Peru Electrical Industry News
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. collaborates with Senko Advance Co., Ltd. to develop, manufacture, and sell a small MT ferrule for Senko Advance’s SN®-MT connector, a next-generation small multi-fiber connector that enables high-density optical connectivity. Through this new development, Furukawa will realize next-generation high-density optical connectivity and promote its practical use in data centers. Background The SN®-MT connector can realize more than 2.7 times higher de...
Scolmore continues to expand its Elucian consumer unit range to provide electricians with the broadest possible range of units and protective devices to cater to all installation requirements. New to the range are Time Delay RCDs, higher-rated RCBOs, and a retro-fit locking device. Time Delay RCDs A new range of Type S 2 Pole 100mA Time Delay RCDs available in 63A, 80A & 100A options have now been added to the range. Time delay RCDs provide residual circuit protection against short cir...
For the time being, the focus of the collaborations is on expanding their offerings in the area of electric mobility. The power grid was not built with today's demand for e-mobility in mind – but with gridX's AI-based charging management, seamless charging can become a reality. With the installation of charging infrastructure in buildings, underground garages and parking areas, the load on the grid or at house connections increases enormously. Dynamic load management enables efficient dis...
Meritor, Inc. announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with ConMet in which Meritor will develop purpose-built trailer suspensions and brakes, as well as tire inflation systems to work with ConMet’s PreSet Plus® eHub. Zero-emissions refrigerated trailers This innovative system will enable the production of zero-emissions refrigerated trailers. To deliver this electrified trailer solution, Meritor is redesigning its trailer suspension and d...
Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a contract worth around €1.2 billion by NeuConnect Britain Limited and NeuConnect Deutschland GmbH for the turn-key design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 725 kilometer submarine interconnector that will directly link the German and UK electricity grids for the first time. This 1400 MW submarine and land cable system will connect two of Europe’s largest energy...
In the last few days, frightening news has been coming from Ukraine. Würth Elektronik would like to express their deep dismay and their thoughts are with the people affected, who now have to experience much fear and suffering. Such a conflict always has an impact on economic activity. The company Würth Elektronik - Circuit Board Technology assures that they have no direct suppliers in Ukraine, as well as from Russia in their portfolio. Short-term changes Nevertheless, they have chec...
On 2nd March 2022, C&S Electric celebrated its foundation day across all the locations with energy and enthusiasm. The main event was organized at the Noida location and virtually joined by teams from all the manufacturing plants & sales offices. Speaking at the event, Mr. Prakash Chandraker, MD & CEO, highlighted the success stories the company has created in the market and its various operations. He outlined the various key areas the company intends to focus on in the years ahead....
Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of a new high-efficacy family of 5050 Mid-Power LEDs designed with sulfur resistance for high performance and long-term reliability in outdoor lighting and horticulture applications. MP-5050-250R LEDs These new MP-5050-250R high-performance LEDs provide low thermal resistance, up to 185 lumens/Watt, high PPF/W, and CRI options of 70, 80, and 90 minimum. In addition, they are compatible with automatic placement equipment and are R...
5G’s foray into the industrial world starts with the development of standards. 5G private networks also require government involvement for spectrum and civilian and military applications, and from industry for trials, testbeds, and ecosystem solutions. Many industry organizations participate in the development of standards for 5G private networks. The most notable ones are the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-A...
The 31 Member Countries of the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Extraordinary Governing Board meeting The Extraordinary Governing Board meeting, held at the Ministerial level, was chaired by US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in her capacity as C...
Ameren Illinois broke ground on a $10.2 million solar energy facility in East St. Louis. The 2.5 megawatts East St. Louis Solar Energy Center will produce enough electricity to power 500 homes while providing an economic boost to the region. It is the first power generation facility owned and operated by Ameren Illinois in the last 25 years. "With this project, we are harnessing opportunity and hope for the future," said Richard J. Mark, Chairman, and President, Ameren Illinois. "For too...
Electronic devices are increasingly power-hungry. Consumers are demanding more functionality and features from everyday electronics. To meet this demand, engineers build devices that do more than ever before. These devices consume more power to fuel the new capabilities. Overvoltage (OV) and overcurrent (OC) are important security features in power supplies. Using these features lets users protect the device under test (DUT) from a higher voltage than the DUT’s design was meant to handle....
Schneider Electric, the global company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its work with the World Woman Foundation, in order to promote the role of women in the energy sector. To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, women leaders from the world of energy will share their stories to inspire young women and girls to persevere with their personal and professional aspirations. The World Woman Hour online event premiers on Facebook Watch and...
Würth Elektronik complements its infrared product range with the new WL-SIQW SMT Infrared QFN LED Waterclear product series. The LEDs in Quad Flat No Leads (QFN) format are available in 2720, 3535 and 3737 packages, with different radiant intensities from 125 to 800 mW/sr and in 90°, 120° or 150° beam angles. WL-SIQW components Depending on the application, the infrared sources are available in wavelengths of 850 or 940 nm. The SMT-mountable WL-SIQW components are suitable for...
Opening up a new market is difficult, but the Korean team of Würth Elektronik was successful and reached a milestone; the foundation of Wurth Electronics Korea Ltd. The new national subsidiary of the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components is located in the Gangseo-gu district in the west of Seoul. By the end of the year, ten employees will be working here. Industrial customers in Korea were acquired by Würth Elektronik in 2012. Growing Customer Base And The Sales...
