EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm northwest of Old Leighlin in Co. Carlow. The proposed Seskin Wind Farm will be located in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge, and could power more than 36,000 homes. preliminary wind turbine layout The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site, which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be carried out at t...

Charging an EV will become as familiar to them as filling up at the pump. But, unlike going to a petrol station, EVs can be charged at home, at work, at destinations like cinemas and supermarkets, and on the go. Ofgem explains how the supply rules apply in different charging scenarios. Providing clarity to EV drivers, local authorities, investors and ChargePoint operators is crucial in enabling the roll-out of the EV infrastructure needed. Ofgem official Kevin Baillie explains how new guidance...

With the push of a button, one of the largest batteries was recently officially put into use. Essent and SemperPower installed the 9.9 MWh battery – consisting of three storage units the size of a sea container – at the Koegorspolder wind farm in Terneuzen.  smart batteries For Essent, this is the first storage battery that it puts into use.  These types of smart batteries store sustainable energy at times of abundance and release it again at times when the ma...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. developed an ELS to be adopted to CPO required for the next generation networks switch servers in data centers for the first time in the world and will exhibit the ELS at OFC2022, the largest international conference in the optical communication market. There has been a strong demand to expand the bandwidth for both hyperscale data centers that process big data and edge data centers that realize low latency for Beyond 5G. In accordance with this market trend, power s...

RWE is proud to announce that Helen Thomas, Senior Stakeholder & Supply Chain Manager - Offshore Wind, has been successfully appointed to the Shadow Board of the trade body - RenewableUK. RenewableUK is the country's pioneering clean energy trade association representing a wide range of technologies, including wind and marine power, green, hydrogen, and energy storage, with over 400 member companies.  Shadow Board member RenewableUK set up its Shadow Board to enable future industry l...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announced that they will be presenting their complete solutions for future-proof optical networks, at the OFC Conference and Exhibition 2022, which is taking place from March 6 to March 10, 2022 in San Diego, California, USA. Verticasa and CasaLink At the OFC Conference and Exhibition 2022, the company stand – Booth #3743 – will be focused on solutions for internal and external distribut...

C&S Electric celebrated their Foundation Day with great excitement and enthusiasm at all their marketing offices and manufacturing plants. The central event of the grand celebration was held at their Noida Phase 2 plant in Noida, India, which was attended by more than 2100 employees, who participated with joy. C&S Electric marks Foundation Day Mr. Chandraker spoke about the progress they have made in the last two years since acquisition The gathering was addressed by C&S Electric...

Following the announcement of an emergency release of oil stocks by IEA Member Countries on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the IEA Governing Board confirmed that the total amount committed to date stands at 61.7 million barrels, making it the largest stock release in International Energy Agency (IEA) history. IEA Member Countries unanimously agreed on 1 March, 2022, to an initial emergency response plan to alleviate the increasing tightness in oil markets resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukra...

As part of the GET H2 initiative, RWE Gas Storage West intends to build a hydrogen storage facility in Gronau-Epe by 2027. Storage facilities are also an important part of future European infrastructure for green hydrogen. Most of the facility is to be built on the RWE site at Kottiger Hook. The connection of the cavern to the above-ground facility as well as the connection to a future hydrogen transport network will be made through pipelines outside the storage site.  IPCEI funding Toge...

Verizon Business and BlackRock announce that BlackRock’s new global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards in New York will feature a private 5G network from Verizon. The deal brings secure 5G Ultra-Wideband connectivity to areas of BlackRock’s brand new Hudson Yards facility where high speed and low latency are put to optimal use, such as its trading floor, client-facing conference center, cutting edge auditorium, and meeting rooms. Virtual enhanced training The On-Site 5G deployment ca...

For the time being, the focus of the collaborations is on expanding their offerings in the area of electric mobility. The power grid was not built with today's demand for e-mobility in mind – but with gridX's AI-based charging management, seamless charging can become a reality. With the installation of charging infrastructure in buildings, underground garages and parking areas, the load on the grid or at house connections increases enormously. Dynamic load management enables efficient dis...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a contract worth around €1.2 billion by NeuConnect Britain Limited and NeuConnect Deutschland GmbH for the turn-key design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 725 kilometer submarine interconnector that will directly link the German and UK electricity grids for the first time. This 1400 MW submarine and land cable system will connect two of Europe’s largest energy...

The 31 Member Countries of the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Extraordinary Governing Board meeting The Extraordinary Governing Board meeting, held at the Ministerial level, was chaired by US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in her capacity as C...

Electronic devices are increasingly power-hungry. Consumers are demanding more functionality and features from everyday electronics. To meet this demand, engineers build devices that do more than ever before. These devices consume more power to fuel the new capabilities. Overvoltage (OV) and overcurrent (OC) are important security features in power supplies. Using these features lets users protect the device under test (DUT) from a higher voltage than the DUT’s design was meant to handle....

Schneider Electric, the global company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its work with the World Woman Foundation, in order to promote the role of women in the energy sector. To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, women leaders from the world of energy will share their stories to inspire young women and girls to persevere with their personal and professional aspirations. The World Woman Hour online event premiers on Facebook Watch and...

