ersol Thin Film GmbH, a subsidiary of ersol Solar Energy AG (ersol), and SCHOTT Solar GmbH, have concluded a cooperative agreement under which they will jointly develop micromorphous technology for thin-film solar cells. The two companies will be combining their resources in the area of research and development with the aim of achieving faster product […]
Splashpower® Ltd. announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Alba plc, a major U.K. brand manufacturer, to distribute wireless power products to the consumer market. Under terms of the agreement, Alba will design and manufacture products based on Splashpower’s purchased through retail stores and online. The universal charger will support a range of […]
Mobile & Wireless Group (MWg), developer of converged mobile devices located in Singapore, and Splashpower® Ltd., a Cambridge, U.K.-based developer of wireless power technology, announced that they have signed an agreement that will enable MWg devices to be powered wirelessly. Under terms of the agreement, MWg devices will be equipped by mid year with Splashpower’s […]
A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. announced that its Chinese operating subsidiary, Liaoning GaoKe Energy Group ("GaoKe"), has entered into a license agreement with Fuhrlander AG of Germany that gives GaoKe the right to produce and sell Fuhrlander’s 2.5MW series wind turbine in China. As part of the agreement, Fuhrlander will assist GaoKe in developing a […]
AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) has entered into a new two-year collaboration program with IMEC to develop AMIS’ future Smart Power Technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, AMIS will develop critical and novel Smart Power processes and devices in IMEC’s advanced 200mm facilities, and use IMEC’s know-how and experience in deep submicron process technology. A team […]
EMCORE Corp. announced that it will supply its solar Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) components and systems to the Spanish market through several agreements. In November 2007, EMCORE was awarded a 300kW CPV system contract by Spain’s Institute of Concentrator Photovoltaics Systems (ISFOC). Established in 2006, the ISFOC is intended to be the center of reference on […]
SEMI announced details of its global photovoltaic (PV) initiatives, including the formation of the SEMI PV Group to enhance member support. With technologies and industry structure similar to the semiconductor industry – and with 20% of SEMI members currently active in PV, including the industry’s largest equipment and materials suppliers – SEMI claims that it […]
Unipower Europe announced its RW Series of wall-mount rectifier systems designed as an alternative to rack mount units for powering a wide...
Engelking Elektronik GmbH introduced a new generation of computer power supplies intended for industrial and professional applications. This product manages efficiencies in excess of 85%, meaning lower heat losses and high outputs with passive cooling. The cooling plate is made of aluminium which means that either cooling fins can be mounted or the unit can […]
SunPower Corp. announced financial results for the fourth quarter 2007, which ended December 30, 2007. Revenue for the 2007 fourth quarter was $224.3 million, down 4.3 % from prior-quarter revenue of $234.3 million and up 201.1 % from year- ago fourth-quarter revenue of $74.5 million. The Components segment accounted for $100.4 million of fourth-quarter revenue, […]
PULS UK announced the launch of what it describes as an energy efficient and space saving dc UPS for industrial control systems....
California based manufacturer Miles Electric Vehicles has completed its first international distribution agreement with AllGreenVehicles of the Netherlands, which will bring the Miles low speed, all electric vehicle line to the three Benelux countries of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. AllGreenVehicles is affiliated with Noordam Performance, described as long standing and well known proponents of […]
Nanosolar Inc. announced that it is shipping its solar panels for freefield deployment in Eastern Germany, and that the first Megawatt of its panels will go into a power plant installation there. The power plant is located on a former landfill owned by one of the largest waste management companies in Eastern Germany. The project […]
Telkoor Telecom announced that its subsidiary, Telkoor Power Supplies Ltd., has received an additional order of $1.15M from a major defense customer. The military power supplies will be used in military electronics systems of this customer, a major military electronic systems manufacturer. The order is the second order from this customer, in addition to the […]
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Project Better Place are claiming that, "for the first time in history", all the conditions necessary for electric vehicles to be successfully mass-marketed will be brought together in a new partnership with the government of Israel. The government would provide tax incentives to customers, Renault would supply the electric vehicles, and […]