Brunvoll has a clear sustainability strategy and continuously works to reduce its environmental impact. As a result, Brunvoll has chosen to invest a double-digit million amount (in NOK) to install 7,400 square meters of solar panels at its factory in Molde. This investment will lead to an annual energy production of 1,350,000 kWh, equivalent to 25% of the factory’s electrical power consumption. Brunvoll's energy consumption More than 97% of Brunvoll's energy consumption comes from elect...

Prysmian Group, a globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, two of the GB transmission grid owners. Following the selection of Prysmian as exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the agreement includes an initial payment of €85 million and the assurance of Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned construction of the East...

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Krishna Kumar Thakur, 49, has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of the Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Mr. Thakur is a 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). He is a Post-Graduate in Literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur and has done his Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Human Resource (PGDM-HR) from the...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. was selected as a constituent of the ‘FTSE4Good Index Series’ and the ‘FTSE Blossom Japan Index’ for the four-year running and as the ‘FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index’ for the two year running, and as the ‘MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)’ for the five year running. Furukawa Electric Group is now in the second year of the new Medium-term Management Plan 2022～2025 (2025 Mid-term Plan) ‘Road to Visi...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract by Ørsted Wind Power A/S to supply inter-array submarine cables for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, located 160 km off the Yorkshire coast, UK. Once constructed, it will be able to supply well over 3 million homes with green, renewable electricity. Under the contract, subject to Ørsted taking a Final Investment Decision on Hornsea 3, Prysmian Group will be responsib...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with Eastern Green Link 2 Limited, a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the GB electricity transmission network owners. Following Prysmian selection as the exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the commitment includes the payment of €180 million to assure Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned...

Axpo CFO and Executive Board member Joris Gröflin, 46, will step down from his roles by the end of January 2024 at the latest. The search for a successor will begin immediately.           Mr Gröflin will be leaving Axpo to take on a new role outside the business, and is expected to depart by the end of January 2024 at the latest. Axpo’s Board of Directors and Executive Board want to thank him for his outstanding contribution to...

In the UK, the cause of significant energy peaks often comes from an unlikely source: the humble kettle. Because British television viewing trends are so in sync, the habit of drinking tea during an ad break has historically placed such a huge strain on the grid, that they need to import additional energy from France. This phenomenon is known as the Great British Kettle Surge. Energy management solution The 1966 FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany, for example, had 32,000,00...

Sensata Technologies has published its third annual ‘Powering Possibilities Together’ Sustainability Report, highlighting improvements in reducing GHG emissions intensity, renewable energy sourcing, and employee health and safety. Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report provides year-over-year performance updates on the Company’s key material topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Energy and Emissions; and Responsible Sourcin...

Plug Power Inc., a pioneer in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, is part of a consortium of companies that received a $21.8 million dollar grant from the European Commission to build an offshore hydrogen production plant. As a member of the nine-company consortium HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe), Plug will design and deliver a 10-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to the site in the North Sea, off the port of Ostend, Belgiu...

Recently, Windey's first wind power project in Serbia, the Balkan Alibunar-I project in Serbia, has completed the lifting of all three WTGS, marking the first landing of the Chinese wind power brand in Serbia and another successful practice of Windey's 'offshore and overseas' strategy. It is reported that the Balkan Alibunar-I project in Serbia is located in Alibunar Town, South Banat District, Serbia. A total of three WTGS with a hub height of 97.5 meters, an impeller diameter of 164 meters, a...

Pirta has successfully tested the performance of its revolutionary climate "cooling paint" using a world-renowned solar simulator. The Yorkshire firm visited TS Space Systems' purpose-built site in Marlow, UK, to carry out a range of performance tests.  Pirta’s unique paint formula has since been validated by the University of Leeds with provisional results indicating exceptionally high emissivity, or ability to release heat, reducing the surface temperature by up to 64°C (1...

Recently, Windey officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which not only represents a full affirmation of Windey's continued commitment to its social responsibilities and focus on green development over years, but also is considered a major milestone for Windey's debut on the international stage and continuous enhancement of its international influence. As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact was established in 2000 b...

