Time differences of up to 200 ms between protection devices and control technology complicate fault analysis in the Knapsack Chemical Park's power grid. A pilot project for PTP time synchronization of protection devices is intended to help.
read more...Modular machines that can be tailored to fit into existing production lines are the key to flexible production. Requirements such as distributed intelligence, fast communication and decentralized power distribution are on the planning agenda.
read more...The Lapp Group has concluded a cooperation agreement with Belectric OPV - a supplier of organic photovoltaics (OPV). The partners want to develop new technologies for the connection and cabling of flexible organic solar modules.
read more...A reliable energy supply in the IoT is essential to meet the demands of modern technology devices. Alternative energy sources as well as energy harvesting technologies and efficient battery compositions are being researched and tested.
read more...The 'DC Industry' research project aims to make the energy transition in production a success. The basis for this: A DC-based smart grid for industry that can react flexibly to grid fluctuations.
read more...Tim Oliver Holt will take over as CEO of Power Generation Services at Siemens from October 1, 2016. He succeeds Randy Zwirn, who helped shape the Power Generation division for almost 20 years.
read more...The electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors wants to step up its entry into the energy market: On June 21, it made a billion-dollar takeover offer to the US solar company SolarCity - it would pay between USD 26.50 and USD 28.50 per share.
read more...They want to become the world's leading supplier of wind turbines: Siemens and the Spanish energy company Gamesa have now signed agreements on the merger of the Siemens wind business including service with Gamesa.
read more...With an efficiency of 22.6%, ZSW scientists have set a new world record for thin-film solar cells. This beats the previous record holder from Japan by 0.3 percentage points.
read more...In future, the expected yield of solar cells will no longer have to be estimated on the basis of their behavior under standard test conditions. Researchers at PTB can use a new method to adapt the test conditions to the real climate at the place of use.
read more...Battery inverters control the interaction between power generation, storage and consumption in the smart or micro grid - even when disconnected from the power grid. In a French pilot community in the Grid4EU project, they are proving themselves in island operation in a project zone.
read more...Uninterruptible power supplies
UPS systems provide energy security in the event of a power failure or mains fluctuation. But: In certain scenarios, the UPS switches off for reasons of self-protection and protection is no longer provided. What to do?
read more...More and more loads in the grid are operating non-linearly, which has strong repercussions on the grid and degrades its quality. Active harmonic filters", which reduce grid perturbations, can help.
read more...The Intersolar Europe trade fair for the solar industry will take place parallel to Automatica from June 22 to 24. The focus will be on new trends, services and products for the energy supply of tomorrow.
read more...One hundred meter long solar collector platforms that remain calm and stable in high waves: A lightweight construction by TU Wien creates new space for solar energy on the water.
read more...The Swedish power supply manufacturer Powerbox has announced the acquisition of the privately-owned German company Eplax. This acquisition strengthens Powerbox's capacity for customized power supply solutions.
read more...Phoenix Contact has presented the CCSplus fast charging system for electric vehicles, which will enable charging times of three to five minutes for 100 km in the future.
read more...Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) is working with ElringKlinger on the development and production of lithium-ion battery modules and systems. The first products can be seen at the Hannover Messe 2016.
read more...Stemmer Imaging presents the intelligent Gocator 3109 3D snapshot sensor from LMI. It is suitable for assembly lines, robot-guided 3D image capture and non-contact inspection of stationary objects.
read more...In a product picture series, Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest power supply products - from desktop power supply units and insulation monitors to explosion-protected power distribution.
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