Ceres Power, a global pioneer in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt-scale Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023. low-cost green hydrogen Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilize SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonize hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels currently....

Wales’ largest power producer and number one renewable energy generator - RWE, welcomed Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS to the Pembroke site for a site tour and discussion on how the company is supporting Wales’ net zero ambition. The company recently launched the ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) as the hub for RWE’s decarbonization projects and development activities in the Celtic Sea. ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ (PNZC) PNZC is made up of th...

On the afternoon of June 22, Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator”) held an online signing ceremony for the project of delivering the LEHY-H elevator, a super-high-speed one moving at 10m/s, to Xinchu Jingtian Plaza at Changsha City, Hunan Province. Leng Weiqing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shanghai Electric Group, and Wen Huiming, Chairman of Hunan Xinchu Property Co., Ltd., a...

On May 30, the first 100 MWp tidal photovoltaics power station in China was connected to the grid with full capacity. This is the first time that China has completely developed solar and tidal energy. The successful grid connection of this power station marks that China has made new achievements in the field of comprehensive utilization of marine energy. NR Electric provides a complete set of protection and monitoring equipment for the project and implements the engineering integration of 110kV...

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often in this nation, most recently in Uvalde, Texas, they commit themselves to support reasonable initiatives to protect young children who simply deserve a safe place to learn. They recognize that there is not a single...

Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) has chosen sustainable medium-voltage switchgear from Siemens. The new 5-field NXPLUS C 24 system from the environmentally friendly blue GIS portfolio of Siemens Smart Infrastructure was commissioned by the customer at the Wiesengasse West substation in Schaan, Liechtenstein. This makes LKW one of the first grid operators to convert an entire medium-voltage switchgear installation to the climate-friendly insulating gas Clean Air. Medium-voltage switchgear &...

Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...

Rolls-Royce is officially announcing the development of turbogenerator technology, which includes a new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications. The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and f...

ABB has been contracted by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor Aker Solutions, a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, to deliver the main electrical, automation, and safety systems for Norway’s Northern Lights project. A joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, Northern Lights is the first industrial carbon capture and storage project to develop an open and flexible infrastructure to safely store CO2 from industries across Europe. The first phas...

Sofamel recently in collaboration with the Elektra Catalunya Group, organized a technical workshop dealing with electrical risks in the railway industry. Representatives from different companies in the sector, such as Alstom, Talgo, and TMB, were present at the event. The workshop looked at: the importance of following the 5 golden rules to ensure an installation is de-energized; the use and quality of PPE; and Sofamel’s solutions for the railway sector, including special portable earthin...

ABB E-mobility strengthens its position as the pioneer in EV charging solutions with the opening of the company’s largest DC fast charger production site to date - the E-mobility Centre of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of all transport sectors and exemplifying ABB E-mobility’s commitment to building a zero-emission future with smart, reliable charging solutions for electric ve...

Given the urgent need to limit the impact of climate change, ABB is helping businesses accelerate decarbonization by delivering complete electrical powertrain solutions for a range of industrial vehicles, transportation, and marine vessels. While most vehicles and vessels are still diesel-powered, electrification solutions comprising motors, inverters, controllers, and energy storage systems have rapidly advanced and offer immediate benefits. With over 130 years of experience of electrifying ap...

Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometers – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within metal cutting with the introduction of their M12 FUEL™ 16-Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. With the same cutting capacity as its 18-volt competitors, the 12-volt nibbler delivers fast, clean cuts in 16-gauge mild steel and has the power to cut 22-gauge spiral duct seams, in a compact, lightweight design.  "Shears are most commonly found on the jobsites, but they are limited to only straight cuts, and do not provide an optimal cutting e...

The energy industry must urgently decarbonize. Therefore, they need to drive electrification across sectors and source electricity from renewables. This shift gives rise to an increasing number of asset types, partnerships and use cases. Different makes of electric vehicles, charging points, inverters, batteries and heating appliances and various forms of communication within and between energy systems make the work of every player along the energy value chain increasingly complex. In addition,...

The idea is as innovative as it is reasonable: RWE and Commerzbank plan to create a ‘Green Mittelstand Fund’ to give medium-sized industrial companies in Germany access to green electricity generated by offshore wind plants. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. The new fund will offer these companies for the first time the opportunity to secure green electricity through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). Up to now, it has mainly...

Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6:30 a.m., Friday morning to assess damage caused by severe weather throughout southern and central Illinois. The Emergency Operations Center will be staffed around-the-clock to coordinate service restoration, logistical support, and communication. Ameren Illinois is following its well-defined storm management plan to assess the damage and restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible. Support resources are being...

