In recent years, there has been a rapid surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as more and more individuals recognize the environmental and economic benefits they offer. However, with this surge comes the need for proper charging infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe charging. While many EV owners resort to using a standard household socket, commonly referred to as a “granny socket,” to charge their vehicles, investing in a smart charger is not only a smarter choice...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) and Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd. (GHIPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Potential Collaboration Opportunities in Green Hydrogen and Derivatives in the Hydrogen Value Chain’. BHEL and GHIPL sign MoU This MoU will help in contributing towards the country’s ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ that is aimed at making India ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in this area. Mr. S Prabhakar, the General Manager (GM) &...

Delta, a globally renowned provider of power and thermal management solutions, announced the release of the EUCO-2.1kW LED drivers, the newest models of its EUCO Arena Sport Series with DALI 2/D4i and DMX/RDM versions.  The new DALI model is certified with the D4i standard, an extension of the DALI-2 lighting protocol, to meet demands on integrating IoT connectivity into LED sports lighting and other industrial and commercial lighting applications. EUCO Arena Sport Series LED drivers Tim...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced a contract valued at approximately US$ 6 million to provide the city of Georgetown, Texas, USA, with turnkey electrical engineering services, power distribution, control and protection equipment, in order to help establish its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant. With construction expected to be complete in 2026, the water treatment facility will process more than 44 million gallons per day to double local capacity for the growing comm...

The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program has been helping the state transition into a more affordable and cleaner future. Local businesses are benefitting from offerings and incentives through the program. So far in 2023, the program has saved businesses in Illinois over $6 million in energy savings. energy efficiency programs Tridan International located in Danville is a great example of a company benefiting from Ameren Illinois' energy efficiency programs. The company upgraded its lig...

Scolmore has added new Unswitched Socket Outlets to its comprehensive Part M visually contrasting wiring accessories range. The Part M range includes anthracite grey finished accessories to comply with current Building Regulations Part M.  Dedicated wiring solutions They are all antibacterial and antiviral certified, with a 20-year guarantee against faults in material or manufacture. The Part M range features the same modular design of the Click Scolmore ranges allowing designers and in...

Mitsubishi Electric, the major manufacturer and exporter of heat pumps in the United Kingdom (UK), is proud to announce its unwavering commitment to supply chain resilience. The company's dedication to providing efficient and sustainable solutions is exemplified by its successful delivery of heat pumps to customers across the nation within an on-time delivery framework. Mitsubishi Electric's Eco-friendly solutions With the continuing challenges posed by global uncertainties and climate change...

Valenciaport is studying the creation of the first large-scale vertical photovoltaic park in Spain. The Port of València is testing the use of solar panels on a strip of wall in the North Dock, in order to check the viability and efficiency of the installation on a small scale. The capacity to generate clean energy will determine the construction of a larger project that aspires to become the first large vertical photovoltaic park planned in a port on an international level. Valencian s...

Mitsubishi Electric will become a patron of the AIG Women’s Open for the next three years in a new agreement with The R&A. Its support of the championship will begin in 2023 when the AIG Women’s Open is played at Walton Heath from 9-13 August 2023. electrical and electronic products Mitsubishi Electric is one of the world's renowned names in the manufacture and sales of electrical and electronic products and systems used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, I...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has obtained SBT 1.5℃ certification from SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) for the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Background Furukawa Electric Group is working to strengthen ESG management with the aim of increasing medium to long-term corporate value centered on ESG (Environment, Social, corporate Governance), in order to realize Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030 (hereinafter ‘Vision 2030’) and achieve the Sust...

Scolmore has added a new 20A 2-way retractive switch module to its MiniGrid range. The extensive MiniGrid range of mounting plates and modules provides installers with the opportunity to create a vast number of customized switching solutions on site. With more than 175 unfurnished plates and in excess of 750 interchangeable modules available – there is the opportunity to create literally millions of combinations.  New 20A 2-way retractive switch module All the Click MiniGrid plates...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, launches a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in operational technology (OT) environments address the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. With the manufacturing industry reporting the highest share of cyberattacks in 2022, business owners increasingly recognize the need for innovative cybersecurity solu...

Dutch energy storage systems provider EST-Floattech has been contracted to provide battery systems for the fully electric carbon-neutral event vessel. The vessel Oceandiva London, which will enter service this summer, features several industry firsts. It is 86 meters long and 17 meters wide. What little CO2 the vessel might release, will be balanced by the same amount being absorbed from the atmosphere. The batteries are charged by both green fast-charging shore power and onboard solar pan...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Committed Carbon Reduction Partner (CCRP) Accreditation to support contractors in reducing their carbon emissions, winning new business and differentiating themselves from competitors. With the UK firmly set on reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, every business should be reducing their carbon footprint across their operations. This move has created increasing demand for more sustainable suppliers across the industry, and if contractors take action...

Rosendin’s expansion into Boise, Idaho, USA, comes because of increased demand for high-tech infrastructure, as the region continues to appeal to large technology, commercial, and healthcare companies. Having a dedicated team in Boise puts Rosendin at the forefront as the Treasure Valley grows. Dustin McIntosh, Rosendin Senior Project Manager, will lead projects and regional business development. Dustin brings over 20 years of experience guiding construction teams that completed landmark...

