Astec (Carlsbad, CA) has introduced the modular HPS Series bulk front-end switching power supply. Initial models of these customizable systems are available in 5.25" (3U) rack configurations that can house up to four individual modules with a choice of single dc outputs from 24Vdc to 60Vdc, and power ratings of 1,000W and 1,250W for a […]
SGI Global Services (Mountain View, CA) unveiled a full range of UPSafe customizable uninterruptible power supplies. The new systems are designed to provide uninterruptible power, power monitoring software and support. UPSafe solutions match the current range of SGI products, including scalable, modular and redundant solutions. UPSafe solutions also offer software compatibility with any operating system […]
Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) announced that it has secured a $20.0 million, three-year credit facility with Congress Financial Corporation, a unit of First Union Business Credit. The asset-based loan is comprised of both a term loan component (up to a maximum of $12.0 million) and a revolving line of credit supported by receivables and […]
Sustainable Energy Technologies (Calgary, Alberta) announced that it has received a purchase order from IdaTech Corp. (Bend, OR), formerly Northwest Power Systems, for a power management module which will condition and distribute power for IdaTech's stationary fuel cell power generation system. Sustainable Energy has been working closely with IdaTech for the past several months to […]
Inverpower Controls Ltd. (Toronto) has announced their operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 and for the nine month period ending April 30, 2000. Consolidated third quarter revenues were $2.7 million, compared to $8.5 million for the same period in the previous year. Consolidated YTD revenues were $8.3 million, compared to $22.2 million […]
Invensys Secure Power (Raleigh, NC), part of the $2.5 billion Invensys Power Systems Division, has been awarded a $38.0 million contract from AT&T Enhanced Network Services (AENS, New York) to supply 750kVA Powerware UPSs to support new sites around the US.Over the next year, 96 Powerware 9315-750kVA units will be installed to five AENS sites, […]
Electric Fuel Corp. (Iselin, NJ) announced that it has begun the first automated production of cells for its ZincAir line of disposable batteries at the company's Bet Shemesh, Israel facility.The new custom-built automated production line will increase production capacity to approximately 500,000 batteries per month by the end of 2000. The company has been producing […]
Invensys plc (London) reported preliminary results for the 12 months ending March 31, 2000. The group's operating results reflect the significant benefits of the restructuring and integration following the mergers, together with ongoing cost control.Sales in automation and controls were up seven percent to GBP6,920 million and operating profits before exceptional items and goodwill amortization […]
American Electric Power (AEP, Columbus, Ohio) has announced the creation of a new organization that will allow the company to take a leadership role in the development and commercialization of new and emerging renewable energy options and power generation technologies.Martin L. Mearhoff has been named vice president of renewable energy and advanced technologies. He will […]
Plug Power Inc. (Latham, NY) has hired Mark Sperry as its chief marketing officer, and reorganized its technology development as it loses William Acker as vice president.Sperry formerly served as Xerox Corp.'s (Stamford, CT) vice president and general manager for the production color business within the North American Solutions Group. Plug Power's research and advanced […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, TX) announced it will acquire Burr-Brown Corp. (Tucson, AZ) in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $7.6 billion. The acquisition strengthens TI's position in the data converter and amplifier segments of the analog semiconductor market. TI plans to integrate its advanced process technologies with Burr-Brown's design expertise to produce products […]
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) has announced that its spin-off affiliate Beacon Power Corp. (Woburn, MA) has signed an agreement with Cox Communications (Atlanta, GA) to install Beacon's flywheel energy storage system to support the backup power needs of Cox's advanced cable networks."There is a growing recognition of the benefits of flywheels over batteries in […]
Lucent Technologies (Murray Hill, NJ) hosted more than 1,000 guests at the grand opening of its new Canadian headquarters on June 20, 2000. The $50 million, 200,000 square foot building will house up to 850 employees and is located in Markham, Ontario.The building uses advanced building techniques, including a glass floor which shows the high […]
FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCE, Danbury, CT) announced it has completed the successful operation of the 250kW Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant at its Danbury facility. FCE claims that the grid-connected power plant has met or exceeded its program goals and will be taken off-line on June 30, 2000. The fuel cell module will be disassembled […]
Cherokee International LLC (Tustin, CA) announced the completion of the acquisition of Industrial and Telecommunication Systems, comprising of Mitra Power Systems (Wavre, Belgium) and its sister entity, Mechanical and Automation Systems (MAS, Wavre, Belgium)-subsequently to be named Cherokee Europe. The acquisition substantially expands Cherokee's European presence and strengthens its capabilities in the rapidly growing telecommunications […]