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  • Siemens, DOMO Partner for Sustainability in Electrical Industry

    Siemens, DOMO Partner for Sustainability in Electrical Industry

    ERLANGEN and LEUNA, Germany, Feb 27, 2025 – Siemens Smart Infrastructure and DOMO Chemicals  announced a significant milestone in their joint effort to promote sustainable practices in the electrical industry. DOMO Chemicals has developed and validated a new, high-performance TECHNYL 4EARTH polyamide 6 (PA6) material to be used for Siemens applications that incorporate recycled content and advanced flame-retardant technology.

    For the first time, Siemens will use this material for electrical safety products. The innovative TECHNYL 4EARTH material, developed by DOMO Chemicals, will enable Siemens to produce covers and housings of the Siemens SENTRON 5SV3 residual current circuit breakers (RCCB), type A/AC while offering the same performance and quality as conventional materials, which is a prerequisite for a safety product. RCCBs enhance electrical safety by disconnecting power when they detect a current imbalance, preventing electric shocks and fires. They are essential in both residential and commercial electrical installations.

    Composed of 50 percent recycled content, including chemically recycled PA6 from various post-industrial and post-consumer sources such as fibers, textile filaments, and glass reinforcement, the material reduces the environmental impact of the manufacturing process without compromising performance or quality.

    Siemens: Advancing circularity in electrical safety

    Andreas Matthé, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Image: Siemens

    “We want to lead the industry with smart and sustainable technology,” said Andreas Matthé, CEO of electrical products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “It’s our ‘new normal’ to deploy as much sustainable material as possible for each new product to support our customers in achieving both optimized operations and their environmental goals. We are delighted to promote circularity and responsible use of resources in the electrical and electronics industry together with our partner DOMO Chemicals”. 

    The SENTRON 5SV3 RCCBs, type A/AC, meet the criteria of the recently introduced Siemens EcoTech label. Besides using sustainable materials, the SENTRON RCCBs are designed to exceed the standard lifetime expectations set by IEC 61008-1. With an impressive 10,000 operating cycles, the devices offer superior mechanical and electrical life, ensuring steadfast performance and longevity. With SENTRON 5SV RCCBs, type A/AC, existing application functionality can be easily enhanced. The standardized accessory system allows easy hardware upgrades, including auxiliary switches, undervoltage releases, and more. This unified system of function extensions ensures that machines and switchboards remain productive and cost-effective for longer periods.

    About Siemens Smart Infrastructure

    Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI), headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is a division of Siemens AG that focuses on intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries to enhance the way we live and work. SI offers a portfolio of across-the-board building automation systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) controls, fire safety and security systems, energy performance services, grid resilience solutions, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Serving sectors such as data centers, energy, and various industrial applications, SI addresses the challenges of urbanization and climate change by providing innovative solutions. In fiscal year 2024, SI achieved a profit margin of 17.3%. The division employs approximately 78,500 people globally.

    About DOMO Chemicals

    Founded in 1991, DOMO Chemicals is a Belgian company specializing in the production of engineering plastics, specialty polymers, and film chemicals. Headquartered in Leuna, Germany, the company serves various industries, including automotive, food, medical, pharmaceutical, and electronics. DOMO offers a comprehensive range of nylon resins and intermediates, complemented by polymers and chemicals, to meet diverse client needs. Over the years, the company has expanded its global presence through strategic acquisitions, such as the 2020 purchase of Solvay’s European Performance Polyamides Business, enhancing its position in the polyamide market. As of 2024, DOMO Chemicals employs approximately 2,000 professionals.

  • atNorth Wins Iceland’s Top ICT Award at UTmessan

    atNorth Wins Iceland’s Top ICT Award at UTmessan

    (From L to R): Erling Guðmundsson, COO, atNorth with Iceland’s President, Halla Tómasdóttir. Image: atNorth

    REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Feb 11, 2025 – atNorth has announced its recognition at one of Iceland’s prestigious information technology events, UTmessan, along with other leading Icelandic data center operators for their role in facilitating the development of Iceland’s infrastructure.

    The Information Technology Award of the Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) is an honorary prize awarded to organizations for outstanding information technology contributions in Iceland. The accolade highlights the positive impact of data centers on Iceland’s digital, power and economic infrastructure. The award was presented by Iceland’s President, Halla Tómasdóttir, at a ceremony on Feb 7, Friday in Reykjavik.

    The data center industry is thriving in Iceland, alongside its Nordic neighbors due to its cool climate and abundance of renewable energy that enables energy efficient infrastructure cooling techniques.

