Cosel Co, Ltd have just announced the expansion of its leading RB series, designed for mid-size robotics and factory automation, with the addition of a 300W version. The RBC300F is an open-frame, configurable AC/DC power supply with triple outputs tailored for robotic controllers and factory automation. Based on a unique concept, the Cosel RBC300F series offers three configurable isolated outputs, with one having a reinforced isolation to power Intelligent Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) or equivalent applications. Certified to EN62477-1 Over Voltage Category (OVC) III, by reducing the need for an extra isolation transformer when connected to a distribution panel, the RBC300F power supply simplifies the design process for systems architects while reducing costs. The RBC300F benefits from built-in digital control in the primary and an option featuring extended UART communication interface for control, monitoring and sequencing.

• 300W Configurable, isolated, triple outputs
• Independent output with reinforced isolation - ideal for IGBT drive
• Certified to UL62368-1, EN62477-1 (OVC III) and complying with EN61558-2-16
• Extended UART communication interface option
• 24V and 48V output modules sustaining repetitive peak load
• High efficiency - up to 92%

Designed for worldwide applications, the RBC300F accepts input voltages of 85 to 264VAC, single phase, and delivers an output power of 300W. To reduce complexity and to offer high flexibility, the RBC300F features three independent outputs. The master output (Slot 1) can deliver 240W and is available in three output versions: 12V/16A, 24/10A and 48V/5A. The second output (Slot 2) can host configured modules with single or dual outputs of 5V/3A ; 12V/1.3A ; 24V/0.65A ; +/-12V/0.6A ; +/-15V0.5A ; 3.3V/5A ; 5V/5A ; 12V/2.5A ; 16.5V/1.9A ; 24V/1.3A ; 48V/0.65A ; +/- 12V/0.7A and +/-15V/0.7A with a power of 14.4 to 30W depending on the output voltage. The third output (Slot 3) can host any of the single output voltage modules in the same power level. For higher voltages, outputs can be connected in series. All output voltages are adjustable via a built-in potentiometer.

Applications in robotics control are often powered by 24V or 48V bus voltage. In such applications the distribution bus might be subject to repetitive peak energy demand, requiring the power supply to sustain such load conditions. The RBC300F 24V and 48V output modules have been designed to operate efficiently in peak load conditions and can sustain up to 150% peak current.

RBC300F triple isolated outputs ideal for robotic controllers and factory automation

The reinforced isolation of output three is suitable to supply voltages to IGBTs or IPMs, which reduces the number of power supplies required to power robotic controllers. By integrating a reinforced isolated output, the ‘three in one’ RBC300F has an equivalent footprint 40% lower than conventional solutions.

To optimize efficiency, the master output DC/DC converter is based on an LLC resonant topology when the second and third outputs are using Quasi-Resonant-Flyback topology.

The RBC300F has built-in inrush current limitation, overcurrent, overvoltage protections.

The RBC300F has an input to output isolation of 3,000VAC, and an input to ground isolation of 2,000VAC. The isolation voltage between the three outputs has been optimized for robotic controllers applications. Isolation between the master output and output two corresponds to a functional isolation of 500VAC when the isolation between the master output, output two and the third output is reinforced to 3,000VAC.

The product is designed for convection cooling and can be operated from -20 to +70 degrees centigrade. Depending on the final equipment assembling and cooling conditions, a derating may apply.

To accommodate application specific requirements, a number of options are available including Coating (C), Low leakage current (G), (S) (SN) different type of chassis and cover, (R) ON/OFF remote control, (T) Vertical screws on terminal block, (U1) External hold-up capacitor input.

For extended flexibility the RBC300F option (I3) features an Extended-UART (Universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter) digital interface supporting 49 commands for monitoring, controlling and sequencing. Operating data can be stored and locked inside the internal memory, and recorded error codes can be used for analysis and the recording of operational hours for preventive maintenance.

Option (U1) and (I3) will be available in Q4-2020

Certified to IEC/EN62477-1 OVC III and complying with EN61558-2-16, the RBC300F can be directly connected to the installation distribution panel, eliminating the need for an additional isolation transformer. The RBC300F is certified in accordance to UL62368-1, C-UL (equivalent to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.62368-1), EN62368-1, EN62477-1 (OVC III) and complies with EN61558-2-16 (OVC III).

The RBC300F has a built-in active input filter, and conducted noise complies with FCC-B, VCCI-B, CISPR11-B, CISPR32-B, EN55011-B, EN55032-B and the harmonic current emission with the IEC61000-3-2 (class A).

The RBC300F measures 114 x 38.3 x 203mm [4.49 x 1.5 x 7.99 inches] (W x H x D), and has a weight of 710 grams max. An optional chassis with cover is available on request, as well as a vertical mounting terminal block.

