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Power Continuity Summer Power Advice

Business continuity ( https: //powercontinuity. co. uk/business-continuity/) is a prerequisite for any business survival strategy. Power Continuity ( https: //powercontinuity. co. uk/) asks: How safe is your business from outside issues? Can you operate and remain profitable without mains power?

No one cares about the future when the summer is here. UK sun is rare and fleeting so we catch it while we can. Winter chills are far away and so are the woes- but really the winter is just weeks away. Time to prepare.

When was the last time you can remember a summer power cut? Tough one…

New report says UK electric vehicle battery industry could be worth £2.7 billion per year for UK chemical companies

A new report published today, Monday 25th June 2018, shows that UK companies are well-placed to supply valuable materials needed for batteries to be built in UK – a potential £2. 7 billion per year business opportunity. The report commissioned by WMG at the University of Warwick, was launched to the Chemical Industry Association at the Chemistry Growth Partnership meeting in London, chaired by Steve Foots, Chief Executive of Croda, and attended by Richard Harrington MP.

The research underpinning the report brought together experts and data from the automotive battery industry and…

Solaredge unveiling electric vehicle charging station at Intersolar Europe

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc, a global leader in smart energy, is unveiling its residential electric vehicle charging station at Intersolar Europe. Following the recent debut of its EV-charging single-phase inverter, SolarEdge will now also provide a standalone EV charger that offers greater system design flexibility, specifically for sites where the inverter and EV charger cannot be installed at the same location.

The new EV charger will be integrated into SolarEdge’s smart energy suite to support increased energy independence. With the EV charger offering management in…

Power line monitoring on the move

In the Northern hemisphere, November through to March is a particularly testing time for any energy supplier. Electrical load is at its highest and the likelihood of a breakdown is far greater so the quick and efficient detection of faulty power lines and connections is vital. For many utility companies thermal imaging has significantly boosted their ability for preventing failures. Indeed, for the Mason Public Utility District ( PUD 3) , in Washington State USA, investment in the latest FLIR thermal imaging camera allows them to scan for problems without getting out of their moving…

UPS – What’s next?

There have been many rumblings of late that centre around the demise of traditional standalone UPS systems and the market longevity of these. It is undeniable that the market is saturated when it comes to centralised UPS. Technology seems to have plateaued and the performance delivered from different manufacturers has become fairly ubiquitous. This has meant that manufacturers are now having to compete on cost and subsequently, judging from the latest industry figures, are making less profit.

Despite this slightly glum outlook, demand for critical power goes on, albeit in a slightly…

TR Fastenings supports growing EV sector with tailored resources for charging units

Global fastener firm has the extensive product ranges and expertise needed to support the design, manufacture and development of charging units for electric vehicles.

Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor, TR Fastenings ( TR) , is working with a number of firms involved in the design, manufacture and development of Electric Vehicles ( EVs) with the main focus on the associated charging units. Along with the extensive product ranges typically used in electric charging units, TR also has the necessary technical knowledge, sector expertise and experience to support these…

Alfen selected by Solarcentury to connect two large-scale solar farms to the grid

Alfen, specialist in energy solutions for the future, has been selected by Solarcentury to provide the high-voltage power grid connections for a 17. 5 megawatt-peak ( MWp) solar farm at the location of recycling company Twence in Enschede, the Netherlands as well as for a solar farm of approximately 45 MWp at the location of zinc smelting company Nyrstar in Budel, the Netherlands.

History of Solarcentury projects together with Alfen

Solarcentury is an international utility-scale solar developer, financing, developing, constructing, owning and operating large-scale solar photovoltaic…

UK Shipping and Port Industry needs to think smart to curb air pollution – by using proven technology

Providing renewable electricity to ships whilst in port in the UK could reduce the equivalent of 1. 2 million diesel cars worth of nitrogen oxides pollution and bring £402 million per year of health and environmental benefits.

By plugging into the power grid with 100 per cent renewable electricity and turning off their diesel engines, ships at berth in the UK would reduce emissions equivalent to 84, 000 to 166, 000 diesel buses – or 1. 2 million diesel cars representative of the current UK fleet.

The pressure is mounting for the UK to align with EU air pollution emission targets, and ships…

ABB’s EQmatic improves energy efficiency in buildings, reduces energy consumption by up to 20 percent

The new EQmatic Energy Analyzer is a compact solution for storing, visualising and analysing energy consumption data to help optimise usage.

The EQmatic Energy Analyzer is the first solution for data management collected via M-bus meters measuring electricity, gas, water, and heat, enabling companies to reduce their energy consumption by up to 20 percent. The EQmatic Energy Analyzer is available in two versions, one for the analysis of up to 16 M-bus meters and the other capable of analyzing up to 64 M-bus meter.

Rising energy costs are forcing companies to focus more on energy…

Schneider Electric Launches Go Green in the City 2018

Schneider Electric ( http: //www. schneider-electric. com/) , leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has just launched Go Green in the City 2018, its global contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient cities.

Now in its eighth year, Go Green in the City has become a major event for business and engineering students worldwide. In 2017, nearly 20, 000 young innovators from 3, 000 universities in 180 countries took part, including 58% women. The stakes for Go Green in the City competitors are high, with…