Innovative Energy
Metastable material: Study shows availability of hydrogen controls chemical structure of graphene oxide
May 22, 2012 4:50 pm | by Georgia Institute of Technology | Articles | CommentsA new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide, a material that has potential uses in nano-electronics, nano-electromechanical systems, sensing, composites, optics, catalysis and energy storage. The study also found that after the material is produced,
Metallization materials tout desirable adhesion
May 19, 2012 12:31 pm | Products | CommentsDuPont Microcircuit Materials has launched its next-generation back side silver material for high-efficiency solar cells. DuPon™ Solamet PV51x series photovoltaic metallization paste products are tabbing conductors made with
Silicon solar cables perform in harsh weather conditions
May 19, 2012 11:24 am | Products | CommentsRated for voltages up to 42,000 VDC, Cicoil’s Silicone Jacketed Solar Power Cables have been designed to provide absolute reliability in solar panel interconnection and photovoltaic applications. These halogen-free cables are flame retardant, flexible and are said to
Wireless transceiver promises double operation lifetime in smart meters
May 14, 2012 10:05 am | Products | CommentsSTMicroelectronics introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver for Automatic Meter Infrastructure and other wireless sensor node applications, such as alarm and security systems, home and building automation, and industrial monitoring and control. ST’s SPIRIT1 transceiver combines...
Tester targets photovoltaic modules and strings
May 14, 2012 9:32 am | Products | CommentsMC Technologies’ PROFITEST-PV allows the measurement of I-U-parameters as well as photovoltaic-modules and strings. A new patented procedure enables the test unit to read peak power, serial resistance, parallel resistance at the same time. All information can
NPD Solarbuzz Announces Inaugural China PV Conference in Shanghai, July 19-20
May 10, 2012 10:08 am | News | CommentsSolarbuzz announced it will host its inaugural Solarbuzz China PV Conference in Shanghai, China. This two-day event will take place July 19-20, 2012 at the Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel, and will provide valuable insight and critical market data to help the PV supply chain effectively develop business strategies.
Higher solar cell efficiencies taking benefits of IC technology experience
May 4, 2012 9:36 am | by Philip Pieters, business development director Energy at imec, www.imec.be | Blogs | CommentsBy bringing expertise of the semiconductor industry to the PV industry, we can significantly increase the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells. Of course, the semiconductor processes cannot simply be copied into the PV lines. They must be adapted towards higher throughput and lower cost. This is a challenge but also an opportunity for
MAGE SOLAR Opens Distribution Center in Arizona
March 27, 2012 7:41 am | News | CommentsMAGE SOLAR, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, announced today that it has added a new warehouse and distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. Effective immediately, the company’s
Booming China Market Creates Great Opportunities for PV Inverter Manufacturers
March 27, 2012 7:36 am | News | CommentsThe Chinese PV inverter market, driven by the introduction of the national FiT, grew by over 400% in 2011 to reach more than 2.5 GW in shipments according to a new report from IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc. The report also found that the market was
IEEE Announces Five New Standards and a Standards-Development Project for the Smart Grid
March 12, 2012 2:34 pm | News | CommentsIEEE, the world's largest professional association advancing technology for humanity, today announced five new standards, as well as a modified standards-development project, that are all intended to aid the efficient rollout of the smart grid worldwide. The new standards and standards projects recently approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board carve
Heliatek Opens Production Facility for the Manufacture of Organic Solar Films
March 12, 2012 2:19 pm | News | CommentsHeliatek GmbH inaugurated its first production facility for the manufacture of flexible organic solar panels in Dresden during a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Saxony, Stanislaw Tillich. Based on organic semiconductor materials, these flexible solar panels offer
IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference to Showcase Emerging Trends in EV Tech
February 13, 2012 9:56 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsThe first IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference (IEVC) is scheduled for 4-8 March 2012 at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, SC. IEVC 2012 is designed to facilitate the exchange of information on global trends in technology, engineering, standards and deployment aspects among industrial, academic and regulatory thought leaders for the rapidly-growing worldwide electric vehicle ecosystem.
SMD-Terminal Block Line with Pushbutton Actuation Offers 1- and 3-pole Versions
February 1, 2012 9:54 am | Products | CommentsWAGO Corporation’s 2060 Series SMD-Terminal Block line gains 1- and 3-pole variants, bringing push-button actuation to additional PCB-based LED lighting and electronics. This alternative to hand-soldering PCB leads streamlines termination and permits
Are We There Yet?
