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Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) introduced RIO, a portable, solar-powered security solution. RIO is the company’s first product announced for a wider market sector, positioning RAD solutions outside of the traditional manned-guarding security industry. RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) RIO (ROSA Independent Observatory) continues the productization of RAD’s best-s...
There are many benefits to using the latest protective relays available in the market. Fast communication and better system protection are two such examples. This article explores both concepts about source synchronization for generator paralleling schemes. To meet the requirements for large-scale electrical distribution systems, multiple generators often need to be paralleled (operate in tandem). Hence, the synchronization of generator sources becomes a very important aspect when multiple gene...
Though it may go out the window with the next PM appointed, the current UK government is planning to reform the way energy is sold on the wholesale markets, so cheaper renewable energy prices get passed onto consumers. This could well bring about new usage patterns across the board that are similar to those used by people using micro-generation and storage at home. The government consultation announced last week is intended to help tackle the cost of living crisis by passing on the lower c...
While their guests are going fuzzy-headed back to the drudgery of work, music festival organizers all over the UK are in wash-up meetings for and preparing the next one. Could they attract more electric vehicle owners to their festival? How about an ultra-rapid, high-capacity renewable energy-powered mobile charging station as an incentive? EVs have broken out of being a niche transport solution into the mainstream, with them now out selling new diesel cars every month. Big numbers! As o...
RWE Offshore Wind Poland, a subsidiary of RWE Renewables, has chosen UL Solutions, an experienced certifier for its F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm. UL Solutions will certify the design fundamentals of the 350 MW project, which will be built in the Polish Baltic Sea about 55 kilometers from the shore, covering an area of 41 square kilometers, at a water depth of 30–50 meters. Ongoing local content strategy Lukas Prietz, Project Director of the F.E.W. Baltic II Wind Farm Project at...
Major economies sharply increased support for the production and consumption of coal, oil and natural gas, with many countries struggling to balance longstanding pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies with efforts to protect households from surging energy prices, according to analysis released today by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Energy Agency. New OECD and IEA data show that overall government support for fossil fuels in 51 c...
Power management company Eaton announced Matt Hockman has been named president of its Crouse-Hinds, B-Line, and Oil and Gas organization. Responsibilities In this role, Hockman will lead Eaton’s global team focused on technologies and structural solutions designed for harsh and hazardous environments applied in commercial construction, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial settings. He will report directly to Heath Monesmith, president and chief operating officer of Eato...
Data is at the heart of modern railway infrastructure. Both freight and passenger trains require robust communications to transfer location data between rolling stock systems, between trains, and between trains and control centers. Furthermore, modern passenger trains are equipped with convenience and entertainment functions such as internet access, information display screens, charging sockets, and vending machines. Wireless standards Due to the variety of these use cases, railway networks u...
Prysmian Group has reached a key technology milestone in the field of Power Transmission, thus confirming its preminent role and commitment to support the energy transition. The world pioneer in the cable industry announces the successful development and testing of the first 525 kV extruded submarine full cable system for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) applications. Breakthrough innovation This breakthrough innovation in cable technology will enable a massive increase of the maximum trans...
BHEL and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) have signed an MoU to jointly work in the field of infrastructure and project execution, in India and abroad, through the synergy of their respective capabilities. This will pave the way for collaboration in both the present as well as future areas of operation towards the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' of the Government of India.
Two fast-growing companies are joining forces to accelerate the mobility transition: gridX, the smart grid company recently acquired by E.ON, announced a collaboration with Charge Construct, a holistic charging infrastructure provider based in Ingolstadt, Germany. With the dynamic load management (DLM) solution based on gridX technology, Charge Construct aims to become one of the leading full-service providers for charging infrastructure in Germany and the DACH region. gridX and Charge Constru...
“With the acquisition of Alpha Solar, we are expanding our presence in Poland, one of our focus markets, and are taking a leading market position in solar. The experienced development team joining RWE and the attractive project pipeline are a perfect match with our existing business. RWE is already one of the world's leading renewable energy companies and this transaction underlines our ambition to grow rapidly and sustainably,” said Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG. European renewable...
With WE-BMS, Würth Elektronik presents signal transformers for battery management systems which, due to their galvanic isolation of 4300 VDC/1 min and high operating voltage of up to 1000 VDC, are ideal for use in energy storage systems, E-bikes or E-scooters. Besides the transformers, the new WE-BMS series components also include at least one common-mode choke to filter common-mode interference. Würth Elektronik's design offers far longer physical creepage than comparable products on...
Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of safe and secure interoperability across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and televisions within the connected home ecosystem announced that Resideo Technologies, Inc. has joined HCA as its newest member. Energy Management Resideo is a global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions that provide comfort, security, energy efficiency, and control to customers wor...
Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy are proud to share a preview of the advanced technologies and experiences at CIGRE Session 2022, a major global event for power systems, taking place in Paris from August 28 to September 2, 2022. A major theme is the shared commitment to powering good with social innovation and advancing a sustainable energy future for all. In a global effort to transition towards a sustainable energy system, Hitachi is working very closely with its customers and partners to dev...
