The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals and educators experiment with future energy use scenarios. The interactive Buildings, Industry, Transportation, Electricity, and Transportation Scenarios (BITES) allows users to explore how changes in energy demand and supply can impact carbon dioxide emissions and […]
The announcement last month by the ZigBee Alliance of “Green Power” as an optional feature for ZigBee PRO is one of the most-striking indications that battery-less, wireless systems are poised for a surge in growth. Until the ZigBee announcement, the options for deploying energy harvesting (EH) powered controls and sensors were limited, and so was […]
Sunfire GmbH has completed its planned merger with staxera GmbH. The corresponding entry filed in the Commercial Register by Dresden District Court backdates the merger of staxera GmbH and sunfire GmbH to the 1st of April 2012. The new company will operate as sunfire GmbH and continue to be headquartered in Dresden. The merger enables […]
Reference designs DER-337 (high-line) and DER-345 (low line) from Power Integrations, Inc. describe high-efficiency, non-isolated, LED drivers for T8 tubes that use approximately half the number of components of isolated designs (fewer than 30), and are typically 3-4 % more efficient. And, with Power Factors exceeding 0.95 and low THD, they are targeted for commercial […]
It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions of solar cells, as a result of a joint-development effort between Stanford University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). A scientific paper, “Peel and Stick: Fabricating Thin Film Solar […]
Molex Incorporated has announced the release of its new EXTreme EnergetiC™ high-current connector system. The new connector system is designed to provide...
TIAX LLC (TIAX) has introduced its lithium-ion battery safety sensor system for detecting and pre-empting short circuits inside a lithium-ion cell. Short circuits can lead to safety events such as explosions and fires. A key component of TIAX’s lithium-ion battery safety sensor system is based on a proven sensing technology that TIAX has had in […]
In an effort to reduce energy use on a global scale, the Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD) Initiative – an international coalition of national energy agencies – announced today a worldwide competition aimed at improving energy efficiency in displays (computer monitors). The SEAD Global Efficiency Medal competition for displays will recognize the most energy-efficient […]
Amantys Ltd. today announced the appointment of Karen Oddey as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through the next stage of its development. With over 20 years of leadership experience at senior levels in many diverse electronic companies including 3Com, Thales and QinetiQ, Oddey brings to the company a broad range of experience growing […]
The environmentally-sealed Solar SPEC Pak® series of connectors from Anderson Power Products® (APP) is now certified ETL-EU to the European standard BS...
Johnson Controls, Inc. will introduce its 48V Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles. Power Solutions President Alex Molinaroli will unveil the company’s next generation technology January 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Leveraging a dual-voltage architecture, Johnson Controls’ Micro […]
WATT Fuel Cell Corp. has established a strategic licensing and supply agreement with Parker Hannifin Corporation. The agreement, established through Parker’s Energy Systems Business Unit, stipulates Parker’s production of a family of propane-driven, SOFC-based products for the RV, marine, over-the-road trucking and residential markets. Combining Parker’s core expertise in controls, fluid management and product development […]
The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) today, during the Consumer Electronics Show, announced completion of several key milestones that will help bring a more flexible wireless power technology to the global marketplace. This includes growing its member base and working with members to approve and release A4WP’s wireless power specification. Additionally, A4WP’s branding committee prepares […]
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford scientists have set a world record for energy storage, using a clever “yolk-shell” design to store five times more energy in the sulfur cathode of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery than is possible with today’s commercial technology. The cathode also maintained a high level of performance after 1,000 charge/discharge cycles, […]
The RAVN Series from Stackpole Electronics, Inc. is a thin film based chip array designed for applications with tight tolerance or tight...