Ofgem has confirmed plans to strengthen protections for customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills in winter. Following a consultation in June, Ofgem is introducing new license rules for suppliers from 15 December. One will require suppliers to offer emergency credit to customers struggling to top up their prepayment meter, many of whom are likely to be in vulnerable circumstances. This could be because they temporarily cannot afford to top up or get to their local shop to top up be...

OverIT is thrilled to announce that the SPACE1 Partner Essential Education, OverIT’s training dedicated to partners, will be held from the 13th to the 15th of October 2020. Featuring a state-of-the-art SPACE1 Augmented Collaboration product, OverIT’s Partners will get the chance to experience how AR & AI can support organizations, by empowering field technicians to perform their activities safely and efficiently, using handheld tablets, head-mounted displays, and wearable device...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control, and energy services announces the immediate availability of its solar power rental offer. The 1 MW PV solution is optimized for weak or off-grid applications and delivers clean energy innovation without long-term financial or technical commitment. Aggreko Solar Power Contract durations start at five years, which provides greater flexibility should business operations change Aggreko Solar Power can be contracted on a rental...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, announces the immediate availability of its solar power rental offer. The 1 MW PV solution is optimized for weak or off-grid applications and delivers clean energy innovation without long-term financial or technical commitment. Aggreko Solar Power can be contracted on a rental basis, with no upfront CAPEX required. Deployment time is three to four months, the system has low O&M requirements, and is well...

MingYang Smart Energy has signed an agreement with the worldwide pioneering certification body DNV GL to conduct Type Certification for its new MySE11-203 offshore wind turbine. The virtual signing ceremony took place on 28th September, 2020. Qiying Zhang, Executive President of MingYang, Kim Mørk, Executive Vice President of Renewables Certification of DNV GL, and other representatives from the two sides attended the signing ceremony. MySE11-203 features MingYang’s recently...

Leaders within the construction industry understand the value and importance of integrating state-of-the-art technology into their company, in order to stay ahead of the competition, meet strict deadlines, exceed client expectations and more — all of which ultimately create a more profitable and productive business. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders have had to quickly adapt to a changing landscape, in order to continue to thrive within the industry. Striking a bala...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO WAVE Incorporated announced that the QR Code, which DENSO invented, has received the prestigious IEEE Milestone award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). IEEE recognized the QR Code for helping to improve the manufacturing and management of companies around the world and for gaining ubiquity worldwide as a critical information-sharing tool in a variety of applications, such as electronic payments. IEEE Milestone IEEE Milestone is an a...

Together with E.ON, Audi has built a solar park on the roofs of two logistics centers at its Hungarian site in Győr on an area of around 160,000 square meters. The largest rooftop photovoltaic system in Europe, located on Audi Hungaria’s factory premises, was officially put into operation today. It has a peak output of 12 megawatts. CO2-neutral financially By converting our factories to renewable energies, we are making an important contribution to climate protection" E.ON Board Member...

On 4th October 2020, the Mymensingh 50MW solar PV project, Bangladesh's largest solar PV plant, developed by HDFC Sinpower Ltd., successfully received COD（Commercial Operation Date） confirmation from the Bangladesh Power Development Board. NR Electric, as a solution provider, provided the complete protection and control equipment, solar SCADA, and Power Plant Control (PPC) system for this project. PPC control scheme With the advanced PPC control scheme, NR helps the plant meet the Banglades...

Ofgem is consulting on issuing seven suppliers with final orders to compel them to make £33,861,450.83 in outstanding payments owed to comply with the Renewable Obligations (RO) scheme and pay £158,814.47 in Feed-in Tariff (FIT) levelization payments.   The seven suppliers are Co-Operative Energy Limited; Flow Energy Limited; MA Energy Limited; Nabuh Energy Limited; Robin Hood Energy Limited; Symbio Energy Limited; and Tonik Energy Limited. ROCs Under the governments’ R...

