The Department of Energy (DOE) is developing new voluntary procedures, or protocols, that will help standardize how state and local governments, industry, and energy efficiency organizations estimate energy savings. The protocols are being developed by technical experts through collaboration with energy efficiency program administrators, industry stakeholders, and home energy assessors – including major firms that […]
Evatran has successfully completed the first three installations of its Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology with Apollo Launch partners The Hertz Corporation, Duke Energy, and the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). These installations, on Nissan LEAF vehicles, represent the first passenger electric vehicles in the world with full wireless […]
The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) announced that the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods unanimously approved two proposals on the packaging requirements for large format lithium ion batteries filed by jointly by PRBA and its international counterpart, RECHARGE. Large format lithium ion batteries are used as the power source for electric […]
ET Solar Group Corp. has unveiled what it says is the industry’s highest efficiency ac module. ET Solar’s ac modules have been certified to UL 1741 and UL 1703 for the North American market. Partnering with SolarBridge Technology, a specialist in integrated microinverter solutions, ET Solar developed high-efficiency ac modules that are fully integrated with […]
Several companies addressed various aspects of 380Vdc microgrids at this year’s Techno Frontier. Bellnix pre-announced a new 380Vdc power system targeted at...
Needing only two additional components, the AL5801 linear LED driver from Diodes Inc. enables designers to simplify automotive interior, signage and general lighting control circuits. Integrating a 100V rated N-channel MOSFET with a pre-biased NPN transistor, this small footprint SOT26 packaged device will drive chains of up to 30 low-power, series-connected LEDs with currents from […]
Danfoss Solar Inverters is introducing its new central inverter solution and demonstrating their string inverters’ suitability for residential, commercial and large power plant builds for the utility scale market. "Our U.S. team has worked very hard to establish a name people can trust in Power Electronics throughout North America," said Mark Haug, Director of Strategic […]
EnOcean Alliance announced that with 50 percent growth in membership within one year, it is currently undergoing the strongest growth rate since its founding in 2008. The independent non-profit organization now has a membership base of 300 companies worldwide, developing innovative automation solutions for sustainable building projects. New EnOcean Alliance members include Adura Technologies, Somfy, […]
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) announced the availability of the IPS-EVAL-EH-02 Wireless Environmental Sensor Energy Harvesting Evaluation Kit. The new evaluation kit is a complete wireless sensor reference design that includes a microcontroller and radio module from Microchip Technology and multiple indoor environmental sensors. System power is provided by a paper-thin yet curiously powerful THINERGY® […]
Solectria Renewables, LLC announced the introduction of the new SGI 500XT, a 500 kilowatt (kW), 600Vdc inverter. The SGI 500XT is a 208Vac transformerless, direct to medium voltage, utility-scale inverter. According to the company, it has the highest inverter efficiency in the industry. Solectria Renewables’ external transformer SMARTGRID 500XT inverters are designed to maximize return […]
SPARQ Systems announced the release of its advanced Smart Grid-ready microinverter. SPARQ has created an all-in-one product that is auto-configurable to any jurisdiction, worldwide. It is the only product on the market compatible with both 50 Hz and 60 Hz power frequency and is Smart Grid-ready. As well, SPARQ microinverters now give utility operators the […]
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have taken a significant step toward battery-free monitoring systems – which could ultimately be used in biomedical devices, environmental sensors in remote locations and gauges in hard-to-reach spots, among other applications. Previous work from the lab of MIT professor Anantha Chandrakasan has focused on the development of […]
General Electric (GE) will invest another $70 million to double the production of a new $100 million advanced battery manufacturing plant in...
NK Technologies introduced the ATS Current Sensing Switch and Transducer. The ATS series is a one piece solution that combines a limit...
Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC) announced that Michael A. Ludgate has been appointed senior director of sales at Sharp’s Solar Energy Solutions Group (SESG), the U.S. solar division of SEC, which provides a broad range of solar energy applications to residential and commercial customers. In this position, Mr. Ludgate is responsible for developing sales strategies and […]