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Allianz Engineering has introduced a new inspection service for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, aimed at businesses and industrial sites. As the UK ramps up its use of solar energy, spurred by government incentives and growing public interest in sustainability, regular inspections are becoming increasingly important. This new service extends the existing ‘Electrical Fixed Wiring Inspection’ to include regular checks and tests for solar PV systems. It can be used alone or alongside...

TE Connectivity, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% between September 2020 and October 2024, outperforming its goal of a 70% reduction. This milestone is one example of the company's significant progress toward its long-term sustainability ambitions, detailed in its annual One Connected World corporate responsibility report. Focus on energy efficiency "Our corporate responsibility ambitions align with the expectations...

In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Now, customers face challenges, such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems. Dealing with these challenges will require a transformation driven by the need for enhanced reliability, efficiency, and safety in electrical distribution systems, with increased autom...

CORE Electric Cooperative announced that Jeff Baudier, CEO of CORE, has resigned his position at the cooperative to pursue a new opportunity in his home state of Louisiana, USA. “It has been an honor to serve CORE’s members these last three years,” said Jeff Baudier, adding “I am extremely proud of CORE’s dedicated employees, who I know will lead this organization into its exciting future as the premier electric utility in Colorado.” premier electric utility...

Rural electric cooperatives - CORE Electric Cooperative and Holy Cross Energy (HCE) have partnered on a new solar array on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The Hunter Solar project is a 75-megawatt solar array in Arapahoe County, Colorado. CORE will buy 45 MW and HCE will purchase 30 MW of power output. CORE and Holy Cross Energy partnership CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral and greenhouse gas reduction goals CORE and HCE both have committed to carbon-neutral, renewable ener...

Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) announced the launch scheduled for 19 March of a new overseas control renewal menu for elevators made by other companies installed in existing buildings. By developing a new control panel with an auto-tuning function, MEBS will respond to the diverse needs of its overseas customers for the renewal of control systems for elevators, while spurring the expansion of its maintenance and ren...

CORE is prepared for significant snowfall and adverse weather forecast for Wednesday, March 13, through Friday, March 15, across their service area. Line crews in their Sedalia, Bennett, Conifer and Woodland Park districts are on standby, with additional contractors ready to assist, if needed. They also have replacement equipment on hand, and fleet vehicles are fueled up and ready to roll into even the roughest terrain in their 5,000-square-mile service area. CORE encourages members to prepare...

Ameren Illinois proposed an ambitious plan to help its residential and business customers further reduce their energy usage, lower their carbon footprint, and save on their monthly energy bills. The plan submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission targets 1,122 GWh of electric savings through energy efficiency upgrades from 2026 to 2029, which is expected to save customers over $2 billion over the life of the upgrades. Electric and gas efficiency programs Ameren Illinois will invest $1...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Mennekes are partnering to simplify and improve power distribution planning for eMobility charging infrastructure. As part of this collaboration, Mennekes is the first partner to join the Simaris software ecosystem, giving electrical planners access to Mennekes’ industrial eMobility portfolio. Steps promoting electromobility Simaris planning tools help electrical planners dimension the electrical power distribution The Simaris planning tools help electr...

GlobalLogic Japan was established in April 2022. The work of the company is to investigate and implement team structure and processes that will enable customers in Japan to accelerate their digital businesses and pursue DX successfully. This article describes the team structure and processes that combine the innovative knowledge and methodologies of GlobalLogic, a pioneer in design-led digital engineering, with the extensive business track record of Hitachi, Ltd., and the business understanding...

MILWAUKEE® continues its commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity on job sites with the launch of the MX FUEL™ Fast Charger. Identifying the importance of driving productivity on the job site, this charger addresses the need for efficient charging solutions that keep users moving without interruption. the MX FUEL™ Fast Charger Another key feature of the MX FUEL™ Fast Charger is its active cooling technology, COOL-CYCLE™ The MX F...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics announced a distribution agreement with Dukosi Ltd, an Edinburgh, Scotland-based innovator in battery monitoring technology, for advanced battery management systems that cater to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. battery management system Dukosi's technology streamlines battery management systems by employing contactless communication for monitoring and optimizing battery systems. This approach simplifies the architec...

Living Spaces Clearfield was a great opportunity for the electricians to demonstrate their ability to provide an electrical installation while remaining nimble and efficient. GSL was tasked with the tenant improvement of an existing freestanding building, which would soon house a new retail store for the esteemed furniture retailer, Living Spaces. With a project size of 101,090 square feet and a relatively short duration of around 9 months, GSL left no stone unturned in ensuring every facet of...

In the overhead crane market, precision and reliability are critical due to the demanding nature of heavy-duty applications. Overhead cranes require advanced motor control systems to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations, particularly in lifting and transporting heavy loads. The complexity of these operations demands high-performance drives that can manage constant torque, minimize load oscillations, and provide reliable braking sequences.  Delta's innovative AC motor drive solut...

