Electric Meters & Metering Equipment News

E.ON is moving into new orders of magnitude in the construction of solar parks on an industrial scale. In Texas, USA, the energy company is planning a solar park with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). Under a long-term power purchase agreement, E.ON has already sold the subscription rights from 50 MW of the plant for a period of 20 years. The customer is SK E&S, one of South Korea's largest energy companies. West of the Pecos West of the Pecos is scheduled to go online in 2020, E...

Recently, the first unit of Zungeru hydropower station in Nigeria was successfully commissioned and realized power generation, which laid a good foundation for the power generation of subsequent units. NR has designed hydropower unit protection solutions for the project and provided key equipment such as generator transformer unit protection and switchyard protection. Zungeru hydropower station is located in the middle and upper reaches of the Kaduna River near Zungeru Town, Niger, Nigeria. Wit...

On June 9th, 2018, a 500kV digital substation for the Bailing transmission and transformation project was successfully put into operation in Liangshan district, Sichuan, China. The Liangshan substation was the first 500kV digital substation commissioned by NR in the Liangshan district. all-around integrated solutions NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including network switches NR provided all-around integrated solutions for this substation, including intelligen...

NR is proud to announce the commissioning of India’s first 1 MW microgrid at the Central Electronics Limited (CEL) facility in Sahibadad, Uttar Pradesh, India. In over 10 years NR has deployed protection & control solutions around and pioneered the development of microgrid solutions. With the booming renewable energy integrated into India's power grid, it is a challenge to keep the stability of the power grid, due to renewable energy is not as stable as the traditional power supply. T...

On June 2nd, 2018, NR successfully commissioned two sets of 20 Mvar/13.8 kV Mobile Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Layla and Summan Area, which is the world’s first energized fully mobile STATCOM. Due to the large amount of induction-motor-based air conditioner load the power grid of Saudi Arabia suffers from severe voltage stability and FIDVR issues (fault-induced delayed voltage recovery). STATCOM is the most advanced technology to mitigate voltage stability problems. STATC...

On May 25, 2018, Canada's 735 kV Chibougamau series compensation upgrade project undertaken by NR completed all field & commissioning tests without delay and successfully put into operation. Fundamentally, series compensators were installed in the 1990s in the Chibougamau Substation close to the James Bay Area by another supplier, its control and protection system has reached the end of its life span and the replacement of outdated spare parts is highly required. NR series compensators pro...

The city of Košice is becoming a center of IT innovations. GlobalLogic Slovakia s.r.o. is launching a unique project to help introduce world-class technologies into everyday life. Machine Intelligence Lab is where science fiction becomes a reality. The lab is a development center where breakthrough medical, media, and business solutions are born and where designers’ creativity and precise thinking meet the long-term experience of the wider expert public. Machine Intelligence Lab...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has released its third proprietary spectral technology, PerfectWhite™, which closely replicates the visual characteristics of halogen lamps (3000K). When compared to halogen, PerfectWhite was preferred by lighting designers in testing at both Light + Building and Lightfair. PerfectWhite PerfectWhite delivers without infra-red, green/yellow tint, and ultraviolet radiation Though the spectrums are a virtual match – Luminus filled the cyan gap – PerfectWh...

Luminus Devices, Inc. has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) LED portfolio with two new 280 nm devices intended for the medical health and well-being product segments. The standard footprint 3535 surface mount emitter is a 350 mA device with a peak output up to 60 mW. The second ultra-compact emitter is 1.3 mm by 1.3 mm and only 0.85 mm tall; it delivers 3 mW at 20 mA and a peak output of 11 mW at 100 mA.  1313 UV-C LED "Air, surface, and water disinfection markets will see a significant numb...

Eliminating faults in the electricity grid long before they can occur: this is made possible by the use of artificial intelligence based on a technology developed in its present form by E.ON. It is being used by Schleswig-Holstein Netz AG, a German grid operator belonging to the E.ON group. Combining comprehensive data analysis with a self-learning algorithm now makes it possible to predict faults and failures in the electricity grid much more reliably than before, and to take appropriate actio...

