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EDITOR‘S NOTE
Before the birth of women role models who stepped up to make a name in their respective industries, women were inferior to men. These days, many women are raising the flags of feminism, showing the world that they can do better or at least could also do what men can.
Women Scarcity in Renewables However, despite the number of females who became successful in various fields in science, technology, and engineering, the involvement of women in the renewable industry remains scarce. Because of this, the lack of diversity in the sector is apparent as men continue to populate companies- failing to see what they are amiss. Since the renewable industry is new, leaders could easily overlook the benefits women can bring to their company.
Female Leaders Can Be Better Men are experts in terms of knowledge and technical skills, but women are actually great in these fields too. In fact, they can even be better. Having women in the business will not only allow them to showcase their skills, 4
The Renewable Energy Diversity but this will also lead to the conception of new ideas. Diversity in the Green Energy Industry
nature is more profound, they will be more effective in pushing new regulations and innovations in the sector.
Diversity will break the homogeneous thinking of a group helping to come up with better decisions and innovations. As years pass, more and more people recognize the value of solar panels, wind energy, and others.
Hopefully, with more women role models, the leaders of the renewable industry will finally open their eyes and recognize the value of the female population.
Hiring women in the renewable industry can fill the skills gap, knowing that this is currently in demand as more people advocate to help the environment.
Female Role Models in Clean Energy Given that women’s concern about global warming and
When this happens, it will not only allow women to get jobs in the renewables sector, but it will also give them a voice. This will open opportunities for women to provide better solutions that will benefit not just the present generation but for the future generations as well.
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The renewable energy sector has failed to acknowledge the advantages that women can bring to the industry. Because of that, there is a lack of diversity in renewable energy companies. Women still belong to the minority groups and their voices are seldom heard as men continue
to dominate over them. The International Renewable Energy Agency reports that the global renewable energy employment (excluding large-scale hydropower) has reached 8.3 million in 2016. But despite this increase, women repre9
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sentation is still small. In countries under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), only 20 percent of the employees are females who work in sales and administration, engineering, and technical departments. The poor gender diversity in the industry results in a slow transition and it hinders new ideas that women could contribute. Compared to other industries, the energy sector is lagging in terms of
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diversity which affects the way the business runs. Because of this, groups like Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) are looking for ways to advance the role and recognition of women in the sector. This will help improve the industry as females navigate change with new technologies, innovations, and ideas.
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Does Diversity Really Matter? The first step that companies need to take is to assess how they can truly benefit from women employees. Once more females are added to the team, it can create a more diverse workplace. Apart from women, minority ethnic groups including Asians and black people should be given roles contributing to the sector’s diversity. Is this really necessary? 12
Working with a group comprised of like-minded individuals will result into homogenous thinking. This means that there will be a limited perspective which hinders the creation of fresh ideas. Hence, in order for a group to be effective, there should be brainstorming with different points of view from people with different experiences and backgrounds based on their gender, age, and culture. Having a good balance between the number of male
and female workers will help create a bigger picture when dealing with issues and other business-related matters. For instance, males and females has varying approach to risks. Females are more careful and cautious. With this, their inputs about how to manage health and safety in construction sites would be beneficial. Surrounding the industry with different people or with a diverse group will welcome more ideas and perspectives, making industry leaders more cognizant and receptive to other viewpoints.