The newly released RBC300F complements the world leading RBC200F series, offering a wide range of power solutions for robotics and industrial applications.

The RBC300F has a five-year warranty.

About Cosel:

Established in Japan 1969, COSEL is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high performance AC-DC Power Supplies, DC-DC Converters and EMI Filters. With quality, reliability & flexibility as our main focus, we pride ourselves on developing some of the highest quality and most reliable products seen anywhere in the world today. The Cosel Group is a $253m global company employing some 810 staff with sales offices throughout Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. Our product range is aimed mostly at demanding applications within the Industrial, Factory Automation, Medical, Telecoms, Lighting, Audio/Broadcast & Renewable Energy sectors. A flexible approach with full in-house design means we deliver products using the very latest technology meeting the growing demands of our customers.

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GridBeyond, the leader in intelligent energy technology, have released a free online tool – the Energy Opportunity Calculator. The tool is designed to enable industrial and commercial businesses to learn how much money they could earn and save through demand response and energy optimization services.

The Energy Opportunity Calculator draws on GridBeyond’s extensive experience in the energy markets and engineering knowledge of site assets and inherent flexibility. Energy users simply enter three pieces of information: location, industry and electricity consumption (in MW, kWh, MWh or electricity spend), and the output is the financial benefits their site could gain access to.

The result is split into two sections, revenues and savings, and uses the typical percentage of flexibility for the user’s industry, the typical services and programmes available to that industry, and the values of those programmes to generate the results. The revenues are based upon demand response and capacity opportunities, while the savings are based upon typical energy efficiencies, trading and price optimisation opportunities, as well as the operational efficiencies that can be attained. The user can then download a bespoke, personalized report containing further detail on their results, with additional information on the services they can participate in, the assets typically found in their industry, and an overview of their market.

Michael Phelan, CEO & Co-Founder of GridBeyond commented:

 “In our mission to simplify the complex energy market, the Energy Opportunity Calculator provides industrial and commercial businesses the possibility to understand their potential earnings and savings without undertaking a full audit.

"We found that, from an end user’s perspective, the visibility of a site’s value in the energy markets is often clouded. Service providers talk extensively about value per MW, but don’t necessarily have the knowledge of application to ascertain the amount of flexibility actually available within particular industries and the breadth of services both within and outside of DSR.

“This tool does not negate the need for a full audit by any stretch. We understand there are nuances and differences from site to site, however we also understand the value to our prospective clients in learning what they could earn and save. It’s a tool to start conversations within businesses based on our own benchmarking from years of working within energy management and demand response for industrial and commercial sites.”

Mark Davis, Managing Director for UK & Ireland at GridBeyond added:

“There’s no denying that Covid-19 has significantly impacted industrial and commercial businesses. Bottom-lines will have taken a hit, whether due to closed production, the cost of increased safety measures, loss of sales, or other reasons.

"We consistently encourage businesses not to overlook energy as a source of backfilling some of this lost revenue, and this tool will enable energy users to truly understand the scale of the opportunities we’re talking about. We can’t guarantee returns, as the markets are continually changing, however we can use the market knowledge we have to determine a site’s worth.”

The GridBeyond Energy Opportunity Calculator is free for all to use and can be accessed via the following link: https://gridbeyond.com/energy-opportunity-calculator/

About GridBeyond

Transform energy into opportunity. GridBeyond is a global leader in intelligent energy technology for industrial, commercial, institutional and utility partners. Energy users are provided the ability to manage and control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs via the multi-award-winning AI Point platform.

By stacking various market opportunities and programmes, GridBeyond delivers demand response revenues, enhanced savings, strengthened operations and sustainability to over 400 I&C sites worldwide, including some of the planet’s best-loved brands. Furthermore, networks and utilities are empowered to optimise electricity supply and provide value-add opportunities to their customers.

By connecting grid operators, operational load, distributed generation, storage, EV charging and utilities to integrated energy services, GridBeyond’s vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration and innovation.

GridBeyond was founded in 2007 and is home to the world’s first hybrid battery and demand network. A powerful combination of technological excellence, consultative approach and unrivalled expertise means that GridBeyond partners and clients have future-proof access to energy services.

Viking Analytics, a Swedish provider of advanced analytics solution for predictive operations, and iioote, an IoT solution provider and LoRA Alliance member, presented today a new solution that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect the early onset of black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) in buildings. Integrated into iioote’s technology agnostic platform WebIoT, the algorithm developed by Viking Analytics uses data collected by sensors to detect variations in temperature and humidity that indicate the risk of fungus growth, known for causing damage in construction materials such as fiber-board and drywall.

