Danfoss VLT condition-based monitoring allows users to employ their AC drive as a smart sensor. With condition-based monitoring, internal sensors monitor activity beyond the drive, gathering data from multiple sources to generate vital, real-time insights to better understand what is happening in the entire system, enable real-time early detection of issues and minimize unplanned and costly downtime. Software functionality This software functionality embeds monitoring functions in the drive T...

RWE and Neptune Energy announces that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop the offshore green hydrogen demonstration project ‘H2opZee’ ahead of 2030. H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims at building 300 to 500 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer capacity far out in the Dutch North Sea, in order to produce green hydrogen by using offshore wind. The hydrogen will then be transported to land through an existing pipeline. Offshore energy transition The intention...

Aico recently announced that they will be supporting Shrewsbury-based charity, Little Stars Baby Bank for 2022 through their Charity of the Year initiative. The support began on 04th February with Aico colleagues volunteering to spend their day transporting the charity’s donated items from a small storage unit in Shrewsbury to a spacious area within Aico’s Headquarters in Oswestry. This facility will allow Little Stars Baby Bank to widen its reach to families with young children...

As work continues at Highland Bridge – Block 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gephart was subsequently awarded the Lunds & Byerlys project within the development. This 60,500 SF grocery store will anchor the mixed-use facility and provide a premium shopping experience in the neighborhood. Gephart is excited to build on a strong relationship with Ryan Companies as continues to add to the Multi-Unit Mixed Use Market portfolio.

ABB is partnering with PACCAR, a pioneer in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality premium trucks, to provide PACCAR dealers and their customers with a range of advanced charging solutions across its fleet operations in North America and Europe. In the United States alone, medium- and heavy-duty trucks account for approximately 25 percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Optimizing fleet charging “Pairing ABB, a global leader i...

This article explores the latest methods for fault detection that can be used to improve the reliability and safety of electrical systems. Electrical faults are caused by disturbances within a power system network and these disturbances can result in severe economic losses. What is an electrical fault? An electrical fault is an abnormal condition within a power distribution system that results in improper system voltages and current flows. A fault in an electrical system can lead to extended ou...

Orcan Energy (Orcan), international provider of waste heat solutions, has executed a long-term supply agreement with the North American supplier ICE Thermal Harvesting LLC (ICE). Orcan will supply ICE with fifteen ORC modules for waste heat recovery, which will be utilized in ICE's power systems. "The U.S., with its large number of oil and gas production facilities, offers tremendous growth potential for our waste heat solutions, fueled by the growing trend toward zero-emission power generation...

EDF Renewables UK is launching its 2022 apprenticeship scheme, which will offer applicants from all over the country the opportunity to become Onshore & Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians. As part of the scheme, new recruits will spend a year and a half at Tyne Coast College at the Wallsend Campus, before learning the practical elements of the job at a number of EDF Renewables sites. These include operational wind farms such as Dorenell and Fallago Rig Wind Farm in Scotland, and service cent...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, announced that as part of its development partnership with Roku, to date, it has developed 150+ channels on the Roku platform. This milestone is the result of nearly ten years of working directly with Roku application development frameworks and tools. That platform-specific knowledge positions GlobalLogic as a proven developer integral in bringing to market higher performing Roku channels quickly and cost effectively....

ZPN Energy developed the concept of supplying EVs with stored energy, not just battery-to-battery refueling, but the concept of having a reservoir of energy that could be released through a sophisticated electronic power process at very high speeds - anywhere we needed to do it, including off-grid. ZPN Energy loves the idea of harvesting solar and wind power to propel cars and vans, as they know that the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow every day. However, the company fe...

Construction of RWE’s next German onshore wind farm, the 22.8-megawatt Sandbostel-Bevern project in Lower Saxony, has commenced. A total of four Nordex wind turbines are being erected in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, at the south-western edge of the Hamburg metropolitan area. climate-friendly energy What is special about this project is that three turbines with a total installed capacity of 17.1 megawatts (MW) are owned by RWE, while a further, identical turbine with a nomina...

A ground-breaking survey by research group Omdia showed that within the next four years data center operators will deploy uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) which can interact with the electric grid and support essential energy-management initiatives.  The use of renewable energy is growing on all fronts and is becoming the new normal in the data center industry. The integration of variable renewable energy resources into a more dynamic electric grid comes with new challenges and technic...

ZPN Energy has been providing Energy-as-a-Service (E-a-a-S) and microgrids with energy storage for at least three years now. They recently rebranded their E-a-a-S as ZAPME, and the first of their new, modular generation are in production, with first deliveries scheduled for the end of March 2022. ZAPME ZPN Energy has three versions planned: ZAPME GO - 11-22kWh Recovery units with rapid charge of 50kW ZAPME - 50kWh with 50kW of rapid charge ZAPME MAX - 150-300kWhKWH with rapid and ultra-r...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian Group, pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry announce that they have finalized financing of €135 million intended to support the Group’s 2021-2024 R&D plans in Europe. Specifically, the areas that will benefit from EIB financing are: Industrial research: research on innovative materials also involving the use of nanotechnologies, systems for the monitoring and management of land and submarine power grids and...

Aico and City Electrical Factors (CEF) are delighted to have signed up to the Commercial Agreement program with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC), this is a new initiative in the industry which gives Commercial Agreement partners the opportunity to commit a small donation from a product, product range or service sold. The EIC is more than 100 years old and offers support to those who work in the electrical industry and their families who encounter family or relationship problems, financia...

