Axion Power International, Inc., a developer of advanced lead carbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell an aggregate of not more than 28,571,429 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Shares"), at a price per share of $0.35 for gross proceeds up […]
Cree, Inc. has introduced a series of packaged diodes that the company says deliver the industry’s highest blocking voltage available in SiC Schottky technology. Cree’s 1700V Z-Rec® Schottky diodes virtually eliminate the reverse recovery losses suffered in silicon PiN diode alternatives, enabling ultra-efficient, smaller and lighter systems – all with improved reliability. These newly released […]
Gamesa has made further progress on its technological diversification strategy by taking a stake – via its investment fund, Gamesa Venture Capital – in N2S, a Spanish tech start-up specializing in intelligent energy services management. Gamesa Venture Capital has acquired a 20% stake in N2S to bolster and enhance its presence in two of its […]
Server Technology, specialists in producing the highest quality rack mount power distribution units and power monitoring solutions, announced the integration of its new 6.1 rack mount power distribution unit (PDU) firmware with IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager Version 4.4. IBM’s Active Energy Manager (AEM) measures, monitors and manages energy and environmental readings in the […]
Xatori Inc., creators of PlugShare, described as the nation’s largest electric vehicle charging network, introduced its second product, GreenCharge. The iOS application allows users to view real time battery data and to share the environmental and monetary benefits of owning an electric vehicle. GreenCharge is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices for $9.99 […]
Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. has filed its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ending September 30, 2011 along with Management’s Discussion and Analysis thereof. The Company has also filed an updated Annual Information Form. Operational Results: – Product sales revenues for the year ended September 30, 2011 increased 81% to $3,867,910 compared to $2,120,346 […]
Microsemi Corp. announced its new high-efficiency Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) midspans. According to the company, the new PoE devices reduce energy consumption on network cables by as much as 50 percent compared to alternative midspans and PoE network switches. The Microsemi PowerDsine® PD-5524G EEPoE midspan complies with IEEE802.3at 2009 standards for delivering up to 30W of power […]
ABB and Thomas & Betts Corp. announced that both companies’ boards of directors have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash or approximately $3.9 billion. The acquisition price represents a 24 percent premium to Thomas & Betts’ closing stock price on Jan. 27, 2012 […]
The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved a package of new emissions rules for cars and light trucks through 2025. "The California Advanced Clean Car rules will clean our air, fight climate change and provide cars that save consumers thousands of dollars at the pump," said ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols. "The Board’s action today […]
TowerJazz and Triune Systems LLC, an IC design and test development provider, announced that Triune has developed a proprietary analog/power management technology using the TowerJazz TS35PM process on its state of the art 0.18um based power management platform. Triune has trademarked this energy saving green technology, called nanoSmart®, and is releasing two products currently ramping […]
Microchip Technology Inc. announced a 25% performance increase on its dsPIC33F "GS" series of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) for Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPSs). Now featuring 50 MIPS performance, the dsPIC33F "GS" series of DSCs include on-chip peripherals for digital-power applications, such as an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) peripheral and analog comparators. […]
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced an expansion of its high-voltage point-of-load product line by introducing what it says is the industry’s first 100V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs. The 600mA LM5017 is the first in a new family of step-down switching regulators that reduce PCB area and system cost while improving high-voltage reliability in […]
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp. announced that its Korean subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dawin Electronics Co. Ltd., a privately held semiconductor company that designs and manufactures Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Fast Recovery Diode (FRD) and MOSFET modules. Dawin Electronics is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, and has sales offices in China […]
Telgenco has launched a new dc generator targeted specifically for renewable energy deployments and remote telecoms sites. "The Quiet48-5 genset has a number of features that make it ideally suited for renewable deployments" said Company CEO Simon Albury. "These include an internal 48V battery bank, a solar PV charger, and a secure remote management system […]
Power Integrations’ LinkSwitch™-PH LED driver ICs are now available in the low-profile eSIP™-7F (L package) that measures just 2 mm high and is ideal for LED-based replacements for fluorescent tubes. It permits placement of the driver board behind the LED PCB, enabling illumination along entire length of the lighting tube. Key features and benefits include: […]