Why and how to modernize your switchgear

There is a significant increase in the number of industries that are installing switchgear. An outdated system can mean disruption of services and major financial losses. Every organization must upgrade and modernize its switchgear. Let us understand how this can be achieved. Here are some factors to consider before planning the assessment of your switchgear: Age - If the switchgear is purchased recently and is performing well, you can maximize its life by investing in appropriate service and maintenance. For instance, switchgear installed in a commercial complex needs to be serviced less frequently as compared to the one installed on a construction site. The nature of service and. maintenance differs from one switchgear to another. So it is important to understand the specific guidelines of your device to ensure proper maintenance. And the frequency of maintenance of the device depends on the type of application - The frequency of. of your device. the type of switchgear depends on your device's application.

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Industry’s role in addressing climate change
Policy & Regulation Renewable Energy

Industry’s role in addressing climate change

Only 19% of the largest, listed industrial companies are aligned with a pathway to keep global warming to 2 degrees C or below 29% are set to align their emissions with Paris Pledges by 2030. The proportion of companies disclosing their emissions has increased from.

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Dubai announces that 25% of its buildings will be 3D printed in 2030
Digitalisation Buildings & Transport

Dubai announces that 25% of its buildings will be 3D printed in 2030

Dubai recently announced a 3D printing strategy to make it a leading hub for additive manufacturing in construction. The Emirate expects to reduce average building construction costs by 50 to 70%, and labour costs by as much as 80% with 3D-built structures.

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The future of flight – Three energy futures (electric, hydrogen or just less?)
Energy Infrastructure Buildings & Transport

The future of flight – Three energy futures (electric, hydrogen or just less?)

Every minute 84 flights take off somewhere in the world with over 4 Billion journeys being made by plane. Burning nearly 300 million tonnes of Jet Fuel annually making up 2.7 percent of global CO2 emissions and global air travel is expected to double over the next.

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New decade opens with cascade of US coal plant closures
Policy & Regulation

New decade opens with cascade of US coal plant closures

The new decade is opening with a mounting cascade of plant closures in the United States coal industry. Investors abandoning ship, revenue driven down by record-low gas and renewable energy prices, and communities asking increasingly tough questions about the coal-fired generating stations in.

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How energy efficiency upgrades can benefit building owners and tenants
Buildings & Transport

How energy efficiency upgrades can benefit building owners and tenants

E3 Prime Environments President, Curt Monhart, took a tour of a business operation with a high monthly utility bill. Monhart was keenly aware that simply replacing the obsolete HVAC system and upgrading the existing outdated lighting would yield significant cost savings.

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Energy storage - an effective weapon in the fight against emissions
Energy Infrastructure

Energy storage - an effective weapon in the fight against emissions

More than one quarter of all emissions CO2 are the emissions hard to eliminate. The political will to invest in such technologies is simply not enough in many countries. In the energy sector, switching to renewable energy sources (RES) appears to be a logical.

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6 Lessons on energy decarbonization from countries leading the way
Policy & Regulation

6 Lessons on energy decarbonization from countries leading the way

China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ethiopia and the United Kingdom are further along than many others. Energy production and use accounts for about three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. Three main strategies can help countries meet energy needs with zero-carbon emissions:.

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World's largest offshore wind farm will power 4.5 million homes
Energy Infrastructure

World's largest offshore wind farm will power 4.5 million homes

UK renewable energy developer SSE announced construction of Dogger Bank Wind Farm. With a capacity of 3.6 gigawatts, it will be three times bigger than the world's biggest existing wind farm. Hornsea One, which is still under construction.

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EEIP - Strategical partnership with EUSEW2020
Policy & Regulation

EEIP - Strategical partnership with EUSEW2020

EEIP has been selected as a ‘strategical partner for EUSEW 2020’ 2020 has been a mythical year for energy efficiency since 2009. EEIP commitment has since stretched beyond the ‘third pillar, energy efficiency’.

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