Humidity, temperature, and leakage sensors are installed in places where there is a high risk of water damage, as bathrooms, kitchens, water distribution pipes, and drain systems, where they constantly register and transmit measurements. The information is then sent to a platform, in which an anomaly detection algorithm constantly analyzes it and detects levels that could favour the development of black mold. The analysis is displayed in a user-friendly interface and triggers a notification when the risk level rises, so experts can decide which actions to take based on the data. SMS and e-mail alarms can also be configured.

Viking Analytics’ anomaly detection algorithms are normally used by intensive manufacturing industries, where many sensors have been installed in machines and collected data for years. According to Stefan Lagerkvist, CEO of Viking Analytics, the new offering shows that “sectors that do not rely on heavy machinery, like insurance and property management, benefit from the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and our data analytics. We are now taking an important step to include smart cities,” he explains.

The new offer is a result of a partnership between both companies that started in September 2019, to address a necessity from water and sewage treatment and insurance companies for a way to detect the early onset of black mold and act on it. The use of Artificial Intelligence saves time spent in manually going through the data and allows even professionals without a background in data science to analyze and make decisions based on it.

Robert Spertina, CEO and Head of IoT of iioote, explains that monitoring and being able to detect moisture before it can cause extensive damage is extremely important to construction companies, landlords, property owners, and insurance companies. “It is estimated that water damages cost more than SEK 6 billion (around US$ 619,4 million) every year to homeowners in Sweden, which directly affects compensation paid by insurance companies. One of our clients calculated that the avoided cost of one water leakage would pay off the investment in over 100 sensors, so it is really a very cost-effective solution,” he adds.

The sensors are wireless with several kilometres of range, battery powered with many years of operation, and can be connected to public or private LoRaWAN radio network built for IoT.

About Viking Analytics:

Founded in 2017, Viking Analytics produces software for manufacturing, chemical and process industries to easily find and share data insights. We help organizations to harness the power of their process manufacturing data and enable predictive operations. With Viking Analytics companies accelerate their digital transformation.

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About iioote:

iioote work with companies, organizations, and municipalities in implementing IoT in their business, from analysis need and strategy to planning, implementation and system integration. iioote has expertise in IoT, IT and Telecom, combined with industry-specific skills from the construction, machinery, and automotive industries. iioote integrates solutions that drive the development of simple and innovative IoT in the community. This is enabled by radio systems that use low-energy technology, Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN).

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This is the first BESS plant built by Nidec ASI in the United States where there is great potential in the battery energy storage market which is essential for realizing the vision of a greener world 

Nidec ASI, the Nidec Industrial Solutions platform belonging to the Nidec Group, has supplied battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a new important US project. This plant meets new global environmental and energy needs and the growing demand to adopt renewables which, thanks to energy storage solutions, can become even more widespread, thus contributing to containing pollutant emissions and accelerating the energy transition from fossil fuels to solar, wind and hydro power.

The project, which will go into full production in 2021, is Nidec ASI's first in the United States, an ever-expanding market for battery storage systems, which confirms the company's vast experience in this sector. The project, for which Nidec ASI is acting as Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor, while also taking care of maintenance services for 10 years, involves the installation of a complete battery storage system, consisting of 12 units. The BESS site will make it possible to avoid grid congestion during peaks in demand and store any surplus renewable energy produced which can then be put back in the grid to guarantee stability at all times, recovering all the excess energy produced by the PV systems installed in the area.

Battery storage systems become an integral part of the new energy strategy and modern electricity grids, as key elements for realizing the vision of a sustainable and electric future. Nidec ASI, with over 700 MWh of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) installed all over the world, from Italy to France (where the most recent project was realized in collaboration with RTE) to the Maldives, is a technological reference leader and supplier in this sector - as also certified by the latest Bloomberg NEF report - and as a key player engaged in the green energy revolution.

More specifically, Nidec ASI will supply a modular and scalable system created ad hoc for this project and made up of 12 BESS units, each managed as a Power Station.

"A truly important project, which marks our entry into the United States BESS market and which comes at a complex time for the world economy; I couldn't be more proud. In fact, it has demonstrated the commitment, constancy and value of all our professionals who, even in a difficult context, have never stopped but continued to work in safety in order to provide the best solutions and all the components necessary to guarantee progress in projects of international relevance such as this, helping to bring electricity to everyone, everywhere ", Dominique Llonch, CEO of Nidec ASI and Chairman of Nidec Industrial Solutions, declared. "This project shows yet again Nidec ASI's commitment to energy transition for a future that is 100% electric and with a very low environmental impact, offering innovative and customized solutions which are always able to guarantee grid stability".

