Michael Müller, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RWE AG, stated “We are fast-tracking the expansion of renewables and are rigorously implementing our Growing Green strategy. With the purchase of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, we are strengthening our US portfolio and creating an excellent foundation for additional value-accretive growth. We are also investing massively in new green capacities in Europe.” He adds, “Two thirds of the turbines at our Kaskasi wind f...

SemperPower proudly announces that it is entering the realization phase of its second large-scale energy storage project: Project Castor. When it goes into operation in the spring of 2023, this battery system will be the largest battery project in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in Northwest Europe. The 30 MW/ 63 MWh battery system will be used long-term to offset the volatility of sustainable energy portfolios. This promotes the integration of sustainably generated energy into the Dutc...

The first truly global energy crisis has many people asking questions about energy savings and affordability. In the United Kingdom, a year ago just one in ten searches on the topic of energy prices was a ‘why’, ‘how’, or ‘when’ question - now it’s one in four, according to Google. In Germany, search interest has been trending for queries like ‘how to save natural gas’, ‘heating cost’, and 'how to save energy' - while in Belgium,...

Ingeteam was selected as a technology partner by Global Power Generation (GPG), the international generation subsidiary of the Naturgy group, to equip an electricity storage project in Australia. The 10 MW, 20 MWh capacity battery system is associated with the 109 MW Berrybank 2 wind farm in Victoria, which GPG will start operating in the coming months. The battery storage facility, located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), will support ACT's distribution network at the Queanbeyan subs...

ABB has extended its all-compatible family of machinery drives with the new ACS180 variable speed drive (VSD) for applications up to 22 kilowatts (kW). This easy-to-use and compact VSD brings reliability and performance for machinery builders. The ACS180 is designed for OEMs and system integrators across several industries and for a wide range of applications. The ACS180 can control for example: conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers, and compressors, in a wide variety of industry sectors, including fo...

Infinitum, the creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor, announced $30 million in additional growth capital from Riverstone Holdings Latin America, Alliance Resource Partners, Caterpillar Venture Capital, and Cottonwood Technology Fund. The funds will be used to expedite commercial and industrial motor production by expanding and fully automating assembly at the company’s 65,000-square-foot facility in Mexico to meet a significant increase in demand. The company also announ...

Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of the CFT-90WDH, a compact monolithic cool white LED source centered around the 6000K color temperature with a high CRI (color rendering index) of 93. These LEDs are capable of being driven at very high currents (up to 27A) under both CW and PWM conditions and delivering 3200 lumens typically at 22.5A. robust design In addition, these LEDs provide an extremely low thermal resistance chip-on-board package coupled with a robust de...

RWE continues to expand its battery storage technology business. The company has finalized its investment decision for a 220-megawatt (MW) battery storage project in Germany. Investment A total of 690 lithium-ion battery blocks are to be installed at the sites of RWE’s power plants in Neurath and Hamm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The total investment amounts to approximately 140 million euros. Subject to the pending building permit, construction is scheduled to start in 2023, with commiss...

Six MIDI fuses in one robust, IP66-compliant housing: The REDline Power Box 6F is the latest development in the family of REDline Power Boxes, the successful power distribution platform from Würth Elektronik ICS, used for installation in battery, engine, and chassis areas. Measuring only 170 x 112 x 48 mm, the compact sealed housing provides space for up to six MIDI fuses in 32 V and 70 V versions. The high IP rating allows OEMs to install the box in the chassis, battery, and engine areas....

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced it will launch ‘Automating the World’ as the global slogan for its Factory Automation Systems business. Commercial use of the slogan will begin worldwide on November 8, 2022. The new slogan expresses Mitsubishi Electric’s goal to leverage automation for the betterment of global society by combining advanced technology, experience and know-how, and customer support as a trusted partner. ‘Automating the World’ The sloga...

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced that its Wiser Gateway and Wiser Smart Plug are among the first group of products in the world to achieve Matter certification, furthering the company’s complete home energy management offering. Matter is the new unified interoperability protocol that connects compatible smart home devices and systems from different brands with one another, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and easy to use. Wis...

Enabling smarter connections to the world around them, Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink™ wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline the adoption of the Matter protocol in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The software builds on TI's close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space. Engineers can use the new softwar...

Europe could face a gap of as much as 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas during the key summer period for refilling its gas storage sites in 2023, the IEA said in new analysis published, highlighting the need for urgent action by governments to reduce gas consumption amid the global energy crisis. The new report – Never too early to prepare for next winter: Europe’s gas balance for 2023-2024 – shows that gas storage sites in the European Union are now 95% full &ndash...

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland). It applies to the same products that are currently CE-marked. UKCA mark The circumstances in which self-declaration of conformity for UKCA marking can be used are the same as for CE marking. Based on current UK rules, RECOM is eligible to self-declare for the UKCA Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and to attach the UKCA mark...

European countries are rolling out smart meters on an unprecedented scale. Sweden especially has maintained its reputation as a frontrunner in this area: Between 2004 and 2009, E.ON installed the first generation of smart meters for one million customers in the Scandinavian nation. Currently, a second wave of more capable smart meters is being integrated. Customers of E.ON Sweden in possession of that second generation of devices are now able to unlock the true potential of a smartly electrifie...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, and Cake, the Swedish maker of premium lightweight, electric motorcycles, have announced a collaboration aimed at decarbonizing and decongesting last mile deliveries, while also improving service to end customers. The first trial, planned in Q1 2023 in Paris will be with the H&M Group, a fashion and design family of brands and businesses. The fully integrated, zero tailpipe emiss...

Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure, the pioneer in electrification, have signed a letter of intent, outlining cooperation to deliver comprehensive charging infrastructure and software to Volta Trucks customers, to simplify, de-risk, and accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification. commercial vehicle fleet electrification The strategic partnership looks to bring together Volta Trucks’ unique solution to commercial vehicle fleet electrification and operationa...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Viktor Schaller to its Board of Directors. His appointment will be confirmed at the company’s forthcoming AGM. Karl Viktor Schaller Karl Viktor Schaller has held many Executive and Board positions within the automotive industry. Most recently, between 2014 and 2019, he was Executive Vice President, Motorcycle Engineering with BMW AG. Before joining BMW AG,...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) is collecting Lego sets throughout the month of November, 2022 to benefit local children in the foster care system. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive is held during the holiday season each year, and sets collected in 2022 are being given to Arizona Helping Hands for their Holiday Toy Drive. Canyon State Electric’s Lego Drive The Lego Drive began in 2021, after the passing of Canyon State Electric’s Founder, Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved buil...

DENSO Corporation published the Integrated Report 2022 for the year ended March 31, 2022. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. green strategies This report includes specific information on the strategies and initiatives that DENSO is pursuing towards 'green' and 'peace of mind', in order to realize its long-term polic...

To ensure the safety of patients and medical professionals, medical electrical equipment is strictly regulated by standards and requirements for product testing. As a primary power source for these electrical devices, medical power supplies, both AC/DC and DC/DC converters–must also comply with these standards so that the medical equipment functions within safety guidelines. This article looks at several of these standards and how to comply with them. IEC standards One of the standards...

Just like users can use the phone for anything from texting to navigating, use cases for Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) also vary widely: users can use an HEMS to simply gain insights into power consumption and generation, or go as far as monetizing the flexibility of a household. GridX looks at the use cases that lie between these two extremes, what circumstances give rise to them, and how they benefit consumers. common use cases A closer look at the regulatory an...

Expanding RECOM's AC/DC range, the cost-effective RACM130E-K series in a 2”x4” footprint is available with 130W peak output power from a wide 85-264Vac input. Tightly regulated single outputs available are 12V, 15V, 24V, 36V and 48VDC. Safety certifications include 2MOPP/250Vac medical for ‘B’ or ‘BF’ applications to IEC/EN/ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1, as well as IEC/EN 62368-1, IEC/EN 60335-1 and IEC/EN 61558-1 for industrial, test and measurement, IT and household...

Orcan Energy, a globallay renowned cleantech company, is progressing in its strong growth course. The company has fully repaid the Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF) loan approved during the COVID-19 crisis, ahead of schedule. Together with the recently closed financing round with two major sustainability funds (Article 9) and the expected fivefold increase in sales, 2022 already marks a significant year in the company's history. WSF The WSF was launched in 2020 by the previous German governme...

Building on the success of the 5W board-mount RAC05-K/480 AC/DC, RECOM now offers 15W and 25W versions with the same ultra-wide input range of 85-528VAC, for line-to-line and line-to-neutral connections in global single- and three-phase AC supplies. Outputs available are 5V, 12V, 15V, and 24V, fully protected against short circuits, over-current and over-voltage. The two new series are certified to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 and IEC/EN 61010 and are classed as Limited Power Source (LPS). The parts...

In the winter, every kilowatt hour counts to reduce electricity and gas consumption. E.ON will therefore reduce the energy consumption of its own buildings by at least 20 percent on average. Across all locations in Germany, E.ON will operate all non-essential light sources such as logos and outdoor lighting on a limited basis or switch them off completely. The room temperature will be reduced to 19 degrees and hot water will be switched off wherever possible. 25% energy savings A particularly...

On recultivated land at the Garzweiler open-cast mine, well-established partners, the city of Bedburg and RWE, successfully connect another wind farm with a capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) to the grid. The five wind turbines of the 30 million Euro - 'Bedburg A 44n' project has the capacity to generate enough green electricity to meet the annual needs of 28,000 households - more than the city's citizens and businesses consume.   The turbines complement the existing Königshovener H&oum...

Every engineer sets out to design for maximum performance of their system, power supply, or any other product they are working on. But what does designing for performance mean? In terms of power solutions, this may refer to the typical tradeoff of size, weight, and power (SWaP) factors, perhaps even including cost (SWaP-C) factors. Designing for energy performance (typically measured in terms of efficiency metrics) implies a focus on optimizing the performance of power supply energy consumption...

Small and medium-sized businesses are highly exposed to high energy prices, and the International Energy Agency and the European Commission held a high-level event to raise awareness of what governments, businesses, and related stakeholders can do to empower and protect these backbones of the European economy. At the online event, which was led by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, the Commission presented support measures that are already avai...

Cuvée Systemsâ in partnership with Luminus, has announced its newest addition to the EZI-Set family of compact drivers – the DITR round in-track driver. EZI-Set DITR series The EZI-Set DITR series provides a unique, round form factor in-track driver suited for track-mounted pendants, downlights, and area lights as well as conventional track lights. In contrast to a long, in-track driver, the compact 57mm diameter form factor complements the design of round light fixtures ma...