Hitachi Energy, a global technology pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all announced it won an order from Electricity Interconnection France-Spain (Inelfe), the joint venture bringing together operators of the Spanish (Red Eléctrica) and French (RTE) electricity transmission networks, in charge of the construction and commissioning of all cross-border connections between both countries, to supply four high-voltage direct currents (HVDC) converter stations to inter...

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Michael Lotfy Gierges as the Executive Vice President for its global Home & Distribution division. Working out of Schneider Electric’s US headquarters in Boston, Michael Lotfy Gierges will lead Schneider Electric’s drive to bring the Electricity 4.0 revolution to homes through enhanced electrification and digitalization. Innovativ...

Accelerating solar-plus-storage in the next five years will be important for boosting the efficiency and resilience of global energy networks, according to 92% of energy industry professionals. The finding is from DNV’s Industry Insights research, which surveyed global energy industry professionals on their outlook, expectations and priorities for the year ahead. It is frequently referred to as the ‘power couple’ of the energy world, combining solar and storage aims to tackle...

Ameren Missouri has donated 100 Energy Star-rated window air conditioners to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate and can be lifesaving in extreme heat. 23rd anniversary of SOS cooling summer project 2023's air conditioner donation marks the 23rd anniversary of Cooldownmissouri.org’s “Save our Seniors” (S.O.S) Cooling Summer Project. It is Ameren Missouri’s 18th year of particip...

In an effort to help residents stay cool and safe this summer, Ameren Illinois is donating 500 ENERGY STAR®-rated window air conditioners to community action agencies across the state. The agencies will distribute the units to their local client families and individuals who meet Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) guidelines, including veterans and those with disabilities. Agencies include Agencies receiving units are: Crosswalk in West Frankfort East Central Illinois...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated US$ 100,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri.   The company also donated 800 Energy Star rated window air conditioners. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Each summer, we make this annual giveaway a priority to help keep hundreds...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will begin shipping samples of its new NX-type full-SiC (silicon carbide) power semiconductor module for industrial equipment on June 14, 2023. The module, which reduces internal inductance and incorporates a second-generation SiC chip, is expected to contribute to the realization of more efficient, smaller and lighter-weight industrial equipment. Power semiconductors Power semiconductors are increasingly being utiliz...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the highly scalable SICAM 8 power automation platform. Designed with scalability and security at its core, the platform helps customers achieve resilient and secure grid operation, while allowing for the incorporation of additional applications in the future. It also includes two new software solutions: the SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) visualization tool and the SICAM S8000 software solution for power automation, and forms part of the Siemens Xce...

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, announced it will discuss the new partnership including software collaboration with Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. at its analyst day in Rochester on June 14th. Energy Vault has designed and will integrate for the city of Calistoga, a hybrid microgrid system that includes an 8 MW (megawatts) hydrogen fuel cell stationary power for the first of its kind hybrid microgrid (battery plus green hydrogen) tha...

SolarEdge Technologies, a pioneer in smart energy, announces that it will unveil SolarEdge ONE, a new energy operating system, at Intersolar Europe. SolarEdge ONE makes hundreds of optimal energy decisions every day based on smart predictions of solar production, energy consumption patterns and electricity tariffs. It enables homeowners to maximize the use of excess PV, exploit periods of off-peak pricing and optimize the home’s load-control in real-time, saving energy and costs. Energy...

Corvus Energy, the global provider of zero-emission solutions for the ocean space, is thrilled to announce the launch of its ground-breaking, inherently gas-safe marine fuel cell product, the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System. Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system Designed to transform the maritime industry, the new product represents a significant leap forward in safe, clean, and efficient power generation for marine vessels. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research pr...

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG), a globally renowned provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will feature its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andy Marsh, as a presenter at the 2nd Annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit, which is being held in New York City, New York, USA, on June 15-16, 2023. The 2nd Annual Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit will bring together investment professionals, industry...

Ingeteam will once again be present at Intersolar Europe, the trade fair dedicated to the renewable energy sector. On this occasion, however, it will be doing so with a significantly larger stand than in previous editions, in order to be able to host an extensive catalog of products that will be on display at the Munich exhibition center from the 14th to the 16th of June. In terms of projects, Ingeteam has recently participated in major projects all over the world thanks to its technology, with...

The Intersolar Europe trade fair, part of The Smarter E Europe event, will host the official presentation of Ingeteam's new range of photovoltaic and hybrid inverters. This range of products is aimed at the residential, commercial, and industrial segments, as well as large photovoltaic power plants, with single-phase and three-phase models ranging from 3 kW to 350 kW. All models come as standard with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, enabling the inverters to be controlled and monitored via Inge...