The project, together with the pilot test in collaboration with RTE in France, and the numerous other success cases around the world, make Nidec ASI a real leader in the transition to renewable energy to combat climate change and curb the rise in atmospheric pollution produced, favouring the transition from a development model with high carbon emissions to a sustainable and green one.

"Since the launch of the world’s first driverless metro in Lille (France) in 1983, Keolis has been drawing on its expertise as a pioneer in autonomous mobility to make shared mobility smarter, more connected and more sustainable. This ground-breaking trial in collaboration with our key partners constitutes another important step forward," says Bernard Tabary, CEO International at Keolis. "We’re pleased to be conducting this trial in Sweden, where we already have a strong presence through our subsidiary Keolis Sverige and carry 730,000 passengers per day."

• On 24 September 2020, Keolis, in partnership with Urban ICT Arena, Telia, Ericsson Intel and T-engineering, launched a new autonomous self-driving, electric minibus trial in Stockholm, Sweden, using 5G technology to remotely control and supervise the vehicle.
• This trial aims to explore the safe introduction of self-driving autonomous electric vehicles in complex urban areas with a view to optimising route planning and traffic.
• The trial will be conducted in Royal Djurgården, one of the country's most popular tourist destinations, from 24 September to 8 October 2020. The autonomous minibus, which will drive along a 1.6 km route, will serve the National Museum of Science and Technology, the Maritime Museum, the Nordic Museum and Vasa Museum.
• To mark the launch, an inauguration ceremony took place in Djurgården, attended by Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland, Anders Ygeman, the Swedish Minister for Energy and Digital Development, Kristoffer Tamsons, Regional Minister for Transport of the Stockholm Region and Chairman of Stockholm Public Transport, Daniel Helldén, Deputy Mayor of the Traffic Division in Stockholm, and Bernard Tabary, CEO International at Keolis Group.

from the left to the right: Kristoffer Tamsons, Regional Minister for Transport of Region Stockholm and Chairman for Stockholm Public Transport; Bernard Tabary, CEO International, Keolis; Allison Kirkby, President and CEO, Telia; Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland; Johanna Engman, CEO Kista Science City; Jenny Lindqvist, Vice President, Head of Northern & Central Europe, Ericsson; Jon Jädersten, Global Chief Technologist, Intel.

This trial illustrates Keolis’ leadership in the operation of autonomous vehicles. In 2016, the Keolis Group launched a trial of the first autonomous vehicles in Lyon, France. Since then, it has operated autonomous vehicles in Australia, Belgium, Canada, the USA and the UK, carrying 200,000 passengers and covering over 100,000 km.

An important step in preparing for full autonomy in collaboration with key partners

The pilot project at Djurgården explores how a system with 5G-connected vehicles, which are monitored by a control tower remotely, can facilitate the safe introduction of self-driving electric buses in more complex and demanding urban areas. Benefits of such a system include improved route planning and traffic flows, reduced operational costs and pollution and a more reliable, accessible form of public transport for passengers.

The unique technical features of the 5G network, including extremely high data speeds combined with low latency, mean that the connected buses can respond in real time to commands from the centralised control tower. This is a prerequisite for the safe remote control of vehicles and an important step in moving the driver from the bus into the control tower.

Keolis and Ericsson, which provides the technology for the connected control tower, initiated the project following demonstrations of remote control 5G vehicles in 2019 at the UITP exhibition in Stockholm and at the RNTP exhibition in Nantes.

Telia is providing 5G connectivity in collaboration with Ericsson. Intel is delivering processing power to both the IT system in the vehicles and the control tower, as well as the mobile network. The vehicle, which is equipped with self-driving technology, is provided by the Swedish technology firm T-engineering. It features seven seats and will drive at a maximum speed of 18km/h.

The trial ends on 8 October and will be continued in Kista Science City. The aim of this trail will be to pilot the vehicle from a control tower without an operator on board. In parallel with the Swedish trial, Keolis is testing fully autonomous vehicles at a site closed to traffic in Châteauroux in France.

Keolis in Sweden

Keolis Sverige has been present in Sweden since 2003 and today operates 1,650 fossil-free buses which cover 84 million km every year in five Swedish regions. With over 6,000 employees, it is the second-largest player in the Swedish bus market.

A pioneer in autonomous vehicles, Keolis Sverige partnered with Volvo in developing and demonstrating a 12-metre long electric which was parked, washed and recharged autonomously at the Keolis depot in Gothenburg in November 2019.

