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Grid & Connections

Transforming offshore wind energy

ABB partners with wind energy operator to generate power at world-beating efficiency.

16 September, 2019
Commissioning & Reliability

Class-leading system

Megger explains how it helped Nebraska Public Power District clear its cable replacement backlog.

16 September, 2019
Storage & Resilience

What could cause a Britain-wide blackout?

In June, virtually all of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay were left without electricity following a massive power failure. Could something similar happen in the UK? Leo Craig of Riello UPS outlines the biggest threats to our power supplies and unveils a new report that investigates the consequences of a nationwide blackout.

16 September, 2019
Commissioning & Reliability

The lighting evolution

Rob Walker of Lighting Controls Ltd takes a look back at the early days of lighting control, and ahead to its bright future.

13 September, 2019
Storage & Resilience

Does your UPS have your back?

Paul Brickman, sales and marketing director at Crestchic, explores the critical role of UPS testing and discusses why backup power alone just isn’t enough.

12 September, 2019
EV Charging Infrastructure

A fracking great Ponzi scheme

2019 was supposed to be the year that American shale oil and gas producers finally reined in spending, with the goal of funding all new development from free cash flow. And just like every other year, it didn’t take long for those plans to unravel.

10 September, 2019
Commissioning & Reliability

The future is ‘smart’ 

Garrett Walsh, P.E., control and monitoring product manager at nVent, assesses the benefits of smart technology in electric heat-tracing systems.

10 September, 2019
Storage & Resilience

 (Always) Open for business

With today’s demand for ‘always on’ digital services, how can operators ensure customers aren’t left disappointed? Marc Garner, vice president, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric UK & Ireland, examines the methods deemed essential for dodging that dreaded downtime, as well as ways to increase energy efficiency and security.

10 September, 2019
Commissioning & Reliability

It pays to invest 

Chris Pearson, managing director at Vickers, explains why it makes sense for commercial and industrial businesses to invest in an energy management system.

10 September, 2019
Commissioning & Reliability

Good enough?

Zumtobel Lighting UK’s Graeme Shaw discusses emergency lighting regulations and what the minimum requirements are.

10 September, 2019