German and American researchers will work together more closely on solar energy topics as a result of the signing of a Memo of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the German Helmholtz Association. The MOU identifies several key solar energy topics to explore for joint research cooperation. […]
The Bosch Group wants to further expand its photovoltaics business and is planning a new manufacturing site in the Batu Kawan region in Penang, Malaysia. With a planned investment of some 520 million euros, the construction project for the new manufacturing site is one of the biggest in the company’s history. "With this investment, Bosch […]
SMA Solar Technology AG signed a purchase agreement to acquire dtw Sp.z o.o., one of Poland’s largest manufacturers of electromagnetic components, in Krakow today. The transaction is expected to be closed in July 2011 under the usual reserves. In acquiring one of its long-time suppliers, SMA states that it is securing its position as a […]
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched its International Standard ISO 50001 on energy management systems, an eagerly awaited event because it is estimated the standard could have a positive impact on some 60% of the world’s energy use. ISO 50001 will provide public and private sector organizations with management strategies to increase energy efficiency, […]
Leclanché S.A., a specialist in the production of high capacity Lithium-Ion cells with headquarters in Yverdon-les Bains/Switzerland and production in Willstätt/Germany, and Schüco International KG (Bielefeld), a world specialist in aluminum, solar, steel and plastic systems for building envelopes, announced the conclusion of a cooperation agreement to provide energy storage systems for solar generated electricity. […]
Imec and its partners in the GaN industrial affiliation program (IIAP) have produced device-quality wafers with GaN/AlGaN layers on 200mm silicon wafers....
Although the pace and breadth of the introductions were both less compared with last year’s event, SemiSouth Laboratories, the Transic division of...
The 2011 edition of PCIM Europe in Nuremberg, Germany, started off with a flurry of product announcements from International Rectifier (IR), Vincotech,...
Tropical S.A., a Greek manufacturer of fuel cell systems (power generators), announced the TB-1000 and TB-5000, two portable fuel cell power generators, providing 1000 and 5000W electric power respectively at 12/24/48Vdc and at 110/230Vac. Tropical’s fuel cell systems are light-weighted, small-sized, zero-emission and require minimal maintenance. Tropical’s fuel cell systems can be used as back-up […]
BIOeCON has raised an additional 1 million Euros from existing shareholders, including a grant from the Dutch Ministry of Economic affairs, to design and build a prototype of a fuel cell which can convert cellulosic biomass directly into electricity. This concept, code-named BiCEPS (Biomass Conversion to Electrical Power Systems), has been under development in cooperation […]
Exar Corp. announced the addition of Eltech, a Russian-based semiconductor distributor and representative, to further extend its sales and distribution coverage in Russia. "Eltech is a well-respected and established broad-line distributor in Russia, with developed customer engagements in industrial automation, metering, and communications segments that are complementary for Exar," said Paul Stafford, Division Vice President […]
Infineon Technologies AG and its subsidiary Infineon Technologies North America Corp. filed a patent lawsuit against Atmel Corporation. Infineon seeks damages and permanent injunction for infringement of eleven United States Patents owned by Infineon. Infineon also seeks declaratory judgment of non-infringement and invalidity of three United States Patents owned by Atmel. The lawsuit was filed […]
CUI Inc. announced the release of low power wall mount external power supplies designed for the European market. These fixed blade solutions...
The Alliance for Smart Energy Solutions has been founded in Germany. The communiqué was signed by Heinz Lux, Director of KNX Association International, Peter Kellendonk, EEBus representative and Lutz Steiner from the Research Team of the "E-Energy" project which is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. It forms the basis for the […]
Expanding on last year’s successful inaugural event, Darnell’s 2011 CTO Power Summit, February 28 & March 1 near San Diego, California, will...