivered to the market an essential solution for accelerating a successful energy transition - the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), designed to address the key challenge of distribution network transparency for grid operators. network transparency With only 22 percent of citywide smart grids deemed to be mature or advanced according to respondents in the recent Infrastructure Transition Monitor, the new solution will play a pivotal role in digitalizing distri...

Suffolk residents will boost local renewable energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and save on energy bills with a community-led solar panel initiative. Residents of Suffolk can come together to invest in renewable energy sources through a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage. Solar Together Suffolk helps homeowners feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation from qualified installers. group-buying scheme Suffolk residents can joi...

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) launched its Wind Turbine Technician-I (WTT-I) certification, the only certification of its kind in the U.S. to date. NFPA WTT-I certification Renewable markets, such as solar and wind are seeing rapid growth. With more wind installation projects being approved worldwide, there is a growing demand for qualified wind turbine technicians with verified skills and knowledge to work on these projects. The new NFPA WTT-I certi...

Returning as a regular exhibitor to the Engineering Design Show (EDS) 2024, Mclennan will showcase new motion control product lines from distribution partners and will be on hand to discuss visitors' automation requirements and applications.  Custom design and system build As a major supplier of motion control products and systems for more than 40 years, Mclennan offers a commitment to technical excellence and dedicated customer service through a partnership approach to business. Visit S...

ABM, a provider of integrated facility services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management announced that O’Neill Electric in Stillwater, Minnesota, has signed an agreement to join the TEGG franchise network, providing services throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. O’Neill Electric is an electrical preventive maintenance provider experienced in construction and installation. TEGG is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, LLC, a subsidiary of ABM.&nbs...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it won a contract to help Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) build its innovative electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP). The project aims to help DFW achieve its ambitious net zero carbon emissions goal by 2030 and is supported by partial funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). central utility plant Eaton’s equipment contribution to the project is valued at nearly $10 million and i...