Electrical Industry News for October 2023

WEG is one of the approved companies and partners in the production of the 50 electric buses acquired by the São Paulo City Hall. The company will be responsible for supplying the Powertrain, composed of motors and inverters for the traction and auxiliary systems, as well as the lithium battery packs for the new vehicles. With Basic and Standard versions, with capacities of 70 and 93 passengers respectively, the new electric buses will receive the eMillennium bodywork from Caio, the Elet...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced additional manufacturing investments of $85 million to meet surging utility demand for its solutions supporting essential electric grid infrastructure projects.  Eaton will increase manufacturing capacity in Queretaro, Mexico, for line installation and protective equipment vital to undergrounding power lines and bolstering energy resilience.   This latest Eaton manufacturing investment for utility customers brings the compan...

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and sustainability, today announced that it has retained the top spot in the 2023 Guidehouse Insights Energy Service Company (ESCO) Leaderboard. Guidehouse Insights is a global market intelligence firm that uses a proprietary methodology to provide an objective assessment of the ESCO market.  This marks the third consecutive Leaderboard in which Guidehouse Insights has ranked Schneider Electric as the #1 ESCO, demonstrating its com...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has joined the 24/7 Carbon Free Energy Compact (24/7 CFE Compact), an international initiative established by the United Nations in 2021 with the goal of decarbonizing electricity worldwide. More than 130 organizations from around the world have joined the Compact, including the U.S. government, major U.S. IT companies, utilities and investment companies, and financial institutions. The phrase ‘24/7 CFE’ means that every kilowatt...

Sensata Technologies has announced the launch of the Sensata Resonix RGD sensor, the first leak detection sensor with UL certification for multiple A2L refrigerant gases used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The new leak detection sensors support HVAC manufacturers’ transition to refrigerants with a lower global warming impact. Sensata’s Resonix RGD sensors HFC gases have been widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for decades S...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering services, and Akamai, the cloud company that powers and protects life online announces a strategic partnership intended to make a broad range of enterprise technology solutions available to customers globally. As a member of the Akamai Partner Program, GlobalLogic will design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for customers worldwide leveraging Akamai’s cloud computing services, se...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, just participated in the OCP Global Summit and introduced its ORV3 power shelves and DC-DC converters, both essential solutions to ensure the energy efficiency of the fast-growing AI server segment. These ORV3 power shelves boast 18 kW and 33 kW power output and up to 97.5% energy conversion efficiency while the cutting-edge DC-DC converters deliver smooth conversion of various power voltages with efficiency as high as 98.3%. p...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will invest some 22 billion yen to construct a total of eight new production buildings at its Kamakura Works (Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Koriyama Factory (Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture), and Electronics and Communication Systems Center (Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture), in support of the Japanese government’s Defense Buildup Plan. Construction of the new buildings will be completed sequentially from April 2025. Featur...

Ameren Transmission and Ameren Illinois are working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and are hosting multiple public open houses this week to gather input from local stakeholders. This is the second round of in-person open houses to take place in Adams, Brown, Morgan and Pike counties, as well as Champaign, Ford and Iroquois counties. In the western counties, the first open house is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs La...

The new ICE interior design celebrated its premiere in the 17th ICE 3Neo. Among its numerous innovations: The completely redeveloped seats are designed as a personal retreat, offering improved adjustment options and even greater comfort. The interior’s harmonious new look features modern materials like wood décor accents and premium 85-percent wool upholstery in finely nuanced colors. Seats in the 1st class are finished in warm gray tones, while blue tones dominate in the 2nd clas...

Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy Hitachi Energy, a pioneer that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announces that it has acquired a controlling stake of eks Energy, a supplier of power electronics and energy management solutions for storage and renewables integration, based in Seville, Spain, from Powin LLC (Powin), a top global energy storage system provider. The investment also marks the establishment of a strategic partnership with Powin, who maintains a significant ownersh...

Ameren Missouri has been awarded a US$ 47 million Smart Grid Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to accelerate infrastructure upgrades to support reliability for customers in rural and disadvantaged communities statewide. Coupled with the company’s own investment of $54 million, Ameren is implementing a $101 million total investment in the energy future of rural Missouri. Ameren Missouri’s Rural Moderniza...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it played the key role in leading the project to draft the 2023 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) White Paper entitled ‘Power Semiconductors for an Energy-Wise society,’ which the IEC released on October 17, 2023. This is the first time for a White Paper, published annually since 2010, to issue recommendations for developing and expanding international standards and certification systems for power semiconductors. 2023...

When Royal IHC, a pioneering Dutch supplier of vessels, equipment, and services for the maritime industry, sought to decarbonize its range of Beaver® cutter suction dredger (CSD) ships, it turned to WEG. Royal IHC’s step toward a more sustainable future was to develop an all-new fleet of electrically powered Beaver CSD vessels. But to power them, it needed a high-performance electric motor that suited the Beaver’s technical specifications. Royal IHC chose WEG’s WGM20...

Sensata Technologies has announced the release of its highly anticipated PreView Sentry®79 take-off and reverse blind spot monitoring radar. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, the PreView Sentry®79 sets a new standard for blind spot detection and collision avoidance in the on-road and off-road heavy vehicle industry. PreView Sentry®79 Sensata’s PreView Sentry®79 is an advanced 79 GHz front and rear detection radar sensor designed to enhance driver awareness and minimize...

Teams and apprentices from Ameren Illinois crossed the stage several times and collected some serious hardware for their efforts at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, from Oct. 13-14, 2023. “It was one of our best all-time efforts at the international competition,” said Craig Gilson, retiring VP of Electric Operations for Ameren Illinois, adding “Everyone competed safely and gave their best efforts in front of family, friends and coworkers....

