Emerson Network Power introduced the expanded Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program. It combines solutions from Emerson’s Avocent and Liebert brands in the U.S. into an integrated program that enables Information Technology (IT) resellers to address the key customer challenges in the data center while maximizing their revenue and opportunity potential. The Emerson Network Power […]
STMicroelectronics (ST) announced that it has successfully demonstrated a next-generation variation of its smart power technology. The new technology is expected to enable significant reductions in the power consumption of a wide range of electronic systems – from new medical equipment to battery chargers in hybrid electric vehicles. The ever-increasing worldwide demand for electronic and […]
While oil prices rise in response to unrest in oil producing nations and increased demand from growing nations, Americans continue to discuss and consider alternative energy options and lifestyle changes amidst a slow economic recovery. Six in ten (61%) Americans describe themselves as knowledgeable about energy issues, including sources of electrical power and energy efficiency. […]
An Announcement and Call for Papers has been issued for Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’11). DPF ’11, to be hosted in Silicon...
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two new solid state lighting standards: – NEMA SSL 1-2010 Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, Arrays, or Systems – NEMA SSL 6-2010 Solid State Lighting for Incandescent Replacement-Dimming With these publications, NEMA establishes harmonized requirements and expectations for solid state lighting (SSL). Both are directed toward designers, […]
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) in Fort Worth, Texas, continued to serve as the platform for a host of significant product...
Brian Patterson, Chairman of the Emerge Alliance, gave a plenary talk at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) on the "Quest of Net Zero Energy Building." According to Patterson, the nation’s quest for Net Zero Energy Buildings "is likely to change a great deal about the way we approach designing and constructing buildings in the […]
Transphorm Inc., a company which says that it is redefining energy efficiency with the most efficient and compact power conversion technology, emerged from stealth mode at a private event at Google Ventures. The company announced it completed a $20 million Series C financing led by Google Ventures, with participation from existing venture investors Kleiner Perkins […]
The IEEE announced that the final IEEE 1901TM Broadband over Power Line (BPL) standard was finalized in December 2010 and is now published. Sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society, this globally recognized BPL standard is designed for use in a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation and Local Area Networks (LANs) in both […]
President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya officially opened the 26th Session of the Governing Council of countries which oversee the work program and budget of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in Nairobi. Kibaki said the gathering was one of the strongest voices on environmental sustainability, and a beacon of hope to the peoples of the […]
DuPont Microcircuit Materials (MCM) has introduced DuPont Solamet® PV701 photovoltaic metallization paste as its newest generation of Metal Wrap Through (MWT) technology for back side interconnected silicon solar cell designs. This advanced product composition enables the manufacture of back contact cell designs delivering up to 0.4% greater conversion efficiency for solar cells, and is an […]
Solar Junction announced that, just one month after achieving 40.9% efficiency, the company has now reached 41.4% on a production cell; both milestones have been validated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The significance of the advancement belies the speed at which the company is hitting efficiency milestones for a standard commercial-ready production cell, […]
Gallium nitride (GaN) material holds promise for emerging high-power devices that are more energy efficient than existing technologies – but these GaN devices traditionally break down when exposed to high voltages. Now researchers at North Carolina State University have solved the problem, introducing a buffer that allows the GaN devices to handle 10 times greater […]
U.S. retailers in 2011 are phasing out sales of incandescent light bulbs. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires that between 2012 and 2014 all general-purpose light bulbs that produce 3102600 lumens of light be 30% more energy efficient than current incandescent bulbs. While the law does not mandate the replacement of incandescent […]
Expanding on last year’s successful inaugural event, Darnell’s 2011 CTO Power Summit, February 28 & March 1 near San Diego, California, will...