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FLIR Systems Announces Industry-First Thermal and Visible Videoscope for Underground Utility Vaults
New FLIR VS290-32 Offers a Dual-Sensor, Electrical Safety-Rated Videoscope for Safer and More Efficient Industrial Inspection ARLINGTON, Va., November 17, 2020 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR VS290-32™, an industry-first, videoscope that combines thermal imaging and a visible camera specifically designed for safer and more efficient inspections of hard-to-reach underground utility […]
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Framatome joins Sizewell C Consortium to deliver low-carbon energy to the UK
November 17, 2020 – Framatome today announced that it joined the Sizewell C Consortium, a group of more than 100 companies and organisations from across the U.K. working to design, supply and construct the proposed nuclear power station in Suffolk, England. “Working with the passionate and expert members of the Sizewell C Consortium, we are […]
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TRC Companies Inc. acquires 1Source Safety and Health
WINDSOR, Conn. – TRC Companies (“TRC”), a leading technology-driven provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, has acquired 1Source Safety and Health, a firm that provides management consulting services in areas such as indoor air quality, asbestos management, industrial hygiene and safety management systems. “1Souce is a specialized firm with expertise in the […]
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Bladt Industries A/S and Burns & McDonnell Announce Alliance to Empower Expansion of Offshore Wind Industry in the U.S.
WALLINGFORD, Connecticut — Bladt Industries A/S, a global leader in foundations and substations for offshore wind, and Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction, fabrication and architecture company based in the U.S., have announced a strategic alliance to bring together resources and experience and create local jobs along the Eastern Seaboard. Under the alliance, […]
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Framatome’s Le Creusot plant ramps up production of replacement components for French nuclear fleet
November 16, 2020 – Framatome recently announced that it ramped up production of replacement component parts at its manufacturing plant located at Le Creusot, France. On October 28, forging operations began on the first shell that will be used for the fabrication of replacement steam generators for the French nuclear fleet. Before beginning production, Framatome […]
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100-MW Mustang Two Whirlaway Solar Farm Comes Online
REDWOOD CITY, CA – Nov. 12, 2020 – Mustang Two Whirlaway, a 100-megawatt solar project in Kings County, officially started operating Wednesday and will generate clean and affordable power exclusively for Peninsula Clean Energy customers. Mustang Two Whirlaway will generate enough solar to power nearly 58,000 homes through 2035. “This is yet more new steel […]
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Fabric Structure Company Announces Launch of Two New Product Lines – Side Entry and Gable
Tara, Ontario: Calhoun Super Structure today announced the launch of two new product lines – its Side Entry (SE) line of building profiles and its Gable (GB) line of building profiles – to be made available globally. The new Side Entry line consists of five profiles ranging in size from 20’ wide to 30’ wide […]
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The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC®) Honors Four Electric Utility Companies with the Distinguished AEIC Achievement Award
Birmingham, AL – The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC©) has announced recipients of the prestigious AEIC Achievement Award for 2020. The AEIC Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals or groups of individuals from AEIC member companies or committees who have provided significant contributions to advancing the operations of the electric energy industry. Alabama […]
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GridBeyond Launches Free Tool to Calculate Value of Energy Flexibility
Houston, TX – November 4, 2020 – GridBeyond, a leader in intelligent energy technology, has released a free online tool for use within the commercial and industrial industry – the Energy Opportunity Calculator. The tool enables industrial and commercial businesses to calculate how much money they could earn and save through demand response and energy […]
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Yotta Energy Closes $5M Seed Round to Commercialize Panel-Level, PV-Coupled Energy Storage Technology
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 — Yotta Energy announced today that the company has closed a $5M Seed Round to finalize UL certification and commence commercial production of its disruptive panel-level, PV-Coupled™ energy storage technology. The investors for this round include Fiftysix Investments, EDP Ventures, Skyview Ventures and other undisclosed investors. “Our team has proven the value […]
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Guangdong Energy Group Awards Contract to GE and Harbin Electric Corporation for HA Technology to Boost China’s Greater Bay Area’s Transition from Coal to-Gas Power