Volta Trucks, a disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will tour the UK throughout September in a series of high-profile customer and industry events. The UK roadshow follows the successful European tour of Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, and Frankfurt where more than 700 individual customer demonstrations of the Volta Zero were undertaken. Business-focused audiences The UK tour initially kicks...

Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, announced it will supply Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. with 8 MW (megawatts) of hydrogen fuel cell stationary power to deliver clean energy to the city of Calistoga, located in California Wine Country, during times of wildfires and other emergencies. This will be the largest planned hydrogen powered fuel cell installation in the United States. The California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) requires t...

As the Philippines makes the switch to more renewable energy sources, the country is stabilizing grid reliability with its largest ever integrated grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Limay in Bataan Province, supplied by ABB for Universal Power Solutions Inc. (UPSI), a unit of San Miguel Corporation Global Power Holdings Corp. Financial details were not disclosed. The Limay site forms part of a broader contract with UPSI, for a 240MW capacity packaged BESS solution to strengthen...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...

Schneider Electric, a pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced two new products, SpaceLogic RP-V and Insight Sensor as enhancements to the Connected Room Solution. With this improvement, the solution offers demand-driven ventilation based on the actual occupancy of the space. This people-centric solution provides businesses the ability to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs by controlling a room’s environment by counting people in the s...

In Spain, Axpo begins construction of one of its largest solar plants to date in September 2023. The plant, with an installed capacity of 200 megawatts, is part of Axpo's ambition to develop ten gigawatts in Europe by 2030. As the largest Swiss producer of renewable energies, Axpo is thus making a contribution to the expansion of climate-friendly electricity production in Europe, from which Switzerland also benefits. solar capacity Axpo's ambition is to develop a total of ten gigawatts...

New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals that 43 percent of electricians and gas engineers have been explicitly asked by clients to tamper with their electricity or gas meters to make them run more slowly. Tampering with electricity and gas meters is not only dangerous, but it is also illegal. Cheating a meter to avoid paying bills is classified as ‘electricity theft’ and can lead to serious consequences including prison sentences and fines. signs of tampering Many...

Delta is introducing the compact, mid-range AX-300N and AX-324N PLC controllers. These AX-3 series controllers offer a CODESYS development environment to enable intelligent industrial automation applications. Compatibility with Delta AS Series IO products and support for a broad range of industrial communication protocols including PLCopen v1.0 function blocks, Ethernet/IP, and OPC UA server ensure compatibility across a wide range of automation applications such as packaging, food and beverage...

C&S Electric Limited is happy to announce the inauguration of the C&S Electric-sponsored Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab at ITI Sector 31, in Noida, India. This cutting-edge lab was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Prakash Kumar Chandraker, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&S Electric Limited, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Radha Krishan, Principle of ITI Sector 31, Noida, and Mr. Manav Adlakha, C...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The independent, Netherlands-based business exhibit...

Ameren has contributed US$ 15,000 to the Woodland Fire Protection District to provide additional resources for this critical emergency service following a deadly EF2 tornado that hit rural Bollinger County on April 5, 2023. The Woodland Fire Protection District has continued to serve area homes and businesses after the volunteer fire station in Glen Allen was destroyed by the 130 mph winds. The funds will be used to assist with essential first responder equipment and infrastructure damaged by t...

Bosch Power Tools introduced new tools including an 18V concrete nailer and heat gun, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support trade workers. In addition to the new tools, Bosch Power Tools also announced a new and enhanced 18V Limited Warranty that offers extended coverage for 18V tools, chargers, and batteries. Effective June 1st, Bosch’s new 18V limited warranty extends the coverage for cordless 18V tools and chargers from one year to five years and 18V batteries from one...

A solar power generating facility recently developed by a South African gold mine has made use of WEG’s transformers to serve this specialized application. Factors like harmonics or ‘noise’ in the current flow mean that solar photovoltaic (PV) applications require specialized transformers. The site is generating 40 MW of renewable energy and WEG supplied 10 of its custom-designed transformers of 5 MVA capacity each. The units for this PV project were manufactured at the compan...

As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained immense popularity. One of the greatest advantages of owning an EV is the convenience of charging it at home. Home charging offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, convenience, environmental sustainability, and enhanced driving experience. Electric Miles will delve into these advantages and explore why charging the EV at home is a smart choice. Cost Savings Charging the electric vehicle at ho...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it has developed a new structure for a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) embedded with a Schottky barrier diode (SBD), which the company has applied in a 3.3 kV full SiC power module, the FMF 800 DC -66 BEW2 for large industrial equipment such as railways and DC power systems.  Samples began shipping on May 31. The chip's new structure is expected to help downsize railway traction systems, etc. as w...