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WEG has just announced the construction of a new electric motor factory in Santo Tirso, Portugal. The company intends to invest 23.5 million euros to build 22,680 m² of manufacturing facilities on the same area where WEG already has a 16,300 m² low voltage industrial motor factory. WEG´s plan with the new unit is to expand the production of large electric motors and transfer its factory located in Maia to Santo Tirso, centralizing all operations in a single manufacturing site....

ZPN Energy developed the concept of supplying EVs with stored energy, not just battery-to-battery refueling, but the concept of having a reservoir of energy that could be released through a sophisticated electronic power process at very high speeds - anywhere we needed to do it, including off-grid. ZPN Energy loves the idea of harvesting solar and wind power to propel cars and vans, as they know that the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow every day. However, the company fe...

Construction of RWE’s next German onshore wind farm, the 22.8-megawatt Sandbostel-Bevern project in Lower Saxony, has commenced. A total of four Nordex wind turbines are being erected in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, at the south-western edge of the Hamburg metropolitan area. climate-friendly energy What is special about this project is that three turbines with a total installed capacity of 17.1 megawatts (MW) are owned by RWE, while a further, identical turbine with a nomina...

ZPN Energy has been providing Energy-as-a-Service (E-a-a-S) and microgrids with energy storage for at least three years now. They recently rebranded their E-a-a-S as ZAPME, and the first of their new, modular generation are in production, with first deliveries scheduled for the end of March 2022. ZAPME ZPN Energy has three versions planned: ZAPME GO - 11-22kWh Recovery units with rapid charge of 50kW ZAPME - 50kWh with 50kW of rapid charge ZAPME MAX - 150-300kWhKWH with rapid and ultra-r...

“Cable technology is a key enabler to face the challenges of digitalization and energy transition,” explains Srini Siripurapu, Chief R&D and Innovation Officer Prysmian Group. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry announce that they have finalized financing of €135 million intended to support the Group’s 2021-2024 R&D plans in Europe. Submarine power transmission Specifically, the area...

Aggreko is proud to be partnering with PIF Saudi International to provide more solar power than ever before at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Utilizing sustainable options like solar energy and biofuel in three areas for the event, Aggreko is helping this flagship golfing event significantly save on CO2 emissions. sustainable energy solution Aggreko’s sustainable energy solution for the event includes a 60 kw solar gem, running in the village as a bac...

On the new reovib.reo.de mini-site, REO shines the spotlight on vibratory feeding. A comprehensive presentation of the current REO product portfolio awaits visitors.Frequency converters, phase angle controls, vibrating solenoids and measurement devices are presented in a modern design language. The site focuses on variability and futureproofing in the IIOT, the Internet of Things, which offers completely new networking and production opportunities. REOVIB MFS 368 The newest example from REO...

Power quality specialist - REO UK has made it easier for electrical and electronic design engineers to identify the ideal products for specific industrial projects with a new website. The company, which provides wound inductive, resistive and power electronic components to markets globally, has made its key vertical markets central to the new site layout, making it easier for engineers in those sectors to find the most relevant products and guidance. REO UK Established in England in 1989, R...

On January 20, 2022, the first converter valve of The China Great Bay Area DC back-to-back project was successfully put into operation for the first time, marking an important step forward for the interconnection of the core areas of the Eastern and Western Pearl River Delta of Guangdong power grid. The converter valves were supplied by NR Electric (NR). Unit 1 on the East side of Guangzhou took the lead in entering the system commissioning stage among the four units of the whole project, creat...

For REO, the holistic conceptualization of products means that it also allows for conditions that are rather unlikely in Germany: earthquakes. To enable safe and long-term use all over the world, REO products, such as various different performance classes of column-type transformers, are built to be earthquake proof. To prevent damage or even destruction of transformers during an earthquake from sudden movements or vibrations, components and fixings are selected in accordance with the high re...

