Scolmore continues to expand its Elucian consumer unit range to provide electricians with the broadest possible range of units and protective devices to cater to all installation requirements. New to the range is a 25A rated RCBO which joins the extensive protective devices line-up. An RCBO protects against a residual current or earth leakage when there is a break in a circuit through poor electrical wiring or an incident such as drilling through a cable. Elucian RCBOs An RCBO also protects a...

WEG will be present at Intersolar 2023, one of the largest fairs in the solar and renewable energy sector in Latin America. The event will take place from August 29 to 31 at the Expo Center Norte (Green Pavilion) in São Paulo, and the company will present solutions for the sector. As one of the main highlights of the fair, WEG will exhibit a Solar Carport (solar garage). The equipment offers an efficient solution to generate solar energy on a functional roof that can be integrated into h...

LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of innovative power management and connectivity solutions, will bring its intelligent power products to booth 2933 during GSX 2023, taking place from September 11-13, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, USA.  For end users, the product category delivers solutions that keep systems connected and provide remote management and real-time notifications.  Featured solutions Solutions at LifeSafety Power’s Booth 2933 during GSX include: Helix&tr...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) and Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd. (GHIPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Potential Collaboration Opportunities in Green Hydrogen and Derivatives in the Hydrogen Value Chain’. BHEL and GHIPL sign MoU This MoU will help in contributing towards the country’s ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ that is aimed at making India ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in this area. Mr. S Prabhakar, the General Manager (GM) &...

Clean energy solutions provider - Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BMW Malaysia (“BMW”) to explore the implementation of green mobility services and solutions, as well as renewable energy deployment. potential collaborations Gentari and BMW are currently actively working together to explore potential collaborations in areas such as the installation of electric vehicle (EV)...

Delta, a globally renowned provider of power and thermal management solutions, announced the release of the EUCO-2.1kW LED drivers, the newest models of its EUCO Arena Sport Series with DALI 2/D4i and DMX/RDM versions.  The new DALI model is certified with the D4i standard, an extension of the DALI-2 lighting protocol, to meet demands on integrating IoT connectivity into LED sports lighting and other industrial and commercial lighting applications. EUCO Arena Sport Series LED drivers Tim...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced a contract valued at approximately US$ 6 million to provide the city of Georgetown, Texas, USA, with turnkey electrical engineering services, power distribution, control and protection equipment, in order to help establish its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant. With construction expected to be complete in 2026, the water treatment facility will process more than 44 million gallons per day to double local capacity for the growing comm...

Mitsubishi Electric, the major manufacturer and exporter of heat pumps in the United Kingdom (UK), is proud to announce its unwavering commitment to supply chain resilience. The company's dedication to providing efficient and sustainable solutions is exemplified by its successful delivery of heat pumps to customers across the nation within an on-time delivery framework. Mitsubishi Electric's Eco-friendly solutions With the continuing challenges posed by global uncertainties and climate change...

Valenciaport is studying the creation of the first large-scale vertical photovoltaic park in Spain. The Port of València is testing the use of solar panels on a strip of wall in the North Dock, in order to check the viability and efficiency of the installation on a small scale. The capacity to generate clean energy will determine the construction of a larger project that aspires to become the first large vertical photovoltaic park planned in a port on an international level. Valencian s...

Mitsubishi Electric will become a patron of the AIG Women’s Open for the next three years in a new agreement with The R&A. Its support of the championship will begin in 2023 when the AIG Women’s Open is played at Walton Heath from 9-13 August 2023. electrical and electronic products Mitsubishi Electric is one of the world's renowned names in the manufacture and sales of electrical and electronic products and systems used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, I...

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has obtained SBT 1.5℃ certification from SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) for the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Background Furukawa Electric Group is working to strengthen ESG management with the aim of increasing medium to long-term corporate value centered on ESG (Environment, Social, corporate Governance), in order to realize Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030 (hereinafter ‘Vision 2030’) and achieve the Sust...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, launches a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in operational technology (OT) environments address the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. With the manufacturing industry reporting the highest share of cyberattacks in 2022, business owners increasingly recognize the need for innovative cybersecurity solu...

Dutch energy storage systems provider EST-Floattech has been contracted to provide battery systems for the fully electric carbon-neutral event vessel. The vessel Oceandiva London, which will enter service this summer, features several industry firsts. It is 86 meters long and 17 meters wide. What little CO2 the vessel might release, will be balanced by the same amount being absorbed from the atmosphere. The batteries are charged by both green fast-charging shore power and onboard solar pan...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Committed Carbon Reduction Partner (CCRP) Accreditation to support contractors in reducing their carbon emissions, winning new business and differentiating themselves from competitors. With the UK firmly set on reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, every business should be reducing their carbon footprint across their operations. This move has created increasing demand for more sustainable suppliers across the industry, and if contractors take action...

Rosendin’s expansion into Boise, Idaho, USA, comes because of increased demand for high-tech infrastructure, as the region continues to appeal to large technology, commercial, and healthcare companies. Having a dedicated team in Boise puts Rosendin at the forefront as the Treasure Valley grows. Dustin McIntosh, Rosendin Senior Project Manager, will lead projects and regional business development. Dustin brings over 20 years of experience guiding construction teams that completed landmark...

