OSIsoft and eMotorWerks recently announced that eMotorWerks has incorporated OSIsoft’s PI System within its cloud-based Smart[Grid] charging platform through a Connected Services Agreement. This revolutionary new solution will further optimize EV charging while improving grid stability. The solution will provide scalable real-time data storage, real-time availability, and streamlined data flows between eMotorWerks’ platform and Independent Service…

GE confirmed that it will supply Pattern Development with 61 wind turbines for its 180-megawatt (MW) Meikle wind farm, located approximately 33 kilometers north of Tumbler Ridge in the Peace Region of British Columbia. The 61 turbines will combine 35 of GE’s 3.2-103 units with 26 of its 2.75-120 turbines, using a mixture of technologies…

The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, recently witnessed a wind energy partnership deal for SgurrEnergy in Beijing, China. The First Minister arrived in Beijing for a group signing ceremony, organized by Scottish Development International. Involving six Scottish companies and their respective clients, the event celebrated innovation and success between the UK and China. The…

Gamesa obtained €97 million in net profit in the first half of 2015, more than double the figure in the same period of 2014, as a result of expanding commercial activity (+30.8%) and improved profitability. These results for the first half are aligned with the goals of profitable growth and a sound balance sheet set…

By: Rebecca Gasper and Kristin Meek from World Resources Institute Last June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first-ever standards to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution from existing power plants, known as the Clean Power Plan. After an extended comment period during which the agency received more than 4 million comments, EPA is expected to…

GE announced that Richard Piwko, senior technical director for GE’s Energy Consulting business, received the 2015 IEEE Power and Energy Society’s (PES) Nari Hingorani Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) Award. The award was presented to Piwko at IEEE’s annual PES Awards Dinner on July 28, part of the IEEE PES General Meeting taking place in Denver. The…

While the UK government’s recent decision to remove renewable energy sources from Climate Change Levy (CCL) exemption will generate around £490 million (approx. $767 million) by 2016 and up to £1 billion (approx. $1.5 billion) per year by 2020, the policy will have a negative impact on the country’s renewable sector, says an analyst with…

Klüber Lubrication, a manufacturer of specialty lubricants, introduced a new content hub that provides insights for a variety of markets into how lubricant solutions from Klüber Lubrication save energy, protect equipment and enhance processes. “We developed this unique, content-oriented website to give users reliable, in-depth resources about market trends and best practices, as well as…

Shermco Industries hosted an event on Thursday, July 16 in celebration of an employee development collaboration with the Dallas County Community College District. The Texas Workforce Commission provided a Skills Development Fund grant of $151,000 through which employees will receive continuing education and skills training provided by North Lake College in Irving, Texas. Shermco provides generator…

By Carlo Cecchi, Director of Business Development at The Switch Chinese companies have been stepping up their global investment spree in the past 12 months. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) by private companies are becoming the key drivers of China’s outbound direct investment. Following an edict laid down by the government as part of its five-year plan of…

The Lincoln Electric Company is holding its Wind Energy Seminar next week on Wednesday, August 5th in Cleveland, Ohio. The event is a free, one day-only event. However, registration is required. Topics of the seminar include: Updates and trends for U.S. wind power Lake Erie Offshore Wind Project: history and current events Maximizing weld toughness for multi-pass…

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) released a new economic study detailing a devastating relationship between higher electricity prices and job losses. The study, “Affordable Electricity: Rural America’s Economic Lifeline,” measures the impact of a 10 and 25% electricity price increase on jobs and gross domestic product (GDP) from 2020 to 2040. According to…

Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG), a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, has completely redesigned its software interface for the TurbinePhD wind turbine condition monitoring system (CMS). TurbinePhD is the only CMS in the wind industry that is engineered for use by wind plant operators at multiple levels of their…

Editor’s Note: NextGen Climate, a non-partisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of U.S. politics, has released a report titled “The Economic Case for Clean Energy.” The report makes a case for switching American power to renewable energy sources  by examining various economic reasoning. A snippet is presented here. The United States is…

Klüber Lubrication, a manufacturer of specialty lubricants, continues to meet market demand for perfluorinated polyether (PFPE) oils and greases by now offering over 70 PFPE products under the BARRIERTA, Klüberalfa and Klübertemp brand names. Known for their stable, nonflammable and non-reactive properties, PFPE oils and greases provide excellent high-temperature performance for many industries, including: automotive,…

Bronto Skylift will be showing and demonstrating their model SI-197 HDT insulated aerial and their new S-173 XDT with Bronto Skylift +4 operating system in Booth N2054 at the ICUEE show on September 29 – October 1, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Mounted on a TOR 8X6 all wheel steer chassis, the SI-197 HDT is an insulated…

A new research note from Totaro & Associates explores possibilities for further cultivation of markets in Iran and Cuba given the geopolitical changes in our midst. Iran Although the U.S. congress has yet to ratify the nuclear deal, the rest of the civilized world seems to be largely onboard with it. While it is not…

Ultrasonic introduces the Ultra 2400FA, a full-featured ultrasonic cleaner with 24-gallon main tank capacity and horizontal transducers for superior cleaning action without solvents. The 120 V or 220 V models feature an agitation table, dual filtration, a 6-gallon weir tank, sparge bar and an insulated tank and lid.  The V-bottom design allows for easy cleaning…

The Nature Conservancy has completed its first phase of installation of SheerWind’s INVELOX funnel-based wind power technology. Because Palmyra is home to a national wildlife refuge and more than a million nesting seabirds, conventional wind turbines were not an option due to the risk of bird strikes. What’s more, the low wind speeds on the…

As part of ongoing efforts to lower the carbon footprint of its business, HP announced this week that it has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement for 112 MW of wind power with SunEdison. The 112 MW of locally generated wind electricity is sufficient to power 100% of HP’s Texas-based data center operations, the equivalent…