Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a broad portfolio of product innovations at the NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show taking place September 29 through October 2 in Philadelphia, PA. Designed to accelerate the new energy landscape, these innovations will support electrical contractors and installers who play a vital role at the forefront of energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability for residential, commercial, an...

Texecom is pleased to announce further investment into the EMEA with 2 key appointments to their sales team. Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt Joining as Head of EMEA Sales, Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt comes with 12 years of sales management experience, many of which were spent in the telematics industry. Thomas will oversee the full EMEA sales function and will work closely with the current team, customers, and distribution partners to grow sales of the Texecom range. Customer-centric approach It holds...

For the first time, the globally renowned technology company - Siemens is launching a private infrastructure developed in-house for the 5G mobile communications standard. The solution enables industrial companies to build their own local 5G networks that will provide optimal support for automation applications. “By building their own 5G networks, industrial companies are launching the next stage of connected production,” says Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens, adding...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that an individual Executive Officer’s division of duties will be changed effective October 1, 2023, pursuant to a resolution passed during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, held on September 28, 2023. The Company also announces a change in division of duties for an individual Executive Officer (Associate) to be taken place on the same date. Details (1) Review of Executive Officer’s Division of Duties (effective October 1...

Underscoring its commitment to the U.S. electrification initiative, LG Electronics will be at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2023, on September 27–28, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC, USA, advocating for renewable and sustainable energy by encouraging attendees to adopt electric heat pump solutions. As the world moves toward decarbonization and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, LG remains steadfast in its commitment to providin...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2024 by Newsweek, market research firm Plant-A Insights Group, and GIST Impact, an impact data and analytics provider. “We are proud to be named one of America’s Greenest Companies 2024,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, Lincoln Electric’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Managing environmental sustainability “Our commitmen...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has announced its updated 20-year plan to provide reliable, affordable and resilient energy to its customers. The plan calls for investment in new on-demand energy sources to ensure the long-term stability of the energy grid and accelerated deployment of renewable energy generation. The company’s plan is environmentally responsible and consistent with its sustainability goals. Long-term energy plan focus on customers’ needs Amer...

In October, Plaza Mayor Medellín became the epicenter of renewable energy in Colombia with the celebration of Exposolar Colombia 2023. The Exposolar Colombia 2023 fair will bring together pioneers and professionals from the solar and energy industry from all over the country. sustainability in energy WEG, a silver sponsor, will be present with its innovation and commitment to sustainability in the energy sector. With its participation in Exposolar Colombia 2023, WEG demonstrates its s...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. will start mass production of a DFB laser diode chip with an optical output of 100mW, one of the highest outputs in the industry, from January 2024. As telecommunications traffic increases mainly at data centers following the widespread use of cloud services and the launch of generative AI, transmission speeds are required to further increase from the current 400Gbps to 800Gbps and 1.6Tbps. Single wavelength light source Intensity modulation optical transceivers ar...

Axpo and Pilkington Automotive Finland Oy, part of the NSG Group, a global innovator in glass manufacturing, have signed a long-term wind energy power purchase agreement (PPA), the companies have announced. The partnership is a significant step towards powering NSG Group’s plants in Finland with clean electricity and further demonstrates the commitment of both companies to sustainability. Axpo and Pilkington Automotive Finland Oy partnership Axpo will supply Pilkington Automotive Finlan...

The electricity generator YPF Luz has proudly announced the inauguration of Zonda I, the first solar farm in the San Juan town of Bella Vista, Argentina – a project made possible through a partnership with GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV Company. As part of its decarbonization efforts, YPF Luz has entrusted GPM to monitor and control its inaugural solar asset in Argentina. GPM uses its GPM SCADA (also supplied to 360Energía), and GPM Power Plant Controller (supplied to Huawei), cont...

Intertek, a total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has unveiled its new Battery Xcellence Centre in Mestre, Italy. assurance, testing, certification Featuring the latest technologies for battery and energy storage systems testing, paired with unrivaled industry expertise, this new center of excellence will meet the industry’s increasing need for fast and reliable testing, certification, and assurance services. The 500 sqm facility is equipped with state-of-the-art bat...

Axpo and globally renowned industrial chemicals manufacturer - Nobian have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Netherlands, the companies have announced. The PPA will see Axpo provide solar power to Nobian’s operations at Delfzijl from a facility developed by WIRCON, a large and growing international solar energy developer. Under the 15-year agreement, Axpo will procure 17 GWh of renewable energy annually from a WIRCON solar park in the Netherlands and deliver it to N...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that certain provisions of an ISO9001 certification of the company’s Itami Works (Amagasaki-city, Hyogo Prefecture), which had been withdrawn on July 27, 2022, were re-certified effective September 6, 2023, following a reassessment by LRQA Limited. Notification from the LRQA was received on September 20, 2023. Notice Received from LRQA on September 20, 2023 Scope of recertification on September 6, 2023: Certification: ISO 9001:2015 / JIS...

Ingeteam will supply 164 solar photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the Gran Teno and Tamango photovoltaic projects. The projects, which will be commissioned in the coming months, will generate clean energy to supply around 170,000 Chilean households, as well as contribute to the reduction of annual CO2 emissions by more than 175,000 tons. Turnkey solution Ingeteam will be responsible for the supply of specialized state-of-the-art components  In its role as a technology partner, Inget...

