Rolls-Royce and LG announce that LG has invested US$45 million to acquire a 51% shareholding in Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc. Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc., which is based in North Canton in the State of Ohio, U.S.A., has changed its name to LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. […]
The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) announced the official opening of OTF-1, its new photovoltaics outdoor test field, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility is an extension of CSE’s existing Albuquerque solar research annex, which began operation in 2011. The purpose of the new test facility is to support PV module and component […]
KACO new energy announced the new energy storage and management system Powador-gridsave. The compact-size system combines inverter, battery charging unit, storage and an intelligent management system in one case, including all dc- and ac-wiring. KACO new energy is partnering with Panasonic, which provides the lithium-ion battery modules with a capacity of 1.35 kWh each – […]
Abound Solar, a manufacturer of thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic modules, announced that the company intends to file a petition for protection under U.S. Bankruptcy Code in Delaware next week. A suspension of operations will impact approximately 125 employees. Earlier this year, Abound ceased production of its first generation PV module and has been working […]
Schott Solar plans to halt its crystalline silicon solar panel manufacturing activities in Germany this October, according to media reports. Schott’s headquarters and product development division will remain in Mainz. Further details about the plan will unfold after the company formally announces the closure. It is reported that 870 of Schott’s 1,100 employees are to […]
SAE International is launching its new Global Technology Library — Electric Vehicle database. The Global Technology Library–Electric Vehicle is a new, comprehensive resource from SAE International that covers the latest developments in vehicle electrification worldwide. Unique to the market, the library is designed specifically for professionals and businesses in the hybrid-electric and electric vehicle industry, […]
After the launch of ac-dc LED power supply with constant current (C.C.) mode and PFC function ~ PLD-25 series (25W), MEAN WELL continuous to introduce PLD-16 series (16W) to fulfill the lower wattage demand of LED indoor/ decorative lighting market. Thanks to the simplified single stage PFC topology, the required high power factor (PF>0.9) can […]
Microsemi Corp. announced the availability of new advanced motor control algorithms optimized for its SmartFusion® customizable system-on-chip (cSoC), allowing design engineers to realize highly reliable multi-motor control in a single IC and reducing system cost and power. The new solution is ideal for safety-critical applications in industrial, avionics, defense and medical markets. "Many systems require […]
Hongjie Dai, professor of chemistry at Stanford University, and his colleagues have created an ultrafast nickel-iron battery that can be fully charged in about 2 minutes and discharged in less than 30 seconds. Graduate student Hailiang Wang, lead author of the study, said the team managed to increase the charging and discharging rate by nearly […]
Freescale Semiconductor is now offering alpha samples of its Kinetis L series, the industry’s first microcontrollers (MCUs) built on the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor. Kinetis L series devices are on display this week at the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) Americas and were demonstrated during the event’s opening keynote address. As machine-to-machine communication expands and network connectivity […]
ConTech, a Division of Calex Mfg., announced the "CM50" series of ac-dc switching power supplies. The CM50 series offers 50W of fully...
Fulham Co., Inc. recently augmented its ThoroLED line of LED drivers with a 60W 24V Constant Voltage Driver, Model T1UNV 024V-60L. This high-efficiency driver is well suited for applications such as linear cove lighting, refrigeration lighting and architectural lighting. It is a cURus and CE marked driver appropriate for dry and damp locations.
Alstom Grid and the teams of the French state-owned research entity CEA – INES (Institut national de l’énergie solaire) announce the creation of a joint Research and Development Centre in Chambery (France). This joint laboratory will focus on developing advanced energy storage solutions and integrating renewable energy farms into smart transmission and distribution grids. This […]
ECOtality, Inc. has joined forces with Changchun Eco-Power Technology Co., Ltd. to address China’s recently adopted ’12th Five-Year Plan’ for developing the nation’s EV industry. To encourage the mass market adoption of EVs, the new plan calls for establishing a network of 2,000 charging stations with 400,000 EV chargers in more than 20 pilot cities […]
TEAL Electronics, a San Diego based subsidiary of SL Industries, Inc., announced the expansion of its TEALsolar™ Configurable Combiner Box for commercial and utility scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems to now include 1000Vdc ratings. The TEALsolar Configurable Combiner Box is available in configurations from 8 strings to 36 strings, with options for DC Disconnects and […]