Innovative Energy
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 | Product Releases | 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 | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | 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 | Product Releases | 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 | Product Releases | 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 | Product Releases | 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.
Hydrogen Pressure Sensor is Certified for Use on Fuel-Cell Vehicles
December 2, 2011 7:16 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies has developed the AST 2000H2 Hydrogen ASIC Pressure Sensor for use on hydrogen-powered vehicles and in other emerging hydrogen applications. The sensors are already certified for use by European and Asian automobile manufacturers as
Partnership Offers Solar Panels in Any Shape or Size
December 2, 2011 5:57 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsFuture Energy Solutions, a division of Future Electronics dedicated to smart and clean energy, has partnered with Enhanced Solar Power to offer design services as well as shaped solar panels to customers integrating solar into their product design.
Grounding Component for Solar Installations is UL 2703 Certified
December 1, 2011 12:31 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsAmphenol Industrial introduced the HelioLug, the first grounding lug that meets the solar industry's specific UL 2703 certification. The new lug is used by solar integrators, installers and EPC firms for grounding solar modules in residential, commercial and utility solar projects.
South Africa's first CPV Solar Plant Powers UN Conference
November 28, 2011 9:22 am | News | CommentsSoitec (Euronext) has built a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) power plant next to Durban, South Africa, as the flagship project for the 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Eight Tips for Alternate-Energy Users
November 23, 2011 9:57 am | by Jon Titus, Senior Technical Editor | Articles | CommentsWhen you evaluate alternate-energy sources look at your entire system to find ways to reduce power use.
Plug-and-Play Junction Box Provides Versatility, Modularity
November 22, 2011 12:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAmphenol Industrial introduced the ModLink junction box. This modular plug-and-play system allows manufacturers, distributors, installers and owners/operators to insert 'smart' modules as needed at any time onto
600-V IGBTs Suit UPS, Solar, Industrial Motor and Welding Apps
November 10, 2011 12:47 pm | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier announced the expansion of its portfolio of 600-V Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) with the introduction of the IRGP4067DPbF and IRGP4066DPbF devices for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), solar, industrial motor and
Photovoltaic Installations in China to Reach Same Level as the US in 2011
November 7, 2011 3:53 am | News | CommentsFalling module and balance of system prices have significantly improved photovoltaic project internal rates of return and led to an explosion in project development activities in China.
TE Connectivity and Juice Technologies Deliver EV Smart Charging
October 25, 2011 11:13 am | News | CommentsTE Connectivity (TE) and Juice Technologies, doing business as Plug Smart, announced today their teaming arrangement to provide smart Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions enabling customers to meter their EV’s electricity consumption and communicate data via an innovative smart charging cord and socket. TE and Juice have a license agreement to bring this 120 volt (Level 1) charging solution to market.
Ultracapacitor Modules for Alternative Energy Apps Feature Ready-to-Use Package
October 24, 2011 12:07 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIoxus announced the unveiling of its first 16V/58F iMOD series of ultracapacitor modules featuring a ready-to-use package at what is said to be the lowest cost in the industry. With the increase in adoption of hybrid drives and clean technologies, there is a high demand for
Combine High Power SMUs to Extend Component Testing to 100 A
October 22, 2011 8:03 am | by Dave Wyban, Keithley Instruments, Inc., www.keithley.com | Articles | CommentsThe latest generation of high power SMUs is capable of sourcing up to 50 A pulsed and measuring down to picoamps or microvolts. For applications that require even higher power levels, two of these instruments can be combined to extend their operating range.
