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Prysmian Group, a globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, two of the GB transmission grid owners. Following the selection of Prysmian as exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the agreement includes an initial payment of €85 million and the assurance of Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned construction of the East...

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Krishna Kumar Thakur, 49, has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of the Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Mr. Thakur is a 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). He is a Post-Graduate in Literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur and has done his Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Human Resource (PGDM-HR) from the...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. was selected as a constituent of the ‘FTSE4Good Index Series’ and the ‘FTSE Blossom Japan Index’ for the four-year running and as the ‘FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index’ for the two year running, and as the ‘MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)’ for the five year running. Furukawa Electric Group is now in the second year of the new Medium-term Management Plan 2022～2025 (2025 Mid-term Plan) ‘Road to Visi...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract by Ørsted Wind Power A/S to supply inter-array submarine cables for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, located 160 km off the Yorkshire coast, UK. Once constructed, it will be able to supply well over 3 million homes with green, renewable electricity. Under the contract, subject to Ørsted taking a Final Investment Decision on Hornsea 3, Prysmian Group will be responsib...

Plug Power Inc., a pioneer in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, is part of a consortium of companies that received a $21.8 million dollar grant from the European Commission to build an offshore hydrogen production plant. As a member of the nine-company consortium HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe), Plug will design and deliver a 10-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to the site in the North Sea, off the port of Ostend, Belgiu...

Pirta has successfully tested the performance of its revolutionary climate "cooling paint" using a world-renowned solar simulator. The Yorkshire firm visited TS Space Systems' purpose-built site in Marlow, UK, to carry out a range of performance tests.  Pirta’s unique paint formula has since been validated by the University of Leeds with provisional results indicating exceptionally high emissivity, or ability to release heat, reducing the surface temperature by up to 64°C (1...

The largest photovoltaic complex in Latin America is powered by Ingeteam technology. With a total capacity of 1 GW, this hybrid project, located in the north of Mexico, will be completed in 2027. Then it will generate enough energy to power more than 500,000 households. Ingeteam has supplied its technology for the first phase of the project, which is already in operation. The project, which now occupies 240 hectares, will be gradually expanded to reach the 2,000 hectares planned for the next f...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management. This new training course gives sales managers the tools they need to excel and become the leaders their teams deserve. Participants in the course will enhance their skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, commun...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced it intends to acquire or build approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, continuing the company’s investment in renewable generation. Combined, the four projects announced are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes. These projects are targeted to be ready to serve customers between next year and 2026. Ameren Missouri expands investment in renewable energy These p...

DNV is pleased to have supported a landmark solar and storage project in the Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific region. Philippines-based power producer - Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), the solar developer of listed Alternergy Holdings Corporation, appointed DNV as Owner’s Engineer for the 15.3 MWp solar power and associated 13.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ngatpang state on Babeldoab, the largest island in the Palau archipelago. The USD 29 million project...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will invest an additional 42.5 billion yen to construct a second production building for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control-system products at Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, in Japan, as part of its Nagoya Works campus. The initial investment, announced on March 28, 2022, was for a single production building due to start operations in April 2025. This plan is now being expanded to add a second produc...

Hydrogen Optimized’s Vice President (VP) of Development and Co-Founder - Edward Stuart will address delegates at the ‘Next Generation Electrolysers North America Summit’, which is taking place on June 21-22, 2023, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, in the United States of America (USA). His presentation will focus on large-scale clean hydrogen production as a requirement for the global energy transition, and will examine the success factors to achieve economic large-scale production...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Schneider Electric, the provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, released a new version of its flagship Square D safety switch offer, the VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the trusted offering. Designed for long-term durability to improve safety and productivity, the new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) is setting the standard for performance, quality, and reliability in commercial and industrial applic...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of power and thermal management solutions announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase, through its subsidiary - Delta International Holding Limited B.V., 100% shareholdings of HY&T Investments Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, including TB&C Group, a provider of automotive high-voltage hybrid components, from Cooperatief H2 Equity Partners Fund IV Holding W.A. and Te Bokkel Beheer B.V. for 142 million euros (approx. NT$ 4,661,86...

