Electrical grid

SolMicroGrid Adds Solar Powered Microgrid Energy Systems to Three Chick-fil-A® Restaurants

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

SolMicroGrid, an Energy-as-a-Service microgrid company, announced plans today to deploy a solar-enabled microgrid solution to provide energy resiliency and renewable energy to three Chick-fil-A restaurants in California.

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  • SolMicroGrid, an Energy-as-a-Service microgrid company, announced plans today to deploy a solar-enabled microgrid solution to provide energy resiliency and renewable energy to three Chick-fil-A restaurants in California.
  • SolMicroGrids innovative systems address the issue of planned and unplanned power outages and the need for greater renewable energy.
  • SolMicroGrid is a developer and operator of microgrid systems for commercial and industrial customers across North America who seek a comprehensive Energy-as-a-Service solution to their power needs.
  • Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, SolMicroGrid is a differentiated developer and operator of solar-enabled microgrid systems offering energy resiliency and efficiency to commercial and industrial customers.

Duke Energy crews are ready to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa in Florida

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

We actively care about the safety of our customers, crews and employees during and after every storm event," saidTodd Fountain,Duke Energy'sFlorida storm director.

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  • We actively care about the safety of our customers, crews and employees during and after every storm event," saidTodd Fountain,Duke Energy'sFlorida storm director.
  • The company's storm center has been activated and about 3,000 Duke Energy crew members, contractors, tree specialistsandother personnel are being staged fromPinellas Countyto northFlorida.
  • Duke Energy has brought in additional line workers and support personnel from its service territories in the Carolinas, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
  • The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.

Leading technology suppliers join forces to brighten Brussels, the EU capital, with a city-centric smart lighting solution

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Sibelga, the utility grid operator in Brussels, has excluded the idea of being dependent on a single supplier.

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  • Sibelga, the utility grid operator in Brussels, has excluded the idea of being dependent on a single supplier.
  • "We are proud that our unique interoperability approach was recognized by Sibelga and the city of Brussels.
  • With smart city integrations in mind, it is safe to say that the EU capital is seeing the big picture by strategically planning for the future.
  • ( www.flashnet.ro )
    Sibelga is the distribution network operator for electricity and natural gas in the 19 municipalities of Brussels.

Diversified Technologies Introduces Micro-Grid Power Controller that Isolates Faults to Protect Generator & Load Side

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The DTI Micro-Grid Power Controller is a medium-voltage switching device that can take power from renewable energy sources and then integrate it onto a power grid to meet peak load requirements.

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  • The DTI Micro-Grid Power Controller is a medium-voltage switching device that can take power from renewable energy sources and then integrate it onto a power grid to meet peak load requirements.
  • Providing bi-directional power flow, key elements of the DTI Micro-Grid Power Controller include a grid-tied inverter at medium voltage and a lower voltage DC bus for high reliability.
  • Scalable to multi-megawatt levels, applications for this high-efficiency micro-grid power controller include neighborhoods, industrial and college campuses, and military bases.
  • The DTI Micro-Grid Power Controller is priced according to power require- ments and configuration.

Leading technology suppliers join forces with Flashnet to brighten Brussels, the EU capital, with a city-centric smart lighting solution

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Sibelga, the utility grid operator in Brussels, has excluded the idea of being dependent on a single supplier.

Key Points: 
  • Sibelga, the utility grid operator in Brussels, has excluded the idea of being dependent on a single supplier.
  • "We are proud that our unique interoperability approach was recognized by Sibelga and the city of Brussels.
  • With smart city integrations in mind, it is safe to say that the EU capital is seeing the big picture by strategically planning for the future.
  • ( www.flashnet.ro )
    Sibelga is the distribution network operator for electricity and natural gas in the 19 municipalities of Brussels.

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is evolving to become Hitachi Energy and broadens commitment to a sustainable energy future

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids places sustainability at the heart of its purpose: powering good for a sustainable energy future.

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  • Hitachi ABB Power Grids places sustainability at the heart of its purpose: powering good for a sustainable energy future.
  • "The energy landscape continues to evolve and so do we," said Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi ABB Power Grids.
  • Hitachi ABB Power Grids will change its name to Hitachi Energy from October.
  • About Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd.
    Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries.

Avante Logixx Inc. Announces Expanded and More Flexible Banking Arrangements.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Interest rates and standby fees are subject to a leverage-ratio pricing grid.

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  • Interest rates and standby fees are subject to a leverage-ratio pricing grid.
  • Security consists of a first secured pledge of all assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.
  • Avante Logixx Inc. (TSXV: XX) is a Toronto based provider of high-end security services.
  • We acquire, manage and build industry leading businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of our customers.

USAT Helps ALF Preserve American History

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

They need the purpose-built cellular routers and high-powered antenna assemblies USAT is uniquely equipped to provide.

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  • They need the purpose-built cellular routers and high-powered antenna assemblies USAT is uniquely equipped to provide.
  • Since the year 1994, the people at the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) have worked to restore, maintain, and preserve historic sites across the east coast.
  • The American Lighthouse Foundation needed off-grid power solutions and robust long-range communications equipment to get their site powered up and online.
  • The ALF team was able to brilliantly engineer a green solution for that via photovoltaic arrays, DC power converters, and battery storage.

PPL Electric Utilities earns S.E.E. Chairman's Award for innovative downed wire technology and focus on safety

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Chairman's Award for its groundbreaking technology that safely and automatically cuts power to downed power lines.

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  • Chairman's Award for its groundbreaking technology that safely and automatically cuts power to downed power lines.
  • PPL's Automatic De-energization of Downed Conductors(ADDC) technology was recognized as the winner of the safety category and then honored with the Chairman's Award.
  • "Nothing is more important than engineering a safe grid for our workers, customers, and thepublic," said PPL Electric Utilities President Steph Raymond.
  • Buildingupon Schweitzer Electric LaboratoriesArcSense downed wire detectiontechnology, PPL engineers were able to develop and implement this new advanced technology on nearly two-thirds of its distribution grid.

GridWise Alliance Renews Call for Congress to Make Significant Investments In Nation's Electric Grid

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Thirty-seven participants in the Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council, created by GridWise Alliance earlier this year, and GridWise member organizations signed-on to the 2-page request , which offers recommendations on how investments in the nation's electric system will make the grid more resilient, secure, and flexible.

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  • Thirty-seven participants in the Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council, created by GridWise Alliance earlier this year, and GridWise member organizations signed-on to the 2-page request , which offers recommendations on how investments in the nation's electric system will make the grid more resilient, secure, and flexible.
  • GridWise Alliance also has expanded its Grid Infrastructure Advisory Council, adding to the already diverse panel of industry leaders.
  • "Grid modernization investments are essential to meet the goals of decarbonization, enhanced grid reliability and resilience, and affordability and equity.
  • We look forward to working with Congress and the White House to on grid investments in any infrastructure legislation."