Electrical Industry News for June 2022
Sensata Technologies, announces it has developed a new Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for vehicle OEMs to help improve vehicle safety and performance. Interest in BLE TPMS is on the rise as vehicles become more connected, electrified, and autonomous. While common in consumer applications like speakers and headphones, BLE is relatively new in the TPMS space for vehicle OEMs and is enabled by newer vehicle system architectures that can support BLE functiona...
Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it has won the Energy & Sustainability 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. Schneider Electric was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for its innovative EcoStruxure software solutions provided to customers that were powered by Microsoft technology, including Azure Cloud and Dynamics 365. The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards rec...
Milwaukee Tool continues to lead in portable productivity, driving the next breakthrough in the M12 System with the release of the new M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT CP2.5 & XC5.0 Battery Packs. M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT batteries deliver 25% more power on high-demand tools, while running substantially 25% cooler through heavy applications, allowing users to push the capabilities of their tools and maximize productivity. M12 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT batteries “In 2018, Milwaukee introduc...
Milwaukee Tool continues to lead in portable productivity, driving the next breakthrough in the M12™ System with the new M12™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ CP2.5 & XC5.0 Battery Packs. M12™ REDLITHIUM™ HIGH OUTPUT™ batteries deliver 25% more power on high-demand tools while running substantially 25% cooler through heavy applications, allowing users to push the capabilities of their tools and maximize productivity. “In 2018 Milwaukee® introduced...
Reliable retention for ribbon cables and flexible PCBs: “ WR-FPC 1.00 mm SMT ZIF Horizontal Back Locking Dual Contact” and “ WR-FPC 0.50 mm SMT LIF Horizontal Dual Contact”. Both share a high level of protection against wear and loosening of the connection with their dual contact and securing points. The latter is of particular interest for slender connectors used with 0.5 mm pitch cables, which secure according to the LIF principle (Low Insertion Force) withou...
Milwaukee Tool continues to expand their REDLITHIUM™ USB Lighting Solutions, to deliver the most advanced LED technology and optical designs for a more efficient workday. Effectively replacing alkaline and low-capacity flashlights, the REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet provides heavy-duty equipment mechanics, automotive mechanics, and technicians with a premium lighting solution for general tasks and inspection work. The REDLITHIUM™ USB Stick Light w/ Magnet...
Given the urgent need to limit the impact of climate change, ABB is helping businesses accelerate decarbonization by delivering complete electrical powertrain solutions for a range of industrial vehicles, transportation, and marine vessels. While most vehicles and vessels are still diesel-powered, electrification solutions comprising motors, inverters, controllers, and energy storage systems have rapidly advanced and offer immediate benefits. Benefits of electrification With over 130 years of...
Leading the way in subsea automation with its underwater control systems and electrification services, ABB received Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Best Practices Award for Global Oil and Gas Automation Technology Innovation Leadership. subsea power conversion ABB was commended for the development and commercialization of its subsea power conversion and distribution system. Its technology gives oil and gas companies access to a reliable subsea energy supply of up to 100 megawatts of power o...
Danfoss Commercial Compressors has entered into a strategic collaboration with Italian-based, RefPower Srl, to introduce and sell new screw compressors to the European market. Ranging from 180 to 500 kW, the compressors are suitable for large-capacity heat pump and chiller applications, operating in large buildings. Heat pump and chiller applications Under the agreement, Danfoss will have sales and marketing exclusivity for the screw compressors which will be branded “Danfoss Palladio S...
Make virtual welding training smarter, faster, and more efficient with Lincoln Electric’s latest simulator, the VRTEX® 360 Compact virtual reality trainer. This new addition to the VRTEX virtual reality welding simulator family reduces the footprint needed for training while offering the same powerful software and benefits as other VRTEX training models – in a much smaller, compact size. Schools can easily set up virtual welding labs by purchasing a VRTEX 360 Compact trainer bun...
Hitachi Energy a market and technology leader in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, and Petrofac, an international service provider to the energy industry, have entered into a collaboration to provide grid integration and associated infrastructure, in order to support the rapidly growing offshore wind market. This collaboration builds on the complementary core technologies and expertise of both companies in offshore wind, in order to support the decarbonization of power s...
The Volkswagen Group and Siemens support the ambitious growth plans of Electrify America, LLC - the largest public ultra-fast charging network for electric vehicles from all vendors in North America. Volkswagen together with Siemens, the foremost global technology company, is investing $450 million, valuing Electrify America at $2.45 billion. Through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), Siemens becomes a minority shareholder in Electrify America with a low triple-digit million...
Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, has taken another important step towards bringing more renewable energy to customers, by announcing the planned acquisition of the company's largest-ever solar facility, a 200 megawatt (MW) solar installation in central Missouri, USA that is expected to create more than 250 construction jobs. The facility will be acquired pursuant to a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables, a company with a longstanding track record of developing and b...
Ceres Power, a global pioneer in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt-scale Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023. low-cost green hydrogen Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilize SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonize hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels currently....
A Siemens Mobility-led consortium that includes Concord Corporation Pte Ltd. has been awarded a contract by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) for the design, supply, testing, and commissioning of the power supply system for the future Jurong Region Line. The system will be designed to be upgradeable, with interfaces for connecting power supply and signaling that will meet industry standards. Sitras Sidytrac Live solution “Siemens Mobility is proud to have been awarded the opp...