Canadian bus manufacturer Letenda officially unveiled its new generation of zero-emission transit buses. Electrified powertrain solution Powered by Cummins, the Electrip® is the first model in the Letenda line of battery-electric transit buses designed specifically to operate in Canadian winter conditions using electric propulsion. At 30 feet long, this flat-foot bus can accommodate up to 45 people, including 24 seated passengers and up to six wheelchairs. The bus utilizes the Cummins com...
ZPN Energy and Fleet-Eye Ltd are pleased to announce they have entered a global strategic partnership, combining ZPN Energy’s EV charging, energy management and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) portfolio with Fleet-Eye’s world class GPS-based tracking and telematics technology, offering real-time EV performance feedback to the commercial vehicle and asset sector. The partnership will provide EV owners and e-Fleet operators a turnkey solution to reduce costs, enjoy efficiency savings and m...
The globally renowned manufacturer of electronic and electrical components, Würth Elektronik has expanded its optoelectronic portfolio, with optocouplers in all common packages and CTR (Current Transfer Ratio) values. This includes the WL-OCPT series of phototransistor optocouplers in DIP-4, SOP-4 and LSOP-4 packages. WL-OCDA Darlington optocouplers The WL-OCDA Darlington optocoupler series is available as DIP-4 and SOP-4. These different packages are also available in a range of lead fr...
With the magnetically shielded bar core choke WE-CHSA Performance, Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of qualified products for automotive applications. The SMT high-current inductor represents an extension to the proven WE-CHSA series and differs from it only by a newly developed core material. As a result, WE-CHSA P - "P" as in performance achieves the best saturation behavior among comparable components on the market. The choke has a current-carrying capacity of up to 28 A and an op...
Water is an indispensable resource for life and although it is a natural source, to reach people it requires efficient infrastructure and equipment. Concerned about this, Ruhrpumpen, one of the main manufacturers of pump systems in the world, chose WEG as an equipment supplier to the named Ramal do Agreste project, which will take water to about 70 municipalities in the state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil. Flexible electrical and mechanical design This water infrastructure is an...
Growing population and rapid development around the Municipality and Johannesburg are some of the challenges faced by the Department of Water and Sanitation in South Africa. The over-utilized capacity of Sebokeng Wastewater Treatment Works, part of Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme, had its capacity increased from 100Ml/d to 150Ml/d with the addition of Module Six (6). This scenario identified the drivers for improvements and upgrading; and presented new opportunities for WEG as a manufacturer of...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the U.S. unveils a new sustainable, EV charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions using their proprietary, sustainable building material with a low carbon footprint in t...
Ingeteam is kicking off 2022 with the commissioning of southern Europe's largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub for Iberdrola and Porsche. The hub, which is located in Elche in southern Spain, at a site that is very close to Alicante airport, offers two charging stations, one in each direction of the highway and with a rated output power of 4MW. The stations comprise sixteen RAPID ST units with different output powers and offer the possibility of charging up to sixteen vehicles simultaneously. Ve...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) in the U.S. have unveiled a new sustainable, EV charging concept structure, which is designed for electrifying fleets and high demand charging applications at scale. VersiCharge XL concept The new VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently, by using a modular, scalable design, which has been made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii), using their...
Cummins Inc. and Meritor, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cummins will acquire Meritor, a provider of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket, and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Cummins will pay $36.50 in cash per Meritor share, for a total transaction value of approximately $3.7 billion, including assumed debt and net of acquired cash. Most critical technology &ldq...
The Middle East Energy in Dubai is the leading energy event of its kind anywhere in the world and it hosts global leaders and innovators from the energy sector. The fair is the hub for the electrotechnical industry in the UAE and the leading event for this sector in the whole region. Iskra's team will be present at Middle East Energy - Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 March 2022. Take a chance to learn from Iskra experts about the latest energy products and solutions with...
Uniting the previously separated sectors of mobility and energy through the electrification of transport is an exciting yet daunting task. Electric vehicle grid integration – interconnecting electric cars with the power grid – presents many challenges, but also many opportunities for enabling smarter, more holistic energy management in homes, businesses and across entire cities. Network voltage deviations There will be 130 million EVs on European roads by 2035. A study by Eur...
The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions from oil, gas and coal are on the rise again, underscoring need for greater transparency, stronger policies and immediate action. Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70% greater than the amount national governments have officially reported, according to new International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis released, underlining the urgent need for enhanced monitoring efforts and stronger policy action to drive down emissions...
EDF UK has received £2 million in funding from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to support four innovative methods of storing energy for longer periods of time. The four longer-duration energy storage demonstration projects will help to achieve the UK’s plan for net zero by balancing the intermittency of renewable energy, creating more options for sustainable, low-cost energy storage in the UK. Providing vital backup The funding forms part of th...
ABB and Ballard Power Systems are progressing with their industry-renowned partnership to decarbonize marine transport and have received an AiP from DNV Maritime for their high-power fuel cell concept, the development of which was launched in 2018. An AiP is a major milestone in developing new technology as an independent assessment of the concept, confirming that the design is feasible and no significant obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being realized. With the AiP in place, the joi...