Nextek Power Systems Inc. (Ronkonkoma, NY), a manufacturer of dc power networks and accessories for variable speed motor controllers, announced the launch of its new high-efficiency 75 kW Digital Power Gateway to be manufactured under an agreement with Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada). The Nextek Digital Power Gateway is designed for commercial buildings […]
UQM Technologies Inc. (Frederick, CO), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced that a tier-one supplier to automotive companies, is testing a hybrid-electric StarTrans Senator Series shuttle bus converted by Transportation Techniques LLC (TransTeq) and powered by a UQM permanent magnet propulsion system and generator. The UQM propulsion system has been integrated into the driveline […]
General Electric Co. (Fairfield, CT) announced a $2.4 billion deal to acquire one of the main commercial financing units of Bombardier Inc. (Canada). Bombardier's Capital Inventory Finance Division will become part of GE's Stamford-based commercial finance unit, pending regulatory approval. GE said it is paying $1.4 million in cash and will assume $1 billion in […]
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada) announced the delivery of a commercial fuel cell power generator system for the Japanese Prime Minister's new official residence. The unit, manufactured by Ebara Ballard Corp. (Japan) was delivered by Tokyo Gas, the key component of which is Ballard's 1 kW liquid-cooled MK1030 fuel cell module/co-generation stack. The […]
GE Energy (Atlanta, GA), a leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technology, announced that it is supplying its solar energy equipment to Rieger Homes for use in the Chadeayne Woods residential development in Cornwall, NY. GE Energy is providing 2.64 kW roof-mounted, solar-electric systems featuring GEPV165-M solar power modules as options for 16 […]
Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), a developer of power electronics for renewable energy applications, announced that Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has confirmed that the company's SUNERGY 5 solar inverter complies with UL 1741 standards for grid-tied applications. The UL 1741 is a requirement that power conversion products must meet in order to be […]
Northern Power Systems Inc. (NPS, Waitsfield, VT), a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., has received a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to build a photovoltaic (PV) energy system at the Black Rock Forest Consortium's Center for Science and Education in Cornwall, NY. Terms of the installation deal […]
VRB Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC) announced that it has completed the transaction with its now previous subsidiary Pinnacle VRB Ltd. as per the Revised Implementation Agreement announced October 27, 2004. Under the terms of the Agreement, VRB Power has acquired outright, world-wide patents to the VRB technology except for the Australian based patents, which […]
The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC, Washington, DC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CFCP) to host the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Pavilion at the 2005 World Congress of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The 2005 SAE World Congress will be held April 11-15, 2005, at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI. […]
Intelligent Energy Holdings plc (UK) unveiled its purpose-built and fully functioning hydrogen fuel cell motorbike, the ENV bike, designed by Seymourpowell, at the EVS21 Symposium in Monaco. The appearance of the ENV bike is the first time it has been seen outside of the UK. On a full tank, Intelligent Energy claims that the ENV […]
QUANTUM Technologies WorldWide Inc. (Irvine, CA), a General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) affiliate, has reportedly been negotiating with Japanese carmakers about the transfer of its hydrogen tank technology, which could begin as early as next year, according to unidentified sources. The GM affiliate has been pitching its expertise in this key component of fuel cell […]
Konarka Technologies Inc. (Lowell, MA), a developer of photovoltaic (PV) nanomaterials, announced the appointment of Kevin Starr to its Board of Directors. Starr will provide insight and strategic guidance to Konarka's senior executive team, drawing on the financial, technology, business and operating management expertise he gained in the pharmaceutical and high-technology industries. "Kevin has a […]
GE Energy (Atlanta, GA), a leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technology, announced that it is supplying its solar energy equipment to Rieger Homes for use in the Chadeayne Woods residential development in Cornwall, NY. GE Energy is providing 2.64 kW roof-mounted, solar-electric systems featuring GEPV165-M solar power modules as options for 16 […]
Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. (Cambridge, MA), a developer of multi-fuel reforming and proton-exchange membrane fuel cell technology, announced that it will begin accepting orders for its new 5 kW PowerFlow™ hydrogen fuel cell system at the 2005 Hannover Fair taking place in Hannover, Germany from April 11-15, 2005. PowerFlow is being offered to OEMs for […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Nagoya, Japan) announced that it will introduce the 2006 Highlander Hybrid gasoline-electric mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) - the...