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ZX MS supports multi-site wind measurement
Invenergy has contracted ZX Measurement Services to conduct 12-month wind measurement campaigns across multiple sites in Scotland. The campaigns have been carried out by renting ground-based ZX 300 wind Lidar, and the rental of ZX Power, ZX MS’s remote power solution, designed specifically to enable autonomous operation in off-grid locations. These systems are currently deployed across ZX’s onshore wind development locations in Scotland.
siting, project design, and investment- grade assessments. Invenergy has found it to be a reliable technology and is continuing to apply it to gain flexible measurement solutions that enhance data accuracy while enabling a simpler and more efficient approach to wind measurement.
Each 12-month campaign aims at delivering high quality wind data to inform turbine
ZX 300 has been deployed more than 15 000 times globally and is proven, says its maker to deliver accurate and reliable wind data regardless of surrounding climate or terrain
Surge protection for PV systems
Around 70 % of all the new power generation capacity installed worldwide in 2024 consisted of photovoltaic systems, according to the IEEE’s annual report on the role of solar in the global renewable energy transition. Mersen’s new HelioProtecyionHP20P fuse series is designed primarily for PV systems. Its PV fuses for systems with 2000 VDC output is said to be a major innovation towards higher system efficiency and safer high-voltage architectures. They are believed to be first of their kind on the market in this power class, and also among the smallest fuses for 2000 VDC systems, measuring 22 mm x 85 mm.
This allows designers to optimise space inside combiner boxes, inverters, and other equipment while maintaining robust protection for next-generation PV installations. The HP20P series fuses have been developed for solar fields with a large number of PV modules connected in series.
Available from 20 A to 60 A within the same housing size, the HP20P series are said to give engineers significant flexibility in system design and integration. The fuses feature a low minimum breaking capacity of 1.35 times the rated current value: this enables safe interruption of the circuit under typical conditions with low fault current. This promotes enhanced operational safety across key applications such as generator connection boxes (combiner boxes), inverters and battery charge controllers. Mersen has obtained UL248-19 and UKCA certification for its HP20P series fuses, while approvals under the European standard IEC 60269-6 and the Canadian standard CSA C22.2 are expected shortly.
The fuses can be integrated into the application using ferrules or crimp caps. Wire crimp connections enable a solder-free connection between the wire and the fuse for encapsulating the fuse and cabling.
Schneider Electric launches ‘One Digital’ grid platform
Schneider Electric has announced the availability of its One Digital Grid Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence-enabled software platform designed to help utilities modernise faster, strengthen grid resilience and reduce energy costs. The One Digital Grid Platform combines planning, operations and asset management in a modular, AI-enabled platform designed for utilities — to facilitate innovation without infrastructure upgrades. Its specification includes integrated tools to boost reliability, improve efficiency and enhance customer communication.
“Electricity powers progress, and today’s world demands more than just supply — it demands resilience, reliability and sustainability,” said Frédéric Godemel, executive VP of energy management at Schneider Electric. “With [this] platform, we’re empowering utilities to harness the full potential of technology, transforming aging infrastructure into intelligent, future- ready networks. This is how we build a grid that … drives decarbonisation and delivers affordable energy for all.”
According to Schneider Electric’s
Sustainability Research Institute, grid instability costs US businesses billions annually. Modelling shows the nation must add 1000–2000 TWhe every decade to meet demand from AI computing, manufacturing and electrification. To meet this challenge, the country must rapidly expand capacity through distributed generation and improved energy efficiency.
“Without rapid action, the USA risks grid bottlenecks, affordability crises and missed economic growth,” said Ruben Llanes, CEO of digital grid at Schneider Electric.
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