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A trend-setting project on climate protection has now been launched by three traditional companies along the Rhine and Ruhr, in Germany. It is planned to supply industrial waste heat from thyssenkrupp Steel to the König brewery through a new steam transfer line managed by E.ON, in order to provide the thermal energy required for the brewery processes. E.ON signs long-term cooperation agreement For this purpose, waste heat steam from steel production at thyssenkrupp Steel’s Ruhrort...

RECOM has launched an eighth-brick DC/DC converter series with 9-60 VDC input and optional 12, 24, or 48 V outputs rated at 150 W. The RPA150E series has an industry-standard pin-out with outputs trimmable over a wide ±20% range to include 28 V for avionic systems and 57 V for PoE applications. The 6:1 input range covers nominal 12, 24, and 48 V system rails with sufficient margin to include 48 V battery charging voltage and 12 V battery cranking voltage dips. High efficiency of the RPA...

Supporting E.ON’s digital ambitions, Sebastian Weber and Christopher d’Arcy will become Managing Directors of E.ON Digital Technology GmbH as of July 1, 2021 and will report directly to Victoria Ossadnik, E.ON SE Board Member for Digital. Sebastian Weber will act as group-wide CTO for E.ON, overseeing the expansion of digital platforms and IT operations. Christopher d’Arcy will be responsible as Senior Vice President for Digital & Technology Expert Services with accountabi...

DENSO, a mobility supplier announced it invested in Seurat Technologies, participating in the metal additive manufacturer’s Series B funding round. The investment will help speed the development and commercialization of Seurat’s patented additive manufacturing technology and is DENSO’s latest move to bolster its digital transformation. Area Printing™ technology Seurat’s Area Printing™ technology allows manufacturers to print metal parts at scale Seurat&rsq...

E.ON will continue its successful cooperation with RWTH Aachen University and has extended the existing cooperation agreement for another five years. A corresponding agreement was signed on 23 June by E.ON Board Member, Dr. Karsten Wildberger and the Rector of RWTH Aachen University, Professor Ulrich Rüdiger. Energy and sustainability research "With the new cooperation agreement, we will particularly promote research projects in the areas of energy and sustainability research, energy sys...

Aggreko is accelerating its investments in hydrogen technology. This step is part of its Net Zero program and will enhance the company’s capability to provide emission-free temporary power worldwide. At present, the pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions is focusing on two different technologies. hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator Together with cleantech partner CMB.TECH, a 50 kVA hydrogen combustion genset demonstrator has been developed. After successful testing, Aggr...

On June 7, 2021, the generator terminal sub-synchronous damping control (GTSDC) system of Datang Xilinhaote (Xilinhot) power plant completed the oscillation suppression test and put into operation successfully. NR Electric worked as the total solution provider for this project. The successful operation of the system enhances the damping performance of the complex resonance between the generator and the grid, and can effectively solve the torsional vibration problem of the turbine generator shaf...

On June 3, the Huzhou distributed power flow controller (DPFC) pilot project, developed and supplied by NR Electric, successfully withstood the manual short circuit test. The system responded accurately and the test results met the expectations. The success of this manual short-circuit test fully verified the ability of NR DPFC ability to withstand AC short-circuit current, AC fault ride through ability, and the accuracy of cooperation with AC line protection, marking that the 220 kV DPFC proje...

Ultra-premium spirits business, Edrington, has signed up to a four-year deal with EDF that will see their business supplied with 100% renewable energy from October 2021. Energy Edge Consulting, Edrington’s energy advisor, worked with EDF to structure the agreement which will help Edrington meet its sustainability needs and support their ambition of being carbon neutral by 2030.  This will mean that all of Edrington’s Scottish distilleries, The Macallan, Highland Park, and...

The Protection and Measurement division launches the IRxPRO range of relays for reliable and high-performance protection. IRIPRO-X (Overcurrent Protection Relay) The IRIPRO-X relays are the overcurrent protection relays designed for controlling, protecting & monitoring industrial, and utility distribution networks & substations.  These numerical relays have programmable digital outputs that can protect & monitor with a reliably fast protection solution in a single unit. They...