About Keolis
Keolis is a pioneer in developing public transport systems and works alongside public decision-makers who want to turn shared mobility systems into levers to enhance the appeal and vitality of their regions. A world leader in operating automated metro and tramway systems, Keolis is supported by a sustained and open innovative policy alongside all of its partners and subsidiaries –Kisio, EFFIA, Keolis Santé and Cykleo –to bolster its core business and develop new innovative and bespoke shared mobility solutions, including trains, buses and coaches, trolleybuses, shared car solutions, river and sea shuttle services, bike share services, car sharing, fully electric driverless shuttles and urban cable cars. In France, Keolis is the second largest parking company through its subsidiary EFFIA, and the country's leading medical transport solution since the creation of Keolis Santé in July 2017. The Group is 70%-owned by SNCF and 30%-owned by the Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (Quebec Deposit and Investment Fund), and employs some 68,500 people in 15 countries. In 2019, it posted revenue of €6.6 billion. In 2019, 3.4 billion passengers used one of Keolis’ shared mobility services. www.keolis.com
* Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Senegal, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

CSafe Global has published the results of their second pilot shipment which focused on data accuracy between the real-time data delivered and the data recorded and stored in the containers. 

CSafe Global, the innovation leader in temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, continues rigorous testing of the company’s forthcoming end-to-end shipment visibility capability and has today, published the results of a second key pilot shipment focused on data accuracy.    

CSafe is the first cold chain packaging provider to successfully implement end-to-end shipment visibility capability and is nearly through their development timeline. The goal for this most recent pilot shipment completed in August was to determine if container readings, payload readings and pre-established alerts transmitted in real-time during the shipment and matched the validated data the container logged.  

“It’s not enough to collect and transmit data,” explained Tom Weir, CSafe’s Chief Operating Officer. “We must be certain the information being supplied to our customers and partners reflects the actual real-time conditions of the container and the payload. Offering complete confidence in the real-time data, provides the assurance our customers need that their products are secure or that intervention is required to preserve a payload. This is what the pharmaceutical industry has been requesting and I am pleased to report that this and subsequent tests have been extremely successful. The hardware and software systems are performing as expected and we are moving into the next phase of testing.”

With more than 20 total pilot test shipments complete, CSafe containers, the integrated tracking devices and the shipment visibility platform have all performed flawlessly. The published results for this test, available in a white paper on the CSafe Global website, provide detailed information on the accuracy of the data collected with the tracking device in the new visibility platform against shipment information collected directly by the containers’ measurement systems. Historically, this information was only available post-shipment.

CSafe published another white paper in July that focused on validating the integration of the tracking device installed in the RKN and RAP containers and the measured parameters tracked.

“The entire project team along with our partners on this project could not be more pleased with these results,” said Weir. “Not only does it confirm that we have chosen the right hardware and software, but also that the planning, effort and investment we’ve made has been well worth it. We are now preparing for the next testing phase and expect similar results.”

About CSafe Global

CSafe Global provides end-to-end thermal shipping solutions to the pharmaceutical and life science industries worldwide. Using its proprietary, fully-integrated Artificial Intelligence capability, CSafe ensures containers are available when and where customers need them. Combined with the company’s industry-leading retest and reuse program, all CSafe customers are assured ongoing superior product performance for every shipment that also meets customers' sustainability objectives. With a presence in 150 countries, CSafe is committed to providing its solutions on-demand 24/7 with a 100% guarantee, thus making CSafe the partner of choice for the most challenging customers in the cold chain.

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Addressing the need for “water conservation” as the current pressing topic for the building technology sector, Messe Frankfurt India’s first digital trade fair - ISH India powered by IPA Virtual Edition showcased 980 products from 48 brands, including 15 live product demonstrations and 6 knowledge sessions. Establishing itself as a focused b2b digital marketplace for buyers and sellers, the platform recorded 2,052 active attendees and serious business meetings over two days.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the spotlight on hygiene and sanitation as key measures for healthy living, changing climatic trends are an approaching threat that urgently need to be addressed with safe, smart, sustainable building technology solutions. The b2b digital trade fair of ISH India powered by IPA brought back the focus on water as a scarce resource and the imperative need for sustainable and water efficient plumbing accessories and sanitation technologies.

The premiere show for plumbing, sanitation, bathroom fitting and water management system marked its virtual launch on 17 – 18 September 2020 showcasing products by industry leaders like Birla HIL Ltd, Aquaviva India Pvt Ltd,Sekisui Speciality Chemicals, Watertec (India) Pct Ltd, Wilo Mather & Platt,  Ebara Machinery India Pvt Ltd, Bradford White Water Heaters, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, Zoloto Valves, Brilloca Ltd (HSIL), Astral Pipes among others.

