electricity network News
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Nordic participation in European electricity networks research
The Nordic countries and Europe have set ambitious goals for energy and the climate. If these goals are to be met it will require large-scale integration of renewable energy in the European energy system, one of the really major challenges will be to design an intelligent electricity grid which can deal with this. As part of the EU’s new major venture in SmartGrids, Nordic Energy Research will ...
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ABB invests $30m in new Swedish transformer components factory
ABB is investing more than $30 million (£22.6m) in a new factory for transformer components in Sweden. It is being built within its complex in Ludvika and will boost production as well as expand the capacity and range of its high-voltage dry bushings, which are essential components in electrical networks. The company said the market for high-voltage bushings has been growing due to a ...
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LG Sound releases new LG Sonic® Plus models
With the release of the new LG Sonic® Plus models, LG Sound can certify the customers with the best model for every application! With the improved technology of the LG Sonic® Plus models, a longer range with an even lower power consumption has been established. With a power consumption of 13 W, the LG Sonic® Plus model can treat up to 186 meters, which makes this device the most efficient device ...
By LG Sonic
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Please Note: Maintenance works at BD|SENSORS
Please note that we will be not accessible in the upcoming week during Thursday (May, 26th) as well as Friday (May, 27th)! Thursday is a public holiday in our province, whereas on Friday there are maintenance works scheduled in our town, where all facilities have to be cut from the electric supply network. Unfortunately we won't be able to have access on Email and phone. We apologize for any ...
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New Distribution Partner in France
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for France. Consistent with our international growth strategy, this will increase our geographic reach and provide access to new markets while helping us to acquire new customers and develop new revenue streams. “We are delighted to be working with the team at MADE. Their expertise in the utility ...
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Thank you to our key workers
In April, UK solar irradiation levels were at their highest in four years, so it’s no surprise that solar achieved some of its highest generation on record locally, as can be seen in the below charts: We want to take this opportunity to recognise our key workers, the solar engineers who are still out in the field at this difficult time, keeping Lightsource BP’s solar energy ...
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European Standards Organisations present the latest results of their work to develop standards for Smart Grids
On the occasion of the European Conference on Smart Grid Standardization Achievements, which took place in Brussels this week (on 28 January), the European Standards Organisations – CEN, CENELEC and ETSI – presented the latest results of their joint work to prepare and develop the standards that are needed to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of electricity networks, ...
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New distribution partner in Italy
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for PinPointR in Italy. Consistent with our international growth strategy, our geographic reach will increase and provide access to new markets while acquiring new customers and developing new revenue streams. “After a successful first year representing PinPointR in France, MADE has proven to be an ...
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Changes to Excess Capacity Charges from April 2016
Proposed changes to excess capacity charges could affect many businesses currently exceeding their Current Agreed Supply Capacity (ASC). In addition to the contract you currently have with your energy supplier, you will also have an agreement with your distribution network operator to enable safe and adequate connection to the electricity network. The ASC forms part of your ‘Connection ...
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IEA press conference “technology roadmap: smart grids”
The development of smart grids – which the IEA defines as an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies to monitor and manage the transport of electricity from all generation sources to meet the varying electricity demands of end users – is essential if the global community is to achieve shared goals for energy security, economic development and climate ...
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IEA press conference on smart grids
The development of smart grids – which the IEA defines as an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies to monitor and manage the transport of electricity from all generation sources to meet the varying electricity demands of end users – is essential if the global community is to achieve shared goals for energy security, economic development and climate ...
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Introducing OptiPower - a new way of thinking with regard to Power Quality Management
OptiPower includes everything from power quality analysis to design and implementation of power quality enhancing equipment. OptiPower’s active filter is a key component for optimal power quality. OptiPower - Power Quality System • Optimizing power quality management through intelligent analyses - from measuring to installation • Improvement or removal of harmonic electrical ...
By DESMI A/S
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ABB secures an ENMCS deal by Petronas to upgrade Malaysian refinery
Leading automation and technology provider ABB has reportedly announced to have secured a contract to install an electrical network monitoring and control system (ENMCS) at the crude oil refinery of Petronas in Melaka, Malaysia. As per trusted sources, the Melaka Refinery is being upgraded to comply with the standards set by the Malaysian Government for Euro-5 grade diesel by 2020 to enhance air ...
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Global Energy Investment Stabilized Above USD 1.8 Trillion in 2018, But Security and Sustainability Concerns are Growing
Global energy investment stabilised in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual review.The findings of the World Energy Investment 2019 report signal a growing mismatch between current trends and the paths ...
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Full Throttle on Global Vehicle-to-Grid Trials
A new website called V2G Hub, launched by a team led by UK Power Networks, has gathered a complete picture of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) projects in one place to help industry collaboration. V2G is a relatively new technology which enables electricity to flow from an electric vehicle (EV) back into the local electricity network. It means EVs can be operated as commercial energy storage, generating ...
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SSEN Announces Ground-Breaking Innovation Project to Inform the Future of Local Energy Systems
Leading network operator, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), has joined together with key local and industry partners to launch Project LEO (Local Energy Oxfordshire), one of the most wide-ranging and holistic smart grid trials ever conducted in the UK. The launch follows confirmation that the £40 million project, which will test electricity network flexibility models and markets ...
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GE applauds DOE`s planned smart grid stimulus announcement
As a major architect of smart grid solutions around the world, GE applauds the Department of Energy's (DOE) smart grid announcement planned for later today. 'The DOE demonstrates an understanding of the smart grid as an economic and global competitiveness tool for all Americans,' said Luke Clemente, general manager of GE Energy Services’ smart grid business, responding to the DOE’s October 26 ...
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Utilities Look to RF Mesh to Address Network Optimization for Next-Generation Distribution Grid
Utilities will rely heavily on RF mesh networks as a key communication technology, according to new research commissioned by Silver Spring Networks, Inc. and conducted by Zpryme. The research measured communication network priorities for next-generation distribution grid optimization for 350 utilities across the globe. The utilities surveyed noted that RF mesh networks offer flexibility to adapt ...
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Cyient Selected by UK Power Networks to Develop an Outage Planning Portal
Cyient, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, digital, and operations management solutions to global industry leaders, will execute a project for UK Power Networks, the UK's largest electricity distribution network operator. As part of the innovation project, called "Network Vision", Cyient will develop an online outage planning and tracking integration portal ...
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New International Partnership Puts Communities and Smart Grids at the Heart of Net Zero
May 25 marked the official launch of an international knowledge-sharing partnership of distribution network operators and community energy enterprises and organizations, convened by the University of Oxford and its Research Partner Enel Foundation and supported by the co-founders Ausgrid, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and Low Carbon Hub. First introduced at COP26, the International ...
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