Every developer looks forward to the moment when he knows that his prototype is finally working, all key functions have been realized and the software is fully implemented except for the diagnostic functions. At the next meeting, he proudly announces that all that is needed at this stage is the EMC approval and a suitable power supply.  However, given the limited resources, designing a power supply in-house is not an option, as crucial deadlines would be missed. The team thus agrees to go...

RECOM is launching its 16:1 ultra-wide input high-isolation quarter-brick DC/DC converter, ideal for rail and harsh industrial applications. The input range of the RPA150Q series is 14.4 V to 170 V (200 V for 1 s), and fully regulated available outputs are 12, 24, or 54 VDC with wide +10/−20% trim range (+18/−20% for 24 V output).  Efficiency is high across the operating range, and with sufficient airflow, 150 W output is available from −40°C up to at least 65&de...

In-Charge Energy, the pioneer in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, has announced its latest hardware offerings for fleet EV charging. These innovative products address the unique reliability, durability, accessibility, and serviceability needs of fleet owners, managers, and drivers from nighttime visibility and safety to ruggedness for extreme weather conditions. User-friendly charging options A well-designed charging infrastructure can optimize an entire fleet, reducing t...

Axpo is further strengthening its position in the UK energy market. Its subsidiary, Axpo UK Ltd and French solar developer, Voltalia have signed a new ten-year, fixed price power purchase agreement (PPA), it was announced recently. Thereby, Axpo UK will purchase 100% of the electricity, Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs), and Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) from Voltalia’s 7.2 MW Tonge solar park near Sittingbourne, in Kent, England. Axpo - Voltalia partnership Axpo...

The Technology Progress Report, a new supplement to DNV’s annual Energy Transition Outlook, considers safety, efficiency, and competitiveness as well as the technical capability of these technologies, to deliver the deep decarbonization the world is striving for. decarbonized energy system Remi Eriksen, the Group President and CEO of DNV said, “The world needs to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system, reducing emissions by around 8% each year to ensure an energy...

OverIT looks forward to hosting the next OverIT Partners’ Training! Sessions will start on June 22nd, and last until June 24th, 2021. During the Training, partners will get the chance to learn how to implement the FSM solution. If users are interested in participating, please check out the registration page and learn how to become an OverIT Partner. Why join the Partner Training? The role of AI and AR is poised to grow tremendously in the coming years as organiz...

At Electric Ireland, they understand these are difficult times for their customers. One of their most frequently asked questions from customers is how to know if their bill is accurate.  There are supports in place to help with understanding energy bills and ensuring they are accurate. Most of these involve submitting own meter reading, and Electric Ireland have made it simpler than ever to submit their read in a way that suits them best. Why is there a need to submit meter reading? If t...

RECOM has added a 4A option to its RPX series of miniature buck converters. The RPX-4.0 is rated to 3.8 to 36V input and programmable 1 to 7V output at 4A. With a compact 5mm x 5.5mm footprint and low 4.1mm height in a thermally-enhanced QFN package, the buck module pushes the limit on power density. The product features on-off control, a power good signal, and soft start, and is fully protected including under-voltage, short-circuit, over-current, and over-temperature. Integrated shielded in...

The 15th (2021) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC) was held in Shanghai, China, from June 3 to 5, 2021. For the first time, Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group, Shanghai Electric New Energy Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Electric Guoxuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. formed a group to participate in the exhibition. With the theme 'Build A New Industrial Ecology and Create New Energy Values', the group displayed products and services on...