InCharge Energy, the globally renowned fleet electrification services provider, has sold a majority interest in the company to longtime partner - ABB. An early investor in InCharge, ABB has increased its stake to 60%. “ABB, as a pioneer of the green mobility revolution, is a natural fit for us,” said Cameron Funk, CEO of InCharge Energy. He adds, “Most of our turn-key solutions already include ABB’s state-of-the-art charging hardware and we have partnered closely since A...

RECOM has extended its range of AC/DC open-frame power supplies with the RACM600-L series. The module can deliver 400/450W (115/230VAC) with convection cooling while 600W is available with continuously forced airflow. The product features a universal 80-275VAC input and a single 24V output, adjustable ±20%, rated at 25A. A standby output at 5V/0.5A is also available. IEC 62368-1 for IT The RACM600-L is designed for reliable and cost-effective operations in high-availability application...

Brazil’s pulp and paper industry is in a strong position to build on efforts towards electrification, energy efficiency, recycling and technological innovation, in order to further reduce energy use and cut emissions, according to a joint report by Brazil’s Energy Research Office EPE and the International Energy Agency (IEA) supported by the Brazilian Tree Industry association - Ibá. The EPE (Empresa de Pesquisa Energética), which advises Brazil’s Ministry of Min...

ZPN Energy officially co-sponsored the EV Infrastructure Summit 2022, organized by City & Financial Global Ltd. The event took place on the 18th and 19th of January, 2022. ZPN Energy’s Chief Operations Manager, Dr. John Miller, spoke on Day Two of this prestigious event, scheduled in ‘The Future of the EV technology – learn from the best experts in the UK and beyond’ session. EV Infrastructure Summit 2022 The conference focused on what the 2030 challenges will mean...

RECOM has added to its range of low-cost, unregulated DC/DC converters with the RA3 series of 3W SMD parts, which are designed to provide the optimum voltages for semiconductor switch gate drivers. Variants are available with outputs of single 8V, 9V, or dual +7/−1V, +15/−3V, and +20/−5V. These values cover the requirements of IGBTs, silicon MOSFETs and the latest silicon carbide MOSFETs and GaN HEMT cells. The parts have 5.2 kV/1 minute functional isolation and hold UL/IEC/EN...

The Vanguard™ wireless fixed point gas detector from United Electric Controls can now be installed in difficult to reach locations with the introduction of additional antenna gains and the option to mount it remotely. The Vanguard TCD60 adds to the versatility of the Vanguard TCD50, by providing three options for antenna gain and a remote mount option for the antenna. This aids with better placement of the antenna to improve signal transmission while keeping the gas sensor where it is nee...

BAE Systems has been awarded a US$ 60 million contract from the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island under the Cornerstone Other Transaction Authority, to develop certain types of next-generation, radiation hardened by design (RHBD) microelectronics, leveraging Intel Corporation’s commercial foundry, Intel Foundry Services. The main goal of the program is to expand onshore access to state-of-the-art microelectronics technology for the United States government and aerospace communi...

Munich-based clean tech company - Orcan Energy has ranked as the second most used supplier worldwide for its waste heat solutions. This was the conclusion of an industry analysis by the Energy Engineering Department of the Politecnico di Milano, recently published at the 6th International ORC Conference in Munich, which compared 30 companies offering ORC-based waste heat recovery technologies. waste heat solutions As such, Orcan Energy has left industry giants such as Enogia, Dürr, and T...

Congratulations to everyone at Kenny Electric for receiving the Certificate for Excellence National AGC Safety Award (NASA) for achieving zero lost workday case rates in 2021! Kenny Electric’s safety team also proudly accepted the Certificate for Excellence and the CHASE (Construction Health and Safety Excellence) – Blue Level Participant Award. Kenny’s long-standing Safety Culture The CHASE awards recognize firms based on the culture derived from their safety and health pro...