Shell Recharge’s annual EV Driver Survey has shown that 54% of EV owners would choose a retail location if it had good EV charging facilities over one without. This is one of the key trends that are emerging as more and more people switch to electric vehicles. Destination Chargers The Shell Recharge data shows that retailers installing destination chargers such as the ZPN Park Hubz can have a competitive advantage over those that don’t. Given the surge in numbers of EVs on UK roads...

Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, the Chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), visited the 800MW combined cycle power plant built by Shanghai Electric in Rupsha and communicated with the project team on the progress and virus containment, after hearing a detailed introduction from the team. He asked detailed questions on project progress, equipment procurement, delivery schedule, and how Chinese employees lived and worked, and required that both the property owner and the project team pro...

Prysmian Group has announced the launch of Sustainability Week, a new stakeholder listening event running from June 20 to 24, 2022. Top management at Prysmian Group’s Milan headquarters, business units, and regional offices around the world will share progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is impacting the Group's business, its innovative DNA and flagship technology. Sustainability Week The event will also be an opportunity to highlight how the development of the trans-Eur...

Electric motors are ubiquitous, powering heavy industrial machineries to everyday household appliances. Nearly half of the world’s electricity is used in powering electric motors, many of which are running with poor efficiency. In the latest episode of ABB Decoded podcast, Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB’s Motion Services Division, discusses how a significant amount of energy can be saved by applying digital technologies to the installed base. Industries need to save energy Ad...

Amber Solutions, Inc., a global technological developer of patented, innovative technologies for AC Direct digital management of electricity in solid-state architecture, has announced that it has formally changed its name to Amber Semiconductor, Inc. (AmberSemi), effective immediately. The change to AmberSemi exemplifies the company’s desire to represent its core technological function more acutely and accurately, productizing its patented breakthrough technologies for AC Direct digital c...

Volta Trucks has revealed the strategic roadmap for its entry into the North American market, having already established itself as a European full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider. The plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of next year. The introduction of Volta Trucks’ 100% battery-electric commercial vehicles into North America will be led in 2023 by a Volta Zero Class 7 truck which is equivalent to t...

The waste-to-energy plant work site at Dandong City bustled with activity recently. Shanghai Electric’s project team is dashing towards the goal at full speed: finish the construction of the main factory in Q3 and get connected to the grid and start generating electricity in Q4. On the premise of ensuring safety and quality, Shanghai Electric is working more rapidly in construction to have this plant connected to the grid and generate power within 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary o...

When a delayed shipment of supplies stalled work on one of California’s largest renewable energy projects and threatened the jobs of 500 unionized construction workers, the Port of Long Beach’s Commercial Operations Bureau leapt into action. The national supply chain was choked by a pandemic-induced cargo surge that disrupted the flow of critical equipment to Rosendin Electric amid a $750 million installation of solar panels spanning 5 square miles in eastern Riverside County capabl...

Würth Elektronik, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, will be presenting its portfolio and related services to developers at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference from June 21 to 23 at booth 110 in hall 2. Würth Elektronik, known for delivering from stock without minimum order quantities and providing free samples of its components. Offers developers support in selecting suitable solutions, advice on EMC issues, and even design-in support if required....

Lhyfe, a world pioneer and pure player in renewable green hydrogen and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s leaders on the shipbuilding market for highly complex ships and in offshore engineering, have announce at the Seanergy 2022 forum, dedicated to renewable offshore energy, that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of offshore hydrogen production platforms. Lhyfe - Chantiers de l’Atlantique partnership Lhyfe is one of the most...

RECOM's new RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 requirements, opening up more options for automotive applications, as well as providing an extra level of confidence for use of the products in other high-reliability areas, such as industrial, medical, and IT infrastructure. Designated RPX-0.5Q and RPX-1.5Q, the DC/DCs respectively supply 0.5 A and 1.5 A from an input up to 36 V with a trimmable output from 0.8 V to 30 V. RECOM’s 3D-Power Packaging The products now inc...

Keysight InfiniiVision 3000G X-Series oscilloscopes come with everything users need to begin general-purpose electronic design test and debug. Models range in bandwidth from 100 MHz to 1 GHz, 2 or 4 analog channels with an optional 16 digital channels, and standard advanced analysis features. The 3000G X-Series offers a superior user experience and comes with the following features out-of-the-box: Decode and trigger on the most common embedded serial buses — I2C, SPI, UART / RS232 / RS485...

In Hydrogen Forecast to 2050, DNV predicts the amount of hydrogen in the energy mix will be only 0.5% in 2030 and 5% in 2050. However, to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement, hydrogen uptake would need to triple to meet 15% of energy demand by mid-century.  Resource scale-up “Hydrogen is essential to decarbonize sectors that cannot be electrified, like aviation, maritime, and high-heat manufacturing, and should therefore be prioritized for these sectors,” said...