“Cable technology is a key enabler to face the challenges of digitalization and energy transition,” explains Srini Siripurapu, Chief R&D and Innovation Officer Prysmian Group. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry announce that they have finalized financing of €135 million intended to support the Group’s 2021-2024 R&D plans in Europe. Submarine power transmission Specifically, the area...

Aggreko is proud to be partnering with PIF Saudi International to provide more solar power than ever before at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, Jeddah. Utilizing sustainable options like solar energy and biofuel in three areas for the event, we are helping this flagship golfing event significantly save on CO2 emissions. Aggreko’s sustainable energy solution for the event includes a 60 kW solar gem, running in the village as a back-feed into a synchronized package of 3 x 200 kVA g...

Under the title ‘Always in balance - Balancing supercapacitors’, Würth Elektronik provided a new help guide for developers on its homepage. The latest publication includes experience gained from support and addresses the relative unfamiliarity of using supercapacitors. This extends the support Würth Elektronik has previously provided in the form of application notes, explanatory videos and webinars. New help guide on supercapacitors Although supercapacitors, such as the...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced at the AHR Expo 2022, a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump, and general-purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in the second half of 2022. Ultra-high efficiency electric motors With the addition of Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering the...

On the new reovib.reo.de mini-site, REO shines the spotlight on vibratory feeding. A comprehensive presentation of the current REO product portfolio awaits visitors.Frequency converters, phase angle controls, vibrating solenoids and measurement devices are presented in a modern design language. The site focuses on variability and futureproofing in the IIOT, the Internet of Things, which offers completely new networking and production opportunities. REOVIB MFS 368 The newest example from REO...

Power quality specialist - REO UK has made it easier for electrical and electronic design engineers to identify the ideal products for specific industrial projects with a new website. The company, which provides wound inductive, resistive and power electronic components to markets globally, has made its key vertical markets central to the new site layout, making it easier for engineers in those sectors to find the most relevant products and guidance. REO UK Established in England in 1989, R...

ABB has announced that it has increased its majority stake in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging provider, Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (‘Chargedot’) to 80 percent. ABB had previously acquired a 67 percent stake in Chargedot, in March 2020. The additional investment is part of ABB E-mobility’s growth strategy and further strengthens ABB’s position in the rapidly growing Chinese e-mobility market. Financial terms of the transaction were not discl...

On January 20, 2022, the first converter valve of The China Great Bay Area DC back-to-back project was successfully put into operation for the first time, marking an important step forward for the interconnection of the core areas of the Eastern and Western Pearl River Delta of Guangdong power grid. The converter valves were supplied by NR Electric (NR). Unit 1 on the East side of Guangzhou took the lead in entering the system commissioning stage among the four units of the whole project, creat...

For REO, the holistic conceptualization of products means that it also allows for conditions that are rather unlikely in Germany: earthquakes. To enable safe and long-term use all over the world, REO products, such as various different performance classes of column-type transformers, are built to be earthquake proof. To prevent damage or even destruction of transformers during an earthquake from sudden movements or vibrations, components and fixings are selected in accordance with the high re...

In addition to an optimal temperature behavior of the component, water cooling enables high performance and ensures a longer service life of the components. The entire body of the component is at an optimum temperature even under full load. Therefore, water-cooled REO components can also be used in applications where air cooling is not possible. This is the case, for example, with particularly compact systems where there is little room for air circulation. Basis for using water-cooled REO comp...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, announced at the AHR Expo 2022 - a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump, and general purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in second half of 2022. With the addition of the Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering the most comprehensive range of power and frame siz...

Since January 22, Hubei has ushered in cold-wave weather and many snowfalls. The power grid company has issued an early weather warning. On January 24, the ice covering thickness of 220 kV Ainan line exceeded 31 mm, exceeding the maximum allowable value of the design. There was a risk of tower collapse, which seriously threatened the safety of the power grid. There was an urgent need for an ice-melting operation on-site to eliminate potential security hazards. Power grid security was urgent. Un...

Advanced packaging techniques have facilitated power conversion and power management solutions with the ability to take advantage of many state-of-the-art (SOTA) technologies and integrate them into highly dense, integrated components. Three-dimensional power packaging (3DPP) allows for the best of these technologies to contribute to size, weight, and power with cost (SWaP-C) optimization, while still taking advantage of the access to commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions. Getting the best...

InCharge Energy, the globally renowned fleet electrification services provider, has sold a majority interest in the company to longtime partner - ABB. An early investor in InCharge, ABB has increased its stake to 60%. “ABB, as a pioneer of the green mobility revolution, is a natural fit for us,” said Cameron Funk, CEO of InCharge Energy. He adds, “Most of our turn-key solutions already include ABB’s state-of-the-art charging hardware and we have partnered closely since A...

With WE-WPCC WPT/NFC, a particularly innovative solution from Würth Elektronik stands out from the extensive portfolio of coils for wireless power transmission - Wireless Power Coil with integrated NFC antenna. This range has now been expanded to five models, with receiver coils for transmission powers of up to 30, 40 and 50 watts, and transmitters for 100 and 120 watts. Wireless Power Coil with integrated NFC antenna Wireless power transmission is particularly interesting when mobile de...