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New guidance has been launched to help provide consistency and transparency on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals and how to report properly on any defects found. Best Practice Guide 10: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, published by charity, Electrical Safety First, is useful for electricians, landlords, letting…
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Image courtesy 123rf The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to a $1.3 billion commitment in three transmission lines crossing six states, advancing projects aimed at adding 3.5GW of additional grid capacity throughout the United States. To ensure that transmission buildout is done in an informed manner, DOE also released the final National Transmission…
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Stepping away from the applications within a Smart Factory for this week’s newsletter, this application looks at automating the spot-welding of aluminium assemblies. Stepping away from the applications within a Smart Factory for this week’s newsletter, this application looks at automating the spot-welding of aluminium assemblies. To prevent the misalignment of welded aluminium parts, a…
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Owner of Bertie’s Bakery Brian McErlain, business development manager at Bertie’s Bakery John Maxwell and fresh food buying manager at Tesco Sandra Weir. Posted: 31 October 2023 Share this page Bertie’s Bakery, an award-winning family firm with 50 years of baking heritage, is creating 12 new jobs at its base near Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, as…
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Image courtesy 123rf Itron’s Advanced Settlement Module provides visibility into the entire energy market, addresses complexities from distributed energy resources. Itron, Inc., which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, is unveiling Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) Settlements, which provides an advanced settlements solution for utilities globally. From five-minute settlements to integrating…
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Image courtesy 123rf Recognised for leveraging Itron’s partner ecosystem to deliver economic benefit and expansion of environmental stewardship. Itron, Inc., which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced that Tampa Electric Company (TECO), one of Florida’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, is the winner of the 2023 Itron Innovator Award, which…
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Oct 31, 2023 Credit: SBM Offshore Classification society DNV has issued a statement of qualified technology to SBM Offshore for its carbon capture plant or CO2 capture solution for FPSOs developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The statement verifies that the designated technology is feasible for the intended application and that the technical claims…
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IoT has brought about transformative changes across industries, from healthcare to transportation, reshaping our interactions with the world. In the sphere of defence and security, the emergence of the Internet of Military Things (IoMT) has proven to be a game-changer, promising to enhance military capabilities, boost efficiency, and fortify national security. Here, Alex Raymond, Product…
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Nestlé is making further headway in shaping a waste-free future after reducing its packaging, creating better packaging, and improving waste management. Since signing up to the Global Commitment on plastic waste five years ago, the company and other leading signatories have significantly outperformed the market at large in reducing virgin plastic and increasing recyclability, according to…
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Image courtesy Government of Canada The Government of Canada’s Energy Innovation Program has issued a smart grid call for proposals to support key technology, market and regulatory innovations that will help scale pilot projects into grid-wide deployments. The intended results include significant impacts to enhancing grid reliability, resiliency and flexibility; energy affordability; enabling greenhouse gas…
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