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Shenzhen Yinghe Technology Co., Ltd. ('Yinghe') of Shanghai Electric recently won a 1.44 billion Yuan bid to provide automated li-ion battery production equipment for CATL. This is the biggest ever li-ion battery equipment contract between the two companies. Yinghe, a standard-bearer in intelligent EV battery production equipment, delivers full-package solutions that help power battery plants go smart and digital. The order reflects that CATL, a world-renowned supplier of EV batteries, rec...

Recently, Albasa station in Ethiopia, one of the first batches of microgrid projects of the World Bank 'lighting Africa', has been successfully put into operation. A steady stream of electricity continues to be delivered to the surrounding remote villages, bringing light to the local people. off-grid energy The World Bank’s 'Lighting Africa' microgrid project aims to provide better, cleaner, and safer off-grid energy for remote villages and suburban towns, and promote African economic d...

Shanghai Electric Guoxuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("SE Guoxuan") recently signed a procurement contract with China Shuifa Singyes Energy Holdings Limited for part of the 50MW/100MWh light energy storage demonstration project in Samzhubzê District, Tibet. Standing 3,850m above sea level in Shigatse, it is the most invested individual project introduced by Shandong Province to support the development in Tibet and also SE Guoxuan's first move in the region. The signing ceremony The...

On August 26, the 12th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) was unveiled at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Shanghai Electric came into the limelight of media with a star-studded lineup. Oil and gas solutions  It is an industrial cluster of some ten subsidiaries including Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group, Shanghai Turbine Works, Shanghai Boiler Works, and Shanghai Power Plant Auxiliary Machine Factory, which offer p...

On August 28, 2020, all tests of Guangxi Baise 60MW Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) supplied by NR Electric were completed and put into commercial operation. The successful operation of the system adds an effective flexible control method for power grid stability control. Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR), is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology. It can participate in power grid steady-state frequency cont...

Orcan Energy, a provider of energy efficiency solutions based on ORC technology, appoints Hermann Röhm (50) as Global Head of Power Applications. Specializing in the use of engine waste heat to increase efficiency and simultaneously reduce CO2 emissions, Orcan Energy's goal is to significantly expand the growing power sector globally. In particular, areas with a low level of infrastructure and decentralized energy supply are to be equipped with ORC systems to ensure sustainable and effici...

Dena Edmiston has recently been named board Member of the Year by the SMPS – Twin Cities. This award is presented to a board member who has gone above and beyond their role and added extreme value to the chapter. Dena was nominated by several members of the board of directors for her outstanding contributions to the chapter. Dena Edmiston In addition to her duties as Secretary/Treasurer, Dena identified creative ways to streamline processes that ultimately saved the chapter money. She a...

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) - the apex association of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce that Mr. Anil Saboo has been elected as the President, IEEMA for 2020-2021. Mr. Saboo will take over the coveted post during the IEEMA annual convention and AGM to be held on September 23, 2020, themed as ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’. An innovative mind Anil Saboo's venture ‘Elektrolites (Power) Private Limi...

EDF has received approval to start generating low carbon power again from one of the reactors at Hunterston B power station in Ayrshire, Scotland. This follows a major, two-year inspection and investment program to prove that the station can respond safely to a range of earthquake scenarios, far worse than the UK has ever experienced or expects to occur. Given the age of the station and the desire to provide clarity for the staff, the community and business partners, EDF has decided that Hunter...

E.ON has built and commissioned a process steam generator for Dow Benelux in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. As part of a long-term partnership, E.ON will operate the plant as an owner for 15 years. E.ON has invested around €30 million in the project. Terneuzen is Dow's largest production site outside the USA. It produces chemical intermediates and plastics that are used as raw materials by other industries to make amongst others packaging, coatings, and foams. E.ON operates the process st...