China, Dongguan, Guangdong province (November 9, 2020) — GE today announced that Chinese state-owned power utility Guangdong Energy Group Co., Ltd ordered three 9HA.02 gas turbines for Dongguan Ningzhou combined cycle power plant in Guangdong province, in the Greater Bay Area. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is an agglomeration of cities put forward by […]
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New Generation STORMAJOR® combines SAMSON Mobile Material Feeder with Outloading Boom
Hong Kong (China) / Ely (UK) / Rheinberg (Germany), November 2020 AUMUND Asia Ltd, located in Hong Kong China, is acting in the Asia Pacific Area and sells AUMUND, SCHADE and SAMSON equipment in all kinds of key industries such as Cement, Mining & Minerals, Chemical and Fertilizer Industry, Ports & Terminals and many others […]
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Esco Tool’s New COHOG® Clamshell Split-Frame Machine Features Indexable Beveling Tool Modules
A new clamshell split-frame machine for beveling and end prepping tube and pipe that features a new indexable module with a double-edge insert bit has been introduced by Esco Tool. HOLLISTON, Mass., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Esco Tool has introduced a clamshell split-frame machine for beveling and end prepping tube and pipe that features […]
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GE Announces the Opening of a New Aeroderivative Turbine Center in Perth, Australia
New Perth Aeroderivative Services L2 facility and Tooling Store underscores GE’s commitment to provide local, flexible and faster support for aeroderivative power plant operators in Australia, which provide a total of over 2,300 MW, powered by GE’s aeroderivative technology With the first-of-this kind workshop in Australia, GE better positions itself to perform planned and unplanned […]
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Indianapolis Power & Light Company names energy industry leader Kristina Lund as president and CEO
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 29, 2020) — Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), announces Kristina Lund has been named president and CEO of the utility, which serves approximately 500,000 customers throughout central Indiana. “Kristina’s spirit of innovation and focus on customer insights makes her uniquely qualified to lead IPL […]
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Shell and AVEVA Strategically Partner to Deliver Engineering Data Warehouse to Drive Asset Reliability, Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Unplanned Downtime
AVEVA And Shell Align in Digital Transformation Vision to Enable Frontline Workers To Become Agents of Change October 28, 2020 – AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced that it has signed an agreement to help accelerate Shell Global Solutions International B.V’s digital transformational strategy by deploying AVEVA’s cloud software […]
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Electric Power Research Institute Joins Energy Web Strategic Collaboration, Will Test Blockchain Technology for Distributed Resource Integration
Palo Alto, Calif., and Zug, Switzerland — 28 October 2020 — Today the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) became the newest member of Energy Web (EW), opening the door for the organizations to work together on open blockchain platforms for integrating distributed resources. The strategic collaboration between the two organizations will include: Drawing upon EPRI’s research […]
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ABB introduces first comprehensive gas leak detection solution for utilities to help safeguard city populations
QUEBEC, CANADA, OCTOBER 29, 2020 — Leaking natural gas pipelines in urban environments can result in explosions and fires. The new ABB MicroGuard™ solution will work alongside ABB’s MobileGuard™ to pinpoint dangerous gas leaks. Faster and easier detection with this patented laser-based technology will help reduce fatalities, environmental damage and material loss. Governments around the world are seeking to […]
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Synthos Green Energy Enters into Discussions with Polish Nuclear Regulator about Potential BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor Project
WILMINGTON, North Carolina—October 29, 2020—GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) announced today that Synthos Green Energy (SGE), a member of the Synthos Group S.A., has initiated discussions with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (Państwowa Agencja Atomistyki – PAA) about a potential BWRX-300 small modular reactor project. Under the Polish Nuclear Act of 29 November 2000, before […]
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Sun shines bright in Alliant Energy’s Iowa Clean Energy Blueprint
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (October 29, 2020) – Today, Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) introduces the Clean Energy Blueprint for Iowa, a path for accelerating their transition to cleaner energy for customers. The Blueprint outlines the company’s plans to increase the use of renewable resources, including solar power, add more battery storage and build out the connected […]