The CM-221 Series ValueWave™ switch – part of Camden Door Controls’ extensive line of hands-free switches – has been updated with a new enhancement. A manual override switch to the ValueWave™ single gang, no-touch switch is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the switch sensor fails to operate. Access control system The Camden CM-221 Series of ValueWave™ switches offer the convenience of hands-f...
Canyon State Electric (CSE) named Robert Hughes as President on Tuesday, August 23. Hughes boasts over 15 years in the construction industry and eight years with CSE. He joined Canyon State Electric in 2014 as a Project Manager and has served as Director of Construction and Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Robert Hughes will oversee Canyon State Electric’s financial, human resources, and marketing departments in addition to his previous responsibilities. Construction operati...
Exciting and informative lectures on the subject of radio are on the agenda at Würth Elektronik and Nordic Semiconductor: on a seminar tour through Vienna, Zurich, Hanover, and Munich, practitioners will impart innovations, trends, and best practices on hardware, firmware, and software. Seminar venue "Learning endangers stupidity": Not without a pinch of humor, Würth Elektronik and its partner Nordic Semiconductor is holding seminars on the subject of radio in four cities in the DACH...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 (86%) global consumers believe climate change will lead to rising energy bills, and individuals should play a larger role in climate change. Key findings from the consumer study include: 7 out of 10 (72%) consumers consider reducing carbon footprints a personal priority. Over half (55%) place importance on their homes becoming net zero, yet less than...
Eco Wave Power Global AB is pleased to announce that the Israeli Electric Authority (IEA) has set an official Feed-in Tariff (“FIT”) for the Company’s newly-installed wave energy pilot project (“EWP-EDF One Project”) at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel. EWP-EDF One Project With the FIT in place, the Israeli Electric Company (IEC) commenced operations to officially connect the EWP-EDF One wave energy project to Israel’s energy grid. Once connected, the E...
A renowned player in the water and wastewater market has selected WEG for an important wastewater project that will bring major environmental benefits for more than 7 million people, due to the fact that the station will mean less wastewater running into the rivers, thus improving the quality of water and air, as well as the conditions for fauna, in the entire area surrounding the Bogotá River. It will also ensure the necessary flow rate is achieved to generate energy. Using WEG motors...
Southern Trust Home Services, an electrical, HVAC, and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, USA, announced that it has been selected to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the first year Southern Trust has made the respected list. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment, its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Arm...
Following successful refueling, Axpo brought Unit 2 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) back online during the course of August 22, 2022. With the new loading of the reactor core at the Beznau nuclear power plant, KKB 2 (Unit 2) is starting the next operating cycle and will once again produce electricity around the clock for more than 600,000 four-person households. Unit 2 of the Beznau nuclear power plant back online Unit 2 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB 2) has now gradually resu...
Panasonic Corporation of North America announced a new warranty for customers who purchase a complete solar system consisting of Panasonic solar panels and its EverVolt® 2.0 Energy Storage System (ESS), the newest innovation in its Total Home Energy Solutions portfolio. EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty The EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty is the first warranty from Panasonic to bundle protection for the EverVolt 2.0 ESS with coverage of a solar panel system. It offers...
Rolls-Royce has delivered 200 mtu emergency generators to AVK, UK’s pioneer provider of critical power solutions, in just three years. AVK has already installed and commissioned the majority across Europe and in total has already provided more than 3.5 gigawatts of power to data centers, the financial, telecommunications and healthcare industries in the UK and Ireland. AVK is now the largest supplier of emergency power solutions to data centers and the financial sector in the UK, and sinc...
On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Jai Prakash Srivastava, 57, has assumed charge as Director (Engineering, Research & Development) of the Public Sector Engineering and Manufacturing Enterprise. Prior to this, Mr. Srivastava was heading BHEL’s Industry Sector business segment as Executive Director. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee, with a post graduate degree in Business Administration. ...
Würth Elektronik continues to be a supporter of engineering education and new technology designers by becoming the new financial partner for the Cooper Hyperloop Team, located in New York, USA. The Hyperloop mobility concept, with capsules in evacuated tubes, was first unveiled by Elon Musk in 2014 and has been mainly presented at the SpaceX site in California, USA. hyperloop technology The Cooper Hyperloop Team, which has previously competed in European Hyperloop Week, attended the Cana...
The term ‘robotics’ refers to technology or machines that substitute or replicate human actions. ‘Human augmentation’ is another term, referring to the use of technology to reduce strain and fatigue as workers perform strenuous tasks over long periods of time. Hilti Group has introduced robots and semi-automated technologies to the construction trades. The role of these technologies in the construction market is to increase efficiency and accuracy, reduce costs, and dec...
As the demand for power increases in the UK across growing domestic and industrial markets including the nuclear industry, so the need for reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution using Medium Voltage cables has risen with it. The demands for power has never been greater, with the explosion of development in towns and cities across the UK and the growth of industrial development and technology reliant on consistent supplies. Medium voltage cables As the incidence of non-...
Electric wiring systems are mostly hidden and embedded in the construction, ceiling spaces, riser shafts, or wall cavities. Cables are installed in buildings by many different trades for different applications and often in polymeric conduit and ducting systems. What is not often realized is that the many miles of cables and many tons of plastic polymers which make up the wiring system can represent a major fixed fire load in a building. Fire Spread & Flame Retardance Most common fl...