IdaTech, LLC announced that the company’s ElectraGen™ family of critical backup power proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products have satisfied all testing requirements to receive NEBS (Network Equipment Building Systems) Level 3 certification. The NEBS Level 3 certification is a requirement for sales to many North American telecommunications carriers and meets strict industry-recognized standards. […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reporting that rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems recover their energy content (from manufacturing and recycling) within 1.6 to 3.3 years, depending on location. Although solar electricity is pollution-free, PV systems require a certain amount of energy which must be ‘reimbursed’ before they can be considered as renewable and clean, […]
VRB Power Systems Inc. announced that it has entered into a sale agreement with Tapbury Management Ltd. of Ireland (“Tapbury”) for the...
Xantrex Technology Inc. received an order to supply approximately US $1 million of its 500kW solar grid tie (GT500E) commercial inverters for three projects in Germany through Relatio Innovative Concepts (Relatio). These solar projects are expected to be implemented before the end of this year. Solar power is an attractive investment in Germany largely due […]
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced that its newly-formed subsidiary Photowatt Technologies Inc. has filed a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a preliminary prospectus with Canadian securities regulators relating to its initial public offering of common shares. ATS will transfer its solar business to Photowatt upon the successful completion […]
Voller Energy Group PLC announced preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2006. The operating loss for the year increased from £0.98 million to £2.052 million in line with expectations. Capital expenditure of £0.1 million was lower than the previous year which included one time costs on leasehold improvements. At the year end the […]
VRB Power Systems Inc. reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2006. Sales revenue and other income was $91,816 for the quarter and $182,922 for the six months compared to $23,325 and $36,513 for the comparative periods in 2005. Expenses were $2,763,173 for the quarter and $5,248,689 for […]
Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a family of low on-resistance 600V SuperFET™ MOSFETs specifically to address the DPAK (TO-252) device requirements of the...
Enova Systems Inc. announced that its common stock has been approved to be listed and will be available for trading on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) on August 29, 2006. Edwin O. Riddell, President and CEO of Enova Systems, commented: “Enova Systems’ common stock will begin trading on the AMEX under the ticker symbol ENA.” […]
Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. (“FCTL”) reported on the quarter ended June 30, 2006, with financial results, management discussion and analysis, and highlights of corporate activity. Total revenue for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 was $643,573 and $893,539 respectively. Second quarter revenue includes the revenue from the two BOPs delivered to […]
Udomi announced the introduction of the EFOY-OUTDOOR power supply for off grid applications. This system combines the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell unit...
Boeing announced that it is developing a light aircraft powered by fuel cells and electric motors, which may make it potentially the greenest plane in the air. It would emit no carbon dioxide or other pollutants, and would leave only a slight trail of water. Although it would operate almost completely silently, its most pressing […]
General Motors Corp. (GM) is unveiling what it is calling its “dual-hybrid” technology, consisting of two electric motors, a V-8 engine that can work on only four cylinders, a really smart computer, and a four-speed transmission that joins them into one package. GM claims that it will soon make pickup trucks or big sport utility […]
American Reliance, Inc. (AMREL) released what the company claims is the industry’s first Zero Volt Programmable Electronic Load (ZVL) to operate down...
Renewable Energy Corp. (REC) has initiated construction of the company’s new production facility for granular polysilicon in Moses Lake, Washington, USA. The new plant will be built adjacent to REC’s existing plant where the production is already focused on solar grade silicon (SOG) qualities. The new plant is based on the proprietary technology that REC […]