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Why We Need More Women in the Energy Sector The renewable energy sector is still relatively new which explains why there is a current lack of diversity. This also mean that it could open its doors to more female engineers since it still needs more time to fully develop. Currently, there is an increasing global demand for energy but it is struggling due to skills shortages. However, this dilemma can be resolved if more women could be part of the business. Women can close the skills gap which will help companies keep pace with the demands of the world. The skills of females are different from men as they have a slight edge when it comes to project management, negotiation, and diplomacy. They also have the knowledge that men possess from technical know-hows like installing solar panels to subject theories like how a wind turbine works. But the greatest advantage of hiring women is their sympathetic nature towards the state of the environment and climate change. This means that they can incorporate new ideas and innovations that can help the industry tackle climate change. Since females are more concerned of this aspect, their strong pro-climate beliefs and opinions can be prominent voices to call for greater action. 15
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The change can start in STEM education in students. Ambassadors and role models can also encourage students to work on this field. Role models can also help increase female visibility in the industry. This way, it would be easier to gain trust not just from the society but from the male leaders. Gender diversity in companies can produce better innovation. It is also easier to tackle the best approaches in policy based on a variety of 18
perspectives. Since women lend a unique perspective on effective solutions for sustainability, the birth of new ideas and programs in the sector can lead to its progress. Now that we realize the value of diversity and the availability of a range of skills, it is time to make a change. The renewable energy industry needs to open more opportunities for women. -end-
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GE, ECI Join Forces to Enhance Support of Modern Utility Networks Collaboration combines the best of both partner offerings to better serve critical infrastructure customers in energy, oil and gas, and transportation sectors ECI®, a global provider of ELASTIC Network® solutions for service providers, critical infrastructures and data center operators, and GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business, one of the leaders in advanced power system solutions, have 22
announced today their global collaboration of tailored offerings and extensive expertise to better serve the critical infrastructure industry. This combination of products and services will provide customers with a more robust, end-to-end solution for their networking needs while allowing both parties to extend their already substantial industry footprints. Utilities traditionally have
uct line leader and general manager of Industrial Communications at GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business. “With the joint product portfolio, we are even better equipped to address the networking needs of utilities around the globe, especially those organizations that are building or modernizing their ICT networks.”
managed their IT and OT networks as separate sub-networks. Over the years, however, various challenges required utilities to rethink their Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Creating heterogeneous networks that can harmonize and streamline previously siloed IT and OT operations is a critical factor for improving grid efficiency, reducing downtime, lowering operational costs, minimizing asset risks, and increasing customer satisfaction. Moreover, it enables these utilities to deal with future higher
capacity business requirements while preserving the security and dependability of critical and time-sensitive operation traffic with information assurance edge to edge. “As utilities face new challenges and embrace new technologies, we understand just how critical it is to minimize disruption while modernizing. With an extensive background in the utility sector and robust product lines that complement our offerings, we feel ECI is a well-matched partner to our goals,” said Chris Trabold, prod-
The joint ECI and GE offering will provide customers with an end-to-end, unified networking solution for whichever technology they require: optical, MPLS-TP or IP/MPLS, or TDM. Through this collaboration, GE can scale its solutions with ECI’s Apollo optical family or Neptune family with Elastic MPLS, which supports both MPLS-TP and IP/MPLS on the same network element. As part of a joint solution, ECI also will offer GE’s JunglePAX™ MPLS-TP solution to its global customers to address areas of critical communications requiring industrial hardened, fanless and optimized packet transport modes to critical OT application performance. Interoperability between the two product lines is already under way, with future differentiation planned. Moreover, customers will be able to combine ECI and GE maintenance agreements under one entity for first line support. “The rise of ICT modernization and IT/OT convergence means more companies are seeking out adaptive, future-minded solutions to help meet their 23
networking needs,” said Fernando Valdivielso, global vice president of Sales and Marketing at ECI. “ECI has been serving critical infrastructure customers around the globe for more than 50 years with our flexible technologies, and we believe this recent partnership with GE will allow us to work with a wide range of utility customers in new geographies. This is an exciting time for ECI and GE as we partner to bring 24
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Acceleration of Public-Private Collaboration is Needed to Close the Protection Gap Emerging Asian Countries Most Vulnerable to the Impact of Natural Catastrophes
According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), between 2000 and 2018 more than four in five people (84%) affected by natural hazards were living in developing Asia; the region accounted for 55% of the global disaster death toll, and for 26% of global damages. In the period from 1970 to 2019 the region lost USD1.5 trillion due to natural disasters, while the estimated costs of damage from these catastrophes as a percentage of GDP is increasing. Denis Duverne, IDF Chairman 26
and Chairman of the Board of AXA, stated: “The insurance industry and the public sector need to accelerate their collaboration into action. We need to drive concrete significant measures to extend the use of insurance and related risk reduction capabilities to help build greater resilience to climate risk and natural catastrophes in countries where it is needed most.” The protection gap, or the difference between total losses and insured losses, is highest
in Emerging Asian countries regarding natural catastrophes. The share of uninsured property catastrophe losses caused by storms, floods and earthquakes is above 90 per cent in these countries. Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) commented at the gathering: “The consequence of unmanaged risk is clear. In 2018, there was USD 160 billion of loss from natural hazard, USD 80 billion of which was not insured. The impact of this loss on lives and livelihoods is immense, especially in the most vulnerable countries and communities. “The insurance industry has a critical role to play in helping to close this ‘protection gap’ and UNDP looks forward to working with them on innovative partnerships to achieve this, especially through global partnerships such as the Insurance Development Forum and InsuResilience Global Partnership, to which we remain firmly committed.” One of the key focuses of the IDF day was a new report released by IDF member ICMIF, in partnership with many IDF partners, which examined in detail the role of inclusive insurance in the wake of Haiyan. Here, the evidence points strongly to faster recovery from disaster by those families that have insurance.
