Invensys Energy Systems (Phoenix, AZ) unveiled its new Intergy Mini CP System, a compact, new-generation dc power rack system at Intelec 2000. Developed for the communications sector, the Mini CP System measures less than 3U high, and has a modular design that consolidates high-density rectifiers, controllers and distribution modules into one pluggable sub-rack. With a […]
The new Intergy R5848 single-phase rectifier from Invensys Energy Systems (Phoenix, AZ) was introduced at the recent Intelec 2000 show in Phoenix....
Invensys Energy Systems (Phoenix, AZ) introduced Foreseer, a facilities management software that delivers a pro-active management system for operators that includes historical graphs and data, trend analysis, and reporting. It will also provide multi-vendor connectivity for power and environmental equipment across multiple facilities, an online database for trending, data analysis and multi-channel graphing for up […]
Northern Power Systems (NPS, Waitsfield, VT) has been awarded a contract from the University of Mississippi and the University of Alaska's Geophysical Institute (UA-GI) for a telepower photovoltaic/fossil-fuel hybrid-power system for deployment on the continent of Antarctica. This system will provide year-round power for the UA-GI's infrasonic monitoring station at a location called Windless Bight.The […]
International Fuel Cells (IFC), a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTC, South Windsor, CT) announced plans to form a joint venture to develop and market stationary fuel cell technology in Japan. The joint venture will incorporate Toshiba's (Tokyo, Japan) fuel cell development activities in Japan and focus on accelerating development of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) […]
Lucent Technologies (Murray Hill, NJ) named Henry Schacht as the company's new chairman and CEO, replacing Richard McGinn. In a formal statement over the weekend, Lucent's board of directors thanked McGinn for his term as CEO, but was adamant that "an immediate change in leadership was necessary." Representing the board, Franklin Thomas, Lucent's senior director, […]
Ericsson Microelectronics (Stockholm, Sweden) is introducing the MacroDens 13W PKF 4110B dc/dc power module, which offers a true component level on-board solution...
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced its agreement with Anthony F. Coppola to license worldwide patent rights for uninterruptible power supply technology. In exchange for the patent license, APC will pay Coppola a lump sum of $17.0 million in cash. APC and Coppola have settled and agreed to dismiss the patent infringement lawsuit […]
Invensys Power Systems (Necedah WI) announced that it has signed an agreement with Sprint North Supply (New Century, KS) to serve as a distribution channel for the entire line of Best Power uninterruptible power systems. Effective immediately, Sprint North Supply will offer power systems from 250VA to 220,000VA, which can protect critical equipment starting from […]
Hitachi Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) raised its first-half net profit forecast last week and is now predicting an increase of more than 11 times their initial estimate. Instead of the originally expected 4.7 billion yen, Hitachi anticipates reaping 55.0 billion yen ($514.6 million dollars). The rise is largely due to the increased demand for semiconductor chips […]
The US Small Business Association (SBA) has announced that FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCE, Danbury, CT) is the recipient of the SBA's Tibbetts Award. This award is given annually to small firms, projects, organizations or individuals judged to exemplify the best in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).Under a SBIR program supported by the US Dept. of […]
The fifth annual UPVG Pholtaic Experience Conference and Exhibition (UPEx 2000) is being held October 2-5 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, MA. UPEx 2000 is an international conference which offers a forum to consider the issues arising as the demand for clean, creative energy grows. Topics to be explored will include market trends, […]
Scientists at a recent congressional hearing in Washington told the House Science subcommittee on space and aeronautics that solar-powered satellites will become a major energy source by the year 2030. With electric energy use projected to grow 75 percent worldwide by 2020 and oil production expected to slow due to depleted reserves after 2015, employing […]
FuelCell Energy Inc. (Danbury, CT) has been notified by the Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) that it has been selected to design, construct and operate a 250kW direct fuel cell at the Harrison Mining Corporation coal mine in Cadiz, OH, 50 miles west of Pittsburgh. Negotiations leading to a final award […]
Eltek Energy (UK) announced the launch of their new Aeon system in the US at Intelec 2000. The Aeon 4000 power rack system is based around the SMPS 4000 rectifier module. This high-density unit is a 4,000W, power-limited power supply/battery charger that can be utilized in systems with capacities from 24kW to 288KW, through the […]