Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) announced that its bi-directional, grid-interactive, 5kW power inverter has successfully undergone factory acceptance testing contemplated...
ABB Inc. (Raleigh, NC) announced the release of MeterIT Metercat Software version 1.2, which is an advanced configuration and analysis software application that programs and reads ABB's MeterIT A3 ALPHA high-accuracy, solid-state, revenue meter that integrates with various third-party communications options. A new feature of Metercat is the ability to program Itron's 50ESS ERT, a […]
Robertson Stephens & Co. (San Francisco, CA), an investment bank that was important to the power electronics industry, was closed down by...
Hydrogenics Corp. (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) announced that it's test systems have been selected by a major European automotive company to support the client's expanding fuel cell activities. The initial order totals approximately $1.0 million and includes test systems for fuel cells and combined fuel cell/reformer systems. EnKAT GmbH (Gelsenkirchen, Germany), Hydrogenics' wholly owned subsidiary, played […]
Spectrum Control (Fairview, PA) introduced its new AC SMARTstart Jr. power distribution unit (PDU) for remote and/or local power management, which is a multi-functional unit designed to direct and manage power to connected file servers and networking equipment. The units provide remote operation control flexibility and allow the user to sequentially power-on or power-off any […]
Global Thermoelectric Inc. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) announced the appointment of Peter Garrett as President and CEO effectively immediately to replace Jim Perry, who recently announced his resignation for personal reasons. Garrett was previously the company's COO. "I joined this organization with the very strong opinion that Global's fuel cell technology has significant competitive advantages," commented […]
DTE Energy Technologies Inc. (Detroit, MI) announced an agreement with STM Power Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI) to provide energy|now system operations center...
The Electric Drives and Power Conversion Division of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) introduced its high-speed, natural-gas-fueled generator set, the Ecostar...
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) announced that its subsidiary, Ballard Generation Systems, has signed a two-year agreement with Osaka Gas Co....
Sealake Storage Battery Co. Ltd. (Ningbo, China) announced its new UPS1224BM UPS battery, which offers a nominal voltage of 12V and a...
Qualstar Corp. (Simi Valley, CA) announced that it has acquired the assets and intellectual properties of open-frame, switching-power supply developer and manufacturer...
Vanteck Technology Corp. (Vancouver, BC) announced the establishment of a European subsidiary, Vanteck Technology GmbH (Vienna, Austria), who will be responsible for marketing, sales and corporate development in Europe. Vanteck owns 45 percent of the new subsidiary and 55 percent is owned by European private investors. The new European subsidairy has entered into a two-stage […]
The Reserve Power Group of EnerSys Inc. (Reading, PA, formerly Yuasa Inc.) introduced its new Datasafe HR Series of high-rate-discharge, valve-regulated, lead-acid...
Advance Galatrek (UK) launched its latest range of PowerCentre2 three-phase-in and three-phase-out uninterruptible power systems (UPS). The new model range offers enterprise-wide...
Analog Devices Inc. (Wilmington, MA) announced its new ADM1060, a programmable power supply supervisor/sequencing IC designed for central office and other infrastructure systems, which eliminates the need for multiple-fault detection ICs normally required to protect against damage, miscommunication and latch-up. The ADM1060 features seven independent supplies, including one high-voltage detector (up to +14.4V); two bi-polar […]