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The Port of Gothenburg has entered the final phase of its two-week pilot project, in which it is using a hydrogen-powered generator to supply electricity to docked ships. According to the partners, the method may pave the way for reduced emissions in ports where conventional shore power connections are not feasible. The hydrogen-powered generator has…
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Image courtesy Hitachi Energy In what they are calling “the world’s first pilot application”, Hitachi Energy will supply its SF6-free 550 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to the Central China Branch of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC). SGCC, the world’s largest utility company, selected tech company Hitachi Energy for their sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free 550…
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Image courtesy 123rf Utility giant Iberdrola has reported net profit of €2.004 billion ($2.3 billion), a growth of 26% year on year, after increasing their investments to €17.3 billion ($19.6 billion) in the last 12 months. The Spanish TSO says their cash flow surpassed €3.5 billion ($4 billion), up 11%, which will help support their…
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Image: Elia/SID The ‘Smart image database’ project is advancing to develop AI models for fault recognition on energy assets such as pylons. The project, initiated within the Cross-Industry Innovators ecosystem of European TSOs, is aimed to pool images from the participating companies into a single repository for the training of AI models, with over 90%…
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Scandlines’ battery-electric ferry has completed the first of two sea trials in the Sea of Mamara in Turkey. The €80m (US$90m) ferry features a 10MWh battery system, which can be recharged in 12 minutes at port, and produces no direct emissions during the crossing between Puttgarden and Rødby. Emission-free ferry Scandlines’ freight ferry is 147.4m…
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WSR are extremely pleased to announce a new multi-year extension of the team’s partnership with 3D printing specialists Midlands 3D. The Staffordshire-based organisation is one of the UK’s fastest growing 3D print service providers. Manufacturing using a range of 3D-printing technologies including industry-leading HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, they produce in-house strong, durable components, in…
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Resiliency, consumer engagement, sustainability, load management and distributed energy resource orchestration start with managing the distribution network through grid edge intelligence. In an exclusive interview with Itron’s Don Reeves, Senior Vice President, Outcomes and John Marcolini, Senior Vice President, Networks, we learn about the challenges utilities are facing, how Itron is helping to address these…
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Oat Shaker, a new oat and fruit ‘snack in a bottle’ range, has launched in Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK this week. This 100% natural, plant-based, high-fibre functional range blends the creamy, silky texture of wholegrain oats with real fruit blends, offering shoppers a gut-friendly, delicious shake that offers convenient nutrition in a glass. Oat…
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New research commissioned by Alpro highlights trending consumer breakfast habits, revealing 68% of Brits acknowledge a healthy breakfast is vital for a good start to the day, yet only a third (33%) try to avoid or limit sugars at breakfast. Despite 96% of Brits valuing healthy eating, 45% choose convenience over nutrition at breakfast. The…
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Haggis the robot, developed by Ross Robotics, helps SSEN Transmission monitor and inspect electrical components and identify faults. Image courtesy SSEN Transmission. Two projects led by SSEN Transmission in the UK have received funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund; one will see a robot dog in Scotland by the name of Haggis help monitor and…
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