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The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG announced leadership appointments to build on the company’s position of strength and accelerate value creation as a technology company. The current Managing Board has led the company through three record years of financial performance and strategic developments to accelerate the digital and sustainability transformations of its customers. With the five-year contract extension of Cedrik Neike, the Supervisory Board underscores its confidence in him to su...

In the spirit of its motto 'Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow,' Siemens is presenting new hardware and software for the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller at this year's AMB in Stuttgart. The Sinumerik 828D is specifically designed for the compact and mid-range machine market. The new PPU271.5, PPU270.5, PPU290.5, and PU272.5 processor units and the redesigned Sinumerik 828D MCP (Machine Control Panel) operating concept offer a wide range of functions and options that increase the...

Three aspects to consider when building or upgrading the wastewater treatment facility include: standards, equipment, and design. By focusing more time on the design, people can save money on construction because a proper design will permit less rigorous equipment. Standards When constructing electrical systems for wastewater treatment facilities, the following need to be considered: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 820 – Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatmen...

IREA is building a substation in Franktown to serve load growth between the existing Bayou and Castle Rock substations. The new 115-kilovolt to 12.5-kilovolt facility will provide reliable power to the area and help relieve the hardworking Bayou and Castle Rock substations. They broke ground at the site in mid-May and anticipate construction will be completed by December, with the substation in operation by February 2022. Twelve feeders will be built over the next three to five years as ad...

In recent years, CORE has invested in technologies that continue to help them operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize financial impacts on their members. Those investments include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): In early 2021, CORE wrapped up the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which replaced more than 165,000 meters throughout the system. CORE avoided at least 50,000 'truck rolls' thanks to AMI. The new meters also help to identify and more...

NR has actively participated in IEEE T&D, held from April 17th to 19th in Denver, the USA. The IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition attracts pioneering companies and individuals from around the world to take part as both exhibitors and attendees. The IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) embraces planning, research, development, design, application, construction, installation and operation of apparatus, equipment, structures, materials and system for the safe, reliable and economic gene...

The response time of the control device is 2.3 ms, the breaking time of the fast mechanical switch is 1 ms, and the overall effective time is 9.2 ms. The artificial grounding short-circuit test of the fast switch-based fault current limiter (FCL) was successfully accomplished. On December 20, 2021, the test results were announced at the 750 kV Helanshan substation of Ningxia Power Grid. As the first application in the EHV core hub substation in China, the performance indexes of PCS-8351 fast sw...

Luxi Island microgrid system, which was designed, supplied, commissioned, and delivered by NR, has been successfully put into operation. The system effectively solved the black start problem of a 10 kV feeder level microgrid with impulsive load, and has won high recognition from users with advanced and intelligent control strategy, a stable and reliable microgrid system. Microgrid integrated solutions NR provides microgrid-integrated solutions including microgrid energy management systems Lu...

On February 9, 2022, the NR light rail energy feedback system with DC De-icer function was successfully implemented for the first time, effectively coping with the recent low-temperature rain and snow weather in Nanjing and ensuring the safe operation of trains on the Nanjing-Jurong line. In the early morning of February 7, 2022, there was a sudden heavy snow in Nanjing. With the continuous low temperature, the DC overhead lines of Nanjing-Jurong elevated station were covered with ice, and the...

On March 29, 2022, the DC back-to-back project in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Bay Area (hereinafter referred to as Guangzhou Project) which lasted 15 months was successfully put into operation. The Guangzhou project put into operation this time adopts the new generation flexible DC transmission system of NR, including flexible DC protection & control, measurement, phase selection closing and opening devices, as well as flexible direct converter valve and other core equipment on the east...

The NEMA-compatible ZSH-series is available in frame diameters of 57, 87, and 107 mm with holding torques from 0.45 to 17 Nm. The two-phase 200 step/rev hybrid stepper motor design has smooth motion, suits unipolar or bipolar operation and is microstepping compatible. Standard ZSH motors have IP54 protection and an extended surface temperature range from −30 °C to +80 °C (briefly to 100°). An optional IP68 protection class facilitates operation in climatic chambers or submerg...

Gentari Green Mobility is now set to grow its Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) and charging point solutions in Indonesia. Its subsidiary PT Gentari Green Mobility Fleet has signed an agreement with PT Energi Selalu Baru (ESB), a subsidiary of PT NFC Indonesia Tbk, MCASH Group, to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding between PT Gentari Green Mobility Charge and Indonesia’s national utility company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Perser...

A brand-new 1.25 million volts (MV) implanter will spark cutting-edge research and innovation in semiconductor and quantum technologies, say scientists at the University of Surrey. Surrey's Ion Beam Center was able to secure the highly-specialized device thanks to a £2,195,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's strategic equipment initiative.  A 1.25 MV implanter can insert tiny ion particles into silicon wafers, which are the building blocks of compu...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Jazz, its digital operator in Pakistan, has secured the country’s largest long-term private sector syndicated credit facility of up to PKR 75 billion (c. USD 270 million). This 10-year financing arrangement will power Jazz’s growth ambitions as the country’s pioneering provider of 4G connectivity and digital services to millions of consumers and enterprises. Banking c...

