Prysmian Group’s PRY-CAM is designed for condition assessment and asset management of electrical systems and equipment from 3 kV to 600 kV. The technology allows fast, accurate and reliable on-line measurements of Partial Discharge (PD) and key parameters of any electrical equipment for system diagnosis and defect localisation purposes, to helps electric assets owners to increase uptime, asset longevity and safety, while reducing maintenance costs and risks. There is no need to switch off the monitored system Read more…
Investment in Ireland to top €10bn by 2022
Ireland will see inward investment from data centres top €10 billion by 2022, according to the latest industry update report from Host In Ireland in association with Bitpower. Inward investment from data centres has tripled over the past four years bringing the ever-growing average annual spend to €1.3bn each year. The new report reveals the sector will have brought over €10bn in investment by 2022, underpinning more than 100,000 jobs in the ICT sector. The Read more…
Digital Realty expands in Dublin
Digital Realty has opened its second data centre on its Profile Park campus in Dublin, Ireland. The five-megawatt expansion provides new and existing customers on the Profile Park campus with additional runway for growth in the capacity-constrained Irish market. The new facility is located 30 minutes from Dublin’s city centre, and provides maximum product flexibility with state-of-the-art power, cooling, connectivity, security and system redundancy. The expansion of the Profile Park campus brings Digital Realty‘s total Read more…
The new power order…
Critical equipment within Data Centres and other demanding applications requires high quality energy which – in turn – is dependent upon a faultless and continuous power supply. Every organisation is concerned with the protection of people and assets, while also ensuring that operational and business continuity is achieved – but planning and commissioning UPS infrastructure to support those objectives can challenge even the most experienced professionals. The team at Socomec have now made it easier than Read more…
Carbon zero targets high on the agenda at the Energyst Event
The Energyst Event once again explored approaches to an integrated energy strategy, in an energy market where disciplines are rapidly converging. The conference delved into many current niches such as Esos, EVs storage and making energy efficiency a tradable resource. Crucially, it looked at how they fit together as a whole. The event opened on 1-2 May at the National Motorcycle museum, on the day the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) advised government to set Read more…
Enel X secures 218MW of demand-side response capacity
A total of 218 MW of demand-side response (DSR) capacity has been awarded to Enel X in the latest auction held by EirGrid Group (Ireland’s Transmission System Operator) to be delivered between October 1st, 2022 and September 30th, 2023. During 2022-2023 the company will be managing 52% of the island’s demand response capacity, which is the largest portfolio the company has ever been awarded in Ireland. “With this major award, we will contribute to even greater system Read more…
The new power order: optimising UPS infrastructure
Critical equipment within Data Centres and other demanding applications requires high quality energy which – in turn – is dependent upon a faultless and continuous power supply. Every organisation is concerned with the protection of people and assets – whilst also ensuring that operational and business continuity is achieved – but planning and commissioning UPS infrastructure to support those objectives can challenge even the most experienced professionals. The team at Socomec have now made it easier Read more…
Telcos to grapple with energy costs as 5G deployment advances
Energy costs are among the top concerns for telcos, as 5G deployment rapidly advances, focusing the attention on energy management solutions – from energy efficiency cooling techniques and DCIM, to the use of virtual reality for energy efficient data centre design. These are among the key findings of a new report, published by Vertiv in partnership with technology analyst firm 451 Research. “Telco Study Reveals Industry Hopes and Fears: From Energy Costs to Edge Computing Transformation’ captures Read more…
Equinix officially opens £90M data centre in London
Equinix, the global interconnection and data centre company, has officially opened the doors of its new International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre at its London Slough campus. The new £90M high performance data centre – named LD7 – forms part of a wider £295M investment from Equinix into the UK’s digital infrastructure throughout 2018/19. The site will provide interconnection and colocation to support businesses with their IT transformation initiatives. This significant investment in the UK’s digital Read more…
Natron Energy appoints energy storage veterans
Natron Energy, a provider of battery products using Prussian blue electrode chemistry, has announced the appointment of two well-established energy storage veterans, Dr. Robert Rogan and Jack Pouchet. Rogan will serve as Chief Business Officer, and Pouchet will lead Natron’s sales team as Vice President of Sales. “Natron Energy is raising the bar in performance, reliability, safety and environmental friendliness of energy storage based on our patented Prussian blue technology,” said Colin Wessells, CEO of Read more…
Equinix acquires Switch Datacenters’ AMS1 data centre business in Amsterdam
