The Canton of Glarus and Axpo have come to an agreement on how to implement the court settlement concerning the Limmern pumped storage plant. Among other things, the agreement specifies that the Axpo subsidiary Axpo Solutions AG will market the Canton of Glarus' energy share from its participation in Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern (KLL) until at least 31 December 2021. The two shareholders in Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern AG agreed to a court settlement in the legal dispute regarding the Limmern pump...

Following the European Commission’s clearance of the takeover of innogy today, E.ON intends to swiftly carry out the integration of innogy into the Group. “The new E.ON’s future begins today. The integration of innogy will create a company fully dedicated to putting customers at the center of everything it does.” “We want to partner with our customers to actively shape the new energy world while becoming more innovative, using energy with ever-greater efficien...

EG Electronics, a group of dedicated companies specializing in offering products around the world to meet customer requirements in various market sectors, is pleased to announce the introduction of high-voltage products, thanks to an exclusive European partnership with EBUSBAR. EG Electronics and EBUSBAR form European partnership EG Electronics, will be able to sell the company’s product portfolio, including its innovative High Voltage Power Distribution Units, connectors, relays and har...

Gephart Electric has been awarded the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Expansion in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. This project is a 660,000 SF addition with a 20-story high-rise containing 725 hotel guestrooms. The low-rise component contains an exhibit hall, conference space, concourse, pool, and retail space. This will be the first major project Gephart has built with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company which is a major player in the hospitality market. They are also excited to build...

Bonfiglioli, a renowned global designer and manufacturer of industrial drive systems, needed an IP67-rated brake solution for a multi-purpose IP67 integrated drive used on aerial platforms and other applications. The brakes are mounted to the back of the AC drive motor on each of the lift’s four-wheel drive assemblies. The brakes provide parking and emergency stopping functionality in challenging outdoor conditions. Features of IP67-rated brakes  Warner Electric based on superior t...

On July 5, 2019, NR Electric’s all-silicon carbide electronic transformer was successfully electrified and put into operation in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China. NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) Lianyungang islands AC/DC distribution network project adopted NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) and PCS - 9617 micro grid coordinated control system (MGCC), to satisfy the different voltage levels , the capacity of a variety of distributed netw...

At 5:00 a.m. local time on August 22, 2019, the massive load test of the ±800kV UHV DC transmission project for Belo Monte Dam II of Brazil was successfully completed. So far, the project has completed all system tests and has been provided the conditions for commercial operation. During the field commissioning, the UHVDC converter valve, DC control & protection system, DC measuring equipment, power grid stability control system and other core equipment supplied by NR have been in go...

At Gephart, safety is the number one priority and they are proud to have recently surpassed 1.5 Million Hours of No Lost Time. This milestone could not have been possible without the exceptional efforts of the field staff and Safety Committee working together towards this goal.  Safety Program–The Road to Zero Injuries–is developed and managed by the Safety Committee and facilitates free and honest communication from the field staff to address all the needs of the employees and...

Gephart has been selected as the electrical contractor by JE Dunn for the University of Minnesota’s Pillsbury Hall Rehabilitation project. With more than 75 projects completed on campus over the last 13 years, they are excited to get to work on this iconic building and the new home for the Department of English and Creative Writing Program.

Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) was resynchronized with the grid around midday and electricity production was resumed.  A fault in the Beznau substation - probably due to lightning strike - triggered a rapid shutdown of Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB). The system reacted as designed. The safety of the employees and the population was guaranteed at all times.

For decades, OverIT has been internationally recognized for leadership, vision, and product innovation. It pioneered the mobilization of Field Service, starting from paperless modalities, through the use of applications in off-line mode, to the achievement of the so-called Field Service revolution. The goal is clear: to simplify the operating procedures for field technicians. Geocall 9 Geocall 9 heralds the dawn of a new era, where information can be accessed at any time thro...

Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., has released a new range of pre-assembled electromagnetic brakes that offer superior performance for stopping and parking applications. The brakes can be specified in standard, high-torque, or high-speed configurations and with a selection of accessories included. Due to its modular design and efficient stock holding, Warner Electric can offer thousands of variations with a very short lead time. easy-to-use configurator Once a code is...

If users love cutting-edge technology, ECSI has just wrapped up an exciting challenge at the Mayowood Stone Barn wedding and events center. The teams worked with the venue to install all new audio-visual equipment throughout the beautiful, century-old campus. primary objective ECSI's primary objective was to upgrade the sound system and integrate a high-definition projector and screen in the reception hall, without compromising the historic charm of the space. That mission has been completed....

On June 28th, the 30MVar STATCOM PROJECT at 33kV Roofings SUBSTATION OF UMEME LIMITED UGANDA was successfully put into operation. NR provided customized solutions, including power system analysis, primary equipment, protect & control system for this substation. This 30MVar STATCOM aimed to improve the power quality and voltage stability of this substation. After this STATCOM is commissioned in this substation, power quality in this area will be improved effectively. HVDC & FACTS soluti...

C&S Electric has accomplished its participation in the ELASIA-2019 Exhibition, held at Bengaluru, India, from 21st June – 24th June 2019, winning the best stall award in design and product display. C&S a major sponsor of the ELASIA-2019 exhibition, exhibited its wide range of products, including the latest inclusions. ELASIA Exhibition ELASIA Exhibition held at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, India is the podium to compare the best in the world and the best in Ind...

Gephart LVS was recently awarded the Daikin project in Minneapolis. The team will be installing a paging system throughout and adding a video surveillance system with 72 cameras covering the 300,000 SF state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.   Paging System Includes: Weather Alert System Pre-Recorded/Automatic Notification 60 Office/Ceiling Speakers 105 Manufacturing/Warehouse Paging Horns Video Surveillance System Includes: License Plate Recognition Multi-Directional, Dome,...

Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion, has developed a new family of brakes for stage and theatre applications, combining increased performance and reliability with very low noise levels, and a host of features specially requested by users in this demanding sector. The compact designs provide braking torques from 5Nm to 4,600Nm, and feature a newly designed friction material developed especially to meet the requirements of stage and theatre applications. Fenix family of brakes T...

NR Electric is pleased to announce the commissioning of 2MW/2.17MWh. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Switzerland, after completion of customers’ strict factory acceptance test. The system will contribute to the stability of the power grid. In over 20 years, NR has deployed protection & control solutions around the world and pioneered the development of BESS solution and renewable generation. NR Electric commissions BESS in Switzerland NR Electric, as a power stability expert...

Gephart Electric was recently awarded Phase II of the renovation and expansion of the University of Memphis Indoor Football Practice Facility. On the heels of the successful completion of Phase I, Phase II expands this facility to include an indoor practice facility for Memphis Tiger Football. This exciting project continues the working relationship with the University of Memphis, as well as repeat client, Turner Construction. It also expands the successful sports facilities market portfolio, a...

SPACE1 can now be found on a platform that is intended to promote apps and solutions to be integrated with already available products from Microsoft. Users can access the Cloud portal to search for and find the best corporate solutions made by Microsoft and their partners, selected among several industries and business needs, including high-end and proprietary Apps as well. Digital transformation journey Portal visitors can now discover the product and show their interest in learning more abo...

Gephart has been awarded the construction of the Gateway Tower project by McGough. This $330 million project is one of the highest profile projects happening in the Twin Cities this year, at 37 stories and with the inclusion of a Four Seasons Hotel – Minnesota’s first five-star property. The bulk of the building will be office space as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) takes 532,000 SF and the tower will be rounded out with residential condos. Construction starts this month. This...

Chemicals, salt water, food particles, heat, dust, and electrical corrosion are just a few of the many issues that can cause clutches and brakes to fail prematurely. Nobody wants to have the conversation about lost production time, growing cost concerns, or system disruptions after a failure has occurred. The strength of these components is in the information collected over years of service in hazardous environments and applying this knowledge to future clutch/brake technologies. Think About t...

Essen-based companies FAKT AG and E.ON are planning to create a European ecological, agricultural, and economic center in Hungary. FAKT AG is planning a combination of agriculture, logistics, and housing on an area of land equal in size to almost 500 football pitches. E.ON will develop, implement and operate the sustainable energy infrastructure for electricity, heating, and cooling for this major project in the tri-border region between Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia. greenhouse facilitie...

China Electricity Council (CEC) published the energy efficiency benchmarking results of thermal power units in 2018, and all five AAAAA-rated 1000 MW ultra-supercritical units adopted turbines and generators from Shanghai Electric Power Generation Group. Comprehensive benchmarking process This was a comprehensive benchmarking process evaluating an array of indicators in reliability, economic efficiency, technical supervision, and environmental friendliness. Our turbines and equipment were fou...

The Arkona offshore wind farm of E.ON and Equinor went into operation with a festive event in the port of Sassnitz-Mukran on the island of Rügen. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig, and Norway's Minister of Energy and Petroleum Kjell-Børge Freiberg launched power generation together with E.ON CEO Johannes Teyssen and other guests of honor. Arkona is the largest wind farm in the entire Baltic Sea. Chancellor Angela Merkel:...

C&S Electric has successfully participated in the Hannover Messe 2019, held in Germany from 1st April – to 5th April 2019. The company exhibited its latest range of products including LV Switchgear, Power Busbars, Protection, and Measurement Devices. Hannover Messe Hannover Messe is one of the world’s major Trade Fair (held on the Hanover Fairground in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany) for industrial Technology where technologies and core areas of the industry from research and...

Together with the German regional energy suppliers Avacon, Bayernwerk, E.DIS, and HanseWerk, E.ON has launched its new “Green gas from green power” initiative to reduce CO2 emissions in the heating, transport, and industrial sectors. Power-to-Gas (P2G) plants Power-to-Gas (P2G) plants convert locally produced energy from wind and solar into “green” gas, i.e. hydrogen, or in a subsequent step into synthetic methane. Both can be fed directly into gas distribution grid...

C&S Electric exhibited its entire product range at the Middle East Electricity Exhibition 2019 in Dubai, which was held from 5th March – 7th March 2019. The stand was visited by members of the electrical fraternity, including Architects, Builders, Consultants, Contractors, and many more.  Middle East Electricity Exhibition The Middle East Electricity Exhibition is one of the world’s largest exhibitions and conferences for the power industry. The C&S Electric team wou...

On Jan., 2019, a noiseless containerized energy storage system, which was self-developed by NR Electric, was successfully operated in Kitakyushu, Japan. This project cooperated with the Sodium-Sulfur (NaS) Battery Energy Storage System company - NGK. It realized such features as user side Load Following (LF) and Load Leveling (LL). The test result was highly praised by Japanese customers. NR offers integrated solutions for this project The energy storage container scheme is connected to Japan...

Gephart Electric was recently awarded the Southland Casino Racing project in West Memphis, Arkansas, USA. This project is an expansion to the existing casino and dog track and includes a large state-of-the-art gaming floor addition, an expanded parking lot and site improvements, a new parking garage, multiple restaurant venues, and a 22-story hotel tower with 300 guestrooms featuring a 200 ft. high façade light show visible from downtown Memphis across the Mississippi River. Gephart Elec...