The Westenergie subsidiary digikoo GmbH has comprehensively revised its central software platform, the digipad. With the digipad 2.0, digikoo offers even more efficient support for municipal utilities, municipalities, network operators and energy supply companies. The platform enables optimized planning in the areas of energy, heat, and transport. Municipal heat planning The digipad 2.0 enables individual analyses of complex data, automated potential assessments and customized views for users...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and publicly owned energy supplier Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH, have announced their partnership to help drive the transition to sustainable urban energy across the city. Yesterday’s inauguration of the Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters marks the culmination of 18 months of collaborative planning and implementation, which brings together Siemens expertise in sustainable infrastructure development with Stadtwerke Stuttgart’s experience in renewable energy g...

Full Gauge Controls recently obtained an Invention Patent registration for the VX-1025E electronic expansion valve model in both Brazil and the United States of America (USA), granted by the regulatory agencies INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) and USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), respectively. In practice, this means that the technology developed by the company is entirely new, granting it the exclusive right to commercialization. Industry's development capabi...

Siemens has developed a digital twin especially for large event spaces. The technology makes it possible to realistically reproduce and simulate very precisely a building’s acoustics and structure. The Sound of Science application will be used for the first time in the Großes Festspielhaus – the Large Festival Hall – at the Salzburg Festival. Sound of Science application Orchestral formations on the stage can also be tested and arranged in advance Sound of Science wil...

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people. In her first letter to local pioneers, Rayner will urge regions without devolved power to 'partner with the government to deliver the most ambitious program of devolution this country has ever seen.' economic growth She will invite local pioneers in devolution deserts - those with local knowledge and skin in the game - to work...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...

Like any vehicle purchase, an EV represents a significant financial investment. Even with so many advantages – including lower maintenance and operating costs, fuel savings, financial incentives, reduced pollution, additional convenience and unique features – an EV is not right for everyone. Questions to ask themselves as they consider an EV purchase or lease, courtesy of Consumer Reports and CORE: How many miles do they drive each day? And how often do they take long road trips?...

CORE recently cut the ribbon on a publicly accessible electric vehicle charger at Castle Rock’s Miller Activity Complex – one of 11 new CORE-owned and maintained Level 2 and 3 public chargers that will be operational this summer and fall.  Additional chargers will be located in Bailey, Castle Pines, Parker, Bennett, Deer Trail, Kiowa, Elizabeth, Woodland Park and other parts of Douglas County. State grants helped fund eight of the 11 chargers. Eligible CORE members get discoun...

Members in parts of CORE’s service area sometimes ask if they plan to offer high-speed internet service. CORE has analyzed this possibility considerably and currently has no plans to provide broadband services. This decision is based on many considerations, including: Colorado law prohibits an electric utility from directly providing retail commercial broadband services. They also could not subsidize a related but separate broadband company with  CORE’s resources. CORE&rs...

The Heavy Engineering vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the second Steam Generator to Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka for India’s indigenously developed 10 x 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Fleet Program. It has been flagged off from L&T’s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in Hazira, Gujarat. The flag-off comes 11 months ahead of the contractual delivery schedule, demonstrating L&T’s unwavering commitment to advancing Indi...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been awarded on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024. Lincoln Electric ranked 66th overall, and was one of 16 companies awarded within the “IT, Electronics, Hardware and Equipment” category. The award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the major statistics portal and industry ranking provider and the awards list can be viewed on the TIME’s website. Standard strategy...

Ingeteam has been awarded a new supply contract for a new photovoltaic plant in Australia. The company will supply its power electronics technology. Specifically, Ingeteam has supplied 15 transformer stations or power stations delivered as a turnkey solution, as well as the PPC (Power Plant Controller) system. The project is located in the Campaspe Shire in the state of Victoria. Once operational, this wind farm will generate the energy consumed by more than 43,000 Australian homes per year, th...

Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2023 Sustainability Report and standalone Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report. The publications feature the company’s progress toward its 2030 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets and in creating an inclusive workplace. As the ESG regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Eaton is leaning forward—its 2023 Sustainability Report showcasing more transparency and reporting rigor than eve...

Siemens inaugurated a new Center of Competence for Data Centers at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India. Spanning 6,000 m2,  the new facility will serve as a regional innovation hub, not only uniting a team of more than 200 designers, planners, engineers and project managers in one location, but also enabling co-creation with partners and customers across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.  The launch comes as the Data Center market continues to grow at unprecedented spee...

Ameren Missouri announces that more than 630 commercial customers have participated in its business energy savings program, BizSavers®, so far this year. Combined, these customers project to save over $2.1 million on their energy costs annually after completing more than 670 energy efficiency projects. In total, these Missouri businesses are projected to save 20.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. That’s the equivalent of 1,845 home’s energy use for one year....

Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that its Velion™ 150kW DC fast charging station has achieved Canadian Standards Association (CSA/US) Certification to standards UL 2202, UL 2231-1, and UL 2231-2 for EV Chargers. This significant milestone underscores Lincoln Electric’s dedication to delivering the most reliable and high-performing electric vehicle DC fast charging equipment in the industry. The CSA/US guarantees that Lincoln Electric’s Velion™ EV fast charging stati...