Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced at its Capital Markets Day meeting with investors - a $3 billion multi-year agreement with Compass Datacenters. The agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship that integrates their respective supply chains to manufacture and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions. Need for a new breed of data centers The skyrocketing gene...
A new analysis commissioned by Danfoss reveals that an ambitious but realistic rollout of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK can save 40 million tons of CO2 emissions each year by 2030, more than Denmark’s domestic climate footprint. In the U.S., demand-side flexibility, combined with optimized efficiency and the adoption of electric power sources, could save over $100 billion in energy costs and lower carbon emissions from buildings by over 90 percent by 2050. Risk of p...
Siemens’ software has been deployed to Norwegian distribution system operator (DSO) Elvia, with the goal to future-proof its distribution grid management. Siemens’ low voltage software, LV Insights® X, and advanced distribution management system, Spectrum PowerTM 7 ADMS, are now operational and will provide Elvia with relevant insights to flexibly manage its grid and increase capacity fast. With LV Insights® X, Elvia is able to leverage existing data and create a digital tw...
The shift to smart manufacturing leverages advanced technologies to enhance yield, productivity, agility, efficiency, and safety while simultaneously reducing costs. Intelligent motion control is pivotal in this transformation. It often necessitates updating older factories by replacing fixed-speed motors and controls with superior motion control devices. These devices rely on advanced sensing for precise motion and power control. To achieve optimal workflow and production agility, designers m...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the United States Air Force marked the successful implementation of a $406 million infrastructure improvement project that modernizes energy resilience systems and enhances national security at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Located 28 miles from downtown Tokyo, Yokota Air Base is a critical hub for U.S. military operations in the Pacific, enabling rapid response across the Indo-Pacific region and...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it will partner with Visual Components headquartered in Espoo, Finland in a joint venture company, named ME Industrial Simulation Software Corporation, to develop and sell 3D simulators for manufacturing applications. Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components will hold 70% and 30% stakes respectively in the company, which will begin operating on November 1. Through the new company, Mitsubishi Electric plans to enhance its digital twin platform for...
Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has signed an agreement worth approximately €900 million with Clean Path New York to provide submarine and land power cable systems for one of the largest transmission infrastructure projects in the United States. Clean Path New York is a US $11 billion renewable energy project comprising 3,800 MW of wind and solar power from more than 20 new wind and solar generation resources and a new 175-mil...
A subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation, in partnership with the Missouri Electric Commission, has been selected by the regional grid operator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), to lead the development of an US$ 84 million transmission project in northwest Missouri. “This project will bolster grid resiliency and energy reliability for Missourians,” said Shawn Schukar, President of Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a subsidiary of Ameren Co...
GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering services, and Akamai, the cloud company that powers and protects life online announces a strategic partnership intended to make a broad range of enterprise technology solutions available to customers globally. As a member of the Akamai Partner Program, GlobalLogic will design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for customers worldwide leveraging Akamai’s cloud computing services, se...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will invest some 22 billion yen to construct a total of eight new production buildings at its Kamakura Works (Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Koriyama Factory (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture), and Electronics and Communication Systems Center (Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture), in support of the Japanese government’s Defense Buildup Plan. Construction of the new buildings will be completed sequentially from April 2025. Featur...
City Energy and Gentari have signed a Joint Feasibility Study Agreement to construct a pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore for the import of hydrogen into the Republic. FEED agreement This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2023 between City Energy, Singapore’s sole producer and provider of piped town gas and wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure Trust, and Gentari, a Malaysian clean energy solutions provider wholly owned by PETRONAS. The study will be cond...
October 13 marked the grand closure of the 4th National Engineering Construction Industry Crane (lifting and unloading machinery operator) Skills Competition at ZOOMLION’s Tower Crane Intelligent Factory in Changde, Hunan. excellent performance Following three days of intense competition, five crane operation maestros, including Chen Zhonglin, Ma Ming, and Li Baoshun, clinched the first prize in the individual competition, and their institutions secured the first prize for excellent perf...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its range of sustainable and digital medium-voltage switchgear to support the decarbonization of power grids. The new F-gas-free blue GIS primary switchgear enables an early transition to sustainable grids ahead of regulation. With a focus on industrialized and high-end ratings up to 24 kV and 2500 A, Siemens has launched the 8DAB 24 and upgraded the NXPLUS C 24. Enhancements of NXPLUS C family The 8DAB 24 with its single and double busbar design is a...
Ingeteam has just started manufacturing the first units of a new model of power converter, the INGECON H2 E-lyzer, for feeding electrolyzers. An assembly line for this equipment has been established at the company's factory in northern Spain, from where the equipment will be shipped to sites where several green hydrogen production plants are under development in Germany and Spain. With this specific solution for hydrogen, Ingeteam wants to respond to the growing market demand. The power electro...
