United States of America (USA) Electrical Industry News

From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent. That equates to more than 2.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of potential energy savings across the 20-year lifetime of these systems.  Energy appraisals Energy appraisals enable industrial businesses to pinpoint exactly where their biggest energy savings lie across fleets of motor-driven systems. They overcome the barrie...

Around 250 owners, organizers, and hosts of the world’s greatest events gathered in Glasgow, Scotland at Host City 2023 under the theme “Driving and Reacting to Change”. Artificial intelligence, climate change, and Generation Z were among the concerns addressed by representatives of Paris 2024, Milano-Cortina 2026, LA28, Cirque de Soleil, FIFA, and many more. 10th edition of Host City The 10th edition of Host City, the greatest meeting of cities and sports, business, an...

Axpo and Valda Energy, a specialist energy supplier to UK small businesses, have announced a three-year extension to their existing Wholesale Energy Agreement. The two businesses first partnered in 2019 and this latest extension demonstrates Axpo’s continued confidence in Valda Energy, further consolidating its position in the British energy market. Axpo UK Managing Director Steven McCarthy said: “We’re delighted to confirm the continuation of our successful relationship with...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) security solutions, was chosen by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to analyze footfall to support the passenger journey with the ultimate goal of enhancing operational efficiencies. Quanergy’s technology is delivering accurate data-driven insights for YVR’s Domestic Check-in and Security Screening facilities.  Real-time insights “Through the implementation of Quanergy’s solutions,...

Axpo presented the next phase of its ‘Power Switcher’ electricity calculator to a range of politicians, scientists and representatives from media, business and industry. Since 2021, the calculator has attracted users interested in modeling and comparing different scenarios for the electricity mix of the future. This latest phase adds new scenarios, and, for the first time, allows users to model statements on earnings and costs. Axpo’s aim is for the electricity calculator to p...

The Hydrocarbon business (L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – LTEH) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has received a Letter of Intent for mega Offshore order from a prestigious client in the Middle East. The scope of work comprises engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a new large offshore platform and brownfield work of integration with existing facilities. Commenting on the award, Mr. Subramanian Sarma, Whole-time Director and Senior Executive Vice President (Energy), L&...

Attendees can check out Drow Enterprise exhibits at Booth No. J1317 at TAITRONICS 2023 event, which is taking place from 25 Oct. to 27 Oct. 2023, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, in Taipei City, Taiwan. Based in Taiwan since 1984, Drow Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been a manufacturer of power inverters and chargers. Its main power inverters and chargers include, DC to AC Power Inverter, Pure Sine Wave Solar Inverter, Modified Sine Wave Solar Inverter,...

Shrewsbury’s Grange Primary School is part of The Marches Academy Trust and welcomes children from the ages of three to eleven to their nursery and primary school. Grange’s mission statement involves empowering everyone in their communities to live their values of excellence, integrity, empathy, creativity, and equality to reach their full potential. Aico's initiative As part of their ongoing initiatives within the community, Aico was approached by the Headteacher of the Grange...

Intertek, a pioneering total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced its partnership with Emitech Group, the French independent testing and engineering specialist. Accredited to EN 17025 and EN 17065, a notified body, and a participant in the CB scheme, the Emitech Group brings expertise in training, testing, and engineering to organizations operating across consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and infrastructure. Emitech Group is supporting its customer...

WEG is supplying another operating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), this time in Nebraska, United States of America (USA). This system will make the grid reliable for the industrial and residential sectors, ensuring a stable power source for the community. Battery energy storage systems The main function of the BESS for this application will be the storage of electricity supplied by the utility during periods of lower demand and its release during peaks, reducing the load on the electric...

Hitachi ZeroCarbon Ltd. has partnered with FirstGroup plc to lead the UK’s shift to electric buses. The collaboration, which is part of FirstGroup’s bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonization program, will provide batteries for First Bus’s expanding electric bus fleet, helping to make a positive impact on air quality, tackle congestion and improve customer experience. The partnership will see up to £10m cash investment each from Hitachi and FirstGroup, supporting the a...

Grainger, the broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, announces Cecelia Myers joined the company as Vice President, Group Product Manager. In this role, she will be responsible for Grainger's strategy to custom build technology capabilities aimed at improving the customer and team member experience. "I am thrilled to welcome Cecelia to Grainger as we continue to unlock new ways to create competitive advantage and support ou...

ECI Lighting is delighted to officially announce their new partnership with TRILUX, one of the world’s renowned lighting companies. Currently celebrating 111 years in business, TRILUX are among the most innovative and most awarded lighting manufacturers in the industry, so this represents a significant milestone for them. TRILUX and ECI Lighting partnership “ECI Lighting’s expertise in lighting design, supply and customer service is unmatched, and we are thrilled to have the...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Insight EDA Inc., an EDA software company delivering groundbreaking circuit reliability solutions to many of the world’s renowned integrated circuit (IC) design teams. Insight EDA’s technology identifies and helps address design specific potential circuit reliability failure areas, bolstering the confidence of design engineers in achieving first-pass silicon success. Circuit reliability Circ...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will enter into a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly develop silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the power electronics market. Mitsubishi Electric will leverage its wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies to develop and supply SiC MOSFET chips that Nexperia will use to develop SiC discrete devices. Silicon power semiconductors The electric vehicle market is expanding worldwide and is helping to drive the exponentia...