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has selected Ameren to build multiple critical energy infrastructure projects that will carry clean, reliable energy to distribution grids in Missouri, Illinois and several Midwest states. The projects, which MISO estimates will represent a total investment of approximately $1.3 billion, are part of a portfolio of energy infrastructure investments under MISO's Long-Range Transmission Plan. Strengthening the transmission system “As dema...

The Aare power plant in Klingnau has been reliably producing electricity for almost 90 years. From 2026, Axpo and AEW Energie AG will be renewing the turbines and generators, and investing CHF 71 million to do so. This will increase electricity production by around 11 per cent. Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) The Klingnau Aare power plant (AKA) has been in operation since 1935 with an installed capacity of 43 MW. Since then, it has produced an average of 210 million kilowatt hours of renewabl...

To maintain the grid and deliver reliable power during times when the members typically consume the most energy, CORE applies a demand charge to most accounts. Starting with March 2024 bills, the demand charge for residential members will be $3 multiplied by their peak demand, which is the highest amount of usage (in kilowatts) that occurs within one 60-minute period during the 'on-peak' hours between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Power-hungry devices For non-residential members, the demand charge varies...

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilizes the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organizations face a critical moment in cyber security, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities. According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in the past year, and the impact on...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is demonstrating broad capabilities to keep the power on at home, while helping minimize infrastructure upgrades to utility and home energy systems. The company’s AbleEdge™ home energy management system provides the foundational technology required to leverage any onsite distributed energy resource (DER) to power homes. Eaton is working with pioneering automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), energy storage and solar provi...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will begin shipping samples of two new S1-Series High Voltage Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (HVIGBT) modules, both rated at 1.7 kV, for large industrial equipment such as railcars and DC power transmitters from December 26.  Thanks to proprietary Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) devices and insulation structures, the new modules offer excellent reliability and low power loss and thermal resistance, which are expected to increase...

Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation announced that it has entered into a capital and business partnership with Seeing Machines Ltd. Seeing Machines, a renowned Australian DMS software provider, to expand its Driver Monitoring System business, which supports safe driving by detecting driver distraction and drowsiness. In the Transaction, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility will invest a total of 40.0 million GBP and subscribed to 15% (13% on a diluted basis) of newly issued shares through a third-...

Smartkem, which is seeking to change the world of electronics using its disruptive organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), announced it has completed its previously announced concurrent public and private offerings of its securities, including shares of its common stock and common stock equivalents, for an aggregate total gross proceeds of $7.65 million. Smartkem issued 1,449,997 registered shares of common stock and unregistered Class D warrants to purchase up to 1,449,997 shares of common stoc...

From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named General Counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras 'Terry' Szmagala Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Lucy Clark Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global legal organization, including the Corpora...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced that Lawrence (Liren) Chen has joined the company’s Board of Directors and has been appointed a Member of the Board’s Audit Committee. The addition of Lawrence Chen will increase the total number of Directors on the Board to 10. Lawrence (Liren) Chen Lawrence Chen is President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Member of the Board of Directors of InterDigital, Inc., a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artif...

Delta Electronics announces the launch of its MSI motor series in the EMEA region. Designed as a high-efficiency PM reluctance motor, the MSI series brings unparalleled compactness, energy savings, and integration capabilities to fan and pump applications. With options including flange, foot, and flange/foot versions, as well as speeds of 1500 rpm and 3000 rpm, the MSI series is set to redefine industrial motor performance. Compact Design with Maximum Efficiency The motors deliver great energ...

Electric vehicle owners have likely realized one cold, hard truth: Winter is harsh for EVs. Most EVs offer excellent traction and control – two must-haves for winter driving in Colorado – but research by several reputable, impartial organizations – AAA and Consumer Reports among them – confirms “range anxiety” is a valid concern when temperatures drop. Most EVs see a decrease of 20% to 40% in range in temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit and lower. Such decr...

CORE Electric Cooperative (CORE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Angie Bedolla as the Local Government and Business Relations Manager. As the Local Government and Business Relations Manager, Angie will be responsible for managing and expanding CORE’s relationships with governmental partners and key accounts to ensure alignment and support through expanded programs, economic growth, and changing energy landscape.  She will also support efforts to identify future power needs for c...

As part of a reliability improvement project to minimize facility downtime to a greater level, Verizon elected to enhance its emergency generation system.  As part of this project, the engineers and field service team of Helios Electric collectively implemented a customized turnkey solution to meet the specific customer requirements at one of their cell sites in Washington, DC. Backup generation systems It is imperative to ensure that proper and effective backup generation systems are in...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group company and major in digital engineering, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with N.S. International, Ltd., a globally renowned supplier of information display products for automobiles. This partnership will grow GlobalLogic’s operations in Mexico to include automotive capabilities, offering a nearshore option for North American automotive companies, and will focus on bringing innovation and supporting N.S. International, Ltd. with software...