The IDF Day also focused on infrastructure and the importance of proactive risk management in this area. Infrastructure needs in developing Asia and the Pacific are reported to represent USD 1.7 trillion per year to 2030 in order to maintain the region’s growth momentum while also addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation. Denis Duverne commented: “The insurance industry has vast technical expertise on how to increase climate resilience for infrastructure assets, and risk transfer mechanisms are a critical source of funding for repairing or reconstructing infrastructure when it is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster. To protect economic gains, enabling greater access to these capabilities should be at the forefront of the policy agenda for the region.� The IDF will be releasing a guide to insuring public assets later this year aimed at providing practical recommendations to governments and other public entities seeking to protect their assets and gain access to the knowledge and technical competence the re/insurance industry can provide.
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Clearway Energy Group signs over 1,400 MW in wind turbine agreements in the past nine months Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) has signed agreements for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (“Siemens Gamesa”) to supply Clearway over 1,400 MW. Siemens Gamesa is providing varying wind turbine types to both build new projects and to repower existing projects in Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia. This week Clearway also announced the financial close of repowering both the Wildorado and Elbow Creek Wind Farms in Texas with Siemens Gamesa, which total 283 MW. Wildorado and Elbow Creek were both signed in September 2018. “We are excited to continue our partnership with Clearway on these projects, which are a testament to a solid collaboration between both companies in the last year,” said José Antonio Miranda, CEO of Onshore Americas at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. “The repowering of the Wildorado and Elbow Creek projects is a major step in an exciting relationship with Clearway and a demonstration of confidence in Siemens Gamesa.” “We’re proud to be moving forward with our Repowering 30
Partnership with Clearway Energy, Inc. and concurrently signing agreements for over 1.4 GW of new construction and repowering wind projects with Siemens Gamesa,” said Craig Cornelius, CEO of Clearway Energy Group. “In addition to getting started on these first repowering projects, we’re looking forward to advancing the balance of the projects planned under these agreements and seeing them through to completion over the coming years.”
Additional projects being developed by Clearway Energy Group included in the turbine arrangements feature the previously sold Mesquite Star project, currently under construction in Texas, and the proposed Rattlesnake Flat project in Washington, along with projects yet to be announced.
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FEWA and Mubadala - ACWA Power consortium ink Agreements for Desalination Plant in Umm Al Quwain Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed AI Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in fulfillment of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 - His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, harnessed the full potential of the emirate to implement the project in support of the water security strategy, which will accelerate the sustainable development of the UAE.
government of Umm Al Quwain will join as a partner in the project and will own a stake at a later date.
The Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) and a consortium consisting of ACWA Power, a global leader in water desalination and power generation, and MDC Power Holding Company LLC, an entity fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has entered into a water purchase agreement for a 150 million imperial gallon per day desalination plant in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The plant will utilise Seawater Reverse Osmosis technology.
His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, stated: “The crucial and strategic project in Umm Al Quwain is considered an important milestone in the series of development projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it enhances the partnership between the public and private sectors and reflects positivity on the overall national economy; the project is also strategically located between Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah”.
