ABB E-mobility’s Terra DC wallboxes have been selected to power the completion of the world’s first 100 percent electric junior touring car cup, the NXT Gen Cup.  The NXT Gen Cup season launch and test day is being held today at Gelleråsen, just outside of Karlskoga, Sweden. The first official round will take place in Falkenberg on July 8-9, continuing as a support championship to the well-known Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC). Junior racing championship...

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, announced it will supply Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. with 8 MW (megawatts) of hydrogen fuel cell stationary power to deliver clean energy to the city of Calistoga, located in California Wine Country, during times of wildfires and other emergencies. This will be the largest planned hydrogen powered fuel cell installation in the United States. The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) requires t...

As the Philippines makes the switch to more renewable energy sources, the country is stabilizing grid reliability with its largest ever integrated grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Limay in Bataan Province, supplied by ABB for Universal Power Solutions Inc. (UPSI), a unit of San Miguel Corporation Global Power Holdings Corp. Financial details were not disclosed. The Limay site forms part of a broader contract with UPSI, for a 240MW capacity packaged BESS solution to strengthen...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...

In Spain, Axpo begins construction of one of its largest solar plants to date in September 2023. The plant, with an installed capacity of 200 megawatts, is part of Axpo's ambition to develop ten gigawatts in Europe by 2030. As the largest Swiss producer of renewable energies, Axpo is thus making a contribution to the expansion of climate-friendly electricity production in Europe, from which Switzerland also benefits. solar capacity Axpo's ambition is to develop a total of ten gigawatts...

New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals that 43 percent of electricians and gas engineers have been explicitly asked by clients to tamper with their electricity or gas meters to make them run more slowly. Tampering with electricity and gas meters is not only dangerous, but it is also illegal. Cheating a meter to avoid paying bills is classified as ‘electricity theft’ and can lead to serious consequences including prison sentences and fines. signs of tampering Many...

Delta is introducing the compact, mid-range AX-300N and AX-324N PLC controllers. These AX-3 series controllers offer a CODESYS development environment to enable intelligent industrial automation applications. Compatibility with Delta AS Series IO products and support for a broad range of industrial communication protocols including PLCopen v1.0 function blocks, Ethernet/IP, and OPC UA server ensure compatibility across a wide range of automation applications such as packaging, food and beverage...

C&S Electric Limited is happy to announce the inauguration of the C&S Electric-sponsored Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab at ITI Sector 31, in Noida, India. This cutting-edge lab was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Prakash Kumar Chandraker, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&S Electric Limited, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Radha Krishan, Principle of ITI Sector 31, Noida, and Mr. Manav Adlakha, C...

Ameren has contributed US$ 15,000 to the Woodland Fire Protection District to provide additional resources for this critical emergency service following a deadly EF2 tornado that hit rural Bollinger County on April 5, 2023. The Woodland Fire Protection District has continued to serve area homes and businesses after the volunteer fire station in Glen Allen was destroyed by the 130 mph winds. The funds will be used to assist with essential first responder equipment and infrastructure damaged by t...

Bosch Power Tools introduced new tools including an 18V concrete nailer and heat gun, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support trade workers. In addition to the new tools, Bosch Power Tools also announced a new and enhanced 18V Limited Warranty that offers extended coverage for 18V tools, chargers, and batteries. Effective June 1st, Bosch’s new 18V limited warranty extends the coverage for cordless 18V tools and chargers from one year to five years and 18V batteries from one...

Prysmian Group., a world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, is launching a new investment of around €120 million in its strategic plant in Pikkala, Finland. The investment, in addition to the €100 million already provided in 2022 is aimed at further increasing the production capacity of the 525 kV HVDC submarine cable systems, supporting the growing market demand driven by the need to develop and upgrade power transmission grids for the energy transition. ...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. good air quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

With three units in Brazil and two in Paraguay, The Inpasa Group has as a mission, to bring clean and sustainable solutions to meet the planet's growing demand for energy. integrated solutions The company is considered the largest corn ethanol producer in Latin America and also a major investor in power generation using biomass. The group has invested in integrated solutions developed by WEG, mainly in turbogenerator sets that total more than 230 MW of installed power, enough energy to supply...