The first-ever virtual edition brought together the plumbing, real estate, architecture and design to discuss efficient usage of water conservation technologies in buildings of the future. The trade fair was officiated by Mr Avinash Mishra, Adviser, (Water & Land Resources, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Panchayati Raj, Tourism, Culture, Law & Justice, I&B) NITI Aayog, Government of India together with the National presidents of the Indian Plumbing Association, CREDAI-MCHI, Institute of Indian Interior designers (IIID).

Speaking at the inaugural session, Mr Avinash Mishra stated: “The recent pandemic of corona virus has taught us the prime role of water in maintaining hygienic practices. About 81% of rural households in India do not have individual piped water supply and about one billion people are living with water scarcity at least one part of the year. Through the Jal Jeevan Mission, the government is committed to ensure that 18 Crore households across all villages in India will have potable water supply by 2024. It is high time that we resort to measures to address the crisis and adopt solutions for water conservation, water shed management, ground water recharge, rainwater harvesting, modern and efficient irrigation methods such as micro irrigation and precision farming, and water saving technology in sanitation.”

Elaborating on the steps taken in the real estate sector, Mr Deepak Garodia, President CREDAI MCHI said: “Sewage treatment plants and recycling of water is our major concern. Every project above 20,000 sq feet has a sewage treatment plant (STP) that recycles water to use in flushes, gardens and car washes. Although conservation of water is not easy, we are doing our bit by educating our consumers about the latest technologies available in the market to use water more efficiently.”

Highlighting the need for strong policies, Ms Jabeen Zacharias, President, IIID stated: “Being an architect, we have to balance between a customer’s demands and the need for water conservation. To make this a uniformed practise we need to institutionalise strong policies that highlight the importance of water as a resource. Once these policies are in place, builders, architects and associations can enforce it.”

Talking about the importance of right plumbing in any construction project, Mr Gurmit Singh Arora, President, IPA said: “The plumbing industry today is pegged at INR 5 Lakh Crores in India. The corona virus onslaught has brought in an increase in the water demands with requirements of frequent hand washing, disinfection and hygiene. With water supply already facing acute shortage, this brings about a necessity for the construction industry to focus on reduction in use of water resource and enhance water supply by methods like rain water harvesting and waste water management. Right plumbing mechanisms not only supplies fresh water but also takes away your waste water in a hygienic way.”

Business goes on

The online edition of the show reflected the paradigm shift witnessed by the industry with the live demo feature demonstrating smart and efficient technologies by the most sought-after brands.

Some of the key highlights displayed through the virtual platform include:

• E-Clenz by Hindware: An intelligent WM water closet that controls seat adjustment, water and dryer temperatures, water volume and nozzle position via a remote.
• CNX Water Management System by Watertec (India) Pvt Ltd: An intelligent technical building system that can seamlessly control and analyse up to 150 drinking water installations via smart phones
• SuperTube by Geberit: A revolutionary technology for India, the SuperTube is hydraulically optimised to deliver air ventilation and waste-water drainage through a single pipe system

Commenting on the experience of participating at this year's virtual ISH, Mr Dhirup Roy Choudhary, Managing Director and CEO, HIL Ltd said: "We are happy to have partnered with ISH India and IPA in their first ever virtual edition that has been organised amid the pandemic. When physical meetings can be risky, ISH India has provided us with a platform where, in just two days’ time, we were able to organise over 100 virtual meetings with MEPs, builders and various key stakeholders to explain about our product Birla HIL Pipes and showcase our "TrueFit Technology" along with the range of environment friendly, non-toxic, anti-microbial pipes and fittings to the entire plumbing community, for which we have received a very positive response.”

Washrooms 2.0

The two-day seminar hosted in parallel to the digital fair brought together industry experts and stakeholders from the architecture, design, realty and technology sides. A series of 6 knowledge sessions covering the fundamentals of design and materials used in buildings and its interiors, touched upon important topics such as waste water matters and sustainable luxury attracting 532 attendees.

Design Materials and Classics

The first session on Design Materials and Classics emphasised the need for green certification of products that are used in construction projects as this will not only increase the credibility of sustainable buildings but also improve the performance of the solutions used.

Building Architects and Beyond

Imperative but often neglected, this session highlighted the need for synergy between architects and builders. Talking about consolidation Mr Hari Eswaran, Vice President at Larsen & Toubro (Realty) shared: “Architects, builders and vendors form a supply chain for the building construction industry while the end customer is important to the entire value chain. The discussions at ISH India have been fruitful, and working together can certainly add great synergy to future projects.”

Concurring with Mr Eswaran, Ms Sonali Bhagwati, President, DPA said: “The entire process of architectural development has gone through a quantum change. For the current projects, architects must be the composers that lead the team of vendors and consultants in ensuring that sustainable technologies are adopted.”

Waste Water Matters!

