Following several high-profile data center contract wins, Leep Utilities - one of the UK's pioneering owners and operators of last-mile utility networks - has launched a specialist extra high voltage (EHV) team.  Leep is now better equipped than ever to provide global data center operators, and other higher-consumption industrial and commercial users, with utility grid connections, 132 kV networks, and smart battery energy storage solutions for local heat networks.  Power local heat...

Recently, ZOOMLION's Shanghai Industrial Park welcomed new clients from Australia. Drawn by its reputation, the Australian client toured Zoomlion's intelligent rotary drilling rig production line, gaining in-depth insights into the products.  ZR140 rotary drilling rig The ZR140 rotary drilling rig, nicknamed the "Soil Drilling Prodigy," perfectly met the construction needs in Australia. It immediately won high recognition and favor from the clients, leading to a swift order placement. T...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. proudly hosted its annual “Future Franklineers Day” on July 22, welcoming more than 60 elementary, middle school, and high school students from the community for a day of learning and career exploration. The exclusive event allowed students of Franklin Electric employees to tour corporate headquarters, gain insights into the water systems industry, and learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers in a real-world setting. St...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, and Sila Services, a pioneering home services platform operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, are pleased to announce that Interplay will deliver ongoing, scalable training solutions across Sila Services’ 30+ brands. With a workforce of 1,200+ field technicians and a commitment to a people-first approach, Sila Services has selected Interplay Learning to enhance and scale its trai...

As Zoomlion expands its global footprint, its rotary drilling rigs have gained popularity worldwide. Among them, the ZR185, known as the 'Drilling Master', has been warmly received by international customers for its excellent performance, outstanding brand reputation, and exceptional cost-effectiveness. Recently, overseas clients traveled from afar to purchase equipment at Zoomlion's Shanghai, and the delivery was completed. test drive process During their visit to the foundation construction...

M&E contractor, MCS (Maintenance & Contracting Services) Ltd has just received accreditation for its work to reduce carbon emissions across its business. The company has been reviewed as part of a Mitsubishi Electric scheme called the Committed Carbon Reduction Partner (CCRP). This accreditation recognizes the steps that MCS is taking to track and lower the carbon footprint of its business. design, installation, and delivery MCS is an independently owned M&E contractor and Buildin...

Verizon Frontline announced the launch of a newly established program designed to help strengthen partnerships with vendors in the public safety and mission-critical communications industry. Verizon Frontline-Verified The “Verizon Frontline-Verified” program offers a special designation to vendors whose products have been tested and met the rigorous standards required for public safety use on the Verizon network. The products eligible for this status are specifically designed to a...

A recent survey by pioneering advertising, marketing, and public relations agency Mower revealed that 73% of electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals say they are always on the lookout for new brands, uncovering a tremendous opportunity for marketers to reach this desired audience.  These findings and more are the subject of Mower’s Building + Construction Specialty’s newest report, eight Insights for Building Better Connections with HVAC a...

EV Connection (EVC), the operator of the JomCharge EV Charging network, and Gentari became the first parties to receive licenses for public installation of EV Charging Systems in Sabah from the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS). The license handover ceremony was held on 1 August 2024 at BMW Motorrad Regas Premium Sabah and also BYD Regas Sabah located in Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu. Safe installations EVC and Gentari were also the first parties in Peninsular Malaysia to be licensed by ST. ECoS...

In response to recent wildfires in California and Oregon, Verizon is supporting relief and recovery efforts in communities that have been hardest hit by the fires. Verizon's donations To support local firefighter needs during the current Lake Fire crisis near Santa Barbara, Verizon has donated $5,000 to the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance.  Verizon has contributed $5,000 to the American Red Cross Gold Country Region to support relief and recovery efforts for Northern California wil...

In time for the SMM, the steute business division Controltec presents an extended range of switchgear products with DNV approvals. These switching devices have been developed for applications often involving exposure to damp and wet (including saltwater). Their key features also include a wide temperature range (down to −60°C, depending on the series). The DNV approval certifies that they are mechanically robust and able to withstand shocks, impacts and vibrations up to 4 g – a c...

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...

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...

VEON Ltd., a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces its intention to voluntarily delist from Euronext Amsterdam (the Delisting).  VEON is also pleased to inform its shareholders and the investment community that it intends to initiate a buyback program for up to USD 100 million concerning its American Depositary Shares (ADS) following the Delisting. Delisting process The Delisting and the resulting sole listing on Nasdaq, a global inde...

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...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training program in the UK and Ireland (UK&I).    Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering - Schneider Electric Training.   skills gap The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in eng...

On April 12, 2022, the NR PCS-9531 electronic load bank system was successfully put into operation at the Ferronickel project in Indonesia. The successful operation of the system will improve the primary frequency modulation capacity of the enterprise power grid, enhance the power grid damping, and effectively improve the static and dynamic stability of the grid. It has great application value for ensuring the safe, reliable, and stable operation of the islanding power network. Isolated island...

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...

Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (‘Tele-Fonika’), a global supplier of HV and EHV cable systems for the renewable energy sector, has been chosen by Polimex Mostostal to supply cables and accessories for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm project. Polimex Mostostal, in partnership with GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions, has been awarded a key contract for building the onshore infrastructure, including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation, including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient...

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 Swiss company - SBB Cargo International AG, in cooperation with Südleasing GmbH, has ordered an additional 20 Vectron multi-system locomotives equipped with the XLoad package. The locomotives will be leased by SBB Cargo International from SüdLeasing in a long-term contract with a flexible term. The contract also includes maintenance of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility for 15 years. Vectron XLoad package The Vectron XLoad package improves the locomotive’s traction capabi...

EA Technology, specialists in asset management solutions for owners and operators of electrical assets, has launched two new innovative accessories for its market-renowned UltraTEV® Plus² Partial Discharge (PD) detection instrument. These latest accessories enhance PD survey capabilities, allowing measurements to be taken via the Voltage Presence Indicating System (VPIS) connection and on barrier spacers for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), simplifying field operations, boosting efficie...

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...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thailand's Forth EMS Public Company Limited on July 16, 2024, to explore opportunities to co-manufacture Mitsubishi Electric’s Transmit/Receive Modules for use in the Air Surveillance Radar Systems that Mitsubishi Electric manufactures. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two companies expect to establish an enhanced collaborative structure for co-manufacturing, and will discuss...