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With Solar + Storage becoming a growing trend, energy storage converters must consider the requirements of solar. For AC-coupled systems, a bidirectional AC/DC converter is required. SEMIKRON offers a portfolio of power modules with topologies, which increase efficiency while both charging and discharging the batteries. DC-Coupled systems SEMIKRON will also discuss DC/DC topologies for DC-coupled systems, which can pair with 3-Level solar inverters. In order to meet 1500VDC designs, SEMIKRON...
Forklifts and industrial vehicles require reliable, compact power inverters. For the low voltage range (24V-144V), the SKAI 3 LV is the solution. Rather than starting from scratch or using an inflexible inverter design, SEMIKRON offers a new solution with the SKAI 3 LV. Users can now focus on the IP that matters most without getting stuck in the power hardware and packaging details. Proven manufacturing expertise Once the design is ready, this new approach then offers mass production through...
Honeywell announces its Baton Rouge, Louisiana., facility has doubled the production capacity of Honeywell Solstice® ze (HFO-1234ze), an ultra-low-global-warming-potential (GWP) and energy-efficient solution compared to other current technologies. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Solstice ze is part of Honeywell’s Solstice line of products based on hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology, which helps c...
With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Energy Efficiency Movement is a global forum of around 200 organizations sharing ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. &lsq...
Ofgem has confirmed a five-year investment package for the electricity distribution network companies to help deliver cheaper, cleaner, more reliable local grids at no extra cost to consumers. renewable energy sources A key requirement of the plan will be for networks to focus the investment on supporting the move away from a high dependence on imported fossil fuels, towards using more homegrown, cleaner, cheaper, and secure sources of energy. The potential of renewable ener...
On November 25, DEC completed China's first self-developed F-class 50 MW heavy-duty gas turbine, which was ready for delivery in Deyang, Southwest China's Sichuan province, indicating a scientific and technological breakthrough in the heavy gas turbine field in China. The turbine can reduce carbon emissions by over 500,000 tons a year. It will produce more than 70 MWh of electricity per hour in a combined cycle power generation system, meeting the demand of 7,000 households for a whole day.
Energy regulator Ofgem has issued two provisional orders to Delta Gas and Power Ltd (Delta), for failure to meet the standards set for them as a supplier. Delta is a non-domestic energy supplier, serving 1,690 business customers in the UK. The two provisional orders have been sent out for: failure to pay into the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme, a programme which supports investment in and uptake of renewable electricity generation, and failure to provide requested information for Ofgem’s...
Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is sponsoring the venue for BBC Earth Experience, a brand new attraction in London featuring Seven Worlds, One Planet. This ground-breaking new attraction will offer visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary diversity of the seven unique continents, featuring bespoke narration from David Attenborough. BBC Earth Experience BBC Earth Experience will showcase footage, including extended scenes to fully immerse the visitor, and music from the BBC Studi...
Alpha continues to grow its renewables team with the new appointment of Neil Jarman. Neil will be stepping into a newly created role as Renewable Sales Manager. The role was created to help lead the company’s expansion into the renewable heat pump market and reinforces its commitment to a more sustainable future. Neil's experience Neil will bring to Alpha a wealth of experience, that spans 40 years, and a proven track record of success within the industry. Neil’s expertise...
RO Capital Partners (ROCP), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, is delighted to announce that its investee, EcoSync, the tech start-up founded by Oxford University engineers, has raised close to £1 million in its second seed funding round. ROCP announced its initial investment in EcoSync in October 2021. Investors Existing investors ROCP, the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund, and Oxford Investment Opportunity Network angels including Richard van der Knaap, Founder and Director of...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains’ (PG-CUR) has elected Carsten Dittmar (Systemair) as its new Chairman and Michael Hims (Carver) as the new Vice Chairman. The election took place during the Product Group meeting at the 2022 Eurovent Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. Carsten Dittmar, the Commercial Product Area Director at Systemair, was elected as the new Chairman of the Product Group during its meeting on October 25, 2022, in Antalya, Turkey. He has extensive experience in m...
The Thybar Corporation plant at Jacksonville, in Florida, USA, will be focused on providing seismic/wind roof curb services to the Southeast US region. The plant can ship and deliver roof curbs within this region at an extremely fast pace and at a competitive price. Thybar's team of engineers will ensure that the roof curb is fabricated to meet all project specifications.
Belimo has formally joined Eurovent as a Corresponding Member. It is one of the global manufacturers of innovative damper actuator, control valve, sensor, and meter solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The Belimo Group, founded in 1975, is one of the pioneers in the development, production, and sales of control devices for energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Actively working together The shares of BELIMO Holding AG has b...
DENSO Corporation published its new web media, “DRIVEN BASE”, on November 23, 2022. The Company integrated its conventional web media, “Stories” and ”COREs”, into “DRIVEN BASE” to provide information. DENSO created the new web media so that it will be the motive power and the support for challenges of people through providing the information of knowledge, such as cutting-edge technologies and approaches to the various social issues, and of a wide...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of its Cooling System Optimizer solution – a sophisticated controls package that delivers optimal performance across entire chilled water cooling systems in large data centers, in response to industry demand for sustainable, stable and secure cooling as facilities move towards complex variable flow primary-only chilled water systems. Leveraging the benefits of single-loop water cooling systems, as well as remai...
