Renesas Electronics Corp. announced the availability of three silicon carbide (SiC) compound power devices, the RJQ6020DPM, the RJQ6021DPM and the RJQ6022DPM, that incorporate multiple SiC diodes and multiple power transistors in a single package to compose a power converter circuit or switching circuit. These are the second series of power semiconductor products from Renesas to […]
Maxim Integrated Products announced that its G3-PLC™ protocol has been approved by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as a new low-frequency, OFDM-based narrowband powerline communications (NB-PLC) standard. In partnership with Electricité Réseau Distribution France (ERDF) and Sagemcom, Maxim developed the G3-PLC specification to promote open-endedness and interoperability among smart grid implementations. Currently, the G3-PLC is […]
Chevrolet Volt electric car owners could soon charge with renewable energy using a new solution from OnStar. The technology is enabled as OnStar receives a signal from PJM Interconnection that shows the percentage of available renewable energy on the grid. Data from this forecast is downloaded to the OnStar cloud, or Advanced Telematics Operating Management […]
Eaton Corp. joined with its partners at Czech Invest and the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT) to announce the opening in Prague of Eaton’s newest global Innovation Center. The new facility at Roztoky Science & Technology Center will be Eaton’s first global innovation center in Europe and fifth in the company’s global network of […]
Featuring what the company describes as the highest energy measurement accuracy in the industry, Cirrus Logic Inc. states that its CS5484/80/90 family of analog front end (AFE) ICs gives designers of single and polyphase utility meters and smart energy products a superior combination of proven energy calculations, flexibility, performance and cost. The CS548X/9X family is […]
ZMD AG (ZMDI) has announced a new family of 1, 2, and 3A current-mode synchronous buck dc-dc converter integrated circuits (ICs) tailored for ease of design, quick product development, and low bill of materials (BOM) costs. The 1MHz ZMDI ZSPM401x product line comprises three families and 18 products: the ZSPM4011 1A family, the ZSPM4012 2A […]
Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced that it has entered into a one-year agreement with Pana-Pacific, a preferred integrator and engineering partner in the commercial vehicle market, to distribute Maxwell’s new ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM) in the United States, Canada and Mexico. As a result of the agreement, the ESM is now available through all original […]
CODA Holdings announced the debut of CODA Energy. The new business arm provides scalable, flexible and reliable battery storage systems to support a more sustainable electrical grid. "The launch of CODA Energy represents a strategic progression of our business," said Phil Murtaugh, CEO of CODA Holdings. "CODA believes that renewable energy combined with enhanced grid […]
Conergy USA is introducing the Conergy PM to its diverse portfolio of solar modules. Manufactured in Europe, the Conergy PM is not subject to any potential tariffs or duties associated with the recent trade complaint against Chinese cell and module manufacturers. The Conergy PM is manufactured by a European contract manufacturer which passes Conergy’s rigorous […]
Nissan North America, Inc. and ABB, along with 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, have formed a partnership to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first and only all-electric car designed for the mass market. The purpose is to evaluate and test the residential and commercial […]
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announced that it is stocking components in support of the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi (pronounced "chee") global standards for interoperability between wireless power transmitters and wireless power receivers. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), consisting of 100 international, leading wireless technology companies, is dedicated to promoting wireless charging stations that are compatible across […]
Vincotech’s latest article compares and contrasts two types of modules, one with silicon switches and the other with SiC (silicon carbide) switches. This comparison indicates that modules with SiC JFETs achieve higher maximum efficiency, whereby the gains increase at higher switching frequencies. This means the user is able to increase both efficiency and switching frequency. […]
Green Automotive Company and Niyato Industries jointly announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent in an effort to accelerate the plans of both companies to bring domestically manufactured all-electric vehicles to the US market this year. The terms of the Letter of Intent are focused on granting Green Automotive the exclusive license to […]
GE Energy announced the next step in the integration of its acquisition of Converteam by renaming the business Power Conversion. Power Conversion’s technologies in process controls, automation systems and high-efficiency power electronics, motors and generators will enable the company to better meet the needs of customers looking to improve operational efficiency and productivity. The Power […]
Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260bn in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the total of $53.6bn in 2004. Investment in solar far outstripped that in wind, and perhaps of most note, US clean energy investment moved back ahead of China for the first time since 2008, […]