
DEWA’s R&D Centre implemented the VPP by connecting real physical assets and managing them as a single mixed portfolio of generation and load connected to the grid. Image courtesy DEWA. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed its first virtual power plant (VPP) project, which uses a digital twin of the network to evaluate…

Domino has launched a new range of high-speed product handling and printing solutions designed to support beverage manufacturers’ move away from labels on bottles for environmental and legislative reasons. Domino’s range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations has been developed to print variable data and machine-readable codes, including QR codes, onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.…

GNT is working to develop new plant-based, sustainable Exberry colour solutions for food and drink using fermentation technologies. According to GNT, producing colours through fermentation allows for improved functionality as well as highly efficient and sustainable year-round production. Once the raw materials have been cultivated, they can be scaled up in larger bioreactors for industrial…

LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has exited its investment in Hill Biscuits to Cerealto UK, a portfolio company of Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management, following a successful long-term partnership. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed. Hill Biscuits was founded in 1855 by Sarah…

Man Energy Solution’s aftersales division, Man PrimeServ, will offer a retrofit package for the conversion of conventional Man four-stroke engines already in the field to dual-fuel methanol operation. Customers will initially be able to convert existing Man 48/60 engines to the latest Man 51/60DF engine type with methanol capability. The conversion package has been under…

Waste management and recycling operators should prioritise smart sorting technology, IoT, and blockchain if they aim to scale up their operations and process waste materials more rapidly and effectively. According to Pritesh Pattni, Chief Commercial Officer at ISB Global, a UK-based provider of resource planning software for waste management operators worldwide, these three technologies are…

Cincoze’s newly launched DA-1200 industrial computer has rapidly gained popularity due to its compact, power-efficient design, powerful Intel Alder Lake-N processing, and competitive pricing, making it an ideal choice for IIoT gateways in modern industrial settings. Its palm-sized form factor and rugged construction allow for easy deployment in harsh environments, perfect for device data collection,…

Image credit: Pixabay Increasing investment in and use of generative AI in the energy and utilities sector is revealed in new research from Capgemini. Of the organisations surveyed in the sector almost one quarter indicated they had enabled generative AI in some or all of their functions and/or locations in the current year, compared with…

Image courtesy 123rf Schneider Electric has announced its training programme in the UK and Ireland, aiming to unify specialist academies, courses and digital campuses into a holistic offering. The tech major’s move is in response to the chronic skills gap in engineering and the vital role that training plays in addressing the growing complexities associated…

Twinings is unveiling a vibrant new range of Fruit Coolers, launching in two flavours – Peach and Tropical. Harnessing 300 years of innovation and expertise at Twinings, the new Fruit Cooler range – specially crafted to be brewed hot and enjoyed chilled – provides a new way to enjoy Twinings’ infusions, offering delicious, caffeine-free summer…