DNV’s (DNV Maritime) Recommended Practice (RP), DNV-RP-0584 Design, development and operation of floating solar photovoltaic systems continues to gain traction, as DNV has issued a Statement of Conformity verifying that Sunlit Sea Design Basis complies with the RP. DNV selected by Sunlit Sea DNV was selected by Sunlit Sea, a Norwegian start-up that designs and produces prefabricated floating solar PV (FPV) systems, to certify the Design Basis document for a float concept based on two wel...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are part of a community of security professionals unified by the mission of keeping people and property safe. Following inexplicable and senseless school security tragedies that occur far too often in this nation, most recently in Uvalde, Texas, they commit themselves to support reasonable initiatives to protect young children who simply deserve a safe place to learn. They recognize that there is not a single...
Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) has chosen sustainable medium-voltage switchgear from Siemens. The new 5-field NXPLUS C 24 system from the environmentally friendly blue GIS portfolio of Siemens Smart Infrastructure was commissioned by the customer at the Wiesengasse West substation in Schaan, Liechtenstein. This makes LKW one of the first grid operators to convert an entire medium-voltage switchgear installation to the climate-friendly insulating gas Clean Air. Medium-voltage switchgear &...
Ameren Missouri., a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, is announcing an update to its 20-year energy plan to ensure reliability and resiliency for customers for years to come. The updated plan accelerates clean energy additions, reduces carbon emissions even further in the short term, and moves up Ameren Corporation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by five years to 2045. Long-Term Energy Plan Focuses on Clean and Reliable Energy Ameren Missouri's updated IRP addresses meeting the critical need...
Rolls-Royce is officially announcing the development of turbogenerator technology, which includes a new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications. The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. Current battery technology means all-electric propulsion will enable eVTOL and f...
ABB has been contracted by engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor Aker Solutions, a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, to deliver the main electrical, automation, and safety systems for Norway’s Northern Lights project. A joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, Northern Lights is the first industrial carbon capture and storage project to develop an open and flexible infrastructure to safely store CO2 from industries across Europe. The first phas...
Sofamel recently in collaboration with the Elektra Catalunya Group, organized a technical workshop dealing with electrical risks in the railway industry. Representatives from different companies in the sector, such as Alstom, Talgo, and TMB, were present at the event. The workshop looked at: the importance of following the 5 golden rules to ensure an installation is de-energized; the use and quality of PPE; and Sofamel’s solutions for the railway sector, including special portable earthin...
ABB E-mobility strengthens its position as the pioneer in EV charging solutions with the opening of the company’s largest DC fast charger production site to date - the E-mobility Centre of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of all transport sectors and exemplifying ABB E-mobility’s commitment to building a zero-emission future with smart, reliable charging solutions for electric ve...
Given the urgent need to limit the impact of climate change, ABB is helping businesses accelerate decarbonization by delivering complete electrical powertrain solutions for a range of industrial vehicles, transportation, and marine vessels. While most vehicles and vessels are still diesel-powered, electrification solutions comprising motors, inverters, controllers, and energy storage systems have rapidly advanced and offer immediate benefits. With over 130 years of experience of electrifying ap...
Electric ferry - Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometers – on a single battery charge, during the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Conference on Energy Efficiency. The distance marks a new world record. The islands of Ærø and Als in Southern Denmark are connected by Ellen, the longest ranging fully electric ferry in the world. Electric ferry – Ellen sets world record Ellen set a new world record on June 9, 2022, just outside the windows in S...
Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation within metal cutting with the introduction of their M12 FUEL™ 16-Gauge Variable Speed Nibbler. With the same cutting capacity as its 18-volt competitors, the 12-volt nibbler delivers fast, clean cuts in 16-gauge mild steel and has the power to cut 22-gauge spiral duct seams, in a compact, lightweight design. "Shears are most commonly found on the jobsites, but they are limited to only straight cuts, and do not provide an optimal cutting e...
Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6:30 a.m., Friday morning to assess damage caused by severe weather throughout southern and central Illinois. The Emergency Operations Center will be staffed around-the-clock to coordinate service restoration, logistical support, and communication. Ameren Illinois is following its well-defined storm management plan to assess the damage and restore power to customers as quickly and safely as possible. Support resources are being...
Prysmian Group has announced the launch of Sustainability Week, a new stakeholder listening event running from June 20 to 24, 2022. Top management at Prysmian Group’s Milan headquarters, business units, and regional offices around the world will share progress on their sustainability strategy and how it is impacting the Group's business, its innovative DNA and flagship technology. Sustainability Week The event will also be an opportunity to highlight how the development of the trans-Eur...
Ameren Illinois electric crew members and contractors are working to restore power for customers impacted by a severe thunderstorm. The early morning weather system felled tree limbs in local neighborhoods, knocking wires down and more than 120 power poles, causing more than 53,000 outages in the southern and southwestern section of the Ameren Illinois service territory. Power has been restored to more than 34,000 customers since Ameren Illinois activated its Emergency Operations Center at 6:30...
Electric motors are ubiquitous, powering heavy industrial machineries to everyday household appliances. Nearly half of the world’s electricity is used in powering electric motors, many of which are running with poor efficiency. In the latest episode of ABB Decoded podcast, Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB’s Motion Services Division, discusses how a significant amount of energy can be saved by applying digital technologies to the installed base. Industries need to save energy Ad...