Microsoft’s Dublin data centre forced to build own power station
Microsoft is being forced to build its own powerstation in Dublin for its data centres because the local electricity grid is unable to cope,...
JCB wins £10m contract for gas powered generators
JCB has secured a deal worth £10 million which will see the company’s first major entry into the gas powered generator sector. The company’s Power...
E.ON integrates Fraport AG emergency power generators into virtual power plant
E.ON's virtual power plant continues to grow. Four emergency power generators for Fraport AG are now linked to E.ON's energy platform. This means that,...
£1.5m grant awarded for new engine technology
A consortium led by Lontra has been awarded a £1.5 million grant to apply the firm’s award-winning technology to energy generation. The Energy Catalyst...
Power outage threat posed by hackers
Hackers could pose a significant threat to smart grid security unless the challenges are better understood and addressed, researchers have warned. A team of...
Battery-free UPS system wins iF Design Award
HITEC Power Protection, a manufacturer of Diesel Rotary UPS (DRUPS), has announced that its PowerPRO2700 product has won this year's iF Design Award. Each...
The pros and cons of eco-mode UPS: what does the future hold?
Ian Bitterlin discusses the potential risks and benefits of adopting eco-mode UPS technology, and considers the future impact of silicon carbide IGBTs.
In the early...
Younicos awards battery-based energy storage project to Morrison
Morrison Utility Connections, a major projects Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and part of Morrison Utility Services, has been commissioned to build and connect one...
DataCentres North: full programme announced
Datacentres North’s educational programme will address both 'strategic issues' affecting the industry and the opportunities specific to the region, as well as the 'operational...
Guidance issued on maintaining UPS
In a data centre, the UPS acts as the first line of defence, protecting against a range of power problems – from voltage spikes...
UK interest in microgrids builds momentum
Concerns continue to grow as to how our networks can address the power supply capacity, stability and resilience issues vital to ensure ‘business as...
Solar energy to power Apple’s data centre
NV Energy and Apple have announced an agreement to build 200 megawatts of additional solar energy in Nevada by early 2019. The projects will...
RTE selects Saft for lithium-ion backup battery systems in innovative Smart Grid Substation installations
Saft has supplied two battery systems to French transmission grid operator RTE to provide vital backup power for its innovative Smart Substations Project. The...
Contract win for Liverpool hospital
A contract to supply critical care power systems and hygienic touch-screen theatre control panels, with PACS viewing screens, has been awaded to Bender UK...
Eaton appoints new service partner for Scotland
Eaton UK service business manager Steve Spicer said: "We have seen an increase in demand within the UPS market in Scotland and are excited...
Power only half the story as volatility hits energy bills in 2016
Wholesale power prices declined for 2015 with anticipated softening into 2016. Yet bills are expected to rise and the market to become increasingly volatile....