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Rio Tinto's Kitimat Smelter

 

The modernisation of the aluminium smelter will increase production capacity by 48 per cent and result in Kitimat becoming one of the lowest cost smelters in the world. Having achieved first production in June 2015, Rio Tinto is now focused on safely ramping up towards its annual production rate of 420,000 tonnes. Read more...     

   

 

Natcore Technology Develops Breakthrough Solar Cell Structure - Scientists working in the Rochester R&D Center of Natcore Technology Inc. have developed a new solar cell structure that will simplify the production process, significantly lower costs, and speed the path toward ultra high-efficiency cells. Read more...

New Made-in-Ontario Tooling to Support Bruce Power Operations for Decades - Bruce Power's maintenance and inspection activities will be enhanced through a new, state-of-the-art tooling system unveiled by a coalition of respected Ontario-based companies that have used innovation to drive the province's nuclear industry forward by meeting the operational needs of the Bruce Power site. Read more...

NEMA Publishes NEMA PRP 5-2015 Installation Guidelines for Surface Nonmetallic Raceway - NEMA PRP 5 provides information on the proper application and installation of surface nonmetallic raceway permitted for use in dry locations, non-hazardous locations, and areas not subject to physical abuse, in accordance with the National Electrical Code® and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. Read more...

Pattern Development Completes $393 Million Financing of 180 MW Meikle Wind Project in British Columbia - Meikle Wind,expected to commence commercial operation in late 2016, is the largest wind power project in British Columbia with the capacity to generate clean energy for up to 54,000 homes in the province. Read more...  
 
TransAlta Using Tesla Battery Storage Technology in Alberta's First Large-Scale Energy Storage Project - TransAlta Corporation has been awarded $250,000 from Alberta Innovates - Energy & Environment Solutions (AI-EES) to help launch Alberta's first large-scale commercial energy storage project. Read more... 

Toronto Hydro Unveils Hidden Tunnel During Construction of Transformer Station
Toronto Hydro has completed a major milestone in the construction of the Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station, located in downtown Toronto. Following a complicated excavation project resembling a mining operation, a tunnel connecting the new station to Hydro One equipment has been recently completed. Read more...

Compressed Air Energy Storage Technology Could Save Ontario $8 Billion - A new technology to store excess energy generated by green energy sources could save Ontario up to $8 billion over a 20-year period, according to a study commissioned by NRStor and General Compression Inc. Read more...

Voith to Supply Synchronous Condensers to Manitoba Hydro's Riel Project - This project consists of the design, supply, installation and commissioning of four synchronous condensers each rated 250 MVAR complete with Balance of Plant equipment, civil foundations and buildings. Read more...  
 
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Product Showcase 

Hammond 1455NHD Extruded Aluminum Enclosure
Hammond's Latest Enclosure
Is A Really Hot Design
 

The latest addition to the popular 1455 series of extruded aluminum enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing is the 1455NHD which features six integral heat dissipating fins in the extrusion profile, providing enhanced cooling capability for when high thermal loads are expected from the housed equipment.  

 

Designed to house PCBs and discrete components, the 1455NHD is sized to accept the popular 100 x 160mm single Eurocard, which mounts horizontally into one of seven slots in the body of the enclosure. Read more... 




Handheld TDR from Megger Used in the CATV Industry - Megger, one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical and communications applications, now offers the TDR500/3-CTV, a handheld, time domain reflectometer designed for CATV service technicians. Read more...

  

Schneider Electric Customer Care App to Deliver Best-in-Class Customer Service
As a part of its continuing efforts to provide world-class service, Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced the Canadian launch of Customer Care by Schneider Electric, a mobile application that puts 24/7 support at customers' fingertips.  
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