The Highland Bridge redevelopment (formally known as the Ford Site redevelopment) in St. Paul, MN is one of the most anticipated Twin Cities’ construction projects in recent years and they are excited to be a part of it! Working with Ryan Companies, the Highland Bridge Block 3 project is a design-build job that includes a six-story, 230-unit apartment building with underground parking, retail spaces on Level 1, space for a future grocery store and multiple resident amenities. Construction...

On August 20, 2020, the 150kV Sulut-3 substation and the 150kV Tanjung Merah extension station in North Sumar, Indonesia which was constructed by NR, were successfully put into operation. addressing power shortage This project is an important part of Indonesia's plan to solve the power shortage of outer islands. The successful operation of the project will solve the current situation of power shortage in North Sulawesi province. EPC project NR project team changed the approved high-voltage...

On August 6, Shanghai Electric (Anhui) Energy Storage Co., Ltd. and the Tinghu District People's Government of Yancheng signed an agreement of strategic cooperation on developing and constructing energy storage and integrated energy projects in Tinghu District. energy storage projects Since November 2018 when a strategic partnership was established, Shanghai Electric and Yancheng have seen fruitful results in offshore wind power, environmental protection, energy Internet, innovative technologi...

As Gephart wraps up one sports facility project in Las Vegas, a new one is beginning as Gephart Electric was recently awarded the 30,000-seat Nashville SC MLS Stadium project with the Mortenson/Messer JV team. This 532,000 SF project will be the largest soccer-specific stadium in North America and will be located in the historic Nashville Fairgrounds entertainment complex. The stadium will feature multiple lounges, private clubs and suites, retail, and more. 

The geothermal plant in Kirchweidach, Bavaria, will in future not only generate heat but also green electricity. To fully exploit the energy potential of deep heat, E.ON plans to build several small-scale power plants with a total capacity of around 6 megawatts. The investment volume for the first phase of the project is €7.5 million. E.ON will operate the plant for 15 years. The thermal water in southeastern Bavaria has a temperature of 121 degrees Celsius and is produced from 4000 meters...

Orcan Energy, the manufacturer of solutions for the use of waste heat, is expanding its area of application and, together with its cooperation partner - E.ON, is installing six efficiency PACKs for the first time at a geothermal energy plant of FG Geothermie GmbH in Kirchweidach in Bavaria. The realization of the project - 'Energy from the region for the region' is Orcan Energy's entry into the geothermal market. Excess geothermal heat is used to produce green and cheap electricity with ORC-bas...

At the beginning of July, the European Union presented its hydrogen strategy. The aim is to support the achievement of climate targets by expanding the use of hydrogen (H2) as an energy carrier and to promote the development of a European hydrogen economy. At the same time, the "European Clean Hydrogen Alliance" was formed, which E.ON has now joined. The alliance, which currently comprises around 200 companies and other organizations, is committed to expanding and implementing hydrogen technolo...

Most industrial and commercial facilities consume sizable amounts of electricity to fulfill their goals. These facilities are often equipped with a standby generator that is called into operation during an interruption of the incoming utility supply. However, when these facilities are equipped with a cogeneration system, specialized design and system protection aspects must be considered. What is a Cogeneration System? Cogeneration system is configured to work in parallel with the utility sys...

Usage of electromagnetic brakes is becoming more common in demanding applications. From heavy-duty electrified vehicles to outdoor equipment, the traditional limitations of electromagnetic brakes are being overcome to deliver weight, performance, and maintenance advantages. At the center of this revolution is Warner Electric, which is offering OEMs access to a combination of solutions that form the next generation of electromagnetic braking systems. Mourade Vaneeckhoutte, Global Sales Dire...

Aggreko, the globally renowned provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, is set to power the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which tees off at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Aggreko will be providing supplementary power to the three-day event, which sees 156 players compete for a share of the $1.5 million prize fund. The services that Aggreko provides will support the smooth running of the event, powering critical services inclu...