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Ecolab Completes Its First Major Equipment Installation Enabled by Mixed Reality at U.S. Energy Plant
With COVID-19 causing restricted access to facilities, Ecolab used mixed reality to safely install a PURATE™ chlorine dioxide generator at a leading midstream company’s facility. Mixed reality enabled Ecolab engineers to remotely “see” inside the plant and guide a single on-site field representative through installation, testing and implementation. With PURATE, this midstream company safely reduced […]
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AES continues to accelerate the future of energy with the launch of a new brand and product offerings
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today launched a new brand to reflect its transformation as a leading energy company and announced product offerings to help organizations achieve their energy objectives. The company has aggressively led the world’s transition to cleaner energy and is executing an ambitious carbon reduction […]
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National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation Selects FIS for Commercial Loan Enhancement
Key Facts National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) selected FIS Commercial Lending Suite to consolidate loan origination and back office servicing. FIS Commercial Lending solution will consolidate CFC’s legacy lending systems into one fully integrated front to back solution JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 28, 2020 – Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE:FIS) today announced that it […]
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Construction Begins on CenterPoint Energy’s Solar Farm in Southwestern Indiana
Burns & McDonnell Delivering Utility’s First Turnkey Solar Project Evansville, Indiana (Oct. 27, 2020) — After successfully completing the engineering phase earlier this year, Burns & McDonnell will begin the construction of a 50-megawatt (MW) universal solar array in Troy, Indiana, to service electric customers in CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana Electric territory. When combined with the […]
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Nozomi Networks Pioneers SaaS Security and Visibility Solution for Dynamic IoT and OT Networks
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2020 — Nozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, today introduced Vantage™, an innovative SaaS-based OT and IoT network visibility and monitoring solution designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT-enabled infrastructures. “Vantage is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying the integration and centralized management of visibility […]
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WPD Becomes First in UK to Install Outage-Mitigation Device
CHICAGO, October 27, 2020 – S&C Electric Company, a leading grid innovator improving power reliability and delivery worldwide, and Western Power Distribution (WPD), a U.K.-based electricity distribution network operator serving 7.9 million customers throughout Wales and England’s Midlands and South West regions, have completed the installation of the first S&C TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted Recloser in […]
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CS Energy Worked with Danville Utilities to Launch 14 MW Solar Project in Virginia
Region’s largest solar project will provide clean energy to thousands of residents DANVILLE, Va., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Danville Utilities, in partnership with CS Energy LLC, Navisun LLC, and TurningPoint Energy, has completed a 14 MW DC utility-scale solar project in Danville, Virginia. The renewable energy project is the city’s largest solar development to date. […]
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Utility-scale energy storage system supplied by Wärtsilä helps move Singapore towards a low-carbon energy future
The 2.4 MW/2.4 MWh energy storage system (ESS) supplied by the technology group Wärtsilä for Sunseap Energy Ventures of Singapore under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has been installed. The ESS facility is a test-bed supported by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and SP Group, a leading energy utilities company in Asia Pacific […]
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GE supplying steam turbine for Australia’s new waste-to-energy plant
East Rockingham utility-scale waste-to-energy (WtE) plant will be equipped with GE Steam Power’s 35-MWe turbine, part of GE’s renewable steam power technology portfolio The new WtE plant will convert non-recyclable waste into reliable and dependable electricity for the Australian grid while lowering the overall annual CO2 footprint by 300,000 tons – the equivalent of taking […]
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GE Helps Maxim Power Corp Safely Switch from Coal-to-Gas Power to Support Canada’s Coal Phase-Out Plan
Maxim Power’s (“Maxim”) Milner Power II power plant is currently the largest simple cycle natural gas-fired unit in Alberta. Maxim’s transition to natural gas marks a significant milestone in Alberta and Canada’s efforts towards decarbonization through coal-to-gas transition. GE worked closely with Maxim Power to upgrade and support the installation of a GE 7F.05 gas […]