ABB will provide key components for power distribution for the Eglinton Crosstown project, a new light rail transit line (LRT) in Toronto, Canada, to ensure the safe, reliable operation with almost zero emissions. The project is part of an $8.4 billion investment from the Ontario government to expand public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
We are in the midst of a new electrical revolution that brings many challenges but offers numerous opportunities for energy security, good jobs, and combating climate change. The electrical system many of us grew up with is on the way out.
How are you maximizing grid efficiency? Reducing electricity network losses requires smart strategies that improve active and passive energy efficiency. By planning, measuring, and improving transmission and distribution (T&D) efficiency and installing digital technology that is more accurate and connected, electric utilities take a big step toward increasing energy efficiency and trimming operating costs.
Alberta’s plan for the replacement of coal energy with natural gas and renewables was announced in 2015, but still questions as to who will provide the new power remain unanswered.
Canadian Solar announced that it has been awarded a 17.87MWp project in Japan’s inaugural solar energy auction. The project is located in Suzuhari City within Hiroshima prefecture and will be powered by over 48,000 high-efficiency Canadian Solar modules.
Ontario is envisioning a future in which millions of electric vehicles are on the roads, but analysts predict consumer uptake will remain far off the government target for 2020, despite tens of millions of dollars in subsidies.
By 2025, the group is aiming to sell no less than one million EVs annually and become the segment leader. What’s particularly interesting is that it has the means to reach its goals. More than 20 billion dollars are invested in the strategy, which includes both technology development and battery production
Maintaining the reliability of Ontario’s electricity system is at the core of what the IESO does. This means ensuring Ontario residents and businesses have power whenever they need it.
FortisAlberta Inc. (FortisAlberta) has applied to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) for transmission system access to reliably serve growing demand for electricity in the Municipal District of Taber.
ECE Professor, Ehab El-Saadany, has been elevated to Fellow of the IEEE for his contributions to distributed generation planning, operation and control.
For the third year running, Hydro-Québec’s Karim Zaghib has made the Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters) list of The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds, one of the most prestigious honors in the field.
Pattern Energy Group Inc. has announced its Meikle Wind power facility received the Project Excellence Award from Clean Energy BC. The 179 megawatt (MW) Meikle Wind facility is located near Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia.
E.B. Horsman & Son has committed to support students of British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and reward their hard work and academic excellence. E.B. Horsman & Son also supports Kwantlen Polytechnic Universities scholastic program by offering scholarships to students who achieved above average academic performance and exhibit leadership in their local community
Prysmian Group and General Cable Corporation have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Prysmian will acquire General Cable for $30.00 per share in cash.
Kyle Sheppard joins Rittal as the Regional Sales Director for the Central Region. With over 13 years’ experience in sales and sales management, and a strong expertise in data-driven, long-term strategic planning, Kyle will be a strong addition to the team and the various products and solutions that Rittal offers its clients.
Dominique will be responsible for leading the sales team and agents across Canada and the United States. He will also be the representative for Bel Products Inc. with the various electrical associations.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