Hitachi ZeroCarbon, a division of Hitachi Europe Ltd., has been chosen as the principal partner in GRIDSERVE’s ‘Electric Freightway’ project, which will see around 140 eHGVs integrated into a charging network across 15 motorway charging sites and more than 10 commercial depot charging locations. Hitachi ZeroCarbon’s project role will provide high-quality data and deliver validated insights from battery electric HGV's operating in the real-world over a five-year period....

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that that its wholly-owned subsidiary - Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Australian Department of Defence for a joint development project. This project aims to develop and transition a capability for the Australian military to enhance surveillance and survivability of Australian defense platforms. Deploying cutting-edge laser technology With Mitsubishi Electric Australia, Mitsubishi Electric will provide the...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has released its 2022 Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency report, the third in as many years. The report makes a business case for inclusion and diversity (I&D) at Eaton while detailing the company’s progress in achieving its aspirational goal, which is to be a model of inclusion and diversity in its industry. Highlights include: More than two-thirds of the Board of Directors is now either women or U.S. minorities, while 57% of...

Briggs & Stratton is bringing more power, convenience, and reliability to homeowners with its new PowerProtect home standby generator line. With new and improved features including the company’s NGMax technology that delivers maximum power and value on natural gas fuel, the PowerProtect Line is the most powerful lineup of air-cooled home standby generators on the market.  PowerProtect home standby As homeowners look to protect themselves against the costs and uncertainty brough...

Industrial self-consumption is a market segment in which companies are looking to gain competitiveness and sustainability by taking advantage of their roofs or decks to generate clean energy and reduce their electricity bills.  In order to respond to this need and meet the growing demand, Ingeteam has designed its new INGECON SUN 110TL M9 photovoltaic inverter for the industrial segment. multi-MPPT system This model has 9 Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT). This multi-MPPT system is ide...

Delta, a global pioneer in power and thermal management solutions, announces the launch of its latest Open Rack version 3 (ORV3) 1 OU 18 kW power shelves at the 2023 OCP Global Summit in San Jose, California, USA. 6-slot-chassis power shelf The high-efficiency 6-slot-chassis power shelf is specifically designed to enable substantial energy savings in AI servers. It includes Delta’s new 3kW power supply units (PSU), which boast over 97.5% peak efficiency and can integrate the power manag...

WEG has supplied 28 motors to DS SMITH's Portuguese subsidiary, located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services, DS SMITH relied on WEG to implement a new expansion and renovation project for their facilities. In total, 27 units of W22 motors and one unit of the W51 HD line, with IE4 efficiency and power ratings ranging from 5.5 to 450 kW were supplied for this project. These motors will be responsible for driving the c...

Aico is delighted to launch the Apprentice of the Year Award for 2024. The award has been established to honor the brightest talents within the electrical industry. Education is a fundamental principle for Aico, as they firmly believe that providing future installers with industry knowledge and expertise is vital to creating safer communities. Aico has introduced this new award to applaud the remarkable accomplishments made by future professionals within our industry. Aico launches Apprentice...

Siemens has been awarded one of the largest single orders for SICHARGE D electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers globally to date. The order, which comprises 200 EV fast chargers and digital services, was made by Astor Enerji, a manufacturer of transformer and switchgear products to fulfill its plans to build charging stations throughout Turkey. SICHARGE D EV fast chargers The company intends to set up chargers every 200 kilometers along highways all over the country and at several shopping malls...

Intelligent power management company Eaton broke ground on a $100 million expansion of its Nacogdoches, Texas manufacturing facility. Announced in August, this project will double production capacity of Eaton voltage regulators and three-phase transformers to meet surging utility demand for solutions accelerating grid modernization. “Utilities across the U.S. are modernizing critical infrastructure to accelerate a smarter grid and clean energy future,” said Guillaume Laur, Eaton sen...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its range of sustainable and digital medium-voltage switchgear to support the decarbonization of power grids. The new F-gas-free blue GIS primary switchgear enables an early transition to sustainable grids ahead of regulation. With a focus on industrialized and high-end ratings up to 24 kV and 2500 A, Siemens has launched the 8DAB 24 and upgraded the NXPLUS C 24. Enhancements of NXPLUS C family The 8DAB 24 with its single and double busbar design is a...

Arrow Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with Truesense, a globally renowned company in edge AI, software algorithms and Ultra-WideBand (UWB) radar and ranging technology, to distribute Truesense modules, development kits and software. The agreement lets Arrow’s customers accelerate new product designs by leveraging Truesense UWB modules for roles such as communication, ranging and localization, real-time location, asset tracking, gesture detection, access control,...

Ahlsell Norge AS has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Varmecomfort AS, one of Norway’s pioneering suppliers of heating solutions for indoor and outdoor use. Varmecomfort is known for being innovative and highly competent in its field. The company has ten employees and the turnover in 2022 amounted to 95 MNOK. Varmecomfort’s product variety Through the acquisition, Ahlsell gains access to unique specialist expertise in heating products and can offer installers throughou...

Sensata Technologies, a pioneer in aerospace sensing technology, is excited to announce its participation in the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) 2023, taking place from October 17 to 19 in Las Vegas, NV. At booth N2815, Sensata Technologies will display its innovative Electrified Flight Portfolio, featuring a range of groundbreaking products including Inceptors, Insulation Monitoring Devices (IMDS), Electric Drive Sensors, and...