Under the terms of the agreement FEWA will hold 20 percent of the stake, while ACWA Power and Mubadala will each own 40 percent. The
H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman of FEWA, said: “This
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project is FEWA’s first asset in partnership with the private sector. Its implementation will reinforce UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036 as well as bolster its core programmes. The plant is set to supply 150 million imperial gallons per day to the Northern Emirates and will prompt the private sector to further invest in those areas.” Once commissioned, the Umm Al Quwain plant will be the largest desalination project in the Northern Emirates. The project cost is deemed as highly competitive and will utilize state of the art technology allowing it to efficiently produce water while preserving the environment. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2019, with initial water production scheduled in 2021.
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The project is part of the UAE’s effort to optimise water production and meet the increasing demand for water in the country. Mohammad Mohammad Saleh, Director General of FEWA said: “This project will be FEWA’s first IWP project to be held in the Northern Emirates, which will help in utilizing an efficient water generation system to meet and secure the demands of both residential and agriculture sectors with competitive economical prices. FEWA will continue to achieve its ambitious vision of meeting the growing water demands in the Northern Emirates by improving and investing in its water facilities infrastructure and seeking to adapt new technologies to enhance sustainable developments.” “Our agreement with FEWA is a strong indicator of how ACWA Power has developed a stronghold in the United Arab Emirates. Setting up the first IPP infrastructure in Umm Al Quwain, while simultaneously expanding our portfolio of projects is a major milestone for us. We look forward to capitalising on this opportunity and supporting the envisioned growth for the country.” Chief Investment Officer, Rajit Nanda Mohammed Al Huraimel Al Shamsi, Director of Utilities at Mubadala, said: “We are pleased to partner with FEWA and ACWA Power on this strategic development. The project is in line with our Leadership’s vision of developing a sustainable more efficient water infrastructure that can cater for the growing demand whilst preserving natural 34
resources in the country. Mubadala looks forward to continue working with our partners to bring the project to completion and support FEWA
in its objective of securing water in the most efficient manner.”
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Advanced Stadium Cooling: Innovative Technology Coming to the Qatar World Cup Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure
The 2018 World Cup marked the World Cup debut of using the Video Assistant Referee, also known as VAR, as the newest technological innovation coming to the stadiums. According to FIFA, the VAR system had a success rate of 99.3 percent and many football analysts have praised the introduction of VAR. In their opinion, the World Cup was a perfect example of how technology can work well for football, although it did show that there are some risks involved in relying on the technology. In 2022, when the World Cup will be played in Qatar, a newer and bigger technical innovation will come to the stadiums. All host stadiums will be air-conditioned, making it doable to organize the World Cup in a country with extreme heats. Since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host in December 2010, many have been critical of the controversial choice wondering how an event like the World Cup could be organized in the desert. 36
In only one generation, Qatar has transformed from a handful of poor fishing villages into the richest country per capita in the world. It turns out if you combine gas revenues with foreign labor and the firm hand of the ruling monarchy, a country can be transformed rather quickly. Now, Qatar is taking on one of the biggest sports events the world has to offer. Because of the extreme heat, revolutionary cooling technology is going to be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tests proved everything is working as it should at the proposed World Cup stadiums. The development is an important step in the build-up to the tournament, which has courted controversy since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host. The 2022 tournament is therefore being held in winter for the first time, to avoid the searing summer heat. With temperatures averaging 42
degrees Celsius in summer, the decision was made to move the dates of the World Cup to winter, when temperatures around 30 degrees are to be expected. This is the reason why the stadiums will have air-conditioning installed, in order to bring down the temperature to about 20 degrees on the pitch and 23 degrees in the stands. The innovation being trialed in Qatar involves a system where cold air is being pumped into stadiums through a system powered by chilled water, which is the transformed into a cold mist after passing through cooling nozzles. They way it works is that the platform of the stadium is used to defend it against the infiltration of warm wind. This means the stadium is a barrier that is basically containing a cold bubble inside. The technology works by maintaining the cold bubble for as long as necessary in order for people to watch the game, and so the players are comfortable enough to play their game. The Al Wakrah Stadium also has a roof that can be opened and a seating-bowl cooling system to allow football to be played all-year round. At Al Wakrah Stadium, they are using an air circulation 38
technique, which means some of the air is drawn back, cooled again and then pushed back to the supporters and players. The cooling technology for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been a crucial part since the country announced its bid for the tournament in 2009. Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure. For example, the Khalifa International Stadium is a big stadium with an athletics track which makes it so an unconventional treatment is needed. At Khalifa, fresh air is taken and pushed to the people. Moreover, a new line of under-seat diffusers has been developed in order to deliver the air to fans in a gentle manner. No doubt, Qatar wants to show itself to the world, building the most advanced stadiums that ever have been built. The stadiums are also built so close to each other, fans could actually attend more than one game per day. The longest distance between two venues is just 55km, a short journey that will be seamless thanks to an advanced underground railway system.