Vice President of Purchasing, Mike Elia, recently announced the promotion of Mike Barnum to Logistics Supervisor. Mike previously was working at Hunt as a CDL Driver. When Mike was 14, his Dad sent him over the road with a friend for the summer and the rest was history for him. Mike says "I will always remember jumping behind the wheel on California Interstate 5, looking down the long Peterbilt hood then seeing how long the truck was in the mirrors thinking it was so cool." New responsibilit...

Berg Insight just released new findings about the market for heavy electric commercial vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America. The total number of connected charging points in Europe is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67 percent from 6,400 in 2022 to 390,000 by the end of 2030. In North America, Berg Insight estimates that the total number of connected charging points will increase from 4,150 in 2022 to reach 378,000 by 2030, growing at a CAGR...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has taken an equity position in Novel Crystal Technology, Inc., a Japanese company that develops and sells gallium-oxide wafers, a promising candidate for use in superior energy-saving power semiconductors that Mitsubishi Electric intends to develop at an accelerated pace in support of global decarbonization. Novel Crystal Technology, one of the world's first companies to develop, manufacture and sell gallium-oxide wafers for power semiconducto...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its global corporate headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On Friday, July 14th, the headquarters staff of Franklin Electric came together to celebrate the anniversary with a fun-filled day of activity. CEO Gregg Sengstack kicked off the celebration by addressing the employees and cutting the “anniversary” cake. Throughout the afternoon, as employees enjoyed outdoor lawn games, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic pl...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the ‘Company’ / Lincoln Electric / LECO) announced that Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who has served as President and CEO since 2012, will retire as President and CEO on December 31, 2023, and will be designated as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Steven B. Hedlund, who has been with the Company for 15 years and serves as the Chief Operating Officer, will be named President an...

On July 26th, Shenzhen VMAX New Energy Co., Ltd. successfully Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market. In the years 2020 to 2022, VMAX achieved remarkable growth with annual revenues of 657 million CNY, 1.695 billion CNY, and 3.833 billion CNY, demonstrating a compounded annual growth rate of 141.49%. net profit growth Net profits also saw substantial improvement, with earnings of 6 million CNY, 71 million CNY, and 294 million CNY during the same period. Moreover, in the first half...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone with the successful synchronization of the 660 MW Unit-2 of the 1,320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Bangladesh. The synchronization of the unit has been done ahead of the commitment given at a high level G2G meeting, which was a very tough target even at the time it was given. The 2x660 Maitree STPP is located at Rampal, Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh, and is being set up by BHEL for the Bangladesh-India Fri...

ReNew Energy Global Plc, India’s decarbonization solutions company, through its subsidiary - ReNew Power Pvt. Ltd. (ReNew), and clean energy solutions provider - Gentari, through its subsidiary - Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., have executed key terms to collaborate on a 50:50 joint venture in clean energy solutions. The term sheet was exchanged between Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari, and Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew. renewable assets As part...

Schneider Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced the deployment of a distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) on Microsoft Azure to more effectively maintain grid reliability, and accelerate customer adoption of distributed energy resources (DER) such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and rooftop solar. Maintaining reliable energy service has grown more challenging as the country navigates extreme weather and heavier demand for electricity. The e...

A US custom and historic restoration lighting specialist has significantly reduced the time taken to complete electrical safety testing following investment in a Seaward HAL 104 tester. Virginia-based Crenshaw Lighting has been designing and fabricating a wide range of lighting systems, which include bespoke chandeliers, pendants, sconce, flush mount and stanchion products and diffusers, for over 65 years. Many of these products are installed in some of the country’s most well known comme...

Electrical test and measurement company - Seaward is racing ahead after announcing a new deal to sponsor the development of a solar-powered electric race car. The Peterlee Company is linking-up with Sweden’s Chalmers Solar Team in a move that will see it provide a PV200 solar PV installation tester, as part of a Gold level sponsorship and vehicle branding package for the 2023 season. It is the first commercial tie-up of its kind for Seaward and comes as Chalmers finalizes its plans for t...

Green construction company Nexii Building Solutions (Nexii) announces the completion of assembly for a 6,131 square-foot building at the renovated Seneca Service Area on the New York State Thruway. It is the first of 13 service plaza structures that Nexii will manufacture over the next 2 years; last year, Nexii completed 10 buildings in this ongoing project’s first phase. Acting as a subcontractor for AECOM Tishman, Nexii designed and manufactured the high-performance building envelopes...

Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, has been selected by SSEN Transmission, part of the UK energy giant SSE plc, to supply multiple onshore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to accelerate the integration of bulk renewables into the UK power grid. The agreement includes the deployment of up to five HVDC ‘power corridors,’ or electricity transmission superhighways, to enable large amounts of future rene...

Utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems typically generate several megawatts (MW) of electricity and are key contributors to green energy and sustainability. Each MW requires about 2,900 solar panels spread over several acres of land, one or more inverters and controllers, plus grid connection equipment. Linking all those elements into a PV system can require miles of power and monitoring cabling, and tens of thousands of cable management components. If not properly implemented, cabling and cab...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the release of a new digital product targeting the healthcare sector. Leveraging Eaton’s smart breaker technology, the smart ambient monitoring Application Programming Interface (API) enhances energy usage data using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Application Programming Interface (API) API access can be granted on a subscription basis to owners/users of Eaton’s smart circuit brea...