Prysmian PowerLink s.r.l, part of Prysmian Group, the world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded new contracts worth in total of around €1.1 billion by 50Hertz, a transmission grid operator in Germany. offshore wind projects As part of the 50Hertz “long-term EPCI contracts for HVDC cables” tender, Prysmian has received an award for Lot2 which includes EPCI contracts for the NOR-11-1 submarine and DC31 land projects along with Lot7. Thes...

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...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it will be hosting CharIN’s Testival North America 2023 event at its Cleveland, Ohio campus from November 28 to 30, 2023. The CharIN Testival at Lincoln Electric will address all manner of e-mobility interoperability challenges and encourages collaboration and networking among participants. E-mobility companies are invited to participate as both testers and observers to foster necessary industry advancements. EV charging reliab...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph., has been named senior vice president of internal Audit, effective September 27.  He succeeds Christina Bosserd, who was named vice president of finance for Electrical Sector, Americas, at Eaton. Wadecki will report to Tom Okray, Eaton’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, and will join the company’s senior leadership team. Work experience and education Wadecki join...

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...

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...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has announced its updated 20-year plan to provide reliable, affordable and resilient energy to its customers. The plan calls for investment in new on-demand energy sources to ensure the long-term stability of the energy grid and accelerated deployment of renewable energy generation. The company’s plan is environmentally responsible and consistent with its sustainability goals. Long-term energy plan focus on customers’ needs Amer...

In October, Plaza Mayor Medellín became the epicenter of renewable energy in Colombia with the celebration of Exposolar Colombia 2023. The Exposolar Colombia 2023 fair will bring together pioneers and professionals from the solar and energy industry from all over the country. sustainability in energy WEG, a silver sponsor, will be present with its innovation and commitment to sustainability in the energy sector. With its participation in Exposolar Colombia 2023, WEG demonstrates its s...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. will start mass production of a DFB laser diode chip with an optical output of 100mW, one of the highest outputs in the industry, from January 2024. As telecommunications traffic increases mainly at data centers following the widespread use of cloud services and the launch of generative AI, transmission speeds are required to further increase from the current 400Gbps to 800Gbps and 1.6Tbps. Single wavelength light source Intensity modulation optical transceivers ar...

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider and Light Structures AS, the world supplier of fiber optic condition monitoring systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on the development of new methodologies and solutions at the intersection of structural health monitoring and digital twin functionalities. The MOU was signed on 18 September 2023 at DNV’s Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore. Brice Le...

Axpo and Pilkington Automotive Finland Oy, part of the NSG Group, a global innovator in glass manufacturing, have signed a long-term wind energy power purchase agreement (PPA), the companies have announced. The partnership is a significant step towards powering NSG Group’s plants in Finland with clean electricity and further demonstrates the commitment of both companies to sustainability. Axpo and Pilkington Automotive Finland Oy partnership Axpo will supply Pilkington Automotive Finlan...

The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) hosted a roundtable with private sector companies that manufacture, deploy, and utilize clean energy to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) historic investments in America. Highlighting the urgency of finding innovative solutions to the worsening climate crisis during Climate Week, businesses from key sectors discussed how the IRA spurred historic private investments in the clean energy sector. In just one year, the I...

The electricity generator YPF Luz has proudly announced the inauguration of Zonda I, the first solar farm in the San Juan town of Bella Vista, Argentina – a project made possible through a partnership with GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a DNV Company. As part of its decarbonization efforts, YPF Luz has entrusted GPM to monitor and control its inaugural solar asset in Argentina. GPM uses its GPM SCADA (also supplied to 360Energía), and GPM Power Plant Controller (supplied to Huawei), cont...

Intertek, a total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, has unveiled its new Battery Xcellence Centre in Mestre, Italy. assurance, testing, certification Featuring the latest technologies for battery and energy storage systems testing, paired with unrivaled industry expertise, this new center of excellence will meet the industry’s increasing need for fast and reliable testing, certification, and assurance services. The 500 sqm facility is equipped with state-of-the-art bat...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, virtualization and the energy transition has heightened the critical need for data center operators to effectively manage technology assets and resource consumption. Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it is helping these operators accelerate digital transformation with its new portfolio of digital solutions designed to further increase uptime, optimize performance and enhance sustainability. The platform, part of Eato...

Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37% of global carbon emissions, and as about half of today’s buildings are still likely to be in use in 2050, the sector must urgently reduce operational carbon emissions, by making buildings more energy efficient. Electric-powered alt...

