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Shanghai Electric released its academic/technological program lists of the 2020 “Technology Innovation Action Plan” not long ago. The program - 'Development of AC-DC Hybrid Grid Energy Router' by Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Group was selected after an online review by professionals and face-to-face assessment. AC-DC hybrid grid energy router The AC-DC hybrid grid energy router plays a strategic role in grid development The program aims to combine magne...
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical consultant to Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), during the development of the Sudair 1.5 GW solar PV project. DNV supported SPPC for over two years with a scope of work that included preparation of project protocol documents, setting the technical conditions of the project, such as project grid interconnection requirements, technical aspects of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and the transmission connecti...
Aggreko, the global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has installed a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solution at the CET Arad Power Plant, Romania. The solution will help to increase efficiency and stability at the plant, a key provider of hot water and electricity for the district heating scheme and grid at the regional capital Arad City, for the next four years. innovative hybrid thermal and electrical system Aggreko’s skilled team had...
Orcan Energy, the manufacturer of solutions for the utilization of waste heat, has implemented the first geothermal project in record time together with its cooperation partner E.ON. ORC container modules In Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria, six second-generation ORC container modules from Orcan Energy were delivered, unloaded, and positioned at a geothermal plant in just one day. This means that the operator FG Geothermie GmbH can fully utilize the energy potential of deep heat: six Orcan modules...
On the afternoon of March 31, 2021, Shanghai Electric held the ‘New Pattern of Smart and Innovative Energies and Smart Energy Solution’ Campaign at Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China. Guests at the event included institutional investors of and analysts from Yinhua Fund, Fullgoal Fund, Xiangcai Fund, Guosheng Securities, TF Securities, HSBC Qianhai and Western Securities, and more than 10 major media agencies, such as Xinhua News Agency, China Securities Journal, Shanghai Securiti...
Electromobility charging stations are often positioned in exposed places, where particular environmental conditions like transient overvoltage can occur. They have to fulfill high safety standards. In a world that has to reduce its carbon footprint, electronic vehicles are the future of traffic. They need charging stations whose power levels are in the region of several kW. They are equipped with the latest semiconductor technologies and they are being improved continuously. AC/DC access...
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that it is investigating the manufacture of the Volta Zero in Spain, having formally expressed an interest in the Decarbonization Hub project within the former Nissan manufacturing facilities in Barcelona. Barcelona is one of several manufacturing options currently being investigated, alongside other potential sites in the UK and Europe. Several manufacturing options The Volta Zero will be displayed at the MercaMa...
DENSO Corporation announced it has begun testing a CO2 circulation plant at its Anjo Plant’s Electrification Innovation Center. The new plant is a demonstration facility designed to capture and recycle CO2, a capability that supports DENSO’s larger efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions from its facilities. sustainability DENSO for years has been committed to sustainability. Out of that commitment, it recently implemented growth strategies in its focus areas of "Green" and "Peace of M...
France has experienced a major expansion of renewable energies in recent years. One secret to its success is the opportunity for citizens to participate in new plants. A player in this area is the Axpo subsidiary Urbasolar, which has generated nearly 19 million Euros through participatory funding. participatory funding Urbasolar puts participatory funding at the core of its strategy for the construction of solar power plants Urbasolar puts participatory funding at the core of its strategy f...
Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications. These newly introduced IR products are based on dual-jun...
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chairman, as it prepares to move ahead with the next stage of its corporate development. Essa Al-Saleh appointed as New CEO Essa Al-Saleh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Volta Trucks AB and Volta Trucks Ltd, as of April 12, 2021. He is well known to the company, having been its very active Chairman of the Board of D...
Under the watchful eye of Alderman Victor Everhardt, RAI CEO Paul Riemens, together with 55 other parties in the Zuidas, signed on behalf of the RAI the ambition statement Green Business Club Zuidas 2021-2025, containing concrete ambitions for the coming years. The Zuidas of natural gas, a largely emission-free fleet, 25,000 m2 water-storing green roof, a plan for more greenery and nesting boxes up to a Zero Waste Zuidas. With this signature, the RAI endorses the importance of and work on both...
Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has successfully commissioned Turkey’s first grid-stabilizing battery. The 500-kilowatt, one-hour lithium-ion system will help the regional distribution system operator (DSO), enhancing grid stability in its electricity network by delivering critical system services. The project showcases the benefits of adding batteries to power grid infrastructure and supports network upgrade deferral. Improving power quality Fir...
In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has hired Serge Ahranovich as its new Director of Software Engineering. Ahranovich will be responsible for the creation of In-Charge software solutions, which will benefit electrified commercial fleets in the very near future. “Electric fleets require very different software needs than your typical consumer EV,” said Krishna Vanka, Chief Product Officer at In-Charge Energy, adding&nb...
On March 4, the donation ceremony for the demo system of NR Electric's new generation PCS-S series protection products was held in Kafue Gorge, Zambia National Electric Power Training Center. Kaela Siame, director of the training center, and 15 engineers attended the event. NR PCS-S protection products At the ceremony, Kaela Siame said, the work and study of the engineers had been greatly affected as the epidemic was still in the critical period of prevention and control. The arrival of the...
After more than four years of research and development work, the DESIGNETZ project (part of the SINTEG funding program), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and led by E.ON, presented its results. 46 project partners have been working together since the beginning of 2017 in the model regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland to develop scalable solutions that can be used to realize a sustainable, secure and at the same time cost-effi...