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How to Remotely Install the App to Your Target Phone Most customers think that installing a spy software app on the target mobile requires physical access. In reality, you can actually install remotely to any device running on iOS. All you need is the Apple ID and password of the phone. When you have these credentials, you can then proceed to the following steps: 1. Set up your account in the Cell Phone Spy Software website. Go to your dashboard. 2. Activate your account and register the target device using the Apple ID and password. 3. You can now monitor the activity logs of the phone and set up the triggers according to your preferences.
Cell Phone Spy Software https:// cell-phone-spy-software.net/ is a smartphone spy application that collects information from your desired target cell phone without the owner knowledge. You can utilize the app for a wide range of purposes such as tracking text messages, recording calls, and retrieving other private data on the target phone. This app works only in the background, and the owner does not have any access to it. You only need to hide the icon from the screen of the phone to make it invisible to the target phone’s owner. After registering and creating an account, you can then begin 40
spying on the device. The spy software has a dashboard which displays the account settings, general information of the phone, and its activity logs. The activity logs are organized in a live panel where you can monitor all the actions made by the owner and the data received by the device. Whenever a “trigger” is set off in the target phone, a notification is sent to you. The trigger can be something from the lines of receiving messages with your set keywords or the installation of a new app. You can change the triggers anytime.
Features of the Cell Phone Spy Software Monitor Phone Logs - These logs include messages, calls, videos, photos, and basically any manipulation done on the screen. You can also detect calendar events set by the owner, along with messages containing specific keywords. This will be of great help if you are a worried parent as it will give you peace of mind to view all your child’s activities remotely. Check Chats from Various Messaging Apps - Aside from receiving text messages and
recovering the deleted ones, you can also access the chat logs from the instant messaging apps installed in the phone, some of which are Facebook’s Messenger, WhatsApp, and Snapchat. You can view both content and multimedia (videos and pictures) sent to the app. Since children these days are more inclined to online communication rather than text messages, this feature will come in handy, and you can quickly be aware of any inappropriate conversations. Track Whereabouts - With the phone’s GPS, you can easily locate the whereabouts of the target device and even determine the previous locations and most frequently visited places of the owner. You also have the option to set “safe zones” and get notified whenever the phone leaves the premises of the zone. Control Apps - You have full control of the apps that the phone has, and you can always remove any of the apps you feel unnecessary. On top of that, you also have access to their browser history, along with other statistics like durations, bookmarks, and regularly visited websites. Set restrictions and block dangerous and unsuitable sites from the phone’s browser.
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12V Waterproof Actuator One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design
Electric linear actuators are the mechanisms, the core task of which is the transfer of force from the control device to the executive one. Linear actuators vary in the way they transfer their energy. At the same time, the object controlled can be driven by a rotational or linear motion action. One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design. Due to this, actuators have an impressively long-lasting life service, in addition, they do not require regular maintenance and are unpretentious to the conditions. Simple execution allows using devices even in unfavorable climatic conditions. Depending on the manufacturer, models may have additional protection that increases the resistance of the product to disadvantageous factors. Waterproof electric linear actuators of Progres44
sive Automations manufacturer can be used for the various types of sea works. This can be a shipbuilding industry where this technology may come in handy for the construction of automated boat hatches that can prevent lover sections of a ship from flooding during powerful sea storms. This technology also can be implemented for the construction of complicated inner mechanisms of military submarines where they can be responsible for the pressure control which is essential for the submarines’ operability. There are three basic types of water protection: • IP54 – provides protection against water splashes penetration from all sides; • IP65 – prevents the penetration of water flows inside the case at any possible angle; • IP67 – with such protection the device is capable to function when fully submerged under the water.
