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Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström as President of Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company. Daniel Winter will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Power Solutions on January 1, 2025. He is well-prepared […]
Seven Danfoss MPE-70 isobaric energy recovery devices installed in Arucas-Moya desalination plant
Operated by ACCIONA since it was commissioned in 1995, the Arucas-Moya seawater desalination plant is a state-of-the-art facility. In addition to having a nominal production capacity of 15,000 m3/d, capable of meeting the water needs and demands of the area, it is equipped with the latest technology available in terms of energy recovery: the Danfoss […]
Say goodbye to costly water damage: smart digital solutions assist with automatic leak detection
When considering water damage to property, many people would first think of major events such as flash floods or rising groundwater as being the major potential culprits. And while these are real challenges across the globe, realistically water leakage can come from many different sources within our houses, apartments or offices. “Pipe and fixtures within a building […]
Water Resource Management – a world-wide concern as we celebrate World Water Day
Scarcity of fresh water has become an unavoidable and serious threat.
Solar-powered irrigation for citrus trees in Morocco
Under the Moroccan sun, irrigation is needed during most of the year to safeguard any harvest. However, irrigation is expensive – too expensive for many farmers. Vacon has helped a citrus farmer to water his citrus trees in a cost-efficient way and to put bread on the table for his family. Solar-powered pumps driven by […]
Creating a sustainable future with seawater
Over the past decade, the use of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) for desalination purposes has taken off. With proven efficiency rates of up to 92% and energy savings of up to 65% compared to traditional solutions, the opportunities offered by SWRO technologies deserve further exploration.
New electric generator to double lifespan of Finnish hydro plant
Danfoss Editron is demonstrating how electrification technology can extend the life of hydropower plants by providing two electric generators to Finnish energy group KSS Energia. The generators will play a key role in doubling the operational lifespan of the Siikakoski hydro plant in Kouvola, Finland. The Siikakoski plant, which has been in operation since […]
Industrial desalination with low energy consumption
ACCIONA, Italy ACCIONA used Danfoss technology to implement an innovative reverse osmosis modular desalination system at the Sarlux refinery in Sardinia. As a result, energy consumption was reduced (from 2.7 kW to 2,4 kW per m3 of water) in comparison with traditional solutions. The process of desalination is intrinsically energy intensive. Therefore, operating costs related […]