Electrical Industry News for October 2024

The global automotive industry is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation solutions, traditional car parts suppliers are experiencing seismic shifts in their business models. The transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs is not only changing the mechanics of automobiles but also reshaping the dynamics of the car parts supplier industry.  challenges and opportunities I...

Clean energy solutions provider - Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BMW Malaysia (“BMW”) to explore the implementation of green mobility services and solutions, as well as renewable energy deployment. potential collaborations Gentari and BMW are currently actively working together to explore potential collaborations in areas such as the installation of electric vehicle (EV)...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has appointed energy industry veteran Navjit Gill as its new Country Head for India, effective 10 July 2023. Navjit brings 34 years of experience in the energy and marine sectors to his new role and was previously the CEO of First Energy Pvt Ltd and the Chief Commercial Officer at SB Energy. Navjit's experience Throughout his illustrious career, he has held key positions at GE Renewables India Pvt Ltd, Rolls-Royce Marine India Pvt Ltd,...

Sval, Storegga, and Neptune have formed a partnership to apply for a CO2 storage license in the Norwegian North Sea for the Trudvang project. The Trudvang license, located to the East of the Sleipner field, has the potential to store up to 225 mn tonnes of CO2 and comes after the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announced a new area in the North Sea for applications related to injection and storage of CO2. Assessment of the CCS value chain Truls Olsen-Skåre, Senior Vice Presid...

SemperPower proudly announces that it is entering the realization phase of its third large-scale energy storage project: Project Pollux. This battery system, with a capacity of 30 megawatts and a capacity of 68-megawatt hours, will be the largest operational battery energy storage project in the Netherlands when it comes into operation in the fall of 2023, and thus also one of the largest in Northwest Europe. Together with their project partners, they are accelerating the Dutch energy transiti...

SemperPower proudly announces that it is entering the realization phase of its second large-scale energy storage project: Project Castor. When it goes into operation in the spring of 2023, this battery system will be the largest battery project in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in Northwest Europe. The 30 MW/ 63 MWh battery system will be used long-term to offset the volatility of sustainable energy portfolios. This promotes the integration of sustainably generated energy into the Dutc...

Earlier this week, Jerry Hein – the President of ECSI – announced the promotion of Matt Myers to Vice President and General Manager of ECSI. Matt started his career with ECSI over 20 years ago and has steadily advanced through the organization during that time.  Back in 2001 when the company was just a handful of employees Matt held the titles of Systems Engineer, Estimator, and IT Director – all at the same time! New role as ECSI After 10 years, he moved into another h...

With the push of a button, one of the largest batteries was recently officially put into use. Essent and SemperPower installed the 9.9 MWh battery – consisting of three storage units the size of a sea container – at the Koegorspolder wind farm in Terneuzen.  smart batteries For Essent, this is the first storage battery that it puts into use.  These types of smart batteries store sustainable energy at times of abundance and release it again at times when the ma...

SemperPower has put its first large-scale energy storage project of 10MW in Terneuzen into operation. In addition, SemperPower is entering into a partnership with investor Stecc Capital to support further growth. green energy Semper stands for Always. Always Energy. That is the added value of large-scale energy storage. Its mission is to make green energy always available. SemperPower offers added value through a specialized and dedicated team that develops, realizes, and opera...

Mr. Andreas Matthé, Chief Executive Officer, Low Voltage Products, Siemens AG Launches C&S Track Busway under Metabar range for Low Voltage Power Busbar Solutions for various ratings. The Track Busway is designed to provide power distribution solutions in Data Centers, IT Parks, Process Plants, Manufacturing Industries, etc. C&S Electric is one of the bustrunking manufacturers in India and supplies busbar solutions across the globe.

Neptune Energy has endorsed the World Bank’s Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 initiative, as further momentum grows behind emissions reduction efforts ahead of COP26. Launched in 2015 and led by the international finance group, the Zero Routine Flaring initiative brings together governments, companies, and development institutions to eliminate routine gas flaring in oil production no later than 2030. Emissions reduction targets According to the World Bank, endorsers of the scheme now accoun...

To support the cause of healthcare and furtherance of its social responsibility, C&S Electric donated 6 units of Servo Air Ventilators, three each to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector -30, Noida, and Govt. Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida. Mr. Rajiv Puri, Head-HR, C&S Electric Limited, handed over the ventilators to Noida DM Mr. Suhas Yathiraj. The initiative is a part of the CSR activity of the company.

Neptune Energy announced drilling has commenced on the Dugong Tail exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The Dugong Tail is being drilled by the Deepsea Yantai, a semi-submersible rig, owned by CIMC and operated by Odfjell Drilling. It is located within the Neptune-operated Dugong Production Licence (882). Neptune's commitment Neptune Energy's Director of Exploration & Development in Norway, Steinar Meland, said: "Dugong Tail represents an important geophysical calibr...

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...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of dynamic COB modules with the addition of RGBW tunable LED spot modules. The CTM-9 & 14 RGBW modules feature four-channel red, green, blue, and warm white MP-1616 XNOVA Cube LEDs on metal PC boards. With all four channels using the same InGaN blue die inside, the phosphor-converted red, green, and white LEDs create consistent InGaN performance and uniformity over wide temperature, current, and time ranges creating smooth spectrums and uniform lu...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of ultra-high-power infrared (IR) LEDs with a new product line that addresses the rapid expansion of life sciences, medical, machine vision, and industrial applications. The Luminus CBM-90-IRD LEDs come in three peak wavelengths – 780 nm, 850 nm, and 940 nm – and deliver unmatched radiometric power in a compact package platform that is well-suited for fiber-coupled applications.  These newly introduced IR products are based on dual-jun...