On September 26, 2020, the 150kV Naxos substation in Greece with the protection and control provided by NR was successfully put into operation. The 150 kV Naxos power station project in Greece is an important part of the national key project of Greece, the interconnection project of Greece's Cycladic Islands (phase B). The project connects Naxos Island with Paros and Mykonos through a 150 kV submarine cable, forming a ring network of Cycladic Islands including Syros, Paros, Mykonos, and Naxos....

How energy in the future will be generated? How are e-mobility, smart homes, and quantum computers changing an industry that is moving towards carbon neutrality and greater sustainability? More than 60 experts will be discussing these and many other questions at the E.ON Energy Innovation Days from 6 to 8 October 2020. For the first time, this event will be taking place in a digital format, giving anyone with an interest in energy innovation the opportunity to participate in a total of over 20...

Every 0.1% increase in product efficiency is a huge challenge and progress for the converter industry. The latest 1500 V/1.25 MW Power Conversion System launched by NR Electric has achieved a breakthrough in the efficiency of the product by adopting many cutting-edge technologies, such as multi-level IGBT hierarchical parallel connection, IGBT optimized modulation algorithm, high-power density intelligent and efficient air cooling and heat dissipation. Higher Power Conversion System efficiency...

Recently, NR Electric successfully won the bid for the 18 MW/54 MWh energy storage project in Hokkaido, Japan. NR will provide a total of 18 MW Power Conversion System (PCS) containerized solutions for the energy storage system. This energy storage project is affiliated with Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) of Japan and is used to stabilize wind power fluctuations, power grid peak & frequency regulation, and improve the power grid stability level under the background of increasing re...

Following the launch of IElectrix (Indian and European Local Energy CommuniTies for Renewable Integration and the Energy Transition) in May 2019, the project is picking up speed, the commissioning of the first mobile storage system within the overall project marks the start of the implementation phase. mobile storage system With our mobile storage, we can optimize network expansion, and reduce the shutdown of renewable plants" The first mobile storage system is located in the network area of...

Smart charge points from the Dutch manufacturer Alfen are now also"gridBox-ready". The charging stations are now compatible with the gridBox, the hardware component of gridX for intelligent connection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Viessmann is already a joint customer of Alfen and gridX. gridBox users benefit from the compatibility with the Alfen chargers because Alfen chargers can now also respond to their gridX smart location energy management system. The gridBox establishes an inte...

DNV GL and WattTime jointly announced a strategic partnership to incorporate WattTime’s emissions intelligence into DNV GL’s energy management and digital services expertise for renewables, storage, and efficiency. By combining data on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions with energy efficiency, battery charging and discharging, demand response, and renewables, DNV GL’s utility, regulatory, and renewable and storage project owner clients can make decisions to deliver the greatest...

ATCO is very excited to announce that they have been selected as the winner of the 2020 International Edison Award for their work on the Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project, completed by Alberta PowerLine (APL). The Edison Award is presented annually by the Edison Electric Institute and has long been the electricity industry’s most prestigious award. The project began in 2014, when ATCO and Quanta Services partnered to create APL and set out to develop, design, finance, constru...

OverIT Partner Training Fall Edition is here! They are thrilled to announce that the Fall 2020 Partner Training is about to start! Here at OverIT, they firmly believe that the strategic combination of network-trusted technology partners, integration consultants, along the support of product specialists is essential for every customer-centric business, in order to always ensure successful deployments and maximize the clients’ ROI. OverIT Partner Program This is why industry-renowned part...

The Indian electrical equipment industry is AatmNirbhar and not only capable of meeting domestic requirements but also continues to export both to developing and developed countries. Prime Minister’s call for AatmNirbhar Bharat was announced at a time when the nation was grappling with COVID-19 and issues at the border. A practical and viable solution IEEMA is working to find a practical and viable solution to the changing paradigm in the short, medium, and long run IEEMA has been wor...