Luminus Devices, Inc., a global manufacturer of high-performance LEDs and solid-state light sources, has expanded its horticulture LED portfolio with new SST-20 series white LEDs to complement the extensive range of discrete wavelengths from UVA (365nm) to Far Red (730nm). white light in horticulture fixture Incorporating white light in horticulture fixtures provides illumination in the greenhouse and makes it easier to observe crops for signs of disease, in many cases, white LEDs can replace...

C&S Electric celebrated its 52nd Founder’s Day in honor of the company’s inception. The Founder Day has always been of great significance to C&S Group. annual event The annual event had festivities, such as presentations, speeches, full recreational activities, and awards On this occasion, the whole C&S family gathered for a day-long celebration with full zeal to commemorate the company’s founder for establishing his dream. The special day was held at Greater No...

E.ON wants to produce more wind energy in Germany. To implement this strategy, E.ON Climate & Renewables is taking over the German activities of Kassel-based Vortex Energy. Vortex has been developing, realizing, and operating onshore wind farms in Germany since 2004. The project pipeline includes wind farms with a total volume of 300 megawatts and a large number of projects at an early stage of development. This ideally complements E.ON's activities in the construction and operation of Germ...

C&S Electric has successfully participated in Hannover Messe 2018, held in Germany from 23rd April – 27th April 2018. The company exhibited its latest Switchgear, Controlgear, Protection Devices, Metal Clad & Cast Resin Power Busbars Products. Hannover Messe Hannover Messe is one of the world’s major Trade Fairs for industrial Technology where technologies and core areas of the industry from research and development, industrial automation, IT, industrial supply, production...

Thanks to its functionalities and innovative approach, OverIT’s product is now an international benchmark in Field Service Management for several consulting companies. There is growing positive feedback on our product, both from the market and those customers who implemented it, and several multinational IT consulting companies have cited Geocall in their publications as one of the best Field Service Management products worldwide. Array of service requirements The innovation-driven appr...

Altra Industrial Motion is a major provider of advanced power transmission solutions for outdoor power equipment applications with industry-renowned brands, such as Guardian, Kilian, TB Wood’s, Warner Electric, and Warner Linear that provide OEMs with expectational drivetrain value by ensuring component compatibility and optimized performance. Whether a modified standard product or a customer solution is required, Altra provides extensive technical experience in outdoor power equipment an...

Gephart Electric Project Manager - Phil Zignego was elected 'Electrical Component Team Pioneer' by the IPD Team at the Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. Gephart is proud to partner with Turner Construction on yet another major healthcare project; and to support the local partner, IBID County Electric, in their many years of outstanding service at this Lakeland facility.

Analysts have put the accent on the unprecedented growth experienced by Field Service Management over the last few years.  The strategy OverIT puts into action to face the ever-changing challenges in this market, is that of constantly investing in the development of new functions and in the research of the ultimate technological innovations to provide customers with excellent tools for optimizing the field processes. Functions developed for the field activities With this 8.5 release, Geo...

SPACE1 Maintenance and SPACE1 Virtual Collaboration customers can now rely on the innovative technology offered by the RealWear HMT-1™ device and perform maintenance activities on the field or within production plants completely hands-free, interacting with procedures and remote support through voice control, only. RealWear’s HMT-1 is designed for those technicians, engineers, and field operators in charge of equipment inspection and maintenance ac...

With customer satisfaction consistently over 94% during the past 10 years, the UK’s lighting controls manufacturer CP Electronics, a brand of Legrand Electric Ltd, has shown a long-term commitment to quality. That dedication has now been recognized by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Mo Mohanaranjan, Quality and Environmental Manager at CP Electronics, was presented with a long-service award by the BSI at a ceremony in February. At the same time, he accepted the ISO 14001/2015 certi...