January 30, 2012 12:08 pm | by Greg Zimmer, Linear Technology Corporation, www.linear.com | Articles | CommentsRealizing a true gasoline competitor will require many improvements in battery technology. With new battery chemistries capable of big increases in energy and power density, comes significant complexity in battery management to enable their practical use.
Battery Fuel Gauge: Factual or Fallacy?
January 25, 2012 12:12 pm | by Isidor Buchmann, CEO & founder of Cadex Electronics Inc., www.BatteryUniversity.com; answers@cadex.com | Articles | CommentsPeople may imagine the battery as being an energy storage device that is similar to a fuel tank dispensing liquid fuel. For simplicity reasons, a battery can be seen as such; however, measuring stored energy from an electrochemical device is far more complex. The battery fuel gauge is generally poorly understood in the medical field, and this article describes the challenges of measuring energy in a battery.
Capacitive Coupling Device Enables Wireless Charging Systems
January 12, 2012 11:14 am | Products | CommentsMurata Electronics North America introduced its new wireless power transmission module at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The higher power capability of the LXWS Series enables wireless charging systems for
Lumiotec and Universal Display Announce Technology License Agreement for OLED Lighting
January 10, 2012 1:29 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsLumiotec Inc., founded by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Rohm Co., Ltd., Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in 2008 to develop, manufacture and sell OLED lighting panels, and Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: PANL), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED technology and materials, today announced that the companies have
Nordic Semiconductor Demos Bluetooth Low Energy-Smart Advanced Navigation Remote Control
January 10, 2012 5:17 am | Products | CommentsUltra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today demonstrates the world's first Bluetooth low energy (or Bluetooth Smart as Bluetooth low energy devices and sensors will now be marketed to consumers) smart navigation remote for the latest connected TVs and set-top boxes.
Chinese Tier 2 PV Module Utilization Fell To Record Low in Q4 of 2011
January 10, 2012 4:59 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsThe average production capacity utilization rate of Chinese Tier 2 crystalline PV module manufacturers fell to just 35 percent in Q4'11 according to the latest quarterly report from IMS Research and is forecast to fall even lower in Q1'12. As a result of high inventory levels and a weak outlook for demand in 2012, many suppliers closed down production lines, or suspended production entirely, resulting in
GSE of Italy Approves TUV Rheinland PTL to Perform Design Qualification Testing of PV Products
January 9, 2012 12:27 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsTÃœV Rheinland PTL, North America's largest solar and photovoltaic (PV) testing company, is approved by Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) of Italy to perform design qualification and type approval testing of PV modules and systems. Specifically, the company will test crystalline silicon flat-plate PV modules according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61215 standard; thin-film flat-plate PV modules according to
Industry Leaders Aim to Redefine Power as Smart and Wireless, Form Power Matters Alliance
January 9, 2012 12:00 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsIEEE, the world's largest professional association for advancing technology for humanity, today announced a community of global industry leaders are joining forces with the intention to form the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) under the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections Program. The PMA is dedicated to remaking consumers' daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart.Â
Wireless Monitoring and Control System Targets Solar Panel Installations
January 5, 2012 6:53 am | Products | CommentsGreenPeak Technologies announced a wireless monitoring and control system solution for solar panel installations that will allow individual panel parameter tracking and control.
EcoCAR 2 Competition Electrifies University of Washington Team
December 21, 2011 7:26 am | by Tyler Rose, Outreach Coordinator, UW EcoCAR 2 Team; posted by Chris Warner | Blogs | CommentsOver the next three years, the University of Washington team will compete amongst 15 Universities from the United States and Canada to develop a plug-in hybrid vehicle power train for a donated 2013 Chevrolet Malibu; build a showroom quality vehicle; acquire local sponsors; and launch an exhaustive outreach program intended to educate consumers on green vehicle technology.
Push-pull Solenoids Offer High Force Using Low Power
December 14, 2011 3:42 am | Products | CommentsIntended for remote or renewable energy applications where rechargeable or standard batteries or capacitors are used, the new Geeplus range of small Push-Pull solenoids is presented as a robust solution for a number of applications requiring
Heliatek Organic Solar Cells Achieve a Record 9.8 Percent Efficiency
December 5, 2011 7:22 am | News | CommentsHeliatek GmbH has set a new world record for organic solar cells after Fraunhofer ISE CalLab certified a cell efficiency of 9.8% for a 1.1 cm² tandem cell manufactured with a low temperature deposition process. This new record makes the third time in a row that Heliatek has set a world record for efficiency in the field of organic photovoltaic and demonstrates its continuous technology leadership in organic solar.
