United Kingdom (UK) Electrical Industry News
In only a few weeks’ time, RWE’s Inden Opencast Mine will no longer produce just lignite, but also solar power. After officially breaking ground, building work has commenced for a utility-scale photovoltaics system with integrated battery storage. solar modules The solar modules will produce a peak electric output of 14.4 megawatts (MW). The “RWE indeland Solarpark” is the first of its kind in Europe and combines around 26,500 solar modules and a battery stor...
Orcan Energy is launching a new, particularly powerful solution for utilizing waste heat on board ships: the efficiency PACK M 150.200. Included in the new product are Orcan's innovative ORC modules, specially designed for the marine market, which are now able to convert any waste heat from ships even more efficiently directly into electrical energy, thus reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. efficiency For ship operators, this means an improvement in the EEDI (Energy Efficiency...
With the SHDSL standard, data can be transmitted over extremely long copper cables. This makes this technology the first choice in applications where Power over Ethernet and DSL technologies like G.FAST and VDSL are not possible. Applications for SHDSL Evaluation Kit With its SHDSL Evaluation Kit, Würth Elektronik offers developers the possibility to test applications with the SHDSL transceiver from Intel. Typical applications are video surveillance, infotainment systems in airports...
Würth Elektronik is pleased to announce the addition of new technology partnerships, including three Exclusive Formula Student teams and Team Sonnenwagen Aachen e. V. Intensive virtual seminars were held for two days for the individual development teams. The content of the exclusive seminars was specially adapted, in order to cater to the needs and requests of the respective teams. Through these seminars, the student developers received support from proven experts from Würth Elektroni...
Canyon State Electric has been named Arizona’s Best Place to Work and Best Electrical Contractor by Ranking Arizona this week in their 2022 edition magazine. This is the fifth year in a row that Canyon State Electric has earned the ‘Best Place to Work’ title. Canyon State Electric has a staff of nearly one hundred electricians, construction specialists, and virtual designers, who build dozens of structures throughout the valley each year. Renowned apprenticeship training prog...
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) is collaborating with ABB to develop the world’s largest mobile grid simulator as part of the Mobil-Grid-CoP project publicly funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action. It will be used for testing the safety and reliability of renewable energy equipment, such as wind turbines, solar power, and hydroelectric generators, in real-world conditions. PEGS technology The test program will verify that a renew...
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a breakthrough in the rolling stock business by securing the order for 6,000 HP Electric Locomotives, the first-ever in the country for industrial application. The order has been placed by NTPC Limited for a supply of 6 nos. 6,000 HP Electric Locomotives for material handling operations at Lara thermal power project site. eco-friendly electric locomotives With this order, BHEL has expanded its offerings in its rolling stock business...
Homecare medical devices have to potentially withstand more challenging and uncontrolled conditions than those used in the clinical environment. This article looks at the standard that applies to electrical equipment safety, its particular requirements, and the way they can be met with off-the-shelf products. impact on lifestyle Statistics say that users are all living longer (on average), with the best figure achieved by Japanese women at over 87 years, based on 2019 data. Ironically, th...
Aggreko partners with Invictus Games The Hague 2020 to deliver top-notch energy transition heating and ventilation solutions. Invictus Games “Most of us will never know the horrors of war. Many men and women suffer life-changing injuries after serving their country. How do these men and women find the motivation to keep going and not be defined by their injuries?" With this powerful introduction the Invictus Games foundation presents itself, a sporting event born in 2014 and promot...
United Electric Controls (UEC), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed solutions for safety, alarm and emergency shutdown (ESD) functions for OEMs, process and discrete industries announces that they have joined the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) as a supplier partner. United Electric Controls looks forward to contributing to discussions and working groups within FETSA and the broader European tank storage community. Liquid storage sector UEC will be pa...
As part of its continued focus on partnerships geared towards future-proofing buildings’ power and the UK electrical industry, Legrand has appointed a new National Sales Manager for their Power Distribution business unit. James Archer’s new position as National Sales Manager will enhance customer and project support for power distribution solutions on a national level. Having joined Legrand in 2008, James brings a wealth of electrical manufacturing and sales experience and will over...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has supplied EWE NETZ GmbH, which operates highly-efficient power grids in Germany, with its latest environmentally-friendly switchgear technology. medium-voltage switchgear installation EWE NETZ has completed a new medium-voltage switchgear installation in Brake in the Wesermarsch region of Lower Saxony, which includes seven fluorine gas-free NXPLUS C 24 circuit-breaker panels from Siemens’ green blue GIS portfolio. This makes EWE NETZ one of the first grid...
United Electric Controls (UE), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed solutions for safety, alarm and emergency shutdown (ESD) functions for OEMs, process and discrete industries, has announced that its ONE Series 1XSW electronic switches are certified SIL 2 / SIL 3 capable. Global safety certification leader, exida, has certified UE’s ONE Series for use in a SIL 2 environment, with systematic capability at the SIL 3 level. The addition of the ONE Series 1XSW pressure and temperat...
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing this and future generations. According to the UN, it is the 'defining crisis of our time'. It is changing the environment, economies, and people’s lives in many different ways across the world. April 22, 2022, marks Earth Day, a day to show support for environmental protection. What is Earth Day? Earth Day started in 1970, bringing together separate environmentalist groups across America against pollution, deforestation, and animal extinct...
Applied Sensor Technologies (AST), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed RTDs and thermocouples for OEMs, process, and discrete industries, announced that their UNI5 product line of terminal head-mounted transmitters can be configured via a smartphone or tablet using Near Field Communication (NFC®) or a Bluetooth® modem. The app makes set-up and configuration quick and simple, but also field-capable. Configuration methods “When customers needed...
