Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...
Automated operation is a key function for expanding rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation. The project’s goal is to thoroughly evaluate the performance of the new obstacle detection system during daily operation in va...
Members in parts of CORE’s service area sometimes ask if they plan to offer high-speed internet service. CORE has analyzed this possibility considerably and currently has no plans to provide broadband services. This decision is based on many considerations, including: Colorado law prohibits an electric utility from directly providing retail commercial broadband services. They also could not subsidize a related but separate broadband company with CORE’s resources. CORE&rs...
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed in support of local government agencies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to provide temporary connectivity in the wake of a ransomware attack. At the request of local officials, the team provided more than 80 Verizon Frontline communications solutions to help county agencies get operations back up and running at numerous locations. Verizon offers critical support “We appreciate having a mission-critical partner like Verizon...
At a time when the global manufacturing landscape is more competitive than ever, industry and academia are collaborating to overcome complex new challenges in engineering and at the same time, inspire future engineers. The B&R Education Network in India is continuously working as the interface between educational institutions and the automation industry. To help make the next generation of engineers ready for industry, the B&R Education Network partnered with the Dr. D. Y. Patil Institu...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to collaborate in the supply of defense equipment for use in Japan and the U.S. on July 9. Electronic warfare systems Under the terms of the MOU, Mitsubishi Electric and NGC will discuss and agree on an optimal collaboration structure and business model, aiming to build a cooperative relationship that will allow them to provide defense equipment such as radars, e...
FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will travel to Hanover to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024. On-road and industrial applications The trade show for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation industry will take place from September 17 to September 22, 2024, at the Deutsche Messe AG venue. As a pioneer in on-road and industrial applications, FPT Industrial wants to harness its participat...
The process of setting up utilities for a new home can be complex, that’s why they’re here to make it easier. Start by downloading the Energy Usage Guide to see the common appliances and the amount of power required to operate each based on CORE’s residential rate. Here are some additional tips that can help users save money and energy: Energy-efficient appliances - Keep a look out for the Energy Star label. These products are certified by the Environmental Protection Agen...
The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has finalized mega orders with a developer in the Middle East to build two Gigawatt scale Solar PV plants. The plants will have a cumulative capacity of 3.5 GW. The scope of the orders also includes grid interconnections encompassing pooling substations and overhead transmission lines. Detailed engineering and initial construction work are expected to commence shortly. Project management capabilities Last month, L&T announced having won...
Dr. Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, and Mr. Sunil Mathur, MD & CEO of Siemens Ltd. India visited the C&S Electric factory in Noida, India. During their visit, they inaugurated the WE4She Manufacturing assembly line, exclusively managed by their talented women employees. Dr. Busch underscored the significance of gender diversity in the workforce and commended the leadership of women in manufacturing. Dr. Roland Busch plants a tree on the factory premises He remarked that...
With the support of RWE, the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) project, Merganser. The pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring, and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly, offshore installation, and maintenance methodologies required for large-scale commercial deployment of OFPV. Merganser Merganser has a capacity of 0.5 megawatt peak (MWp) and is located in the Dutch North Sea,...
A new working relationship with premium two-person delivery specialist - Panther Logistics, part of AIT Worldwide Logistics, is reaping dividends for The Radiator Warehouse. For the larger oversized items that Panther delivers, damages have fallen from 15-20 percent to just one percent since Panther was awarded the contract in September and Managing Director - Dave O’Keefe said Panther was playing a vital role in the long-term growth of the company. Next-day delivery Every d...
The city of Boppard is continuing to drive electromobility in the region: the city administration is now driving electric vehicles. The new electric vehicles will be available for employees' business trips in the future. The vehicles are two VW ID.4s with a mileage of around 515 kilometers and a usable battery storage capacity of 77 kWh. The infrastructure service provider - Westenergie supported the administration in purchasing environmentally friendly electric vehicles. electromobility J&ou...
With the Westenergie eScooter, employees of the local community of Kröv can enjoy sustainable mobility. Westenergie provides the community with an electric scooter, including a helmet, free of charge. The environmentally friendly and maneuverable e-scooter is perfect for short distances. Employees of the local community will test the electric scooter on business trips until October 2024. This test phase will make it possible to explore the benefits of the scooter for local mobility and con...
On June 28, Ameren Missouri filed with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) a request to adjust its electric base rates next summer. The new rates would take effect in mid-2025 to recover the costs of major electric system upgrades as well as cleaner electricity generation investments to ensure the system remains reliable and resilient for customers. Smart technology efforts "The grid and generation upgrades we are making as part of Ameren Missouri's Smart Energy Plan are improving...
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. has invested in PanelSemi Corporation, a Taiwan-based startup engaged in developing and selling flat-panel flexible LED displays and substrates for semiconductor modules. flexible LED displays PanelSemi develops and sells ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible LED displays with low power consumption and high brightness, leveraging its thin-film transistor (TFT) circuit fabrication technology. Furthermore, PanelSemi is using this technology to develop a hybrid circuit boa...
Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announced a new distribution agreement with digital infrastructure company Equinix. This strategic collaboration will enable Arrow channel partners to resell Equinix services as part of integrated solutions aimed at network optimization, hybrid multi-cloud enablement, and enhanced application workload performance. They can now position and invoice Equinix services on a monthly recurring basis. Digital infrastructure solutions The Equinix Pla...
Simplify access control setups with Altronix Trove™. Effortlessly integrate Altronix power and accessories with top-tier access controllers from globally renowned brands, such as Axis, Bosch, CDVI, HID, Johnson Control, PDK, ZKT Eco, and more. With various backplanes, Trove™ offers scalable and customizable access and power configurations. Streamline board layouts and wire management, cut down on installation time and labor costs, and tailor access control with ease using Trove&trad...
On June 26, budding technologists aged 8 to 19 showcased their technical acumen and problem-solving prowess at the Austrian finals of the World Robot Olympiad. The competition was held for the second year in a row at B&R Headquarters in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. Under the theme ‘Earth Allies’, contestants illustrated how robots could serve as ‘allies of the earth’, working in harmony with the planet. The triumphant teams - ‘MMG’ from HTL Braunau and &lsq...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that, in cooperation with system integrator - Glory Technology Service Inc. and Taiwan’s major telecommunications company - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., it has supplied Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) with a headend system as the central point for managing and controlling smart meters, and also communication modules to be embedded into the smart meters and data concentrator units. The system is already in partial operation as the first smart me...
The busy summer season has commenced, and scammers are using sophisticated new strategies to target utility customers with the goal of stealing money or obtaining personal and financial information. “Scammers tend to increase their activity when summer temperatures are at their hottest and when you’re most reliant on your air conditioner,” said Carlos Ross, Security Manager for Ameren, adding “They also aim to reach customers when they are busy enjoying summer activities...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon, an RTX business, to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allied forces. Under the pilot contract, Raytheon will verify Mitsubishi Electric's repair capabilities with the expectation of eventually contracting with Mitsubishi Electric for such services in the future. Mitsubishi Electric signs pilot contract with RTX's Raytheon Sinc...
Kenny’s team, led by Isaac Shahan and Ramon Briseno, is excited to participate in Burnett Dairy’s Biogas upgrades located in Carpenter, WY. The crew will work with Hitachi Zosen INOVA, a company specializing in recovering renewable energy from waste materials. The biogas produced from the anaerobic digestion process will be drawn to the biogas upgrading plant, where the upgrader will remove the CO2 from the biogas making the biogas acceptable for injection into the natural gas...
Intelligent power management company Eaton is adding multiple clean energy projects to its global operations, accelerating progress on the company’s goals to reduce carbon emissions by 50% and achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030. New solar deployments will help power innovation and manufacturing, substantially reducing Eaton’s carbon footprint and energy costs. “Now is the time to act boldly on sustainability. At Eaton, we’re tackling the energy transition from all...
Increasingly, companies are seeking to reduce costs and carbon emissions by improving their operational efficiency. It was with this in mind that WEG, in partnership with Mi2V, a company specializing in industrial maintenance, replaced 13 three-phase asynchronous motors and 13 low-voltage variable frequency drives in a power generation company in France. The main goal of this initiative was to significantly reduce motor failures and energy consumption in an air treatment unit, which is responsi...
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the ‘Company’) has announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award recognizes major U.S. workplaces based on reviews from over 250,000 U.S. employees across eight categories: training and career progression; proactive management of a diverse workforce; sustainability; corporate culture; compensation and benefits; working environment; company image; and work...
From planning and development to optimized operations, Siemens technology will enable the realization of Siemensstadt Square, a sustainable city district of the future in Berlin. Spanning an area of 76 hectares, the foundation stone was laid today at this urban redevelopment project, which represents an investment of €4.5 billion. Through collaboration with a number of project partners, Siemens will help transform the industrial site of more than 100 years in Berlin Spandau into an inclusi...
NGK INSULATORS, LTD., the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System at Nagoya University, and Aixtal Corporation have jointly developed an AI-based high-precision analysis method for ceramic products and established a technology that can significantly shorten the time to analyze product characteristics. AI technology NGK will apply this AI technology to its core businesses to shorten the period for product design and evaluation as well as use it to develop new products that contribut...
The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won a domestic order to build a grid-connected 185MW Solar PV Plant along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) having multitudes of MWh capacity. The Solar PV plant at Kajra in Lakshisarai district will be a key element in Bihar’s plans to harness renewable energy for sustainable energy solutions towards combating climate change and meeting demand growth. Solar and wind generation pr...
Six Axpo Group hydropower plants are also affected by the flood situation in Misox GR. They have been shut down in a controlled manner over the last few days. All six hydropower plants and their reservoirs are in a safe condition and partially operational. The hydropower plants will be recommissioned at the appropriate time and in consultation with the authorities. Axpo Group hydropower plants affected by floods The power plants affected by the flooding are OIM (Officine Idroelettriche di Mes...
