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Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry's first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications. The new GaN IPM addresses many of the design and performance compromises engineers typically face when designing major home appliances and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The DRV7308 GaN IPM enables more than 99% inverter efficiency, optimized acoustic performance, reduced solution size and lower system costs. It is on display at the Power Electronics,...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build an 800-megawatt simple-cycle natural gas energy center to serve as a reliable backup source of energy, ready to use when customers need it most.  The Castle Bluff Energy Center is designed to bolster grid reliability and would be used to deliver energy on the hottest summer days, and the coldest winter nights, and complement the increasing amount of renewabl...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that VEON, through its 100%-owned subsidiary Kyivstar, plans to increase its commitment to rebuild Ukraine’s digital infrastructure to USD 1 billion over the five years from 2023 through 2027. network and digital services This is an increase from the previously announced USD 600 million investment commitment for the three years between. The commitment will fund investments into the n...

BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK), a Japanese ceramics manufacturer, have released an advanced container-type NAS battery (sodium-sulfur battery). The new product - NAS MODEL L24 has been jointly developed by NGK and BASF, and is characterized by a significantly lower degradation rate of less than 1% per year, due to reduced corrosion in battery cells. thermal management system Another technical achievement is an improved th...

NGK will exhibit at Sensors Converge 2024 (sponsored by Questex), held in Santa Clara Convention Center, USA, from June 24 to 26, 2024. Sensors Converge is an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovative technologies in the sensor industry.  The booth will introduce the ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery series, "EnerCera", including application examples of maintenance-free IoT devices. EnerCera has been selected as a finalist for the Sensors Awards 2024. The final re...

As part of Nidec Drives’ continuous evolution of drive technology, their new Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides enhanced control and maximum efficiency in building automation systems, ensuring accurate and coordinated operation to boost occupant comfort.  Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP The Control Techniques SI-BACnet IP option module provides high-speed Ethernet-based communication for their flexible Commander C and Specialist Pump Drive F600 & HVAC Drive H...

To increase road safety, the local community of Schleich has installed a speed sign together with Westenergie. The sign is intended to remind road users of the speed limit and encourage them to be cautious. The company is supporting the community with funding for the purchase. "Because of the color displayed on the speedometer, you can see from a distance whether the speed limit has been observed," said local Mayor - Rudolf Körner.  Respective measuring point Mayor Rudolf Körne...

Recently, Windey and Ulanqab Municipal Government held a signing ceremony for industry chain extension cooperation. Qi Feiyun, Mayor of Ulanqab, Gao Ling, Chairman of the Board of Windey, and Chen Qi, General Manager of Windey attended the ceremony. Qi Feiyun praised the development layout and pioneering demonstration of Windey as a new energy equipment manufacturing 'chain master' enterprise in Ulanqab. She pointed out that in recent years, the economic situation of Ulanqab City has been impro...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will launch a web-based service on June 28 to provide data on the design and validation of a proprietary prototype inverter equipped with a module containing three LV100 insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), aiming to help customers accelerate their development of high-power inverters for applications such as photovoltaic power-generation systems. LV100 packages Customers involved in developing prototype inverter s...

ECSI's VP and General Manager, Matt Myers, recently announced the promotion of Ryan Dickey to Chief Estimator. In his new role, Ryan will be responsible for pioneering ECSI’s estimating department and overseeing the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical projects. new processes and strategies When asked, “Why estimating?” Ryan said that the combination of engineering, sales, and a competitive spirit helps to keep things interesting day-to-day. H...

Ameren Missouri. announced plans to build a new solar facility alongside the existing Montgomery Community Solar Center in New Florence, an hour west of St. Louis. The site, which will be part of Ameren Missouri’s Community Solar program, fills the demand created by more than 4,700 customers from across the state who want to expand their use of renewable energy. renewable energy “Customers continue to find the Community Solar program an easy way to grow their use of renewable ener...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will begin shipping samples of a new 16W-average-power gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifier module (PAM) for 5G massive MIMO (mMIMO) base stations on June 11. PAMs, which can be used in 32T32R mMIMO antennas to reduce the manufacturing cost and power consumption of 5G mMIMO base stations, are expected to be increasingly deployed as 5G networks expand from urban centers to regional areas. Mitsubishi Electric will exhibit its new 16W GaN PAM in...

Ingeteam will be at The Smarter E Europe, the world's largest trade fair dedicated to the renewable energy sector. This year it will have two stands: one dedicated to the solar and energy storage sector, and the other for its portfolio of electric vehicle charging solutions. Over 400 m2 will be used to display a wide range of products, some of which will be on show for the first time at the Munich Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 June, 2024. Medium-voltage transformer station Specifically, the...

The project aims to increase the resilience of the city's transmission network, reducing dependence on energy supply from other locations, and meeting demand during the peak tourism season. WEG has just announced the supply of a complete energy storage system (BESS) for the city of Aspen, located in the state of Colorado, USA. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the local power grid, which does not have its own power generation system and is entirely dependent on generation from other...

Lincoln Electric is pleased to announce that it has acquired Inrotech A/S. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, Inrotech is a privately held automation system integration and technology firm, specializing in automated welding systems that are differentiated by proprietary adaptive intelligence software and computer vision, which guides and optimizes the welding process without the need for programming or the use of CAD files.  State-of-the-art vision-based technology The state-of-the-art vi...