The International Energy Agency and the European Commission outlined a range of simple steps that people can take to reduce their energy use and save money and that would save enough oil to fill 120 super tankers and enough natural gas to heat almost 20 million homes if adopted by all EU citizens. The actions designed to help Ukraine by cutting Europe’s reliance on Russian fuel and also reducing greenhouse gas emissions were presented and discussed by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol an...
BAE Systems. has been selected by GE Aviation to provide energy management solutions for the recently announced hybrid-electric technology demonstrator program. As part of the NASA research project, BAE Systems will design, test, and supply energy management components for electric aircraft in the megawatt power class. hybrid electric flight technologies NASA’s EPFD project includes ground and flight-test demonstrations to be conducted over the next five years NASA’s Electrified...
United Electric Controls (UE) is pleased to announce the release of its new company website. The website takes advantage of the latest in website design efficiencies and features, while retaining a familiar feel for the longtime users. "We created the new website to provide visitors with the information they are looking for in an easy-to-reach and intuitive manner. We saved what worked best from the prior website and added cleaner paths to product information and sales inquiries. We thank all o...
United Electric Controls (UEC), a manufacturer of standard and custom-designed solutions for safety, alarm, and emergency shutdown (ESD) functions for OEMs, process, and discrete industries, announced that its ONE Series 1XSW electronic switches are certified SIL 2 / SIL 3 capable. SIL certification Global safety certification pioneer, exida, has certified United Electric Controls’ ONE Series for use in a SIL 2 environment, with systematic capability at SIL 3 level. Adding the ONE Serie...
Current trends raise concerns over energy security and emissions, with most nuclear power generation due to be phased out by 2025, calling for a major clean energy push. Despite notable success in expanding wind and other clean sources of power, Belgium still requires strong and sustained efforts to reduce its use of fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and lower its reliance on energy imports, according to a new policy review by the International Energy Agency. Busy territorial wa...
Schumacher Electric Corporation, a global pioneer in the design, manufacture, and distribution of power conversion products announced Lincolnshire Management, Inc., a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring growing middle market companies, has completed the sale of Schumacher Electric to private investment firm Ripple Industries LLC. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The announcement was made via a live stream all-employee meeting where Mickey Le...
Power management company Eaton announced its eMobility business has received a contract to supply its Breaktor® circuit protection technology to a European vehicle manufacturer for use in multiple models of 800-volt battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Breaktor technology The Breaktor technology is a new advanced circuit protection solution for BEVs that combines the function of fuses, pyro switches, and contractors into a single coordinated device. As electric vehicle power levels incr...
Scolmore has added a new 13A Double Pole Key-operated Fused Connection Unit with Neon and Lockable Fuse to its Click Essentials Metal Clad wiring accessories range. This latest product has been launched in response to feedback from the specification team working on a range of projects, for example, student accommodation, and will complete the company’s Metal Clad range offer. Fused Connection Unit Features, benefits Fully tested to BS 1363-4:2016+A1:2018 and BSI Kitemark appro...
Award-winning coach and Ph.D. sports psychologist, Dr. Ivan Joseph is bringing his expert understanding of Success, Self-Confidence, and Grit to the ESX Main Stage, on June 15. He has developed; applied and refined dozens of techniques that lead to high performance and excellence. “I am thrilled to hear Dr. Joseph speak on building self-confidence and success. He is a master communicator that will help us better understand how to overcome our challenges and improve individual and te...
United Electric Controls (UE) is pleased to announce the release of its new company website. The website takes advantage of the latest in website design efficiencies and features while retaining a familiar feel for our longtime users. “We created the new website to provide visitors with the information they are looking for in an easy-to-reach and intuitive manner. We saved what worked best from the prior website and added cleaner paths to product information and sales inquiries. We thank...
Last week, the federal organization responsible for managing the electric grid announced the results of a power capacity auction that will increase capacity prices and may leave parts of Illinois short of the power needed to meet customer demand during extreme temperatures this summer. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) said that renewable generation – solar and wind – has not kept pace with the generation capacity lost as fossil fuel plants have retired, leaving...
Ingeteam will be present as an exhibitor at the fair for the renewable energy sector, to showcase its latest products and services directed at the solar PV, battery storage, green hydrogen, and electric mobility sectors. 2022's edition of the smarter Europe fair is to be held at the Messe München Exhibition Centre in Munich, from May 11-13. Ingeteam is preparing some special celebrations for its 50th anniversary. Ingeteam's products on display INGECON SUN 3Power C series At its 240 m2 b...
WEG has just added to its portfolio a complete solution with high performance and safety combined with flexibility and connectivity. The CFW900 is a high-tech VSD for driving and controlling three-phase induction and permanent magnet motors. Providing excellent static and dynamic performance, high precision in torque, speed, and position control, it can solve a wide variety of applications due to its high overload capacity. Thanks to its technology, the CFW900 inverter provides energy savings,...
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Head office: 2-6-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Keiichi Kobayashi) was selected for the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is an index created by global index provider FTSE Russell, which reflects the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate outstanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices relative to their respective sectors and...
The world’s demand for natural gas is set to decline slightly in 2022 as a result of higher prices and market disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest quarterly update. The expected small contraction in global gas demand compares with the IEA’s earlier forecast of 1% growth in the previous quarterly update published in January. The downward revision to the forecast amounts to 50 billion cubic meters, t...