Off-grid energy cubes provide 230 V AC output
The Power-Blox 200, a new innovative energy storage system that can deliver 230 V AC at powers from 200 W up to the kilowatt range is now available from Stäubli Electrical Connectors. The modular system uses swarm technology, and can serve as a "portable socket" to meet off-grid energy requirements.
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New maintenance-free UPS significantly lowers risk of downtime from battery failures
A new Industrial Network Uninterruptible Power Supply has been launched, using ultracapacitor technology instead of batteries, eliminating the number one cause of conventional UPS failures. This lowers the risk of downtime from battery failures by 39% to keep key equipment in facilities operating at full capacity.
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Plug and play with electric vehicles
A disruptive technology for electric vehicle charging in real estate has been introduced by Parking Energy Ltd. The solution is based on a cabling system with Parking Energy Quick Connectors that enable chargers to be added in plug-and-play manner. Installing the EV charger of your choice takes only a minute, providing unprecedented flexibility and eliminating wasteful investments whilst keeping the property technologically future proof in a rapidly developing market.
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Contactor series delivering reduced energy consumption
A new series of AC/DC coil compatible contactors is available from Schneider Electric, through RS Componenets. Schneider has upgraded its TeSys D range with the TeSys D Green range that features lower energy consumption and AC/DC coils, meaning every coil can be energised with either AC or DC current.
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Small and high performance SSR saves space by up to 50%
Introducing the RK series of 2 pole solid state relays for power control applications with units up to 75AAC, screw connection and either independent control of each pole or common control.
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Photovoltaic connectors for harsh environments
The MC4 solar power connector range is now part of the Stäubli Electrical Connectors brand. The high performance PV units, which have become a de facto industry standard, were branded as Multi-Contact before the company's change of name earlier this year.
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Carbon negative contemporary home
A ruined 19th century windmill in Cambridgeshire has been given a smart eco-makeover with the help of efficiency specialists Eco Installer.
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Connect to power faster in the field
In harsh environments, energy has to be distributed safely even under difficult ambient conditions. This is where the QPD installation system from Phoenix Contact comes into its own as a robust solution for power distribution. Installation is quick, easy, and flexible. This represents on-site time savings of up to 80%.
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Busbar Systems and IEC 61439 Standards
Busbars systems, or busbar supports are essentially heavy conductors, typically made of copper, which carry and distribute powerful electric currents to components that consume electrical power throughout an assembly.
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Power distribution specialist extends rental fleet
Power distribution specialist ide Systems has expanded the fleet of products available through its ide Rental service with the addition of its new mains distribution unit, the MD63. The product is a power distribution unit for temporary electrical installations, such as those in the event industry, and is housed in a high density polyethylene enclosure to ensure resistance to impact and the elements.
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