Located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, Yanbu is the nerve center of the Kingdom’s petrochemicals industry. One of Yanbu’s critical installations is the power station, which has several Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) with a total capacity of 524.6MW.  The power station caters to the region’s total electricity demand. DG sets In case of any unexpected shutdown, the GTGs are restarted by DG sets designed specifically for Black Start applications. The DG sets are supp...

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Michael Lotfy Gierges as the Executive Vice President for its global Home & Distribution division. Working out of Schneider Electric’s US headquarters in Boston, Michael Lotfy Gierges will lead Schneider Electric’s drive to bring the Electricity 4.0 revolution to homes through enhanced electrification and digitalization. Innovativ...

Accelerating solar-plus-storage in the next five years will be important for boosting the efficiency and resilience of global energy networks, according to 92% of energy industry professionals. The finding is from DNV’s Industry Insights research, which surveyed global energy industry professionals on their outlook, expectations and priorities for the year ahead. It is frequently referred to as the ‘power couple’ of the energy world, combining solar and storage aims to tackle...

Brentwood Borough Council has recognized the need for change on life safety products within their housing stock. After discussions on Smart Social Housing with Carol Burton, Interim Corporate Manager – Technical Services, they are pleased to announce a new trial to see 40 properties fitted with Aico heat, smoke and CO alarms, HomeLINK Gateways and Environmental Sensors throughout the borough. The scheme will update the home life safety systems, to comply with British Standard BS5839-6 and...

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to medieval castles. Across these 400 sites are thousands of buildings and spaces that need to be covered by a reliable fire and (CO) system, as well as being easy to manage from a repairs and maintenance perspective. To help them overcome the geographical challenges of managing large estates, English Heritage have opted to trial Aico’s HomeLINK Connected Home Solution,...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated US$ 100,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri.   The company also donated 800 Energy Star rated window air conditioners. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Each summer, we make this annual giveaway a priority to help keep hundreds...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will begin shipping samples of its new NX-type full-SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductor module for industrial equipment on June 14, 2023. The module, which reduces internal inductance and incorporates a second-generation SiC chip, is expected to contribute to the realization of more efficient, smaller and lighter-weight industrial equipment. Power semiconductors Power semiconductors are increasingly being utiliz...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the highly scalable SICAM 8 power automation platform. Designed with scalability and security at its core, the platform helps customers achieve resilient and secure grid operation, while allowing for the incorporation of additional applications in the future. It also includes two new software solutions: the SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) visualization tool and the SICAM S8000 software solution for power automation, and forms part of the Siemens Xce...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will feature its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andy Marsh, as a presenter at the 2nd Annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit, which is being held in New York City, New York, USA, on June 15-16, 2023. The 2nd Annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit will bring together investment professionals, industry...

The Intersolar Europe trade fair, part of The Smarter E Europe event, will host the official presentation of Ingeteam's new range of photovoltaic and hybrid inverters. This range of products is aimed at the residential, commercial, and industrial segments, as well as large photovoltaic power plants, with single-phase and three-phase models ranging from 3 kW to 350 kW. All models come as standard with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, enabling the inverters to be controlled and monitored via Inge...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will tour the UK throughout September in a series of high-profile customer and industry events. The UK roadshow follows the successful European tour of Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, and Frankfurt where more than 700 individual customer demonstrations of the Volta Zero were undertaken. Business-focused audiences The UK tour initially kicks...

ABB E-mobility’s Terra DC wallboxes have been selected to power the completion of the world’s first 100 percent electric junior touring car cup, the NXT Gen Cup.  The NXT Gen Cup season launch and test day is being held today at Gelleråsen, just outside of Karlskoga, Sweden. The first official round will take place in Falkenberg on July 8-9, continuing as a support championship to the well-known Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC). Junior racing championship...

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, announced it will supply Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. with 8 MW (megawatts) of hydrogen fuel cell stationary power to deliver clean energy to the city of Calistoga, located in California Wine Country, during times of wildfires and other emergencies. This will be the largest planned hydrogen powered fuel cell installation in the United States. The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) requires t...

As the Philippines makes the switch to more renewable energy sources, the country is stabilizing grid reliability with its largest ever integrated grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Limay in Bataan Province, supplied by ABB for Universal Power Solutions Inc. (UPSI), a unit of San Miguel Corporation Global Power Holdings Corp. Financial details were not disclosed. The Limay site forms part of a broader contract with UPSI, for a 240MW capacity packaged BESS solution to strengthen...