On August 12, 2020, the magnetically controlled shunt reactor (MCSR) of the Inner Mongolia 500 kV Bazhong substation supplied by NR Electric， completed all tests and was officially put into operation. The successful operation of the system further consolidates the advantage of NR in the field of MCSR application. magnetically controlled shunt reactor The magnetically controlled shunt reactor (MCSR) can adjust the DC of the control winding, and change the reactance value and reactive capacity...

Recently, China's first 10MW offshore wind turbine, jointly developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) and China Three Gorges Corporation, was connected to the grid at a wind farm (Phase II) in Xinghua Bay, Fujian Province.  As Asia Pacific's largest and the world's second-largest offshore wind turbine was independently developed and put into operation in China, it created a new record for Chinese offshore wind turbines in terms of unit capacity. offshore wind turbine The unit is a...

The price cap will fall by £84 from £1,126 to £1,042 per year for the winter period (October-March). This is the lowest level of the cap since it was introduced on January 1, 2019. The level of the cap for pre-payment meter customers will fall by £95 from £1,164 to £1,070 per year for the same six month period. The changes mean that around 11 million households on default tariffs and 4 million on prepayment meters (around half the population in total) will en...

gridX has intelligently connected 34 charging points in two buildings of the media and technology company - Axel Springer. With the dynamic charging infrastructure of gridX, employees can now charge their electric vehicles. According to the plan, ten charging points for electric vehicles were to be installed in the underground car park of the Axel Springer Passage and 24 charging points in the new Axel Springer building in Berlin. One challenge was the limited network capacity of the buildings....

On July 15, 2020, Qinghai Henan ±800kV UHVDC project started power transmission, marking a major milestone in the construction of the project. Along this green power channel, Qinghai’s renewable energy power has spanned thousands of miles, lighting the lights of Henan. The project starts from Hainan of Qinghai Province and ends in Zhumadian, Henan Province. The total length of the line is 1587 Km. Two converter stations, Hainan and Zhumadian, are newly built with a transmission cap...

On June 29, 2020, ± 500kV Zhangbei VSC-HVDC grid project (referred to as ‘Zhangbei project’) was successfully put into commercial operation. The Zhangbei project is a major landmark project carried out by the State Grid Corporation of China for promoting energy technology revolution, large-scale development and utilization of renewable energy sources, serving clean and low-carbon 2022 Winter Olympics and supporting the transformation of national energy structure. Zhangbei pr...

Recently, Hainan Wanning 9F 460MW heavy-duty gas turbine unit 1 completed a 168-hour trial operation and was officially put into operation. NR has provided complete sets of core protection & control equipment, such as an SFC variable frequency starting system, excitation system, and generator transformer unit protection system for the project, to comprehensively protect the startup, operation, and safety of the unit. complete set design The successful operation of the project marks that N...

Every year enough gas is flared at oil extraction sites to satisfy the annual fuel demand of the entire continent of Africa. The practice of burning Associated Petroleum Gas (APG) released during oil production known as “flaring” represents a lost opportunity that operators should be seeking to tap into as fuel efficiency and reducing net carbon emissions becomes ever more important. monetize flared gas to power operations Aggreko has been working with the oil industry for several...

Recently, the generator terminal sub-synchronous damping control (GTSDC) system supplied by NR quickly identified and accurately suppressed the torsional vibration of the shafting of two 660MW units, controlled the torsional vibration amplitude within the safe range, and significantly improved the safe and stable operation level of large generator units. modal parameters GTSDC system can identify various modes of torsional vibration of the unit shafting, inject sub/super synchronous current to...

SAP and energy supplier E.ON plan to build a new process and technology platform for E.ON’s network operations. Together, the two strong partners intend to set a new standard in Germany’s power grid business. E.ON aims to use cloud solutions from SAP (SAP S/4HANA) to make core processes around billing and information exchange more efficient and consistent across its corporate group. That way, E.ON Group’s energy suppliers, grid operators, and metering point operators will...