The largest photovoltaic complex in Latin America is powered by Ingeteam technology. With a total capacity of 1 GW, this hybrid project, located in the north of Mexico, will be completed in 2027. Then it will generate enough energy to power more than 500,000 households. Ingeteam has supplied its technology for the first phase of the project, which is already in operation. The project, which now occupies 240 hectares, will be gradually expanded to reach the 2,000 hectares planned for the next f...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management. This new training course gives sales managers the tools they need to excel and become the leaders their teams deserve. Participants in the course will enhance their skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, commun...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced it intends to acquire or build approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, continuing the company’s investment in renewable generation. Combined, the four projects announced are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes. These projects are targeted to be ready to serve customers between next year and 2026. Ameren Missouri expands investment in renewable energy These p...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will invest an additional 42.5 billion yen to construct a second production building for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control-system products at Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, in Japan, as part of its Nagoya Works campus. The initial investment, announced on March 28, 2022, was for a single production building due to start operations in April 2025. This plan is now being expanded to add a second produc...

Hydrogen Optimized’s Vice President (VP) of Development and Co-Founder - Edward Stuart will address delegates at the ‘Next Generation Electrolysers North America Summit’, which is taking place on June 21-22, 2023, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, in the United States of America (USA). His presentation will focus on large-scale clean hydrogen production as a requirement for the global energy transition, and will examine the success factors to achieve economic large-scale production...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Schneider Electric, the provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, released a new version of its flagship Square D safety switch offer, the VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the trusted offering. Designed for long-term durability to improve safety and productivity, the new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) is setting the standard for performance, quality, and reliability in commercial and industrial applic...

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. However, one significant factor that impacts their performance is temperature. Extreme cold or hot weather can have a notable influence on an EV’s range. In this blog post, they will explore how temperature affects the range of an electric vehicle and discuss the reasons behind these effects. Understanding the relationship between temperature and EV range is crucial for both EV owners and poten...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of power and thermal management solutions announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase, through its subsidiary - Delta International Holding Limited B.V., 100% shareholdings of HY&T Investments Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, including TB&C Group, a provider of automotive high-voltage hybrid components, from Cooperatief H2 Equity Partners Fund IV Holding W.A. and Te Bokkel Beheer B.V. for 142 million euros (approx. NT$ 4,661,86...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of Advanced Electrical Design™ for Autodesk® Revit® (v24.0.0) offering more intelligent, unified, and connected workflows. This new feature-rich software will enable electrical engineers and designers to play a role in designing high-performance buildings for the new energy landscape. Schneider Electric formed BIM Electrical Corp. as result of its strategic partn...

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Michael Lotfy Gierges as the Executive Vice President for its global Home & Distribution division. Working out of Schneider Electric’s US headquarters in Boston, Michael Lotfy Gierges will lead Schneider Electric’s drive to bring the Electricity 4.0 revolution to homes through enhanced electrification and digitalization. Innovativ...

Accelerating solar-plus-storage in the next five years will be important for boosting the efficiency and resilience of global energy networks, according to 92% of energy industry professionals. The finding is from DNV’s Industry Insights research, which surveyed global energy industry professionals on their outlook, expectations and priorities for the year ahead. It is frequently referred to as the ‘power couple’ of the energy world, combining solar and storage aims to tackle...

In an effort to help residents stay cool and safe this summer, Ameren Illinois is donating 500 ENERGY STAR®-rated window air conditioners to community action agencies across the state. The agencies will distribute the units to their local client families and individuals who meet Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) guidelines, including veterans and those with disabilities. Agencies include Agencies receiving units are: Crosswalk in West Frankfort East Central Illinois...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated US$ 100,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri.   The company also donated 800 Energy Star rated window air conditioners. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Each summer, we make this annual giveaway a priority to help keep hundreds...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will begin shipping samples of its new NX-type full-SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductor module for industrial equipment on June 14, 2023. The module, which reduces internal inductance and incorporates a second-generation SiC chip, is expected to contribute to the realization of more efficient, smaller and lighter-weight industrial equipment. Power semiconductors Power semiconductors are increasingly being utiliz...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the highly scalable SICAM 8 power automation platform. Designed with scalability and security at its core, the platform helps customers achieve resilient and secure grid operation, while allowing for the incorporation of additional applications in the future. It also includes two new software solutions: the SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) visualization tool and the SICAM S8000 software solution for power automation, and forms part of the Siemens Xce...