The Universal PV Interface™ Alliance (UPVI) announced its launch as an industry consortium dedicated to the development of a standard, universal electrical and mechanical interface between photovoltaic (PV) modules and embedded module-level electronics or cable assemblies. The UPVI Alliance will enable manufacturers to implement a single interface that is tested and certified to be interoperable […]
Johnson Controls, Inc. announced that it expects to post record sales and earnings in fiscal 2012. The company is presenting its fiscal 2012 forecast to financial analysts. Highlights include: – Consolidated net sales of approximately $44.2 billion, up 9% – Diluted earnings per share of $2.85 – $3.00, up approximately 20% – ($0.09) negative impact […]
SunPower Corp., a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, launched the SunPower® E18 & E19 AC Solar Panel series, integrating industry-leading ac microinverters with its high-efficiency solar panels. SunPower states that it is the market share leader in the U.S. residential market. The E18 & E19 AC solar panels […]
With energy bills rising and growing concern on future energy supply, Moixa, which has been leading €1.4m of R&D projects funded by the Technology Strategy Board and the EU, is unveiling an energy solution that it says could help all homes reduce energy, and help the Government towards 2020 renewable energy targets. The ’Smart DC’ […]
EnerSys announced that it has completed the acquisition of Industrial Battery Holding S.A., the parent company of EnerSystem, described as a market leader in the South American motive power and reserve power battery markets. EnerSystem has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, marketing and servicing industrial batteries and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, […]
Darnell Group calls the emerging Smart Grid "the largest opportunity for value-added for makers of AC-DC power supplies and similar types of...
Furukawa Electric entered into a binding agreement, , with the Phillips Group to acquire SuperPower Inc., a manufacturer and provider of Second Generation High Temperature Superconducting ("2G HTS") wire. The closing of the transaction remains subject to various regulatory and governmental approvals as well as other closing conditions. Through this acquisition, Furukawa Electric welcomes to […]
Smart Meters are currently being installed by the millions around the world: what’s the next step in the development of the Smart...
Avago Technologies announced three new digital optocouplers optimized for use in onboard chargers and other high-voltage systems in hybrid and electric vehicles. The new ACPL-K4xT optocouplers are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 1 stress test requirements for automotive applications. The devices offer robust working voltage performance up to 1140V, allowing standardization of battery management solutions for […]
Recognizing the importance of a single international approach for DC fast charging, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed on the combined charging system as an international standardized approach to charge electric vehicles (EV) in Europe and the United States. The system is a combined charging approach integrating all charging scenarios […]
STMicroelectronics (ST) announced that Enel has selected ST to be its key semiconductor partner in the Energy@Home consortium launched by Electrolux, Enel, Indesit and Telecom Italia in October 2009, with the objective of helping private home owners and customers use electricity in a more efficient way. The Energy@Home initiative will develop a system in which […]
Canadian Solar, Inc. launched its Intelligrated™ Power module series. Intelligrated Power integrates the intelligence of panel electronics with specially-designed modules to deliver state-of-the-art features that maximize system performance, simplify installation and improve safety, significantly reducing cost of design and installation. The first product in the line, CommercialAC, integrates module and inverter into one high-performing module […]
TEAL Electronics, a subsidiary of SL Industries, Inc., introduced a new string monitoring and wireless communication option for TEAL’s Configurable Combiner Box product line, the PVobserver™, for commercial and utility scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Remote string monitoring enables the operator of a commercial or utility scale Solar PV power plant to know immediately if […]
Delta Electronics announced its new high efficiency Delta DC Quick Charger, an advanced EV charging product from Delta EV Charging Solutions has passed CHAdeMO certification, the global industry standard for quick charging. As an EV user operates a dc charger the CHAdeMO standard regulates the charging interface, electrical signals, communication protocol, charging sequence, and safety […]
Mouser Electronics has become the exclusive Marquee Sponsor of this year’s Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’11). SGEF ’11, to be hosted...