Billions of dollars lost each year as waste heat from industrial processes can be converted into electricity with a technology being developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The high-efficiency thermal waste heat energy converter actively cools electronic devices, photovoltaic cells, computers and large waste heat-producing systems while generating … [Read more...]
Company Expands Data Center Capabilities with Acquisition
Legrand, North America recently announced the purchase of Electrorack Products Company, an American company specializing in cabinets, power and cooling solutions. The demand for cabinets and accessories in data centers, broadcast and broadband, industrial and military/aerospace/shipboard markets is expected to expand by 10% a year in the United States over the next few years, … [Read more...]
20 MW Flywheel Frequency Regulation Plant Nears Completion
Beacon Power Corporation has made substantial progress toward completion and partial start-up of the 20-megawatt (MW) flywheel frequency regulation plant the company is building in Stephentown, N.Y. More than 10 MW of energy storage capacity (i.e., more than 100 flywheels) has been installed and fully tested by Beacon and is ready for grid connection. Of this, 40 flywheels (or … [Read more...]
Austrian Company Acquires Electronic Component Producers
Miba, a partner to the international engine and automotive industry, has acquired two Austrian producers of power electronics components such as resistors and cooling systems for power electronics. EBG, based in Styria, Austria, is a specialist in passive electronic components, such as high-voltage, high-performance resistors, and generates annual sales of €30 million. DAU is … [Read more...]
Variable Speed Pumping Up to 450KW Maximum Power
Suitable for use with all centrifugal pump types fitted with motors up to 450kW, the new Armstrong IVS102 range of variable speed drives is suitable for both new and existing heating and cooling applications. In addition to offering lower capital and installation costs, IVS102 drives continue to deliver benefits throughout their lifetimes due to their energy efficient design … [Read more...]
