WEG will be present at Intersolar 2023, one of the largest fairs in the solar and renewable energy sector in Latin America. The event will take place from August 29 to 31 at the Expo Center Norte (Green Pavilion) in São Paulo, and the company will present solutions for the sector. As one of the main highlights of the fair, WEG will exhibit a Solar Carport (solar garage). The equipment offers an efficient solution to generate solar energy on a functional roof that can be integrated into h...

LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of innovative power management and connectivity solutions, will bring its intelligent power products to booth 2933 during GSX 2023, taking place from September 11-13, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, USA.  For end users, the product category delivers solutions that keep systems connected and provide remote management and real-time notifications.  Featured solutions Solutions at LifeSafety Power’s Booth 2933 during GSX include: Helix&tr...

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...

Siemens has launched a new generation of line monitoring relays. The SIRIUS 3UG5 line monitoring relays combine proven technology with new functions and applications. Grid Stability And Quality The relays are the easiest way to monitor standards-compliant grid stability and quality, ensuring proper system operation and the long service life of components such as motors or compressors. Grid monitoring relays are used in critical areas such as hospitals or the process industry, which require a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of a new modular, flexible solution to add smart panel functionality to standard home electrical systems. This solution, including new Square D™ Control Relays and the Schneider Energy Monitor, offer homeowners nationwide app-based control with easier installation and at a lower cost than current smart panel options. Reducing utility bills Installing this solution wil...

Innovation and solar experts - Solar Gates UK launched two new products at the LCRIG Innovation Festival 2023.  Green energy-operated products The two innovative temporary traffic control solutions; INSTABOOM Go and INSTABOOM Flagger are both designed for one-person instant deployment, dramatically improving worker safety and helping the UK-wide labor shortage.   Both products are manufactured with the lowest carbon footprint, are green energy operated and one has even bee...

A new survey from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that 75% of people in the UK would feel safer and more comfortable allowing strangers, such as tradespeople and estate agents, into the home if their identity and credentials were available on a digital identity platform. A person’s digital identity is made up of various pieces of personal information that are collected and stored online. It is estimated that 66% of people in the UK have a digital trail...