PCB connectors are modular, insulated devices that facilitate electrical connectivity to circuit boards. As the demand for compact and efficient electronic devices increases, so does the need for reliable, easy-to-use connectors. Phoenix Contact, an industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions manufacturer, has introduced its LPC 2,5 PCB connectors for electronic applications. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, Phoenix has established itself as a trusted par...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada. In this role, Cykoski is focusing on accelerating growth of Industrial Automation, inclusive of discrete, hybrid, and process manufacturing, in the United States and Canada. She will also work closely with local and global stakeholders – including AVEVA...

Siemens AG has taken measures to support the stability of Siemens Energy AG and accelerate separation in India – in the best possible interests of all parties. Specifically, Siemens intends to enter into a share purchase agreement with Siemens Energy to acquire an 18% stake in Siemens Ltd. India from Siemens Energy for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euro in cash. This would increase Siemens’ stake in the publicly listed - Siemens Ltd. India from 51% to 69%, while Siemens Energy&rsq...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a pioneering supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor. Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor offers best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability, and a compact design. The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall efficiency of up to 95%. High-efficiency...

Siemens continues to enable its customers globally to accelerate the energy transition, most recently through the implementation of its low-voltage software to Aspern Smart City Research (‘ASCR’) in Vienna. Using Siemens’ next generation grid management software, LV Insights® X, ASCR will be able to visualize the entire low-voltage network of aspern Seestadt, a part of Vienna. aspern Seestadt is one of Europe's largest urban development projects. With a digital twin, ASCR...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has significantly enhanced its portfolio by launching two new electrification products at the Agritechnica trade fair. The game-changing products will increase value for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the on- and off-highway industries and quicken the pace of heavy-duty electrification. ED3 onboard charger The Editron division will bring its ED3 onboard charger with electric power take-off functionality to the open market. Previous...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (FEC) announces a new collaboration with Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Futuria Fuels (SHV Energy Group) to collaborate in the international development of solutions for bioLPG production routes. FEC has developed a proprietary process together with catalysts that can convert manure-derived biogas to syngas and then to LPG with propane in high yield. Astomos is an LPG trader and importer founded in 2006 by the merger of two different companies LPG divisi...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fiber optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter. Available as both non-PoE models as well as PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE or PoE-powered models. The AMG260M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications requiring equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration....

Reliable energy from the Callaway Energy Center near Fulton, Missouri, USA, is once again supporting communities across the state, after a scheduled refueling outage. The energy center’s 26th planned refueling and maintenance outage was completed last week. “Callaway, and the reliable, carbon-free energy we generate every day, is absolutely vital and foundational to reliably serving our customers’ energy needs for decades to come,” said Warren Witt, Plant Manager at Call...

A Central Texas-based motor company is looking to expand its workforce and footprint in Austin and Mexico on the back of raising $185 million in funding. Infinitum, which was founded in 2016 by CEO Ben Schuler, makes motors that include circuit boards that cut down on some of the costly equipment required in traditional motors. As a result, Infinitum says its motors are more efficient, smaller and quieter than traditional motors. Efficient electric motor Infinitum’s latest funding round...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will issue green bonds for the first time to raise funds for the construction of a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor plant and the enhancement of related production facilities1 that handle products capable of contributing to decarbonization. Green bonds are any type of debt instrument issued by a corporation or municipality for the exclusive purpose of financing or refinancing green projects domestically or internationally. Shelf regist...

Many contractors in the electrical and construction supply chains are confused and overwhelmed by the scale of change under the new Building Safety Act 2022, after it became enforceable on October 1st, says AEI cables. Cabling guidance The company is offering guidance to ensure the correct cabling is installed in all buildings, including what is considered to be ‘higher risk buildings.’ Higher-risk buildings under the act are those of at least 18 meters in height or at least seven...

At the SPS 2023 trade show in Nuremberg (November 14-16, 2023), B&R is showcasing some of the ways it partners with machine builders and manufacturers to navigate through huge industry transformations, while also being aligned to a sustainable future. Sustainability "Sustainability is at the top of the agenda as a fundamental consideration of what our customers need, what consumers want, and how we commit to a better future for all," said B&R CEO, Jörg Theis. Jörg Theis adds...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced at its Capital Markets Day meeting with investors - a $3 billion multi-year agreement with Compass Datacenters. The agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship that integrates their respective supply chains to manufacture and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions.   Need for a new breed of data centers The skyrocketing gene...

A new analysis commissioned by Danfoss reveals that an ambitious but realistic rollout of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK can save 40 million tons of CO2 emissions each year by 2030, more than Denmark’s domestic climate footprint. In the U.S., demand-side flexibility, combined with optimized efficiency and the adoption of electric power sources, could save over $100 billion in energy costs and lower carbon emissions from buildings by over 90 percent by 2050. Risk of p...