Shanghai Electric Power Semiconductor Engineering Center was inaugurated at the Central Academe. Yang Hong, President of Shanghai Electric Group, and Zhang Mingjie, Chief Investment Officer, were present. The center is co-established by Shanghai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Group and the Central Academe. As a pioneer of Shanghai Electric in exploring inter-industrial group coordinative R&D model, the center converges talents, resources and information to develop capabiliti...
German Energy group - E.ON SE has submitted a commitment to set science-based emissions reduction targets that are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. E.ON chose to commit via the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C, as the company wants to demonstrate leadership on the path to a sustainable and climate-friendly future. Race to Zero Race to Zero is a global campaign that seeks to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy At the sa...
Infineon Technologies AG has launched the 650 V CoolSiC™ Hybrid Discrete for Automotive. The device contains a 50 A TRENCHSTOP™ 5 fast-switching IGBT and a CoolSiC Schottky diode to enable a cost-efficient performance boost as well as high reliability. This combination builds a perfect cost-performance trade-off for hard-switching topologies and supports high system integrity in addition to bi-directional charging. This makes the device ideal for fast-switching autom...
As devices get more powerful and compact, optimal thermal management of electronics has been a continuous battle for engineers in nearly every industry. While there are many creative solutions for moving heat away from high-temperature components, such as fans, liquid coolers, heat pipes, and so on, many advances are being made to the components themselves to optimize a system’s thermal performance at the ground level. To better understand how to optimize components and thermal management...
Cuvée Systems® has announced its Universal Quad Mode Driver ideal for both residential and commercial applications. This is the industry’s first universal driver that can dim by all 4 commonly used dimming methods: phase-cut leading edge or trailing edge, 0-10V, or PWM. This deep-dimming (<1%) driver is being sold in three different constant current outputs: 350, 500, and 700 mA. With multiple international certifications, an ultra-compact size, and plastic and metal housing...
RECOM announces its REC8E range of low-cost, 8W DC/DC converters in a 1x1” package with three input ranges including 20-60VDC to suit 48V Li-ion batteries and LV 148 applications. RECOM launches the REC8E range of low-cost, high-efficiency, 8W DC/DC converters specially designed for battery-powered applications. Three input voltage ranges are available: 9-18V (12V systems), 18-36V (24V systems), and 20-60V (48V systems), the latter matching the LV 148 requirements for 48V Li-ion voltages...
Somerset powerhouse Hinkley Point B has been given permission to restart generating low-carbon energy. EDF has invested £3 million over the past year in 2020 upgrading the Somerset plant, while detailed assessments have been completed on the graphite in the nuclear reactors. On March 17, 2021, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has given the green light to bring the plant back online. Power generation approval Our core purpose at Hinkley Point B is helping Britain achieve net zero"...
In-Charge Energy, an eMobility company offering turnkey commercial EV infrastructure solutions, has moved to an expansive new office in Santa Monica, California. The new HQ offers more electrical capacity for the company’s research and development and was designed by In-Charge Energy's CEO and Co-Founder, Cameron Funk. “We needed space to accommodate our explosive growth over the past year,” said Cameron Funk, adding “I am pleased to have built something welcoming for ou...
Electric Ireland, along with acclaimed garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, officially launched its Home Electric+ plans for homes with smart meters installed. Electric Ireland’s Home Electric+ plans will help customers learn more about their energy usage, decrease their overall electricity usage and reduce their bills by availing of cheaper electricity at different times of the day. Electric Ireland’s free Home Electric+ plans all have the following benefits accessed thr...
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider generated and analyzed 20,000 years of plausible weather and power production for ISO New England (ISO-NE). With the completion of this project, which began at the end of 2019, ISO-NE can understand the magnitude, frequency, and duration of events like cold snaps or heat waves which drive regional load, as well as their correlation to wind and solar lulls as they pertain to current and future variable energy resources like wind and solar...
DC/DC converters with medical-grade isolation can be used in combination with AC/DC power supplies or in battery-powered equipment to minimize end-product costs in healthcare applications while meeting the highest safety standards. Electronic equipment is used increasingly in different medical and home healthcare environments. Product designers will be familiar with the electrical safety standards that must be complied with: IEC 60601-1:2005 with its collateral documents and national variants,...
RECOM announces the launch of the RPL-3.0, an ultra-compact, low-cost, LGA point-of-load converter with wide-range input and adjustable output. 3D Power Packaging® concept RECOM has taken its ‘3D Power Packaging®’ concept to a higher level with the launch of the RPL-3.0, a tiny, high-efficiency point of load converter rated at 3 amps, with wide input range from 4V to 18V and adjustable output from 0.8V to 5.2V. The 10-pad thermally-enhanced LGA device incorporates an integ...
Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league to support the championship’s commitment to a better future. Cleaner Energy Systems SailGP recently announced it has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard and joined the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative, plus the international sustainability standard ISO20121 ensuring it delivers its events to the highest operatin...
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that Urby has joined its Pioneer Program, giving Urby access to an early trial of the Volta Zero and prioritized vehicle production once manufacturing starts in late 2022. The Volta Zero is the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, and the announcement coincides with the vehicle’s French debut at a series of customer events in Paris. High-density areas Urby is a subsidiary of the L...