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With a rich history of innovation and commitment to excellence, Nexans continues to lead the way in providing top-quality cable solutions for various industries across the country.
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Build Solar Better: Leverage Balance of System (BOS) for Project Success
The thoughtful selection of Balance of System (BOS) components is essential for solar project success. In fact, most safety and reliability problems are caused by connectors and wire management issues, components of the BOS. In this session we will guide you through how to navigate electrical BOS from PV module to transmission, helping to ensure more reliable, efficient, and profitable projects.
Latest Articles
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How ABB’s Hi-Tech Valiant™ Current Limiting Fuse for Fire Mitigation Impacts Safety & Reliability, Protecting the Environment & Critical Infrastructure
Discussing the Hi-Tech Valiant™ Fuse for Fire Mitigation with ABB’s Dominique Tardif Read More…
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Data Informed Decision Making & Bringing the Digital Twin to the Field with Safe Software’s Don Murray
February 26, 2025 By Blake Marchand Safe Software is a company specializing in data integration, acting like the ‘connective tissue’ bringing together an organization’s systems, providing a single unified view of business operations. Bringing their systems together by utilizing Safe Software, company CEO, Don Murray explained to me that organizations can, for example, have processes… Read More…
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Understanding the Growing Demand for Onsite Power Quality Metering
February 25, 2025 As power systems become more complex and industries rely increasingly on sensitive electronic equipment, onsite power quality metering is becoming an essential tool for facility operators. In a recent discussion featuring Dan Davis from Hammond Power Solutions and Ali Halimi from SMAART Power, key insights were shared about the importance of power quality… Read More…
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CanREA Marks Fifth Anniversary with Special Industry Data Report Highlighting Canada’s Renewable Growth
February 24, 2025 Canada’s installed capacity of wind energy, solar energy & energy storage is now more than 24 GW, up by 46% in the last five years. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to release a new, five-year industry data report announcing that Canada’s wind, solar and energy-storage sectors have grown by… Read More…
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IDEAL Debuts New Digital Fish Tape
IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products. As the emphasis on electrification and renewable energy expands, an estimated 60% of households will need to upgrade their circuit breaker to fully electrify their home. The ongoing shortage of licensed electricians only increases the burden Learn More…
Storm-Safe service entrance disconnects
Mechanical breakaway link separates service at the pole to prevent damage to utility equipment and customer premises.
Quick restoration of power by simply replacing the mechanical breakaway link and re-inserting the contacts.
Downed-line safety – separates at the pole, not the weatherhead, so the line always comes down de-energize.
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ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Sign Agreement to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
March 17, 2025 ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation – an integrated green hydrogen production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean… Read More…
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Bruce Power and Hatch Partnership Continues to Support Life-Extension Program and Low Cost Power
March 12, 2025 Bruce Power and Hatch Ltd. have signed two more contracts to support Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program. Both contracts involve the completion of preliminary engineering activities, the first for a new protected area office complex (PAOC), and the second for a new decontamination facility. Hatch, a Canadian and employee-owned engineering, procurement and construction… Read More…
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Statement from Board Chair on Upcoming Retirement of BC Hydro’s President and CEO, Chris O’Riley
March 12, 2025 On behalf of the BC Hydro Board of Directors, Glen Clark, Board Chair, has issued the following statement to advise that Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s President and CEO, has announced his decision to retire from his position effective Aug. 1, 2025, following 35 years of dedicated service to BC Hydro and the people of British… Read More…
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Hydro Ottawa’s Evolution to a Technology-Driven Organization Places it Among the National Capital Region’s Top Employers
March 11, 2025 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) won a spot among the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. As the energy sector enters the fourth industrial revolution, it’s more apparent than ever that automation, cyber-physical systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence, are all playing a part in… Read More…
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Ameresco Awarded Solar Energy and Resiliency Project at Gagetown Base by the Canadian Department of National Defence
March 17, 2025 Ameresco, Inc. has been awarded a major solar energy and resiliency project at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) in Oromocto, New Brunswick. This large-scale solar project represents a critical step toward supporting the Government of Canada’s commitment to procure 100% clean electricity for federal facilities by 2025. The Gagetown Solar Project,… Read More…
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Product News
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K-Line Highlights Engineering Services on World Engineering Day
March 11, 2025 The Engineering, Design, & Field Services Divisions of K‑Tek Electro-Services are members of PEO and are the licensed engineering division of the K‑Line Group of Companies. This division specializes in the design, commissioning, maintenance, and testing of electrical power systems up to 230kV This multi-discipline division is integral to K-Line’s turnkey operation… Read More…
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Wieland RST Connectors
March 11, 2025 Wherever electrical connections face high demands, you need solutions that deliver flawless performance, no matter how tough the conditions are. That’s where our RST® connectors shine. Designed for high-demand environments, these connectors ensure a tight seal, exceptional mechanical strength, and unmatched reliability – even in the toughest sites. Thanks to their compact design,… Read More…
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Megger EZ-THUMP 3 kV and EZ-THUMP 4 kV, Model V3
February 25, 2025 Weighing as little as 32 kg, the EZ-Thump 3 kV is the first of its kind in the market and, with updated EZ-Thump 4 kV, this series has the most portable fault location systems specifically for shielded and unshielded low voltage power cables. These instruments use the “Easy Go” test system, which is easy to operate, interprets… Read More…
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Shell Recharge to Discontine Software Services: How to Ensure EV Charging Operations Remain Uninterupted
January 8, 2025 Shell Recharge has announced it will cease its Charging Point Management System (CPMS) services for U.S. and Canadian customers by April 30, 2025. This development mirrors similar strategic shifts by companies like Enel X Way and EVBox, which have recently scaled back their North American EV charging operations. What Does This Mean… Read More…
Events
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SMR Canada – March 4&5
February 27, 2025 SMR Canada Summit serves as a vital platform for educating and informing local entrepreneurs, government officials, and the broader community about the potential of Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia as pioneering sites for nuclear development in Western Canada. Join 400 delegates on March 4 – 5 in Strathcona County The Summit features in-depth discussions… Read More…
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CAMPUT Conference 2025 – May 4-7
February 13, 2025 The Canadian energy sector is engaged in a race to decarbonize. Like the Bluenose, the legendary Nova Scotia sailing ship, Canada’s energy system is a working fleet where each member is adjusting its sail to play to its strength, overcome challenges, and find solutions to power Canada in different but reliable and… Read More…
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Smart Energy Halifax – April 15 & 16, 2025
February 13, 2025 The Smart Energy program is coming together, with an array of respected innovators leading the conversations on a variety of topics! Register today and get the Early Bird rate until March 4. View the Agenda Become a Partner Register Now Attendees from Municipalities, utilities, energy leaders, policy makers, innovators, investors, government and… Read More…
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9th Annual Indigenous Clean Energy Forum – June 4 & 5, 2025
February 13, 2025 The 9th Annual Indigenous Clean Energy Forum is an opportunity to learn from Indigenous leaders, share knowledge, celebrate accomplishments, and explore the future of clean energy initiatives. The two-day forum event will cover topics such as: June 4 & 5, 2025 Seven Chiefs Sportsplex and Jim Starlight Arena | Calgary, Alberta Go HERE… Read More…