Siemens and the electric vehicle (EV) charging platform provider - Monta have partnered to facilitate the expansion of charging infrastructure across Europe. Siemens will use Monta’s Charge Point Management System to manage its fleet and charging points, as well as to serve customers with a fully-fledged solution for EV charging at work, in public, and at home, enabling high availability. one-stop-shop solutions provider The partnership enables Siemens to become a one-stop-shop solution...

This National Drive Electric Week, Ameren Missouri is announcing that more than 160 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports have been installed across its Missouri service territory so far in 2023 thanks to more than 40 businesses participating in the company’s Charge Ahead program. “The Charge Ahead program has stimulated the development of EV charging station infrastructure within our service area,” said Greg Lovett, manager of energy services at Ameren Missouri. “These n...

Danfoss Scotland, part of global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, has received a grant worth £4,941,809 (approximately $6.1 million) from the U.K. Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through the Red Diesel Replacement Phase 2 Competition. The program provides funding for projects developing low-carbon alternatives to red diesel for the construction, mining, and quarrying sectors. Danfoss will use the funds to va...

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the globally renowned company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Infinitum, the creator of the sustainable air core motor, have announced an exclusive agreement to jointly develop and distribute a new class of high-efficiency, integrated low voltage drive and motor technology. This solution will significantly save energy and cut costs for industrial customers globally, while helping them reduce their carbon footprint and become more sus...

Sofamel has announced the release of their new SCF/OPT-460W and SCF/OPT-600W solar optimizers. These devices are very important when using photovoltaic energy systems. Some of their key benefits include: Improved overall system performance Solar optimizers allow energy production to be maximized at the individual panel level. This means that even if any panels are affected by shade or underperforming as the result of dirt or damage, the overall system performance is not significantly affe...

Siemens has received two major orders to set up the charging infrastructure for electric buses (e-buses) in two cities in Germany. In Hamburg, Siemens will again support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of Germany´s largest public transport companies, in reaching its goal of operating a completely emission-free bus fleet by 2030.  smooth transition to electric buses In Saarlouis, Siemens will enable the smooth transition to electric buses for Kreisverkehrsbetriebe Saarlouis (KVS GmbH). T...

BT and Johnson Controls announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart building technology to digitally monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use in workplaces. sustainable building management Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing operating costs. The global leaders in their respective fields will build on their extensive expertise in sustainable building management...

At the EMO 2023 event, Siemens is expanding its range of products and services with the "Digital Native" CNC Sinumerik One. The new CNC generation from Siemens, which was launched on the market in 2019, comes with numerous innovations in software and hardware. Sinumerik V6.22 With the new Sinumerik software version V6.22, there are new technology functions for the Sinumerik One that increase transparency in the machine, simplify operation, reduce machine wear, and increase performance. This...

The sensor solutions provider - HENSOLDT has received a follow-up order from the American L3Harris (formerly Viasat) for the delivery of high-performance electronics that will optimize NATO data links and thus the networking of individual troop units. The contract, worth a high single-digit million amount, covers the manufacture and delivery of a further 100 power amplifiers for the MIDS LVT (Multifunctional Information Distribution System, Low Volume Terminal) data radio system of the US and E...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will begin shipping samples of a new Gallium Nitride (GaN) power amplifier module for use in 5G massive MIMO (mMIMO) base stations on September 21, 2023. Power amplifier modules help reduce the power consumption of 5G mMIMO base stations. Providing high-speed, large-capacity communications, 5G mobile networks are becoming increasingly popular across the world, with their 5G mMIMO base stations installed predominantly in metropolitan areas....

Axpo is pushing forward with its solar offensive in Switzerland, which was launched in 2022, and is planning to build an approximately 15-MWp ground-mounted installation in Ilanz/Glion in the canton of Graubünden. According to current planning, the plant is expected to generate around 22 gigawatt hours of sustainable electricity per year, a significant amount of which will be generated in the cold winter months. The project is intended to be a model of how nature, leisure activities and en...

TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectivity and sensors, brings new insulation piercing connectors to market to further support accelerated solar farm implementation. The Solar IPC (SIPC) assemblies support customers in responding with agility to changes that arise during the solar farm rollout phase and help save time and labor during installation. Specially engineered and designed for solar use, these robust SIPC assemblies complement TE’s existing Customizable Trunk Solution (CTS)...

A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Cable selection queries Stuart Dover, General Manager of AEI Cables, said, “We are getting a consist...

Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has developed the Ranger HEX, a 6x6 vehicle conversion designed to offer a significant improvement in payload of up to 3,800kg over the harshest of terrains.  It comes with a hybrid drivetrain to maintain performance and improve fuel consumption.   Ranger HEX benefits This new conversion benefits from Ricardo’s expertise and experience in creating high-quality, cost-effective special vehicles...

Grainger (GWW), the major broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, has announced the appointment of Matt Fortin as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023. With this appointment, he will join the Grainger Leadership Team. “With nearly two decades of experience in roles across Grainger, Matt brings an innate understanding of our business and our diverse team membe...