Equinix has announced that it has closed a transaction for the purchase of Switch Datacenters’ AMS1 data centre business in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in an all-cash transaction for €30 million ($34 million). The facility, which will be renamed Equinix AM11 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre, is in close proximity to Equinix’s existing campus in southeast Amsterdam and will help meet growing demand for digital infrastructure connectivity in the Amsterdam and broader European markets, as businesses continue to build out their digital edge Read more…
Cloud-based cooling and the importance of seamless communication
Karl Lycett, Rittal’s Product Manager for Climate Control, says that cooling units are playing an increasingly important role in Industry 4.0. Seamless communication between cooling units and associated cloud-based systems is opening up opportunities for new applications. Essential to these applications are IoT-capable devices such as the cooling units and chillers in the Rittal Blue e+ range. During the lifetime of an enclosure cooling unit, the costs incurred for energy, maintenance and service are usually much Read more…
Ofgem outlines Capacity Market changes
Ofgem aims to lighten the admin burden for power providers as part of its five-year review of the Capacity Market. It said the complexity of the current rules represent a barrier to entry and may lead to inefficient auction outcomes. The regulator plans to improve secondary trading of capacity agreements and make it easier for successful bidders to switch configuration of units provided they still deliver the agreed amount of capacity. Ofgem will also use Read more…
Energyst Event 1-2 May: Free seminars that earn CPD points
Gain expert insight on the developments that will directly impact your energy strategy at The Energyst Event, 1-2 May, Birmingham. Taking place at the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, the conference and exhibition is free to attend and will tackle key challenges and opportunities for large consumers of energy – from onsite generation, demand-side response and efficiency strategies, to energy reporting and procurement. Here are some of the free sessions you can attend, all of which accrue Read more…
Piller receives ‘Future Thinking’ 2019 Data Centre Award
Piller, the German innovator of mission critical uninterruptible power systems, has received recognition for its data centre energy technology at the Future Thinking Data Centre Congress held in Frankfurt, Germany. ‘Future thinking’ focuses on creating awareness for energy efficiency in data centres and is a large independent platform to network, develop ideas and exchange expertise. More than 40 entries were shortlisted for the award categories. At the awards ceremony, Piller won the “DRCP 2019” award in Read more…
ABB announces solution to modernise switchgear to digital
ABB has introduced an innovative VD4 Digitup solution to upgrade existing switchgear to digital. VD4 Digitup results in an advanced switchgear solution addressing important requirements – flexibility, increased process efficiency, lower cost of operation and maximised integration, reliability and safety. Distribution network evolution gives new requirements to medium-voltage switchgear, challenging both the equipment manufacturers and the end users. VD4 Digitup delivers all distribution network and customer requirements, including higher reliability and safety levels to fulfill Read more…
Equinix appoints new president for EMEA business
Equinix has appointed Eugene Bergen Henegouwen as President, EMEA. Eugene Bergen succeeds Eric Schwartz who served as President, EMEA, since 2008 and was appointed to Chief Strategy and Development Officer, overseeing Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Development, Real Estate, Capital Planning and the company’s hyperscale initiatives. Eugene Bergen Henegouwen joined Equinix in 2013 as Senior Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In his previous role as SVP of Sales for EMEA Read more…
Global law firm partners with Equinix to build out digital edge
Global law firm, HFW, has collaborated with Equinix to build out its digital edge in key markets including Dubai, London, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Paris. As a critical element of their digital transformation journey, HFW has distributed its IT to be closer to customers and employees, which has enabled the firm to increase the overall quality of experience for these end users. Additionally, by leveraging Equinix for its data centre needs, HFW has been able Read more…
Rolls-Royce to offer microgrid solutions for mines
Rolls-Royce is expanding its portfolio of energy systems with the addition of microgrid solutions for mines from MTU Onsite Energy. This means that mine operators will now be offered a sustainable energy supply system that can be operated in remote regions independently of public power grids. The solutions combine renewable energy sources with a battery storage system and both diesel and gas generator sets, in addition to a central controller to ensure that the mine’s Read more…
Schneider Electric expands cloud-based DCIM portfolio
Schneider Electric has introduced EcoStruxure IT Advisor, further expanding its cloud-based DCIM portfolio of solutions. EcoStruxure IT Advisor delivers a simplified way to deploy data centre management that is accessible anywhere and at any-time. This cloud-based planning and modeling tool enables data centre operators of large data centres and colocation facilities to reduce operating expenses and maximise uptime by optimising capacity, analysing business impact, and automating workflows. “Hybrid data centre architectures are driving the industry to rethink Read more…
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