The right treatment of waste water in residential and industrial areas can help recycle and re-use water. In India, people, communities and businesses are now getting sensitised over various crucial topics and this is the right time to encourage them to use water management systems. Crucial points like planning of water supply and storage to be considered in the initial stages of construction and architectural projects, the need for active initiative by corporates to make efficient use of water for flushing, gardening etc, as well as more women to lead projects regarding water conservation were the highlights of the seminar.

Ms Simar Kohli Das, Founder Biomimicry / Lifetide, mentioned: “It is not just about the supply of adequate water but also about the right management of water as a resource. Treating water naturally and adding STP’s for projects is essential for the efficient disposal and recycle of waste water in the country.”

Next Gen Washrooms

The panel discussion of Next Gen Washrooms also highlighted the latest technologies that will enter into the market pertaining to the urgent need for hygienic bathroom practises. As a manufacturer, Mr Asutosh Shah, Managing Director, Duravit, mentioned the latest trends in the segment stating that “Touchless is the future. With the current scenario making it even more important, sensor washrooms, toilets, urinals, faucets, basins, soap dispensers that can be used by apps on phones or voice control will be in major demand. Thermostatic technology will not only control the temperature but also the usage of water.”

Sustainable Luxury

Sustainable Luxury was another session that caught many eyeballs. Moderating this interesting event Ms Lipika Sud, President, The Guild of Designers and Artists explained: “The perception of anything sustainable is it being expensive. We, as designers, need to change this concept and explain the core reason of using materials and designs that are more sustainable in the long run, as these products are long lasting and better for people’s well-being.”

The busy digital market place enabled exhibitors and visitors to create a total of 4,650 contacts with 215 e-meetings scheduled and 175 business calls made. Although the current restrictions in the country have slowed down business sectors, the positive response received by ISH India powered by IPA Virtual Edition proves that industries are back to business and ready to network and continue trade conversations seriously.

Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd shared: “The digital wave swept us into unchartered waters – and while the virtual trade fair was something very new and exciting for us, we knew we had to be equally focused on delivering business value to our exhibitors. The feedback from our customers has re-instilled confidence, both, in the trade fair brand and the need for a virtual platform for business to continue in any given situation. We now aim to strengthen these virtual connections and turn them into face-to-face business encounters through our physical edition of ISH India powered by IPA exhibition in May 2021.” ISH India powered by IPA will take place on 20 – 22 May 2021 at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai.

ISH India powered by IPA is headed by the biennial ISH event in Frankfurt, Germany, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water which will next take place as a digital edition from 22 – 26 March 2021. For more information, please visit www.ish.messefrankfurt.com.

Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With about 2,600 employees at 29 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €736 million. We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).

For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

North America power industry contracts activity in August 2020 saw 55 contracts announced, marking a drop of 23% over the last 12-month average of 71, according to GlobalData’s power database.

North America power industry contracts in August 2020: The US leads activity

Looking at contracts by country, the US led the activity in August 2020 with 43 contracts and a share of 78.2%, down 6.6% over the previous month and down 31% when compared with the last 12 month-average, followed by Canada with nine contracts and a share of 16.4% and Mexico with two contracts and a share of 3.6% during the month.

Looking at the last 12-month average, the US held the top spot with 62 contracts, followed by Canada with five and Mexico with two contracts.

Solar is top technology area for contracts in August 2020

Looking at contracts divided by the type of technology, solar accounted for the largest proportion with 22 contracts and a 48.9% share, followed by wind with 13 contracts and a 28.9% share and thermal with seven contracts and a 15.6% share.

Looking at power industry contracts divided by segment in North America as tracked by GlobalData, Electricity Procurement was the most popular segment in August 2020, with 19 contracts, followed by Generation Equipment (17) and Power Plant (8).

The proportion of contracts by category tracked by GlobalData in the month was as follows:

• Supply & Erection: 20 contracts and a 36.4% share
• Power Purchase Agreement: 16 contracts and a 29.1% share
• Project Implementation: 11 contracts and a 20% share
• Repair, Maintenance, Upgrade & Others: four contracts and a 7.3% share
• Electricity Supply: three contracts and a 5.5% share
• Consulting & Similar Services: one contract and a 1.8% share. 

Power contracts in August 2020: Top issuers by capacity

The top issuers of contracts for the month in terms of power capacity involved in North America were:

• Kineticor Resource (Canada): 900MW from one contract
• Facebook (United States): 475MW from three contracts
• Verizon Communications (United States): 456MW capacity from two contracts.

Power contracts in August 2020: Top winners by capacity

The top winners of contracts for the month in terms of power capacity involved in North America were:

• Overland Contracting (United States) and PCL Construction Group (Canada): 900MW from one contract
• M. A. Mortenson (United States): 345MW from two contracts
• McCarthy Building Companies (United States): 300MW capacity from one contract.

