< PreviousSG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine released with nameplate capacity of 14MW; can reach 15MW with Power The winds of change have never been stronger, especially when it comes to meeting the world’s needs for clean, renewable energy. Siemens Gamesa’s new SG 14-222 DD offshore Direct Drive wind turbine now sees the light of day as a part of the solution. With an unprecedented 14-megawatt (MW) capacity - reaching up to 15 MW us- ing the company’s Power Boost function, a 222-meter diameter rotor, 108-meter long blades, and an astounding 39,000 m2 swept area, the newest Siemens Gamesa wind turbine stands tall in a world cur- rently undergoing enormous upheaval. “We’ve gone bigger for the better,” states Markus Tacke, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, who contin- ues: “Safely and sustainably providing clean energy for our customers and society-at-large is at the core of all we do. The new SG 14-222 DD is a global product which allows all of us take giant steps towards protecting and preserving our planet. We ourselves became carbon neu- tral in late 2019 and are on track towards meeting our long-term ambition of net- zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Our installed fl eet of over 100 GW both offshore and onshore abates more than 260 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.” “Offshore is in our DNA,” states An- dreas Nauen, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit. “Since we helped create the offshore wind industry in 1991, we’ve been determined to safely increase operational performance, minimize tech- nology risks, and create a consistently lower Levelized Cost of Energy. The SG 14-222 DD demonstrates our drive to lead the way in a world powered by clean energy. In fact, just one unit will avoid approx. 1.4 million tons of CO2 emissions compared to coal-fi red power generation over the course of its projected 25-year lifetime,” he adds. The 14 MW capacity allows one SG 14- 222 DD machine able to provide enough energy to power approximately 18,000 average European households every year. Approximately 30 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines could furthermore cover the annual electricity consumption of Bilbao, Spain. The 222-meter diameter rotor uses the new Siemens Gamesa B108 blades. As long as almost three Space Shuttles placed end-to-end, each 108-meter long Integral- Blade® is cast in one piece using patented Siemens Gamesa blade technologies. The turbine’s massive 39,000 m2 swept area is equivalent to approximately 5.5 standard football pitches. It allows the SG 14-222 DD to provide an increase of more than 25% in annual energy production. Siemens Gamesa launches 14mw offshore direct drive turbine with 222-meter rotor Tolomatic electric actuator force Tolomatic’s expanded extreme-force electric actuator family now includes the RSX128 actuator, rated up to 50,000 pounds of force (222.4 kN). Ideal for replacing hydraulic cylinders and designed for 100 per cent duty cycle, the RSX actuator features Tolomatic’s precision-ground planetary roller screws for long, consistent operating life in challenging environments. Applications include assembly, metal fabrication (pressing, punching, clamping), automotive manufacturing, timber process- ing, motion simulators and more. “We are excited to move up into a whole new ‘weight class’ of linear actuators,” said Andy Zaske, vice president, sales and market- ing, Tolomatic. “We have applied our expertise in roller screw technology—we manufacture our own roller screws—with Tolomatic’s Endurance Technology(SM) design approach to create a long-lasting, dependable solution that solves many issues by replacing hydrau- lic cylinders.Electric actuator technology is more precise and effi cient—without the messy leaks or noisy operation of hydraulics.” The RSX128 actuator represents a 60-per- cent increase in the bi-directional maximum force provided by Tolomatic’s extreme-force RSX electric actuator family. Additional frame sizes include the RSX080 which provides 18,000 lbf/80kN and the RSX096P press-model which is optimized to provide extend force up to (40,000 lbf/178 kN). For all models, IP65 is standard for protec- tion against dust and water spray. Tolomatic high-force electric actuators provide reliable performance in demanding conditions The wind turbine has an unprecedented 14-megawatt (MW) capacity PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY Electric actuator technology is more precise and effi cient without the messy leaks PRODUCT OF THE MONTH 40 Utilities Middle East / June 2020 www.utilities-me.comPRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY MHPS focuses on bringing similar decarbonisation solutions to the Middle East & North Africa Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has secured an order for the fi rst advanced- class gas turbines designed to transition to renewable hydrogen fuel from Utah’s state- owned Intermountain Power Agency (IPA) in the United States of America. This award marks the fi rst Advanced Class Gas Turbines in the industry specifi - cally designed and purchased as part of a comprehensive plan to decommission a coal fi red power plant to transition to renewable hydrogen fuel - and create a roadmap for the global industry to follow. The turbines will be commercially guaranteed capable of using a mix of 30% hydrogen and 70% natural gas fuel by 2025. This fuel mixture will reduce carbon emissions by more MHPS pioneers fi rst Hydrogen- Capable J-Series Gas Turbines than 75% compared to the retiring coal-fi red technology. To meet California law, from 2025 onwards, the hydrogen capability will be systematically increased to 100% renewable hydrogen, enabling carbon-free utility-scale power generation. IPA’s order includes two 1-on-1 M501JAC power trains with gas turbines, steam tur- bines, heat recovery steam generators, and auxiliary equipment. MHPS will service the plant. MHPS’s installed fl eet of J-Series gas turbines already has accumulated 1 million hours of operating experience. IPA will receive MHPS’s newest generation JAC air-cooled dry low NOx