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and the USA. This journey reached a pinnacle in 2021 with the sale of its former Video Telematics division to Sensata Technologies Plc for $200 million. Following this significant milestone, Y3K's Founder, Paul Singh, returned to the UK from the USA in 2022 to lead the company once again. New website Under Paul Singh's guidance, the Surrey an...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that its European subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe B.V. started a demonstration experiment on May 25, 2023, in the Irish Aran Islands, to evaluate the effectiveness of heat pump control for demand response, as part of the REACT project to demonstrate energy independence for remote islands. The project, which is co-funded by the European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 program, will use heat pump systems deployed at...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a global provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland, resulting in the production of 850 tons per day (TPD) of green hydrogen, or 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity, by the end of the decade with final investment decision (FID) by 2025/2026. Plug’s PEM electrolyzer Using Plug’s PEM electrolyzer and liquefaction technology, the green hydrogen produced...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle. The European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification allows Volta Trucks to produce and sell the all-electric Volta Zero in volume. It’s the process used to ensure that all vehicles meet the stringent and...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. have announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to integrate their power generator systems businesses under a joint venture. As previously announced, the two firms agreed in principle last December 26 on a plan to transfer their respective businesses focused on power-generator systems to a proposed joint-venture company, which Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will both be the shareholder, effec...

Ingeteam, in its firm commitment to provide equipment that contributes to the decarbonization of the planet, will be presenting at The Smarter E - Intersolar - Power 2 drive and at EVS36, its new range of RAPID 60 chargers, for fast charging, 60 kW, to meet the potential of the most demanding vehicles. They have been designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance in terms of power management, communications, reliability, and efficiency. dynamic power management The main des...

ABB is supplying an innovative energy supply solution to enhance safety, productivity, and operational efficiency, at six vivo smartphone manufacturing sites. ABB Electrification Smart Power is supporting electronics manufacturers as they expand operations across Asia, delivering power supply resilience and reliability for critical operations. vivo is the world’s fifth largest smartphone brand with annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. The company has headquarters...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that its Taipei-based affiliate - Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation (Shihlin Electric) has received an order from Taiwan Power Company for Taiwan’s first static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) for power grid stabilization. STATCOMs are devices that control and stabilize voltage in power systems by instantly providing reactive power. The STATCOM from Mitsubishi Electric will be delivered to the Nanke Substation in Tainan and inst...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Coherent Corp., a globally renowned company in materials, networking, and lasers, have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a program to scale manufacturing of SiC power electronics on a 200 mm technology platform. The market for electric vehicles is expanding worldwide and is just one of several emerging applications driving the exponential growth in SiC power devices, which have lower energy losses, higher op...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has received the notification from SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, two of the GB transmission grid owners, selecting them as the exclusive preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) cable connection. Prysmian Group continues the contract negotiations with the aim of concluding the contract later this year. Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) HVDC cable connectio...

Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has received the notification from SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the GB electricity transmission network owners, selecting them as the exclusive preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) cable connection. Prysmian Group continues the contract negotiations with the aim of concluding the contract in a timely manner. Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) EGL2 is a...

Commsignia Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that they have agreed to form a strategic partnership to deliver Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology combining Commsignia’s V2X solution and Mitsubishi Electric’s High-Definition Locator (HDL) technology in a V2X platform that will support the safety of autonomous-driving and advanced-driver-assistance systems (ADAS). V2X - key communication technology Commsignia and Mitsubishi Electric will aim at the early delivery...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduces the AMG 570 series of 11-port industrially hardened Layer 2+ Ethernet switches with PoE for applications requiring up to 90 Watts of operating power. The AMG570 Series offers Layer 2 network management with additional Layer 3 capabilities, such as DHCP and static routing. The need for higher wattage PoE continues to drive innovation throughout the industry. AMG570 Series Models with up to 90W of energy can power a multitude of devices inclu...

Delta is exhibiting a wide range of smart, energy-efficient, and highly integrated industrial automation hardware and software solutions engineered for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications at SPS Italia 2023. Products on display The demonstration includes Delta’s AX-3 series motion controller which offers a host of features to meet customers’ diverse needs and a new IIoT function card for the PLC series to enable various IIoT applications.   Delta&rsquo...

After a complicated rollout, electric charge point installations have flourished over the past couple of months, with more than 2,000 new electric vehicle charging points installed in March and April, taking the UK total to over 42,000. There have also been large increases in the number of rapid and ultra-rapid charging stations around the UK, which many see as being vital to giving people the confidence to switch. The uptake of electric cars will continue over the coming years as th...

In a step to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India, Siemens Limited has signed an agreement to acquire the EV division of Mumbai-based Mass-Tech Controls Private Limited. The division is engaged in design, engineering and manufacturing of a wide range of AC chargers, and 30 to 300kW capacity DC chargers for various end applications for EVs. The cost of the acquisition is approximately Rs. 380 million (EUR 4.3 million) on a cash free and debt...

ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., (ECSIPC) is pleased to announce its participation at Computex 2023. As a complete solution provider, it will introduce a wide range of comprehensive new products for smart retail, automation intelligence, information kiosks, and lottery terminals, including the LIVA Z5 Plus mini-PC series, B760H7-M8, and Q670H7-IS1 motherboards.  smart charging solutions ECSIPC will exhibit its comprehensive smart charging solutions including an AC charger for home and...