Berg Insight just released new findings about the market for heavy electric commercial vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America. The total number of connected charging points in Europe is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67 percent from 6,400 in 2022 to 390,000 by the end of 2030. In North America, Berg Insight estimates that the total number of connected charging points will increase from 4,150 in 2022 to reach 378,000 by 2030, growing at a CAGR...

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the ‘Company’ / Lincoln Electric / LECO) announced that Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who has served as President and CEO since 2012, will retire as President and CEO on December 31, 2023, and will be designated as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Steven B. Hedlund, who has been with the Company for 15 years and serves as the Chief Operating Officer, will be named President an...

Schneider Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced the deployment of a distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) on Microsoft Azure to more effectively maintain grid reliability, and accelerate customer adoption of distributed energy resources (DER) such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and rooftop solar. Maintaining reliable energy service has grown more challenging as the country navigates extreme weather and heavier demand for electricity. The e...

Electrical test and measurement company - Seaward is racing ahead after announcing a new deal to sponsor the development of a solar-powered electric race car. The Peterlee Company is linking-up with Sweden’s Chalmers Solar Team in a move that will see it provide a PV200 solar PV installation tester, as part of a Gold level sponsorship and vehicle branding package for the 2023 season. It is the first commercial tie-up of its kind for Seaward and comes as Chalmers finalizes its plans for t...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the release of a new digital product targeting the healthcare sector. Leveraging Eaton’s smart breaker technology, the smart ambient monitoring Application Programming Interface (API) enhances energy usage data using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Application Programming Interface (API) API access can be granted on a subscription basis to owners/users of Eaton’s smart circuit brea...

Innovation and solar experts - Solar Gates UK launched two new products at the LCRIG Innovation Festival 2023.  Green energy-operated products The two innovative temporary traffic control solutions; INSTABOOM Go and INSTABOOM Flagger are both designed for one-person instant deployment, dramatically improving worker safety and helping the UK-wide labor shortage.   Both products are manufactured with the lowest carbon footprint, are green energy operated and one has even bee...

A new survey from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that 75% of people in the UK would feel safer and more comfortable allowing strangers, such as tradespeople and estate agents, into the home if their identity and credentials were available on a digital identity platform. A person’s digital identity is made up of various pieces of personal information that are collected and stored online. It is estimated that 66% of people in the UK have a digital trail...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. No-touch switch features This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, and a red/green...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its number-one ranking in the inaugural Guidehouse Insights 2023 Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard, acknowledging Schneider’s unique strategy and execution, demonstrated through its microgrid services, technologies and innovative scope of delivery through joint ventures. Microgrids provide flexibility At a time where extreme weather events increasingly im...

AEI Cables has clinched a contract to supply its low-voltage power, control, and fire performance cables to a major extension of the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Working with its partners, Cornwall Contracting Co. Ltd, AEI Cables supplied the cables to the existing sports complex from 2011 to 2013. The major extension involves the facilities development building, which is located in front of the indoor swimming pool and rowing boathouse comprising a three-floor building area. This will feature a...

For over two centuries, railways and the rolling stock that make train travel possible have evolved from mechanical steam-powered locomotives to the current high-tech trains, packed with sophisticated safety, traction, communication, and information systems, for various applications ranging from signals and environmental monitoring to communication and driving electrical motors. The need for railway-approved power supplies has never been greater. power supplies in railway Whether on a train,...

The VLT® FlexMotion™ servo solution emerges from the need to provide the customer with a modular and flexible system. This is done by offering the best and most suitable components to make automation efficient, compact, and optimized. VLT® FlexMotion™ system The VLT® FlexMotion™ system consists of a centralized part, the VLT® Multiaxis Servo Drive MSD 510, which can be combined with the VLT® Integrated Servo Drive ISD® 510 and VLT&r...

Altronix, the pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, introduces the newest addition to its product lineup, the VR10 Voltage Regulator. Designed to optimize power in access control installations, the VR10 converts a 24VDC input into a regulated 5VDC or 12VDC output, saving valuable enclosure space and significantly reducing installation and maintenance expenses. “As security and access control systems continue to evolve, the demand for relia...

ENGIE Vianeo, through its subsidiaries - ENGIE Solutions and SSEC (a joint venture with CERTAS ENERGY France), has joined forces with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to deploy state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging stations.  These are deployed on the networks SANEF (Société des Autoroutes du Nord et de l’Est France), APRR (Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône), AREA (Société des Autoroutes Rhône-Alpes), and VINCI Autoroutes. Combining efficiency and s...

Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive training solutions for the skilled trades, announced the launch of its new driving safety training. Designed to address the crucial need for workplace safety among trade companies worldwide, this innovative training can equip employees with the necessary skills to be safe and secure while driving on the job. Interplay’s new driving safety training Interplay’s newly introduced driving safety training offers courses ta...