    The demand for data center capacity in Iceland facilitated the country’s investment in digital connectivity and the national power infrastructure to ensure long term sustainability of the supply. Iceland boasts multiple undersea fiber optic cables connecting the country to the UK, North America and mainland Scandinavia and has a robust domestic fiber optic network, with multiple providers offering high-speed internet connectivity throughout Iceland – factors that have accelerated the growth of other businesses in the country.

    “We believe that data centers can be pivotal to a thriving economy and are committed to supporting the countries in which we operate”, says Erling Guðmundsson, COO, atNorth. “We are proud to be recognized alongside our peers as having contributed to putting Iceland on the map as a perfect location for data centers. By collaborating with local governments and likeminded organizations we hope to create data center ecosystems that operate with environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and community integration.”

    atNorth has won many awards for its services, including the ‘Top Energy Efficient HPC Achievements’ award at the HPCwire Reader’s Choice Awards, the ‘Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year’ prize at the Tech Capital Awards, the ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ award at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Excellence Awards. The business also won the ‘Location Award’ for Iceland at the Tech Capital Awards in 2023 and has been included in TechRound’s Sustainability60 list that celebrates the sustainability companies across the UK and Europe.

    About atNorth

    atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company that offers sustainable, cost-effective, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services trusted by industry-leading organizations. The business acquired leading high performance computing (HPC) provider, Gompute, in 2023 enabling a compelling full stack offering tailored to AI and other critical high performance workloads.With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. The tailor-made solutions enable businesses to calculate, simulate, train and visualize data workloads in an efficient, cost-optimized way. atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, with additional sites to open in Helsinki, Finland in Q1 2025 and Ballerup, Denmark in Q2 2025, as well as its tenth under construction in Kouvola, Finland and its eleventh site in Ølgod, Denmark. The business has also secured land for a future mega site in the Sollefteå Municipality in Sweden.

    Source: atNorth

  • TELO, Aptera Announce Solar Panel Options for TELO MT1

    TELO, Aptera Announce Solar Panel Options for TELO MT1

    SAN CARLOS, CA, Jan 16, 2025 – TELO Truck has partnered with Aptera to introduce integrated solar panel options for the TELO MT1. Buyers can choose up to three solar kits and enable portable charging with increased energy freedom, even in remote locations. The available solar panel options include:

    • Rooftop Truck Cab Solar Paneling – Integrated panels over the cab maximize daily energy generation.
    • Tonneau Truck Bed Cover Solar Paneling– A solar-equipped bed cover adds power while preserving storage versatility.
    • Camper Shell Solar Paneling – Panels extending from the cab over the bed increase charging capacity and storage options.

    Aptera’s solar panels generate up to 200 watts each at peak sunlight, delivering 1-2 kWh per day based on location and season. Using a glass-glass configuration ensures optimal efficiency and durability. TELO vehicles consume just 200-300 kWh/mi, significantly reducing energy needs and extending range with solar options. Ideal for adventurers and daily drivers alike, the technology enhances TELO’s sustainability and delivers freedom from the grid.

    Car buyers will be able to tailor their pickup truck precisely to their needs by selecting their desired TELO solar configuration during the time of pre-order. These options support TELO’s goal of creating efficient, sustainable vehicles for work and recreation purpose. Aptera, a trailblazer in solar-powered commuter vehicles, unveiled their groundbreaking technology at CES 2025. This partnership merges Aptera’s expertise with TELO’s design, boosting compatibility and performance.

    “Our unique curved solar cell design makes it the perfect application to propel automotive utility further than ever before,” said Steve Fambro, co-founder & co-CEO of Aptera. “Together with TELO, we’re harnessing the power of the sun to make life off the grid a reality for everyone by putting the sun to work for them.”

    Thanks to TELO’s newest offering of solar power charging, the company continues to redefine the possibilities of EV ownership.

    Jason Marks, CEO and co-founder of TELO Trucks – adds, “Whether buyers are looking for a commuter vehicle, a safer, more sustainable option to serve their family’s needs, a rugged, dependable pickup truck for outdoor adventuring, or a highly-functional fleet vehicle that increases their business’s efficiency, TELO continues to be a first-in-class automotive option to satisfy the many needs of car buyers.”

    TELO and Aptera will make these solar panel options available for pre-order later this year. The fully realized drivable prototype is currently in production at Aria Group, which joined forces with TELO in 2024 after a successful $5.4M strategic funding round led by Neo and Spero Ventures.

    Source: Aptera