3 ways Microgrids meet global energy challenges

Credit to Author: Bala Vinayagam| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Our global energy environment is rapidly evolving. Businesses and homes that traditionally only consume power are beginning to produce, store, and share it – we call this becoming a Prosumer. We are also witnessing a variety of energy uncertainties around the globe related to extreme…

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Designing Sustainable Homes for the Future

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:21:27 +0000

Across the globe, the cost of energy is seeing an unprecedented increase. Statistics worldwide show that working from home and hybrid working are pushing energy usage up and producing higher energy bills. In the U.S., there has been a 40% price hike in fuel oil…

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The new energy landscape creates additional career opportunities for technical job seekers

Credit to Author: Grace Ao| Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:15:00 +0000

For today’s technical job seekers, a shift is taking place. As major players like Amazon and Twitter proceed with layoffs, exciting job opportunities are emerging in the new energy landscape. For those considering a career in renewable energy, there’s never been a better time to…

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Safety matters – home and away

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:29:04 +0000

In today’s world, power is everywhere, and electrical equipment can be found wherever we work, live, or play. While this means we have access to electricity almost anytime, anywhere, it also implicitly means the increasing use of our everyday equipment and appliances may potentially lead to…

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How cybersecure is your electrical distribution network?

Credit to Author: Gary Lawrence| Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:22:56 +0000

The energy sector is a top target for cyber attacks Power grids are an attractive target for cyber attacks. In fact, the energy sector has become the leading victim of cyberattacks around the world. In the UK, for example, 24% of all cyberattacks were directed…

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3 ways digitalization creates sustainable and efficient operations for biofuel refineries

Credit to Author: Hardik Desai| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:21:06 +0000

Biofuels play a key role in reducing greenhouse emissions by providing an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), modern bioenergy is the largest renewable energy source globally, accounting for 55% of renewable energy and over 6% of the global…

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How digital twins drive more environmentally conscious medium and low voltage equipment design

Credit to Author: Thierry Cormenier| Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:20:13 +0000

It’s time for all medium and low voltage business stakeholders to address their carbon footprint Today, electrical equipment manufacturers, contractors, and end users are taking their carbon footprints more seriously than ever. For medium and low voltage equipment, this means prioritizing a circular economy approach…

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3 lessons learned from battle-tested microgrid experts

Credit to Author: Jana Gerber| Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:20:48 +0000

Right now, the world is facing an urgent sustainability dilemma: On one hand, we’re seeing rapid transformations in technology across all sectors, thanks to digital intelligence. Cars, computers, phones — the everyday technologies we rely on — are all dramatically more advanced than just a…

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