Alan Thomson has been appointed as Arup’s Global Energy Leader, with a focus on developing large-scale hydrogen, offshore wind and urban energy. Alan, a qualified Engineer, has been with Arup for over 17 years and has led major projects, including advising the New Zealand government in its move to hydrogen energy. Operation and asset extension He has also led the analysis of decarbonizing pathways for the UK, aiming to understand the short, medium and long-term requirements for a net ze...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its EZI-Set series of ultra-compact LED drivers (non-dimmable) that offer superior performance with four form factors. The constant current output is configurable via dip-switches to maximize application flexibility, ease of use, and simplified inventory management for manufacturers and installers. These drivers are ideal for small form factor directional lighting applications using COBs, including downlights, spotlights and track lights. Three different...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it will implement QAD’s Adaptive ERP and other QAD Adaptive Applications solutions, including QAD EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System), QAD DynaSys DSCP (Digital Supply Chain Management), QAD Sourcing and QAD Supplier Management. Volta Trucks will implement QAD company wide. “We are at a pivotal moment of a major transformation in the automotive industry,” said Volta Trucks' Chief Execu...

On May 28, 2021, Shanghai Electric Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Kezhi Electric Automation Co., Ltd. (Kezhi Electric) held a signing ceremony at the headquarter of Shanghai Electric Group, indicating that Shanghai Electric Digital Technology became the controlling shareholder of Kezhi Electric. To boost digital transformation, Shanghai Electric orients at smart energy, intelligent manufacturing and smart cities and endeavors to build an ‘industrial ecology’ comprising sm...

C&S Electric celebrated World Environment Day by planting trees across all its manufacturing plants and offices to recognize and highlight the importance of conserving the environment.  Mr. Prakash Kumar Chandraker, MD & CEO, and Mr. Manav Adlakha, CFO lead the tree plantation initiative across all the manufacturing plants. C&S Electric is committed to protecting the environment and employing eco-friendly practices in its operations.  Eco-friendly activities The company...

The electronics industry is one of the fastest-growing industries of the last half-century, and the amount of information generated by this industry can be mind-numbing. If the user is an electronics design engineer who utilizes product datasheets and user guides, they will very well know the challenges of finding accurate and consistent information across different manufacturers, product categories, and even product lines. design cycle Product information sharing has been revolutionized with...

Axpo and IWB are jointly implementing the largest alpine solar plant in Switzerland. The partners will install and commission the pioneering 2.2 MW Muttsee dam project in the summer of 2021. Supermarket chain - Denner will draw on the solar electricity it produces for 20 years. Originally initiated by Axpo, the large-scale alpine solar plant on the Muttsee dam is now the ‘AlpinSolar’ cooperative project, by Denner, Axpo and IWB. The two energy companies - Axpo and IWB are establishi...

RECOM announces the launch of a range of regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters with high power density and industrial temperature range. RECOM, the industry pioneer in power conversion, has announced the launch of the RS3E family of DC/DC converters in an industry-standard SIP8 format and pin-out. The parts are rated at 3W with no derating to 70°C and feature 2:1 input ranges of 4.5-9V, 9-18V, 18-36V, and 36-72V. RS3E family features Fully regulated outputs available are 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V...

Ameren Illinois customers living around southwest Champaign will see Energy at Work firsthand as the company constructs a $9.1 million state-of-the-art substation. The new facility, which reduces voltage from large transmission lines so electricity can be distributed homes and businesses, will enhance service reliability, flexibility, and load capacity of the company's local electric grid in Champaign and Bondville. Achieving several goals Ameren Illinois is constructing the substation with a...

Volta Trucks, the start-up electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has revealed the first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero, the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city logistics. This major milestone in the company’s journey has been achieved at a good pace. Volta Zero prototype The Volta Zero will be Europe’s first commercial vehicle to use an innovative eAxle The first running Volta Zero proto...

Following the recent announcement of Volta Zero’s Italian introduction, Volta Trucks has confirmed that the world’s first purpose-built full electric 16-ton commercial vehicle will also make its customer debut in Germany from 14 June to 25 June, 2021, in Munich and Frankfurt.  This follows successful French and Spanish events where over 600 individual customer demonstrations of the Volta Zero have taken place and concludes the first stage of its mainland European customer tour....