low voltage system News
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High-Graded Overvoltage Protection in the IQ SENSOR NET
Overvoltage protection in general To achieve sufficient protection against direct lightning strikes, the systems have to be equipped with a complete lightning protection system, e.g. according to IEC/EN 62305-1, 2, 3, 4. Lightning protection systems protecting against direct lightning strikes have to be implemented by skilled personnel on site. Lightning strikes are natural phenomena whose ...
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High-graded overvoltage protection in the IQ SENSOR NET
Overvoltage protection in general To achieve sufficient protection against direct lightning strikes, the systems have to be equipped with a complete lightning protection system, e.g. according to IEC/EN 62305-1, 2, 3, 4. Lightning protection systems protecting against direct lightning strikes have to be implemented by skilled personnel on site. Lightning strikes are natural phenomena whose ...
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Eaton Presents Versatile Portfolio to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency in shipbuilding at SMM 2012 in Hamburg
Eaton, a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control, as well as hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment, will be showing its full range of offerings for the marine and offshore industry at SMM 2012 in Hamburg on 4th – 7th September. On its 95sq metre stand in Hall B6, Stand 308, Eaton will ...
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ABB wins US$95m order for power substations in Saudi Arabia
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth US$95 million from the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia’s national power transmission utility, for substations to help strengthen the country’s distribution network. ABB will provide turnkey solutions for five new substations to increase the capacity of the Saudi Arabian distribution grid and help meet ...
By ABB
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GE Lighting Acquires Lightech, a Technology Leader in LED Drivers
GE Lighting announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lightech, a privately held, advanced lighting technology leader based near Tel Aviv, Israel, with commercial teams in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Lightech specializes in providing LED electronic drivers, plus halogen transformers, to the lighting industry. This strategic acquisition supports GE ...
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INL and NREL Demonstrate Power Grid Simulation at a Distance
The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have successfully demonstrated the capability to connect grid simulations at their two labs for real time interaction via the Internet. This new inter-lab capability enables the modeling of power grids in greater detail by allowing software and equipment anywhere in the world to establish a ...
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ABB wins orders worth US$100m to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s power network
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $100 million for substations to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s transmission and distribution network. ABB will design, supply, install and commission three 110-kilovolt substations that will serve the growing power needs of the Mecca region. Based on ABB’s gas-insulated switchgear technology, the substations have a compact ...
By ABB
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ABB wins US$62 million energy order in Oman
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth approximately $62 million from Vale to supply electrification and automation systems and related equipment for a new iron ore pellet plant in Oman. The new Vale plant, 230 kilometers northwest of Muscat, is expected to produce up to 10 million tons of iron ore pellets per year. Scheduled to start operations at the end ...
By ABB
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New Eaton switchgear enhances efficiency for industrial, data center customers
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is expanding its line of Magnum DS® switchgear engineered to protect, control and monitor low-voltage distribution systems. The Magnum DS switchgear now incorporates the Magnum Narrow 4000 ampere (A) circuit breaker and is designed for customers who require high power density in a limited space. Reducing equipment footprint enables ...
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ABB reports solid operational results in a demanding market
ABB reported solid operational results in the fourth quarter on strong revenue growth and steady cash flow, despite a difficult global market that impacted orders. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and net income in the quarter were reduced by previously-announced provisions, but full-year EBIT nevertheless reached a record $4.6 billion. Orders decreased 19 percent in the fourth quarter ...
By ABB
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KACO Inverters for Large Commercial Roofs and Solar Parks
KACO new energy has added five new string inverters to its product range. With outputs between 87 and 150 kilowatts, they are suitable for PV systems on commercial and industrial roofs as well as for ground-mounted solar parks. All new inverters use innovative semiconductor components made of silicon carbide and 1,500 Volt technology. The market launch takes place internationally. KACO new ...
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New Eaton meters help facility managers, building owners enhance energy efficiency
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced the launch of the Eaton Power Xpert Multi-Point meter, which is engineered to accurately track facility energy use. Designed for use in multi-tenant applications including office buildings, shopping malls, industrial sites, residential complexes and universities, the meter provides property managers and building owners with a reliable, ...
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SMA America’s Sunny Central Compact Power Line Now Available
ROCKLIN, Calif., Nov. 30, 2010—SMA America is now securing orders for its Sunny Central Compact Power (CP) line of solar inverters. This outdoor-rated line includes the Sunny Central 500CP, 630CP, 720CP, 760CP and 800CP, which won the Intersolar Award 2010 in the photovoltaics category. These inverters join the Sunny Central High Efficiency (HE) line in SMA’s North American ...
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Burns & McDonnell Completes Design of Innovative Microgrid Project for U.S. Military
Burns & McDonnell has received approval from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii to begin construction of the Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS) Phase I project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). Burns & McDonnell was awarded the SPIDERS Phase I design-build project on December 2, 2011. Since the contract award, ...
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SMA Expands North American Utility-Scale PV Inverter Line
ROCKLIN, Calif., July 29, 2010—SMA America LLC, the U.S.-based subsidiary of global solar technology leader SMA Solar Technology AG, has expanded its U.S. line of utility products with the Sunny Central High Efficiency (HE) line of solar inverters. The new 500 and 630 kilowatt inverters provide integrators, project developers and EPCs with a utility-scale 1000VDC solution that features the ...
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Using Anaerobic Biomass Digestion to Produce Hydrogen and Biofuel
For many years, hydrogen has been considered as an alternative to fossil fuels. Now, Scientists are aiming to develop an environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen from biomass by optimizing anaerobic digestion systems.1 Climate change, dwindling fuel resources and energy prices have spearheaded intensive efforts to detect and optimize alternative fuel options. As a zero emission fuel, ...
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U.S. and Japan Companies Collaborate on Smart Grid Project in Hawaii
Hitachi to Serve as Project Leader Tokyo, May 17, 2011 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501, "Hitachi"), Cyber Defense Institute, Inc. ("Cyber Defense Institute"), JFE Engineering Corporation ("JFE Engineering"), Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753, "Sharp"), Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd. ("HP Japan"), and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. ("Mizuho Corporate Bank") today announced that U.S. ...
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