Katherina Reiche is chairwoman of the Hydrogen Council of the German Federal Government. This was decided by the Council, which consists of 25 high-ranking experts from industry, science, and civil society, in its constituent meeting. Katherina Reiche, CEO of E.ON subsidiary - Westenergie, commented: “I am very pleased to take on this important task. The Hydrogen Council will make a major contribution to implementing and further developing the German government's hydrogen strategy. Togeth...

Atlanta-based NEWTOMS, one of the fastest-growing system integration boutique firms in North America, has become a certified OverIT Partner. Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality to enhance the quality, efficiency, and accuracy By leveraging its products, NEWTOMS’ long-standing expertise, as well as the world’s most advanced integration & AI-driven analytics tools, OverIT will be able to meet the most demanding Fiel...

Shenzhen Yinghe Technology Co., Ltd. ('Yinghe') of Shanghai Electric recently won a 1.44 billion Yuan bid to provide automated li-ion battery production equipment for CATL. This is the biggest ever li-ion battery equipment contract between the two companies. Yinghe, a standard-bearer in intelligent EV battery production equipment, delivers full-package solutions that help power battery plants go smart and digital. The order reflects that CATL, a world-renowned supplier of EV batteries, rec...

Recently, Albasa station in Ethiopia, one of the first batches of microgrid projects of the World Bank 'lighting Africa', has been successfully put into operation. A steady stream of electricity continues to be delivered to the surrounding remote villages, bringing light to the local people. off-grid energy The World Bank’s 'Lighting Africa' microgrid project aims to provide better, cleaner, and safer off-grid energy for remote villages and suburban towns, and promote African economic d...

Shanghai Electric Guoxuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("SE Guoxuan") recently signed a procurement contract with China Shuifa Singyes Energy Holdings Limited for part of the 50MW/100MWh light energy storage demonstration project in Samzhubzê District, Tibet. Standing 3,850m above sea level in Shigatse, it is the most invested individual project introduced by Shandong Province to support the development in Tibet and also SE Guoxuan's first move in the region. The signing ceremony The...

On August 26, the 12th China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) was unveiled at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Shanghai Electric came into the limelight of media with a star-studded lineup. Oil and gas solutions  It is an industrial cluster of some ten subsidiaries including Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group, Shanghai Turbine Works, Shanghai Boiler Works, and Shanghai Power Plant Auxiliary Machine Factory, which offer p...

On August 28, 2020, all tests of Guangxi Baise 60MW Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR) supplied by NR Electric were completed and put into commercial operation. The successful operation of the system adds an effective flexible control method for power grid stability control. Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor Thyristor Controlled Braking Resistor (TCBR), is a kind of power electronic equipment based on FACTs technology. It can participate in power grid steady-state frequency cont...

Orcan Energy, a provider of energy efficiency solutions based on ORC technology, appoints Hermann Röhm (50) as Global Head of Power Applications. Specializing in the use of engine waste heat to increase efficiency and simultaneously reduce CO2 emissions, Orcan Energy's goal is to significantly expand the growing power sector globally. In particular, areas with a low level of infrastructure and decentralized energy supply are to be equipped with ORC systems to ensure sustainable and effici...

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) - the apex association of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce that Mr. Anil Saboo has been elected as the President, IEEMA for 2020-2021. Mr. Saboo will take over the coveted post during the IEEMA annual convention and AGM to be held on September 23, 2020, themed as ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’. An innovative mind Anil Saboo's venture ‘Elektrolites (Power) Private Limi...

EDF has received approval to start generating low carbon power again from one of the reactors at Hunterston B power station in Ayrshire, Scotland. This follows a major, two-year inspection and investment program to prove that the station can respond safely to a range of earthquake scenarios, far worse than the UK has ever experienced or expects to occur. Given the age of the station and the desire to provide clarity for the staff, the community and business partners, EDF has decided that Hunter...