Electrical Industry News for June 2023

Prysmian Group, the pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with Eastern Green Link 2 Limited, a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the GB electricity transmission network owners. Following Prysmian selection as the exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the commitment includes the payment of €180 million to assure Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned...

Axpo CFO and Executive Board member Joris Gröflin, 46, will step down from his roles by the end of January 2024 at the latest. The search for a successor will begin immediately.           Mr Gröflin will be leaving Axpo to take on a new role outside the business, and is expected to depart by the end of January 2024 at the latest. Axpo’s Board of Directors and Executive Board want to thank him for his outstanding contribution to...

As electrical contractors strive towards decorative wiring accessories to achieve a smooth, clean finish for interiors, the demand for flat plate wiring accessories that compliment a rooms décor has been on the rise. In response to this, the Definity Complete range which incorporates screwless, push-fit face plates has been extended to include the stylish Antique Brass finish. Definity Complete Definity Complete has evolved from Click Scolmore’s well-established Definity flat p...

Sensata Technologies has published its third annual ‘Powering Possibilities Together’ Sustainability Report, highlighting improvements in reducing GHG emissions intensity, renewable energy sourcing, and employee health and safety. Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report Sensata’s 2022 Sustainability Report provides year-over-year performance updates on the Company’s key material topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Energy and Emissions; and Responsible Sourcin...

Plug Power Inc., a pioneer in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, is part of a consortium of companies that received a $21.8 million dollar grant from the European Commission to build an offshore hydrogen production plant. As a member of the nine-company consortium HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe), Plug will design and deliver a 10-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to the site in the North Sea, off the port of Ostend, Belgiu...

The largest photovoltaic complex in Latin America is powered by Ingeteam technology. With a total capacity of 1 GW, this hybrid project, located in the north of Mexico, will be completed in 2027. Then it will generate enough energy to power more than 500,000 households. Ingeteam has supplied its technology for the first phase of the project, which is already in operation. The project, which now occupies 240 hectares, will be gradually expanded to reach the 2,000 hectares planned for the next f...

Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announced an expanded distribution agreement with a global cybersecurity company and extended detection and response (XDR) provider Trellix. Arrow will distribute the full suite of Trellix products in 17 EMEA countries. Trellix Trellix was established in 2022 following the acquisition by Trellix’s parent company of the McAfee and FireEye enterprise businesses. Trellix has combined the endpoint, cloud, collaboration, data and user, applic...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management. This new training course gives sales managers the tools they need to excel and become the leaders their teams deserve. Participants in the course will enhance their skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, commun...

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation, announced it intends to acquire or build approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, continuing the company’s investment in renewable generation. Combined, the four projects announced are capable of producing enough energy to supply more than 95,000 average-sized residential homes. These projects are targeted to be ready to serve customers between next year and 2026. Ameren Missouri expands investment in renewable energy These p...

DNV is pleased to have supported a landmark solar and storage project in the Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific region. Philippines-based power producer - Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC), the solar developer of listed Alternergy Holdings Corporation, appointed DNV as Owner’s Engineer for the 15.3 MWp solar power and associated 13.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ngatpang state on Babeldoab, the largest island in the Palau archipelago. The USD 29 million project...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will invest an additional 42.5 billion yen to construct a second production building for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control-system products at Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, in Japan, as part of its Nagoya Works campus. The initial investment, announced on March 28, 2022, was for a single production building due to start operations in April 2025. This plan is now being expanded to add a second produc...

Hydrogen Optimized’s Vice President (VP) of Development and Co-Founder - Edward Stuart will address delegates at the ‘Next Generation Electrolysers North America Summit’, which is taking place on June 21-22, 2023, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, in the United States of America (USA). His presentation will focus on large-scale clean hydrogen production as a requirement for the global energy transition, and will examine the success factors to achieve economic large-scale production...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Schneider Electric, the provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, released a new version of its flagship Square D safety switch offer, the VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the trusted offering. Designed for long-term durability to improve safety and productivity, the new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) is setting the standard for performance, quality, and reliability in commercial and industrial applic...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has successfully demonstrated laser optical frequency control using a new light source module, a key component of an envisioned high-capacity laser optical communication network to be deployed in outer space. The module, which produces a 1.5-µm wavelength signal, was installed in the OPTIMAL-1 nanosatellite developed through an industry-academia collaboration and released from the International Space Station (ISS) on January 6. The use of...

Prysmian Group, a world pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, returns to Jicable, the international technical forum on insulated power cables, taking place in Lyon, France, from June 19 to June 22. renewable power, electrification, and grid hardening Jicable, which takes place every four years, is an important moment to exchange scientific knowledge related to insulated power cables from Low Voltage and special cables to Ultra High Voltage cable links. Growing demand for r...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of power and thermal management solutions announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase, through its subsidiary - Delta International Holding Limited B.V., 100% shareholdings of HY&T Investments Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, including TB&C Group, a provider of automotive high-voltage hybrid components, from Cooperatief H2 Equity Partners Fund IV Holding W.A. and Te Bokkel Beheer B.V. for 142 million euros (approx. NT$ 4,661,86...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of Advanced Electrical Design™ for Autodesk® Revit® (v24.0.0) offering more intelligent, unified, and connected workflows. This new feature-rich software will enable electrical engineers and designers to play a role in designing high-performance buildings for the new energy landscape. Schneider Electric formed BIM Electrical Corp. as result of its strategic partn...

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...

Located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, Yanbu is the nerve center of the Kingdom’s petrochemicals industry. One of Yanbu’s critical installations is the power station, which has several Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) with a total capacity of 524.6MW.  The power station caters to the region’s total electricity demand. DG sets In case of any unexpected shutdown, the GTGs are restarted by DG sets designed specifically for Black Start applications. The DG sets are supp...

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...

Brentwood Borough Council has recognized the need for change on life safety products within their housing stock. After discussions on Smart Social Housing with Carol Burton, Interim Corporate Manager – Technical Services, they are pleased to announce a new trial to see 40 properties fitted with Aico heat, smoke and CO alarms, HomeLINK Gateways and Environmental Sensors throughout the borough. The scheme will update the home life safety systems, to comply with British Standard BS5839-6 and...

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to medieval castles. Across these 400 sites are thousands of buildings and spaces that need to be covered by a reliable fire and (CO) system, as well as being easy to manage from a repairs and maintenance perspective. To help them overcome the geographical challenges of managing large estates, English Heritage have opted to trial Aico’s HomeLINK Connected Home Solution,...

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...