Based on digital-core controllers, Ericsson announced that its 3E (Enhanced Performance, Energy Management, and End-user Value) second generation of voltage regulators, the...
Within the next 10 years, solar PV systems have the potential to be the most economical form of generating electricity, even compared to traditional fossil fuels, say solar energy experts from IEEE. To achieve this cost parity, the global industry must continue to improve the efficiency of solar PV cell technologies and create economies of […]
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched its International Standard ISO 50001 on energy management systems, an eagerly awaited event because it is estimated the standard could have a positive impact on some 60% of the world’s energy use. ISO 50001 will provide public and private sector organizations with management strategies to increase energy efficiency, […]
Cymbet Corp. announced that their EnerChip solid state battery energy harvesting (EH) evaluation kits now support the Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) MSP430 Value Line LaunchPad development kit. The combination of a Cymbet EH kit and TI LaunchPad enables designers to experiment with energy harvesting technology and applications for as little as $55.00. Ambient energy can […]
SinkPAD Corp. has announced that its new SinkPAD™ aluminum PCB technology is now available. CTO Kris Vasoya stated, "We are up and running, ready to support our customers with our problem solving LED thermal management PCBs using our SinkPAD technology. We are open for business." Thes new thermally enhanced PCBs are described as a complete […]
The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance announced support from Germany’s major car manufacturers – Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen – for its HomePlug Technology. After intense case studies and tests, the five German car manufacturers – working together as the Coordination Office Charging Interface – chose to support HomePlug’s IEEE 1901 Profile Green PHY (GP) as […]
STMicroelectronics (ST) has unveiled a new ballast controller capable of reducing design time and costs. According to ST, the new IC will...
The Green Grid Association, a voice for advancing resource efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, together with The Data Center Metrics Coordination Taskforce, delivered its latest recommendations for energy efficiency measurement and reporting. "We are looking forward to working with our colleagues on the next steps for the industry, including identifying a roadmap […]
GreenWave Reality, a developer of home energy management and automation systems, announced that it has partnered with NXP Semiconductors to provide a breakthrough, intelligent lighting control and management solution that can be utilized by manufacturers of energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) and solid state (SSL) lighting. This connected lighting platform, combined with NXP’s GreenChip™ smart lighting […]
The Alliance to Save Energy joined its honorary Board chair, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and her colleague Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) in unveiling a bipartisan bill that would help the United States regain its economic footing and global leadership by deploying energy efficiency widely across the United States. "At a time of extremely acrimonious partisanship […]
Hosted May 10-11 at IBM’s Research Triangle Park facilities, after a one-year hiatus, the invitation-only 2011 IBM Power Symposium included a mix of IBM presenters who painted a picture of the future direction of power architectures and product demand for the full range of IBM servers and retail point-of-sale systems. Bob Murphy, VP Integrated Supply […]
The EMerge Alliance announced that 22 additional products have been Registered as compliant with the Emerge Alliance initial standard covering the Occupied Space in commercial buildings and 16 new members have joined the organization. Now more than 75 members strong, the Alliance has added ABB, Bosch Solar Energy, Delta Products, Hubbell and Juniper Networks at […]
Interface Masters Technologies announced that its flagship 48 port 10GE managed switch, Niagara 2948, and its Quad Segment 10 Gigabit External Active Bypass Switch, Niagara 2818, now support 48Vdc Telco and Data Center-ready Internal power Supplies. These 48Vdc powered 10G Managed Switches and Bypass Systems ensure that Telcos, Service Providers and Data Centers with stringent […]
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a comprehensive analysis of energy storage applications and technology options that also assesses the potential benefits and markets for energy storage in the United States. The analysis looks at 10 energy storage applications that EPRI considers would serve the bulk of the energy storage market and includes […]
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