combustion system with hydrogen-rich fuel capability. HUBER+SUHNER, a leading global sup- plier of electrical and optical connectiv- ity solutions, has today launched the RADOX® HPC500; a new addition to the RADOX® high power charging portfolio. It is the world’s fi rst cooled charging cable system that allows continuous charging at 500 Amperes even in high- temperature environments. The HPC500 cable and connecter builds on the proven performance and de- sign of the HPC400 family, as well as the extensive fi eld experience and continuous innovation in cooled cable solutions for EV charging stations. Several improvements and new features make the system ready for existing and future require- ments. These enhancements HUBER+SUHNER enables continuous electric vehicle charging at 500 A include continuous 500 A charging, an IP67 connector protection rating, the option of a ready-to-use metering system and replace- able contacts for longer service life. Alongside the cooled cable system, HUBER+SUHNER has also developed a new 24 V cooling unit to increase cooling capac- ity and reduce operational temperatures of the power lines, enabling continuous 500 A charging at environmental temperatures of up to 50 oC. The new plug-and-play cooling unit, which is pre-fi lled with coolant, fi ts into existing charging stations, signifi cantly re- ducing installation time. The features and cost-effective quality of the HPC500 makes it a convenient solution. Several improvements make the system ready for future requirements 20% reduction in the connec- tor weight MHPS gas turbines have more than 3.5 million hours Solar-powered water purifi er from GoSun As more and more people seek ways to stays safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and try to engage in more outdoor activities for mental health such as camping or hiking, GoSun —a leader in essential solar-powered out- door gear — has released the world’s first portable, solar-powered water purification and sanitation system. The GoSun Flow is small enough to fit into a backpack, uses solar energy to filter 99.99% of pathogens from water, and can function as a portable handwashing station, warm shower, source of clean drinking water, and much more. “As the world tries to reopen after the beginning phase of COVID-19, we all want to make sure we are doing our part to maintain our health and sanitation. ‘Absolute compulsive hand washing’ has been recommended by Dr. Fauci, and the GoSun Flow provides an easy, convenient way to wash your hands with clean water anywhere and anytime,” says Patrick Sherwin, Founder and CEO of GoSun. Through years of development, GoSun has designed the Flow to make everyone’s outdoor water needs as easy as possible. It is unrivaled for both water purification and delivery in a mobile package. It is now available for pre-order on Indiegogo. The latest innovation sanitises water using the power of the sun and can function as a portable handwashing station The GoSun Flow serves as an entire kitchen sink www.utilities-me.com June 2020 / Utilities Middle East 41The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has taught us many important lessons. One of the biggest is that we cannot assume that major problems will magically disappear. On the upside, the sense of purpose that has been shown here in the UAE, and in many other countries around the world, to face this crisis demon- strates that when we have the collective will, we can respond to challenges with imagination and clarity. This same collective purpose and drive to combat Covid-19 must be applied to longer term environmental challenges. For years, scien- tists have crunched the data and warned us that disaster awaits if we do not change our human- kind’s relationship with the environment. I hope that we will now learn to trust the data and not just assume that things will turn out for the best. The spread of novel coronavirus has been a sal- utary reminder that inconvenient truths cannot be wished away. FACING UP TO WASTE One such issue is waste disposal. The World Bank estimates that 2.01 billion tonnes of munic- ipal solid waste are produced globally every year, with around a third of that waste not man- aged in a responsible manner. Here in the UAE, we have one of the highest waste generation rates per capita in the world, with the average person here generating around 2.7 kg of waste every day. While we have worked hard to ensure Final Word Waste to energy is a vital step to cleaning our communities and powering growth, says Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah the recovery of recyclables from waste, non-recy- clable residual waste will continue to fi ll landfi lls, imposing massive environmental costs. Over the years, we have improved the recycling and material recovery capabilities to achieve a waste diversion rate of 76 percent in Sharjah, the highest fi gure in the Middle East. But to help close the gap and drive Sharjah towards becoming a zero-waste city by 2021, we established a joint ven- ture company with Masdar to form the Emirates Waste to Energy Company (EWTE). By combining our competencies in environmental management with Masdar’s expertise in renewable energy, we can discover new synergies in transforming waste into energy to power cities solving both the waste challenge and meeting the demand for clean energy sources. EWTE is also exploring opportunities with var- ious governments to develop waste-to-energy plants in the region to achieve zero-waste targets and tap into new sources of renewable energy to power their cities. Our fi rst project together is to build the region’s fi rst waste-to-energy plant in Sharjah, is on track to be completed by the end of 2021. This facility will process more than 300,000 tonnes of residual waste each year to generate around 30 megawatts of energy, which will power up to 28,000 homes and displace almost 450,000 tonnes of CO2 emis- sions yearly. It will meet the strictest standards to ensure that toxins and pollutants are removed from the fl ue gases emitted. Published by and © 2020 ITP MEDIA Group FZ-LLC. 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