- Siemens reinforces its commitment to sustainable development of Egypt's power sector
- Additionally, company partners with BMZ to support vocational and occupational training in Egypt: more than 5,500 Egyptians being trained
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi symbolically inaugurated the first phase of Siemens' megaproject in Egypt today. The event marks an important milestone towards the completion of the project, which will boost the country's power generation capacity by 45 percent when finished. Together with its local partners, Orascom Construction and Elsewedy Electric, Siemens broke all records in modern power plant construction by connecting 4.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity to the grid in only 18 months after the signing of the contract for the company's biggest single order ever.
- Commissioning of three Static Var Compensators (SVC) in the federal states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Kashmir
- In Punjab, largest fully regulated classic SVC system built by Siemens to date with reactive power range of one GVAr
- Total order value of EUR 60 million with high local content
In order to cover the burgeoning growth in demand for electrical power in India and to improve the stability of the power grid, the Indian power supplier and grid operator Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is modernizing its high-voltage grid and preparing it for the challenges of the future. Siemens supported PGCIL on this task with the design, engineering, installation and commissioning of three large Static Var Compensators of the SVC Classic series with a total order value of EUR 60 million. The first and largest of the three SVC systems went into operation at the Ludhiana substation in the Indian state of Punjab in November 2016, followed by a second SVC with a slightly smaller reactive power control range at the Kankroli substation in Rajasthan. This one went into operation in December 2016. The third system at the New Wanpoh station in the state of Kashmir is due to follow in 2017.
Siemens and its Dresser-Rand business will supply two gas turbine-driven compressor trains and two gas turbine generator packages for the Liwa Plastics Industries Complex, a major petrochemical project in Oman. The natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction plant in Fahud, situated approximately 300 kilometers southwest of the capital of Muscat, is part of the industrial complex. The order was placed by the South Korean construction firm GS Engineering & Construction Corporation for the state-run oil refinery and petrochemical provider Orpic, which will operate the plant and the industrial complex. The NGL extraction plant is expected to go into operation in 2019 to extract valuable liquefied natural gases.
- Strong commitment to develop fast, reliable and future proof fast charging technologies for electric vehicles
- Siemens actively participates in shaping and promoting standardization for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging solutions
A full-coverage high-power charging infrastructure is essential for driving forward electromobility. Therefore Siemens has intensified its commitment and activities to develop fast, reliable and future proof fast charging technologies for electric vehicles. In the role as core member of CharIN e.V. Siemens will bring in its extensive know how and experience in EV fast charging. In order to accelerate a global adoption of the CCS standard in particular and of high performance EV charging solutions in general, Siemens will actively participate in the standardization and market development activities of CharIN e.V..
- Graphical operation from room automation to primary systems
- Integrated graphics editor, extensive symbol and template library
- Dashboards to analyze and optimize energy consumption
The Siemens Building Technologies Division is expanding its comprehensive Desigo portfolio with the user-friendly Desigo Control Point, which will make its trade show debut at ISH 2017. Desigo Control Point includes a variety of new web servers and touch panels, providing expanded operation options for building operators and users.
- Electrical equipment supplied for 32 automated stacking cranes deployed in 16 intelligent yard blocks and 12 remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes
- Modular and open automation concept designed for transparency and future technology upgrades increases productivity and improves safety
- The first automated container terminal in Africa is capable of handling Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) up to 20,000 TEU
Siemens' scope of supply for APM Terminals MedPort Tangier includes the electrical and automation systems as well as the engineering and commissioning of 32 automated stacking cranes deployed in 16 intelligent yard blocks, which will be delivered in cooperation with innovative crane manufacturer Hans Künz GmbH, Hard (Austria). Siemens will also supply electrical systems used in 12 remote-controlled double trolley ship-to-shore cranes (STS). This order was placed by the Chinese Zhenhua Port Machinery Company (ZPMC), one of the world's biggest crane builders. The terminal, to be opened in 2019, will be the world's first transshipment hub featuring an end loading yard concept.
Siemens and Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH (AÜW), based in Kempten, Germany, have formed a joint venture named egrid to commercially implement the results from IRENE and IREN2, two joint smart grid research projects in Wildpoldsried. It was agreed that Siemens would acquire a 49-percent share in the AÜW subsidiary, egrid applications & consulting GmbH. The transaction is subject to clearance by the competent competition authorities. The joint venture will offer innovative consulting services for distribution grid operators and will continue to refine existing offers. The joint venture's consulting services will focus on "intelligence instead of copper" solutions for smart grid expansion. The primary action areas will be the integration of large capacities from distributed generation plants and intelligent control of the distribution grid.
The foundation stone of the future converter station was laid on the morning of February 23rd in Folkestone by Jesse Norman, Minister for Industry and Energy signalling the start of the construction work for high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) project ElecLink. Siemens has been awarded an order to supply a link between the French and British power grids by customer ElecLink Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel SE. The ElecLink high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) link will enhance power supply reliability in both countries and promote the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid. ElecLink, when complete, will supply enough electricity to power more than 1.65 million typical households per year. The HVDC link between France and Great Britain has been designated as one of the European Commission's projects of common interest to help create an integrated European Union energy market.
- Desigo Control Point for graphical operation of HVAC plants
- Room pressure and fume hood control for laboratories and clean rooms
- More flexible scope of use thanks to new hardware components
The Siemens Building Technologies Division has added numerous new components and functions to its Desigo building automation system. The system now includes significant new portfolio elements for cost-efficient and flexible solutions especially for small and medium-sized projects that require little integration. The new version of Desigo will be presented to the public for the first time at ISH 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Electric propulsion and control system from Siemens
- Saves fuel, preserves the environment, and reduces maintenance costs
- Siemens is the leader in green solutions for shipbuilding
The world's first battery-powered work boat for fish farming has been brought into operation in Norway. The "Elfrida" electric boat is used off the coast of Central Norway by Salmar Farming AS, a Norwegian salmon farmer. Siemens developed and supplied the complete electrical propulsion and control system to the local shipbuilding company, Ørnli Slipp. The double-hulled boat is around 14 meters long and eight meters wide. It requires around 50 minutes for its daily trip to the fish hatchery, which lies twelve kilometers off the coast. One hundred percent battery operation is possible throughout a normal working day of about eight hours.