Luminus Devices, Inc., has released its breakthrough warm dimming and dynamic tuning modules that deliver exceptionally uniform color and control across any environment and enable consistency from fixture to fixture and between linear, down, and directional luminaires that are used in the same space. Unique to the new modules are onboard IC chips that allow exceptional color quality and uniformity in hospitality, commercial, and office environments. cost-effective solution "The deep golden gl...

At E.ON's regional utilities Avacon, Bayernwerk, E.DIS, and Hansewerk, paper battles have long become a thing of the past. In 2017, nearly 60 percent of all new power generation plants feeding into the grid were registered online. Paperless commissioning and registration In 2017, customers and installation companies have been able to complete the entire process from registration to commissioning of a photovoltaic system quickly, easily, and without any paperwork. Since the launch of the o...

The European Spallation Source for Neutron Research (ESS) in Lund, Sweden has chosen E.ON as its energy partner. The cooperation includes energy solutions such as cooling, compressed air, and the recovery of surplus energy as well as the supply of renewable energy to the large-scale research facility. The partnership is planned throughout the planned ESS lifespan, until 2065. neutron source ESS and E.ON will also work together to develop resource-efficient ways of recovering surplus energy&nb...

Industrial electrical distribution systems typically consist of switchgear lineups to distribute power to various loads. Switchgear lineups are vital to an industrial facility to maintain production, process, and revenue stream. Frequently, existing switchgear lineups at such facilities are deemed to be in good condition but lack many modern-day technologies that could benefit them.  Improved Protection for Equipment Instead of replacing the kit to achieve benefits, they can retrofit and...

With many industries embracing the latest technology trends found in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, it can be easy to overlook some of the simpler and more cost-effective solutions. For packaging and labeling, maintaining precision and product positioning is extremely important for high-quality results and does not necessarily require the latest in servomotor design. cost-effective solution The inevitable march of progress brings with it many innovations and solutions that sav...

Aggreko has launched a mobile, modular power package for utility support and off-grid locations, using HFO as its primary fuel source. Aggreko’s Medium Speed HFO (MSHFO) power package brings its trademark containerized, scalable power online quickly while lowering the overall cost of energy. With more than 50 years of experience providing diesel and gas-fuelled mobile, modular power, HFO was the natural extension that the company’s experts at its Dumbarton research and development f...

E.ON has begun construction of a new onshore wind farm in Italy. The Morcone project in the Benevento province in the wider area of Naples will have an installed capacity of 57 megawatts. Nineteen turbines of the three-megawatt class from the Danish manufacturer Vestas will be installed. Morcone was the largest project awarded by the Italian government at an auction in 2016. Wind turbines  E.ON is currently building the roads and laying the foundations for the first wind turbines in...

One of the last working Victorian Potteries in the UK, famed for its recent appearance on BBC Two’s Great Pottery Throw Down, has been given a new lease of life following a refurbishment which included the installation of lighting controls from CP Electronics. Middleport Pottery in Stoke-On-Trent has been transformed from a dilapidated Grade II-listed factory on the brink of closure into a modern Centre of Excellence, providing training and education to the local community, with a particu...

C&S Electric exhibited its entire product range at Distribuelec 2018, the electrical exhibition organized by IEEMA held in Mumbai from 4th to 6th February, 2018. The stand was visited by members of the electrical fraternity including architects, builders, consultants, contractors, govt. officials. The product display was appreciated by everyone and the stall was awarded as the best stall.

HanseWerk, a subsidiary of E.ON and one of the biggest providers of energy solutions in northern Germany, has brought on stream its fourth high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Hamburg. With an efficiency of more than 95 percent, the plant will produce power for up to 20,000 and heat for around 2,800 households. efficient cogeneration fleet HanseWerk joined with GE Jenbacher to develop a plant concept that boosts the 95% efficiency of the plant For this project, HanseWerk jo...