AMG Systems, the pioneer in NDAA and TAA-approved, highly robust connectivity and transmission solutions for IP Video, has launched its latest UK-designed and built Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector range, named the AMG150 and AMG155 series. The AMG150/155 series of PoE injectors has been designed to deliver Power over Ethernet from 15 right up to 90 watts, transmitting power to edge devices via 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, right up to 10Gb Ethernet network connections. In this way, the AMG150/155 series...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which the Company’s shareholders approved the recommended slate of seven Directors as VEON’s new Board of Directors (the Board). the new Board VEON welcomes former U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Sir Brandon Lewis, and Duncan Perry, who will serve alongside the incumbent Directors - Augie K Fabela II, Andrei Gusev, Michiel Soeting,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton and Palantir Technologies Inc., a renowned builder of AI systems for the modern enterprise, announced the expansion of their partnership to bring Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to Eaton’s operations. The enhanced collaboration will offer a unique data management solution to accelerate and modernize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deployments with AI-powered data mapping, cleansing, and migration automation. Palantir...

C&S Electric participated in the Elasia 2024 Expo in Bangalore, India, from May 24th to 26th, 2024. The company showcased its LV switchgear, power busbars, and protection devices, attracting numerous visitors, including consultants, contractors, builders, and dealers. C&S Electric At Elasia 2024 Expo During the show, valuable connections were made with potential customers and industry professionals. The stand was a hub of activity, featuring live demonstrations and interactive ses...

Intelligent power management - Eaton expanded its education and testing centers to demonstrate breakthrough solutions accelerating sustainable fleets in Pittsburgh, Houston and Marshall, Michigan, USA. As electrification and the energy transition have a cascading impact on infrastructure, Eaton provides real-world application environments to help fleet owners and vehicle OEMs understand the latest innovations and best practices, establishing scalable, affordable and reliable power for fleet ele...

Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd is further expanding its efforts to drive green mobility adoption via a new hassle-free, long-term electric vehicle (EV) leasing solution for commercial fleet operators as part of its Vehicle-as-a-Service offerings. In a launch event officiated by Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz today, Gentari announced its collaboration with eCo...

Ingeteam is to supply 70 photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the solar project located in the Tabernas desert. Located in Southern Spain, this desert is famous for having hosted the filming of numerous Hollywood films, especially westerns. With a power output of 250 MW, the Tabernas project has an estimated annual generation capacity of 466.6 GWh. Once commissioned, the facility is expected to supply more than 126,300 households with green energy, avoiding the emission of over 127,380 tons o...

Scotland has launched its refreshed national events strategy designed to provide strategic focus for all involved in the planning, securing, and delivery of events across Scotland. Scotland the Perfect Stage 2024-2035 aims to build on the event industry’s many achievements to date, as well as respond to the ongoing challenges faced by the sector. It also focuses on a range of national priority outcomes and critical success factors for the sector as it looks towards the next ten years. Pa...

Vestel’s UK EV charger division has formed a strategic partnership with dedicated EV software provider, Electric Miles. The move sees end-user - Electric Miles EV charger control software integrated with Vestel chargers and enables Vestel to offer a whole ecosystem of effective charger control and management options to its installers, fleet customers, and charge point operators. Remote charger management Electric Miles brings to the table a suite of cutting-edge solutions designed to me...

C&S Electric team has recently conducted several training sessions at the Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab, Government ITI Nithari, Noida. This lab was established through a collaboration between C&S Electric Ltd. and ITI. Conducted in collaboration with ITI faculty, the sessions aimed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge related to electrical products. Continuous learning and skill enhancement This initiative underscores the commitment to...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has launched the Serendie™ digital platform, effective immediately, to facilitate co-creation initiatives to accelerate the company's transformation into a "Circular Digital-Engineering Company." sustainability Through Serendie (a portmanteau of "serendipity" and "digital engineering"), Mitsubishi Electric expects to create sustainable future value by leveraging technological expertise and creativity synthesized through encounters between...

At DRUPA 2024, from May 28 to June 7 in Düsseldorf, Germany, B&R is showing how intelligent automation technology can address the evolving needs of the printing sector. At Booth B70 in Hall 13, the industrial automation company is demonstrating solutions that make short-run production more productive and efficient, minimize energy consumption and waste, and adapt to changing requirements through open interoperability and modular design. Personalized marketing strategies "Changes in c...

The sun shone as brightly as the boys and girls: The training team of the Creuznach Rowing Club 1876 e. V. is delighted with a brand new racing quadruple scull. The boat was christened "Calypso" on Sunday on the reservoir in Niederhausen. Many club members, as well as the local mayor Christine Mathern and sports director Markus Schlosser, attended the boat christening. Creuznach Rowing Club In his speech, the president of the Creuznach Rowing Club, Joachim Ziegler, thanked the many supporters...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its 49% stake in Kazakh wholesale telecommunications infrastructure services provider - TNS Plus LLP (TNS+) to its JV partner, the DAR group of companies.  telecommunication services TNS+ is an international operator providing a wide range of telecommunication services in voice, internet access, data transmission, transparent digital chan...

WEG is supplying all the electrical generators and the vast majority of the electric motors and frequency inverters for three platforms installed in the Búzios Field, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the largest deep-water field in the world. electrical generators and motors The scope includes 24 main, emergency, and auxiliary generators, around 120 medium voltage motors with power ratings up to 14 MW, 39 medium voltage frequency inverters, and more than 300 low voltage motors, which will be...