All publicly-announced contracts are included in this analysis drawn from GlobalData’s Power database, which covers power plants, T&D projects, equipment markets, analysis reports, capacity and generation, and tracks tenders and contracts on a real-time basis.

About GlobalData 

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Azelio and Stena Aluminum are planning to enter into a long-term global collaboration that aims to complete Azelio’s energy storage units by filling them with recycled molten aluminum directly at a dedicated production line at Stena Aluminium. The approach is a breakthrough in the industrialization of the product that will result in large energy savings, giving Azelio’s energy storage system an even stronger climate profile.

“Circular economy is central to Azelio’s offering. We store renewable energy in a recycled raw material which also has the beneficial properties of not losing storage capacity over time and being possible to recycle again. The collaboration with Stena Aluminum will be an important cog in our work to deliver sustainable solutions for storing renewable energy,” says Jonas Eklind, CEO of Azelio.

“We look forward to working with Azelio as it is a step in the strategic development of our business. The ambition to strive for a circular economy is central also to our operations, and together we set out to develop sustainable solutions for energy storage of the future,” says Johan Thunholm, CEO of Stena Aluminium.

The collaboration with Stena Aluminium is a part of Azelio’s preparations for volume production of its energy storage systems, which is planned to start in the third quarter of 2021.

The climate impact of electricity supplied from Azelio's energy storage system has in a life cycle analysis been shown to correspond to 23 gCO₂/kWh, which is significantly lower than lithium-ion batteries and dramatically lower than diesel generators in corresponding applications. Filling the energy storage units with molten aluminum directly at Stena’s smelter will reduce this climate impact even further.

Azelio stores energy from for example, sun and wind, in an aluminum alloy and makes it available around the clock in the form of electricity and heat. Aluminum is an advantageous material both environmentally and economically, as it can be recycled over and over and does not lose storage capacity over time. Using recycled aluminum, cuts out approximately 95% of the total amount of energy needed to produce aluminum from bauxite.

For further information, please contact

Jonas Eklind – CEO Azelio

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Tel: +46 709 40 35 80

Johan Thunholm, MD Stena Aluminium

Tel: +46 010-445 95 10

About Stena Aluminium

Stena Aluminum is Northern Europe’s leading producer of circular aluminum from recycling. At its plant in Älmhult, Sweden, Stena Aluminum produces approx. 77,000 tonnes annually of premium-quality aluminum alloys. Stena Aluminium is part of the Stena Metall Group, which is at the forefront of recycling and works actively with its partners to stimulate the transition to a circular economy.

About Azelio

Azelio is a public Swedish company specialising in thermal energy storage with dispatchable power. The technology is revolutionary for its unique capability to produce electricity and heat from the storage on demand at all hours of the day. The system stores energy in recycled aluminium and has a total efficiency of up to 90% from energy to heat and electricity. It is scalable and cost-efficient from 0.1 MW up to 100 MW and suffers no reduced capacity over time. Azelio has 150 employees, is headquartered in Gothenburg with production facilities in Uddevalla, development centres in Gothenburg and Åmål (Sweden), as well as a presence in Stockholm, Beijing, Madrid, and Ouarzazate (Morocco).

Azelio is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North. FNCA Sweden AB is the company’s certified adviser: +46 (0)8 528 00 399, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More about Azelio: www.azelio.com  

Swire Oilfield Services is pleased to announce that it has appointed PT Berkah Hidup Syukur as its exclusive partner for the Indonesia market effective 1 October 2020. The new partnership will maintain 3 bases in Indonesia, Jakarta, Lamongan and Balikpapan. The bases will be equipped with all the necessary facilities and equipment to support the delivery, maintenance, inspection and logistic of Offshore Containers.

 Swire Oilfield Services (SOS) has invested heavily in its South East Asian operations and has identified the market as central to its long-term growth strategy. SOS currently operates in excess of 4200 Offshore Containers in this region. The South East Asia operations currently have bases in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia.

 “We are excited to work with local company PT Berkah to further expand our presence in Indonesia and to continue our support to the Indonesian offshore Oil and Gas development. We see high potential as Indonesia is a sleeping giant, and it’s now awakening. We endeavour to introduce new products and services in the space of Energy and will continue to set the standard for quality, safety, innovation and excellence.”

Way Meng How, General Manager Asia Pacific

 “The Indonesian market in the future will be mostly offshore, now is the right time to expand the market that will develop rapidly. The partnership between Berkah and Swire Oilfield Services will generate synergies and the capabilities to dominate the rapidly growing market.” PT Berkah Hidup Syukur

Erik Yudhanegara, Director