Axpo and globally renowned industrial chemicals manufacturer - Nobian have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Netherlands, the companies have announced. The PPA will see Axpo provide solar power to Nobian’s operations at Delfzijl from a facility developed by WIRCON, a large and growing international solar energy developer. Under the 15-year agreement, Axpo will procure 17 GWh of renewable energy annually from a WIRCON solar park in the Netherlands and deliver it to N...

More than 600 solar panels are now generating renewable energy at Ameren Missouri’s Jefferson District Operating Center in House Springs, Missouri. The panels are part of the company’s plan to enhance reliability and provide smarter energy infrastructure across the state. Energy generated by the panels will be put on the grid for the entire community. Generating renewable energy “Solar installments such as this one in Jefferson County are important because they are helping...

Ingeteam will supply 164 solar photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the Gran Teno and Tamango photovoltaic projects. The projects, which will be commissioned in the coming months, will generate clean energy to supply around 170,000 Chilean households, as well as contribute to the reduction of annual CO2 emissions by more than 175,000 tons. Turnkey solution Ingeteam will be responsible for the supply of specialized state-of-the-art components  In its role as a technology partner, Inget...

Siemens and the electric vehicle (EV) charging platform provider - Monta have partnered to facilitate the expansion of charging infrastructure across Europe. Siemens will use Monta’s Charge Point Management System to manage its fleet and charging points, as well as to serve customers with a fully-fledged solution for EV charging at work, in public, and at home, enabling high availability. one-stop-shop solutions provider The partnership enables Siemens to become a one-stop-shop solution...

This National Drive Electric Week, Ameren Missouri is announcing that more than 160 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports have been installed across its Missouri service territory so far in 2023 thanks to more than 40 businesses participating in the company’s Charge Ahead program. “The Charge Ahead program has stimulated the development of EV charging station infrastructure within our service area,” said Greg Lovett, manager of energy services at Ameren Missouri. “These n...

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, will be a Platinum Sponsor at Connected Britain 2023, the UK’s most important connectivity event taking place in London on September 20-21.  The event will be an opportunity for the various industry pioneers to exchange views with respect to the challenges and critical issues facing the steady growth of recent years, as well as to discuss new opportunities and the ability to meet the ever-increasing demand....

Danfoss Scotland, part of global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, has received a grant worth £4,941,809 (approximately $6.1 million) from the U.K. Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through the Red Diesel Replacement Phase 2 Competition. The program provides funding for projects developing low-carbon alternatives to red diesel for the construction, mining, and quarrying sectors. Danfoss will use the funds to va...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, joined forces with state, region, and local officials and dignitaries to formally unveil its new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in El Paso, Texas.  The plant is part of a $300 million U.S. manufacturing investment the company has made to support customers who will use the electrical equipment produced in it, contributing to the advancement of the energy transition and the build-out o...

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the globally renowned company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Infinitum, the creator of the sustainable air core motor, have announced an exclusive agreement to jointly develop and distribute a new class of high-efficiency, integrated low voltage drive and motor technology. This solution will significantly save energy and cut costs for industrial customers globally, while helping them reduce their carbon footprint and become more sus...

Sofamel has announced the release of their new SCF/OPT-460W and SCF/OPT-600W solar optimizers. These devices are very important when using photovoltaic energy systems. Some of their key benefits include: Improved overall system performance Solar optimizers allow energy production to be maximized at the individual panel level. This means that even if any panels are affected by shade or underperforming as the result of dirt or damage, the overall system performance is not significantly affe...

Siemens has received two major orders to set up the charging infrastructure for electric buses (e-buses) in two cities in Germany. In Hamburg, Siemens will again support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of Germany´s largest public transport companies, in reaching its goal of operating a completely emission-free bus fleet by 2030.  smooth transition to electric buses In Saarlouis, Siemens will enable the smooth transition to electric buses for Kreisverkehrsbetriebe Saarlouis (KVS GmbH). T...

Sensata Technologies announces the launch of its Gigavac GTM400 and GTM500 bidirectional contactors for applications up to 1500 Vdc and 400A and 500A. The new contactors are ideal for high-power applications that require reliable switching and DC circuit protection like energy storage systems, DC fast charging stations, and heavy-duty vehicles. The new GTM series excel in performance compared to competition, offering: Increased current carry capability (reduced size and weight, increased ba...