Cuvée Systems® has announced its Universal Quad Mode Driver ideal for both residential and commercial applications. This is the industry’s first universal driver that can dim by all 4 commonly used dimming methods: phase-cut leading edge or trailing edge, 0-10V, or PWM. This deep-dimming (<1%) driver is being sold in three different constant current outputs: 350, 500, and 700 mA. With multiple international certifications, an ultra-compact size, and plastic and metal housing...

Electric Ireland, along with acclaimed garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, officially launched its Home Electric+ plans for homes with smart meters installed. Electric Ireland’s Home Electric+ plans will help customers learn more about their energy usage, decrease their overall electricity usage and reduce their bills by availing of cheaper electricity at different times of the day.  Electric Ireland’s free Home Electric+ plans all have the following benefits accessed thr...

Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets.  They are generally used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required. Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, and waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug. Construction and Color Cod...

Luminus Devices introduced its new Hospitality COB Series. With LES sizes ranging from 6 mm to 22 mm, and lumen output from 500 to 5000 lumens, the Luminus Hospitality COB series is the smart choice for beautiful, warm light with excellent color rendering and precise two-step SDCM color control standards.  As LEDs have been adopted into indoor illumination applications over the past decade, the industry has reached impressive cost and energy efficiency goals, but for Luminus, the focus has...

On December 27, 2020, the world's first UHV hybrid multi-terminal HVDC transmission project, the Kunliulong project, with several core equipment provided by NR, was successfully put into operation. The Kunliulong project is an important project to implement the West to East power transmission and absorb clean energy in China. It is also a major science and technology pilot project in the power industry. green and clean hydropower The Kunliulong project will build a new ± 800kV UHVDC tr...

On December 18, 2020, the complete set of voltage sag control equipment based on the high-speed switch, independently developed by NR, successfully passed the full set type test of Xi'an High Voltage Apparatus Research Institute (XIHARI) and its performance has been fully certified by the authority. Among them, the fastest switching time of dual power fast switching devices is less than 16ms. The fastest working time of the bus voltage current limiting protection device is less than 10ms, which...

On November 16, 2020, The LIKOMA station (1MW) of the 1.3MW island photovoltaic energy storage microgrid EPC project in Malawi, Africa was successfully put into operation by NR. The Minister of Energy-Malawi and the CEO of the Electricity Generation Company-Malawi were present to congratulate the project. The project is located on two isolated islands (Likoma and Chizumulu) in Lake Malawi, with a total design photovoltaic capacity of 1.3MW and energy storage capacity of 2839kWh. Intermittent p...

On October 29, 2020, the 12MW / 48MWh lead-acid battery energy storage power station of Jinling substation in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, which was supplied by NR, passed all tests and was officially put into operation according to the dispatching instructions. The power station is the first grid side lead-acid battery energy storage power station in China. NR supplied complete system, including Power Conversion System (PCS), BESS control unit, energy management system (EMS) and other core equip...

On 4th October 2020, the Mymensingh 50MW solar PV project, Bangladesh's largest solar PV plant, developed by HDFC Sinpower Ltd., successfully received COD（Commercial Operation Date） confirmation from the Bangladesh Power Development Board. NR Electric, as a solution provider, provided the complete protection and control equipment, solar SCADA, and Power Plant Control (PPC) system for this project. PPC control scheme With the advanced PPC control scheme, NR helps the plant meet the Banglades...

NewEnergy and Luminus have recently introduced to the industry new linear dim-to-warm modules that simplify system design and ensure color and tone consistency between linear and spot luminaires. Each module has an onboard IC that enables dynamic CCT control from a single-channel LED driver and a standard dimmer switch.  Zhaga footprints The initial linear modules have industry-standard Zhaga footprints Using the same LEDs and IC as the Luminus CDM modules, which are commonly used in sp...

C&S Electric participated in Elecrama 2020, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida from 18th to 22nd January 2020. The company exhibited its entire range of products including LV Switchgear, Power Busbars, and Protection & Measurement Devices.  During the show, the company launched various new products including; Winmaster3 ACBs, and Track Busway to name a few. The stall attracted a large number of visitors from the electrical fraternity and various new contacts were made during th...

Contactors and Control relays are electrically operated switches used for switching loads and for controlling the electrical circuit respectively. Generally, the medium of quenching of arc is air, so they are called air break contactors & air break control relays. Since both switches are used in the same control panel, it is confusing for people to understand the difference between a contactor and a control relay. Similarity between Contactor and Control Relay Contactor and Control Relay...

When it comes to building an energy-efficient pumping system, the selection of the right motor control system is necessary for the pump. Pump controllers are designed to monitor flow and/or level variables and control the connected pump accordingly to efficiently maintain the levels. pump controller C&S Electric introduces a smart pump controller that has been designed using modern technologies Considering the need for farmers, C&S Electric introduces a smart pump controller that has...

The North Loop is one of the busiest recreation districts in Minneapolis. What does that mean for local restaurants? Lots of hungry diners and lots of competition. Neighborhood newcomer Graze Provisions and Libations has a solution for that: teaming up! collective dining destination Graze is a collective dining destination with vendors selling food, baked goods, coffee, and the strong stuff and ECSI got it fully wired. Choosing entertainment is almost as hard as choosing lunch: cat...