As the market for home automation products continues to show strong growth, consumers and building owners are turning to more decorative finishes for the smart products on display in their homes and properties. In anticipation of growing demand in this area, Scolmore has added a raft of new decorative sockets to its Click Smart+ range. Click Smart+ products The comprehensive range of Click Smart+ products launched last year was created to simplify and streamline connected home products &nd...

 The Vanguard™ wireless fixed point gas detector from United Electric Controls can now be installed in more plants and more locations that may have acetylene or hydrogen present. The Vanguard TCD60 attains upgraded certification The Vanguard TCD60 has an upgraded certification for hazardous locations and is now certified for Class I, Div 1, Gr. A, B, C, and D as well as Ex db ia IIC as standard. This expands the flexibility that end-users have for installing the Vanguard gas detect...

The Vanguard™ wireless fixed point gas detector from United Electric Controls can be installed in more plants and more locations that may have acetylene or hydrogen present. improved safety coverage The Vanguard TCD60 has an upgraded certification for hazardous locations and is certified for Class I, Div 1, Gr. A, B, C, and D as well as Ex db ia IIC as standard. This expands the flexibility end users have for installing the Vanguard gas detector throughout their operations, ensuring toxi...

Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station is a key project located in Guangdong Province with the largest single-unit capacity in China (400 MW) has successfully completed the trial operation. The core protection & control equipment such as static frequency converter (SFC) and system protection provided by NR has laid a solid foundation for the smooth start-up, grid connection and safe operation of the unit. Yangjiang storage power station NR Electric has developed the SFC system with the hi...

RWE is investing more than 40 million euros in its new Rea Unificado wind farm in north-eastern Spain. The 43-megawatt (MW) wind farm is to be built in Soria, approximately 160 kilometers east of Saragossa. The nine Nordex wind turbines will be erected from Spring 2022, with the wind farm due to have commenced operation by the end of this same year. The company is building nine turbines with a nominal capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW) each–by far the largest in size and capacity within its S...

Electricity generation at one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, Hunterston B, in North Ayrshire, is ending after almost 46 years. Since the station came online in 1976, it has produced enough zero-carbon electricity to power every home in Scotland for nearly 31 years. The carbon avoided by the station, when compared to gas generation, is like taking every car off Scotland’s roads for 19 years. zero-carbon electricity Reactor 4 at the EDF-run site will be shut dow...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has added two new variants of KNX binary inputs to its portfolio of DIN-rail mounted devices: The new binary inputs N 262 and N 263 offer easy installation and intuitive operation and are available as potential-free and voltage-loaded versions in widths of 4 MU (4 binary inputs) and 8 MU (8 binary inputs). The new binary inputs can be used to detect switching and system states or to count pulses with threshold monitoring. In addition to switching and dimming lights...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in digital transformation and energy management and automation, and the world's most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights at CES 2022 revealed the latest innovations in Smart and Sustainable Homes as part of its commitment to address the growing demand for resilient and sustainable home energy solutions. These newly revealed innovations include the first sockets and switches in the industry made from ocean materials and new enhanceme...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world’s most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights, today unveiled the first home energy solutions made from ocean plastics. The market-leading Merten range of sockets and switches made from recycled ocean material delivered in sustainable packaging, eliminating non-recyclable material, and empowering customers to take one step closer to achieving net-zer...

As part of its ongoing support for the decarbonization of the electrical industry, Legrand has signed BEAMA’s Climate Commitment to industrial decarbonization and sustainable product development across the whole electrical industry. The commitment has been made to support electrical industry professionals faced with the challenge of implementing energy-efficient and sustainable solutions in buildings to meet Government targets for net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving sustainable targets...

Ecotricity’s mission is to fight climate change. By choosing their green energy, every one of their customers is actively reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned to produce electricity in Britain, helping push the economy towards the goal of net zero. Hitting net zero carbon emissions is vital to prevent a climate catastrophe, Ecotricity says users can only achieve it by generating more green energy and being smarter about how to use it. smart meters That’s where the latest gene...