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For example, PA-06 linear actuator model of Progressive Automations has the IP67 water protection meaning that this device is really capable to function even when fully submerged into the water and even when being at a significant depth. The minimum technical specifications of such waterproof electric linear actuator are the following: stroke – 2 inches, force – 22 Ibs, speed – 1.38 inches/sec, whereas the maximum technical specifications are like this: stroke – 24 inches, force – 180 Ibs, speed – 0.47 inches/sec. Customers can choose technical specifications so that they could adjust their waterproof linear actuators according to the needs of performance wanted. The PA-06 electric linear actuator of Progressive Automations is capable of working under the harshest conditions and withstand water, and other potentially unwanted liquids, however for short periods of time. This high-rated quality makes this kind of electric linear actuators to be the most popular choice for marine engineering. Such actuators are capable to work within -20 to +60 °C temperature window. The warranty covering this electric actuator lasts for 18 months since the purchase. This linear actuator is mounted with the help of BRK-06 mounting brackets that
make the installation process extremely easy. Furthermore, this kind of electric actuators is compatible with a whole range of control systems and control boxes transforming the operation process into a pleasure. Control boxes allow installing electric linear actuators of high water protection merely everywhere if dimensions are suitable for their installation. Actuators of Progressive Automations all-the-time provide the most effective performance while at the same time they are always reliable. These actuators can easily undergo the most terrific weather conditions and prove themselves to be the best solution where other alike technologies feel themselves uncomfortable and present poor performance. During long-lasting periods of work under heavy workloads such actuators of Progressive Automations show the highest resistance towards harsh environment conditions. Such type of electric linear actuators can be easily adjusted for various types of work more or less associated with serious humidity and marine implementation. Preferring the waterproof actuators of Progressive Automations customers make their investment into the qualitative and long-lasting technology that will fully justify their expectations.
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Here are some tips for creating a workspace that triggers your employees right on point to produce the best results Every business yearns to turn into a corporate giant and reach an unparalleled height where no competitor can reach them. That’s why every organization pays attention to boosting employee working and productivity. No matter how much competent and qualified your employees are, there are always ways to bring betterment in their performance and efficiency. 46
But most organizations don’t understand that employee productivity isn’t all about accomplishing an assigned task quickly and in a better way. It’s about continuously improving employee efficiency while retaining their mental well-being and happiness. Besides self-grooming and training, workplace ambiance also plays a major role in employee productivity. If you have been ignoring the significance of a healthy workplace, then it’s time to pull it on top of your priority list:
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Here are some tips for creating a workspace that triggers your employees right on point to produce the best results:
Update Office: Positive change in the physical environment of an office plays a significant role in employee engagement and productivity. It doesn’t mean that you should hire a designer or create a lavishing space. Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound. Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound. Organize your Office: You are wrong if you think that a messy office symbolizes that you are too busy creating great ideas. Don’t get inspired by Einstein’s messy hair. Cluttered and messy work environment hinders creativity rather than fostering it. Just imagine how you will feel if you enter a space where spare chairs are rolling on the floor, cartons are piled up in a corner, 48
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and dust-covered broken printer and photocopy machine are placed helplessly in the other corner? Wouldn’t that be suffocating? So, how can you expect your employees to work in such an environment? You should create a space to keep all these spare, broken, and other service goods to increase your workspace potential to do more. You can choose any industrial shed design according to your requirement and create a place to place excessive and broken things to get an organized workspace.
Give Personal Space: Most organizations focus on creating a space which fosters mutual coordination, harmony, and collaboration for strong teamwork. But little do 52
they know that individual space is also essential to enhance employee productivity. Employees feel more emotionally connected to a personalized workspace, tailored to their requirements and mood. So, you should give your employees the liberty to create a personal workspace to enhance their productivity and well-being.