Würth Elektronik complements its infrared product range with the new WL-SIQW SMT Infrared QFN LED Waterclear product series. The LEDs in Quad Flat No Leads (QFN) format are available in 2720, 3535 and 3737 packages, with different radiant intensities from 125 to 800 mW/sr and in 90°, 120° or 150° beam angles. WL-SIQW components Depending on the application, the infrared sources are available in wavelengths of 850 or 940 nm. The SMT-mountable WL-SIQW components are suitable for...

Opening up a new market is difficult, but the Korean team of Würth Elektronik was successful and reached a milestone; the foundation of Wurth Electronics Korea Ltd. The new national subsidiary of the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components is located in the Gangseo-gu district in the west of Seoul. By the end of the year, ten employees will be working here. Industrial customers in Korea were acquired by Würth Elektronik in 2012. Growing Customer Base And The Sales...

ZPN Energy and Fleet-Eye Ltd are pleased to announce they have entered a global strategic partnership, combining ZPN Energy’s EV charging, energy management and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) portfolio with Fleet-Eye’s world class GPS-based tracking and telematics technology, offering real-time EV performance feedback to the commercial vehicle and asset sector. The partnership will provide EV owners and e-Fleet operators a turnkey solution to reduce costs, enjoy efficiency savings and m...

The globally renowned manufacturer of electronic and electrical components, Würth Elektronik has expanded its optoelectronic portfolio, with optocouplers in all common packages and CTR (Current Transfer Ratio) values. This includes the WL-OCPT series of phototransistor optocouplers in DIP-4, SOP-4 and LSOP-4 packages. WL-OCDA Darlington optocouplers The WL-OCDA Darlington optocoupler series is available as DIP-4 and SOP-4. These different packages are also available in a range of lead fr...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the U.S. unveils a new sustainable, EV charging concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions using their proprietary, sustainable building material with a low carbon footprint in t...

Ingeteam is kicking off 2022 with the commissioning of southern Europe's largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub for Iberdrola and Porsche. The hub, which is located in Elche in southern Spain, at a site that is very close to Alicante airport, offers two charging stations, one in each direction of the highway and with a rated output power of 4MW. The stations comprise sixteen RAPID ST units with different output powers and offer the possibility of charging up to sixteen vehicles simultaneously. Ve...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) in the U.S. have unveiled a new sustainable, EV charging concept structure, which is designed for electrifying fleets and high demand charging applications at scale. VersiCharge XL concept The new VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently, by using a modular, scalable design, which has been made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii), using their...

The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows emissions from oil, gas and coal are on the rise again, underscoring need for greater transparency, stronger policies and immediate action. Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70% greater than the amount national governments have officially reported, according to new International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis released, underlining the urgent need for enhanced monitoring efforts and stronger policy action to drive down emissions...

ABB and Ballard Power Systems are progressing with their industry-renowned partnership to decarbonize marine transport and have received an AiP from DNV Maritime for their high-power fuel cell concept, the development of which was launched in 2018. An AiP is a major milestone in developing new technology as an independent assessment of the concept, confirming that the design is feasible and no significant obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being realized. With the AiP in place, the joi...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Olivier Blum as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) of its Energy Management Business, effective from April 1, 2022. Olivier Blum, currently Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, will retain his role as a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. This change follows the announcement of Philippe Delorme’s appointment as...

Schneider Electric., the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation and recognized as the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021 by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, announced that its EcoStruxure Foxboro Distributed Control System (DCS) has been certified to the internationally recognized and industry-prevailing ISASecure® System Security Assurance 4.0.0 Level 1 ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 cybersecurity standard. This endorsement complements th...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is monitoring with growing concern Russia’s recent statements and actions, and their potential implications for energy markets. The IEA is continuing its consultations with its member countries and key partners on appropriate measures to ensure energy security. IEA Member Countries stand ready to act collectively IEA Member Countries stand ready to act collectively, in order to ensure that global oil markets are adequately supplied While the specif...

Every construction company will claim they are focused on safety; however, not all companies are willing to challenge themselves regularly. That is why Kenny Electric is so proud to achieve and maintain the Blue Level again this year. On December 3rd, 2021, they completed the 15th OSHA verification inspection for the Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) Program at the Alameda High School Project. The lead apprentice at the project, Luke Urso, represented Kenny Electric marvelo...

Axpo has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Danish company Obton A/S, a solar energy investor in Europe, for the Klatzow solar park currently under construction in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The ten-year contract demonstrates the important role of PPAs in the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. renewable energy Construction of the 11 MWp Klatzow solar park near Neubrandenburg is already underway, with commissioning planned for spring 2022. While Axpo has been active in t...

RWE and Tata Power have agreed on a partnership to explore the potential for joint development of offshore wind projects in India. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, which is one of India's largest integrated power companies, and RWE Renewables GmbH, one of the world's leaders in offshore wind. India is an unexplored and highly attractive market to develop opportunities for offsho...