Over the last five years fossil fuels have met only half of the new demand for energy globally, despite a rapid buildout of renewable capacity, according to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. The report finds that between 2017-2022 renewables met 51% of new energy demand, whilst the remaining demand was supplied by fossil fuels. Renewables are still just meeting increased demand rather than replacing fossil fuels and in absolute terms fossil fuel supply is still growing. Limiting global wa...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with Boston University, announces a first-of-its-kind study that finds that more than 2 million new jobs and up to 141 million additional job years can be created in Europe and the United States by adopting clean energy technologies in new and retrofitted buildings. The results come from a research collaboration between the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and...
Oceans of Energy’s Offshore Solar basis of design achieve a significant milestone as recipient of a Statement of Conformity for rough environmental conditions, like in the North Sea. This recognition not only validates feasibility but also establishes a clear path for future scalability of offshore solar. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, and Oceans of Energy, a leading Netherlands-based company that specializes since 2016 in offshore solar technology, services, o...
The Digital Energy Solutions arm of L&T Power Transmission & Distribution business has significantly expanded its presence across India, Middle East, and North America. In India, the business is implementing a key order to upgrade SCADA and associated systems in the National and Regional Transmission Asset Management Centers. Controlling one of the largest substation and transmission line networks in the world, the Power Transmission Asset Management Centers in India undertake sophistic...
As the temperatures cool down and customers begin to prepare for the winter months, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers another helpful way to save energy. Customers can get a Google Nest Thermostat, at no cost with tax and shipping included, thanks to a special promotion that runs through November 30. Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and c...
Prysmian Group (‘the Group’) will present its strategy including the reshaping of its business into four new segments and outline financial and non-financial targets for 2027. The strategy will see Prysmian capitalize on its leading positions and outline plans to win in new growth markets in order to become a global cabling solution provider leading the Energy Transition and Digital Transformation. Details of the strategic plan will be announced during Prysmian Group's Capital Mark...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has bestowed its National Training School Instructor of the Year honor to Jim Mundy, President of Asset Protection Associates, who stands as a shining example of dedication, expertise, and inspiration in the field of electronic security and life safety. “My first absolute love is teaching,” says Jim Mundy. “I began teaching when I was twelve years old, starting with archery, then later as a technical instructor in the military, eventua...
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR security solutions, has integrated its solution that brings the power of 3D LiDAR detection, tracking, and classification into Milestone’s XProtect® VMS. Integration as a Force Multiplier The integration directly connects Quanergy’s Q-Track to Milestone’s XProtect® VMS and allows Q-Track to send valuable actionable insights in the form of hyper-accurate alarms/events as well as object location, both relative a...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a broad portfolio of product innovations at the NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show taking place September 29 through October 2 in Philadelphia, PA. Designed to accelerate the new energy landscape, these innovations will support electrical contractors and installers who play a vital role at the forefront of energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability for residential, commercial, an...
Texecom is pleased to announce further investment into the EMEA with 2 key appointments to their sales team. Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt Joining as Head of EMEA Sales, Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt comes with 12 years of sales management experience, many of which were spent in the telematics industry. Thomas will oversee the full EMEA sales function and will work closely with the current team, customers, and distribution partners to grow sales of the Texecom range. Customer-centric approach It holds...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been included in the Fortune 2023 ‘Change the World’ list — a ranking of the top companies in the world making positive social or environmental impact through activities integral to their core business strategy and operations. The inclusion, announced on September 27, 2023, marks the fourth time Schneider Electric has featured on this prestigious annual list. Fortune evaluate...
For the first time, the globally renowned technology company - Siemens is launching a private infrastructure developed in-house for the 5G mobile communications standard. The solution enables industrial companies to build their own local 5G networks that will provide optimal support for automation applications. “By building their own 5G networks, industrial companies are launching the next stage of connected production,” says Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens, adding...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that an individual Executive Officer’s division of duties will be changed effective October 1, 2023, pursuant to a resolution passed during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, held on September 28, 2023. The Company also announces a change in division of duties for an individual Executive Officer (Associate) to be taken place on the same date. Details (1) Review of Executive Officer’s Division of Duties (effective October 1...
Underscoring its commitment to the U.S. electrification initiative, LG Electronics will be at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2023, on September 27–28, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC, USA, advocating for renewable and sustainable energy by encouraging attendees to adopt electric heat pump solutions. As the world moves toward decarbonization and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, LG remains steadfast in its commitment to providin...
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2024 by Newsweek, market research firm Plant-A Insights Group, and GIST Impact, an impact data and analytics provider. “We are proud to be named one of America’s Greenest Companies 2024,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, Lincoln Electric’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Managing environmental sustainability “Our commitmen...
A second power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed between Axpo and Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH, the Germany-based energy trading subsidiary of solar developer ENERPARC AG, it was announced. From 1 October 2023, Sunnic will supply 38.4 gigawatt hours (GWh) of solar power a year to Axpo. This equates to the annual electricity needs of around 7,500 households and represents a reduction in CO2 emissions of more than 22,000 tonnes a year. Investment in renewable energies Under the agreement, Sun...