Room for a Break: Humans’ brain doesn’t like the feeling of being bound. That’s why you start feeling dull and depressed after sticking to a particular space for a long time. A little change in the environment has a pleasant impact on your mood and creativity. Same goes with your employees! Looking at the same
walls, sitting on a particular chair and living in the same environment can decrease their productivity and creativity. It is essential to have a break room for your employees where they can relax, recharge their brain, and have a much-needed change of environment for better productivity. Your employees are not machines, they are humans, and humans need favorable ambiance and surroundings to produce better results. Make sure you provide them their desirable work environment if you want your employees to show good performance and company grow.
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Floor Standing Air-Conditioner is the Best Cooling Solution in Offices and Large Homes
It may seem like a breeze, but choosing an air conditioner is no cakewalk. The decision to purchase the best Air Conditioning unit to get the coolest, cleanest air for a particular room is one that requires a lot of forethought. This decision rests on hitting the mark with many factors, such as room size, ease of use, amount of energy saved, appearance, and much, much more. Needless to say, research, as with all major purchase decisions in life, is paramount before the inevitable purchase.
For owners of sizeable homes and offices, the floor standing air conditioner is a typical frontrunner. When situated in the right place, floor standing AC units stand out among its competitors and counterparts. With that being said, here is a snackable list of four benefits to remember when investing in a floor standing air conditioner unit.
1. You are free to cool whatever room you want Central air conditioning units are the go-to products for holistic, facility-wide cooling. However, people tend to feel different levels of comfort when faced with different temperatures. Nowadays, individuals crave a certain level of control in their homes and offices. Some want to snuggle together and watch movies in a cold room, while some want to turn up the heat when having their workout. Thus, the floor standing units are the best option for effortlessly adjusting the temperatures to appease the needs of different individuals.
2. Getting to it is a breeze Ease of use is everything in this day and age. While some may argue that having a remote control for a wall-mounted AC is easy (and it is), these units are oftentimes embedded in hard-to-reach places that may prove difficult when turning it on or off. In contrast, floor standing air conditioners are perhaps one of the least difficult AC units to reach and access, being situated in the corners of various rooms. If one feels hot or cold, they only need to walk up to the unit and turn it on or off as needed.
3. It can be installed and moved anywhere Floor standing air conditioners are highly mobile units. They are capable of being installed and moved in any of the facility’s rooms, offering a wide range of customizability when choosing which room in the house or
office to cool. All this type of AC unit needs for instalment is a flat surface, as not all every wall is suitable for a wall-mounted air conditioner. Not only are they easy to install, floor standing air conditioners can also be moved anywhere should the facility owners decide to place the unit in another room.
4. It cools rooms faster The higher an air conditioner is installed, the more time it takes for a room to be cooled. This is apparent with wall-mounted units which are, more often than not, situated in higher parts of the room. Since the installation level of a floor standing aircon is lower than its wall-mounted counterpart, these floor standing units cool the room quicker. This is especially handy after one gets back home after a hot, lengthy commute. For larger homes and workplaces, as well as facilities that revolve around convenience, the floor standing air conditioning unit is a definite choice. However, one of the main critiques against floor standing units are their space-consuming bulk and uninvitingly industrial design. Luckily, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing (Premium Series) air conditioner units face no such problems. With a sophisticated, elegant appearance, unique design, and slim shape manufactured to fit with any aesthetic or room theme. With its slim figure, this air conditioner can be placed in tighter nooks and crannies, which a plus for saving space. Not only is its design an instant
mood-booster, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing unit also performs as good as it looks. With a powerful, two-stage compressor, it promises an efficient cooling effect. It can control the speed of the compressor motor, making this air conditioner less prone to breakdowns, unlike other models. It also boasts smart Wi-Fi control, allowing remote online activation. A 140° wide air swing angle, 8.5m super long airing distance, and 1 to 1.2m large air outlet ensures far-
reaching cooling capabilities. It has a R410A eco-friendly refrigerant, allowing you to lessen your carbon footprint while enjoying maximum comfort in your home or office. Truly, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing air conditioner is top of the line and gives nothing but cool, clean air. One could even say that compared to this, other AC units are floored by its many advantages and is an outstanding pick overall.