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household’s annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy use, drive 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. Many Americans can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while saving on operation costs and enjoying greater comfort control when they choose to use an all-electric, all-climate heat pum...
“Steam usually maintains a high pressure and temperature in our assignments, but in the beautiful church of Kättilstad in Östergötland Sweden, the pressure is no higher than under the lid of a kettle on the stove when everything is as it should be. That was the challenge,” says Johan Söderberg at FVB, who has worked on a somewhat unusual project. “For some reason, air collected in the cooler parts of the system and built up a counter pressure back there. Th...
Ajax ecosystem is growing rapidly, being supplemented with devices for comfort and productivity and already has more than 60 different items in its portfolio. As the customer base is growing no less strong and last year reached the million users mark, and the number of use cases is increasing, many new features were expected to appear in the applications, which required a change in the design approach. Ajax Systems product design team has done tremendous work to make the use...
Airedale by Modine™, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of its Cooling System OptimiserTM solution, a sophisticated controls package that delivers optimal performance across entire chilled water cooling systems in large data centers, in response to industry demand for sustainable, stable,e and secure cooling as facilities move towards complex variable flow primary-only chilled water systems. Cooling System Optimiser Leveraging the benefits of single-loop water coo...
To meet the needs of HVAC design engineers, Carrier released a new version of Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), its peak load and energy modeling software. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. HAP v6 To reduce the time and effort required to create high-quality building models, HAP v6 combines a streamlined workflow with an extensive array of advanced 3D building modeling features, all woven...
Plumbing and heating installers are very optimistic about the future of their businesses, as more households explore low-carbon heating solutions, according to new research. Research details Daikin UK’s latest Installer Confidence Monitor, which surveys members of its Sustainable Home Network, found that over half (53 percent) predict that between half and all their business will come from installing heat pumps and hybrid heat pumps in the next five years. Meanwhile, almost...
Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, officially launched its Tyneham Heat Pump range on Tuesday 15th November at an exclusive event attended by key customers and media. The event was held at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, where guests received a presentation on Hamworthy Heating’s first-ever air source heat pump and had the opportunity to get hands-on with the product and interact with the Hamworthy He...
Eurovent has released its new Recommendation 6/18 on quality criteria for Air Handling Units (AHUs). The document, prepared by the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’, provides information on various issues pertaining to requirements for AHUs. The purpose of the Recommendation 6/18 is to provide a comprehensive overview of features that determine highly efficient operation and correct service of AHUs, which are a measure of the AHU quality. New Recommendation 6/18 on qualit...
When it comes to financial planning for the household there’s always extra expenses that pop up especially during the summer and winter months. Summer is time for vacations and excess utility costs from running the air conditioning. Extra discretionary income Come winter, its holiday expenses and rising costs for heating. For most families, these higher utility costs can really tighten their budget in a time where they could use some extra discretionary income for gifts or trips....
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, Inc. have announced the approval of California Energy Commission (CEC) regulation for commercial and industrial fans and blowers, as part of the US state of California’s Title 20 appliance-efficiency regulations. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Nov. 16, 2022 approved a long-in-the-works efficiency regulation. Manufacturers of equipment covered by the regulation have until Nov. 1, 2023, to comply. AMCA approves CEC regul...
Meeting the demands of higher efficiency or more compact design with increased power density, while ensuring short time-to-market and meeting cost targets are but a few of the challenges facing power electronic developers. They have to select the right components in a market with huge product diversity. This is where SemiSel comes in, an efficient selection tool that will help product developers make the right decisions. SemiSel remains the most comprehensive free tool of its kind and can be u...
Airbus invests in Carbon Engineering Ltd., a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world. The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada. “Carbon Engineering’s Direct Air Capture technology provides a scalable, affordable solution to decar...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has scheduled an additional session of Profit Launch in February to meet the growing demand for the premier live online business planning workshop for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services contractors. The newly announced session of Profit Launch is scheduled for Feb. 1-3. “Business owners are looking for guidance on successfully navigating the challenges fa...
Toshiba Air Conditioning has extended its acclaimed Digital Inverter (DI) air conditioning series with the introduction of the new DI Classic range, also on lower Global Warming Potential R-32 refrigerant. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Available in capacities from 2 to 6 HP, the compact DI Classic offers outstanding size-to-efficiency ratio, and cost-effective co...
Mike Foster, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), said: “The Chancellor confirming the energy price cap will see a whopping increase up to £3,000 in April will inevitably worry millions of hard-pressed families. Our recent consumer survey found 78% of Brits support keeping the price cap on energy bills in place, so an increase that plunges millions into fuel poverty is not what any households wanted to see.” He adds, “This is part...
