Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced an isolated amplifier and a delta-sigma modulator that enable best-in-class shunt-based current measurement in motor control and green energy applications. The AMC1200 isolated amplifier and AMC1204 delta-sigma modulator allow designers to increase accuracy, temperature stability and immunity to magnetic fields in equipment such as ac drives, solar inverters and uninterruptible […]
Tigo Energy® introduced a new Tigo Energy Module Maximizer™ specifically designed for recently introduced higher power solar modules. The Tigo Energy Maximizer Solution enables owners of PV projects of any size – residential, commercial or utility scale – to increase power production by reducing the effects of shade, dust, clouds and uneven temperature on system […]
SolarBridge Technologies announced a partnership with AU Optronics Corp. (AUO to deliver the AUO AC Unison integrated ac module to the North American market. AUO and SolarBridge have been working closely together to develop what they describe as a game-changing solution. The AUO AC Unison, a high-efficiency ac module with a preinstalled SolarBridge Pantheon™ microinverter, […]
Total Mobile Power has developed innovative true sine-wave inverter technology giving high efficiency at low dc supply voltages and minimal no-load power. This technology will be of particular interest to manufacturers of mobile, off-grid and alternative power systems who wish to minimise power losses in the conversion to mains ac power. A prototype 24 to […]
Chilicon Power, LLC introduced the CP-220 microinverter system for 60-cell PV modules. In the class of microinverters with architectures that avoid low-reliability electrolytic capacitors, the CP-220 has industry leading CEC weighted efficiency of 94.5% and peak operating efficiencies of 95.5%. Inverter efficiency has been designed to peak at MPP voltages exhibited by PV modules at […]
OutBack Power unveiled the Radian Series Inverter/Charger, which the company describes as an innovation in the renewable energy market that delivers a new standard of quality, durability and dependability. The Radian Series is designed from the ground up to simplify the design and installation of grid-interactive and stand-alone power systems, and provide a powerful tool […]
SolarBridge Technologies (SolarBridge) announced that it has secured $19 million in series C funding. The company has raised more than $46 million to date. The funds, raised from current investors as well as new financial and strategic investors, will be used to ramp up production capacity, expand sales support and logistics organizations and scale up […]
An innovative photovoltaic panels factory run by 3Sun, the equal share joint venture between Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics, was inaugurated in Catania. The plant will manufacture integrated multi-junction, thin-film photovoltaic cells and modules. With an initial employment of 280 qualified resources and solar panel production capacity of 160 MW per year, which could […]
According to DEHN, the rapidly growing PV industry, now generating at dc voltages of 600 and 1,000V, has placed exceptional demands on the current SPD technology, and previously available SPD products intended to protect systems components such as inverters, arrays, or combiner box components from the effects of lightning caused surges and transients. Responding to […]
The EMerge Alliance announced a new wave of organizations joining the Alliance. The newest members of the EMerge Alliance include: GE Energy; Intel Corp.; Universal Electric Corp. – Starline DC Solutions; PulseStar Technologies; Power-One; NextEnergy Center; and Dynamic Supplier Alignment. The Alliance and its members continue to advance the green, net-zero energy commercial building movement […]
ABB announced the acquisition of Epyon B.V., an early leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions focusing on dc fast-charging stations and network charger software. The acquisition is in line with ABB’s strategy to expand its global offering of electric vehicle infrastructure solutions. "This acquisition gives ABB access to competitive products, key network management software, […]
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric) and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) debuted a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles at the MMNA headquarters in Cypress, California. This charging facility, the first of its kind in Cypress, is said to symbolize MMNA’s commitment to electric vehicle readiness, and will help kick off […]
Amantys Limited, an energy efficiency power electronics company, announced the successful closure of a $7 million Series A round. The new funding enables Amantys to continue with the commercialization of its digital power switching platform. The new funding round has been led by Moonray Investors, part of Fidelity International and ARM Holdings plc (ARM). Moonray […]
Direct Grid announced the development of a new dual-module 480W micro-inverter product. The Gemini Series micro-inverter allows photovoltaic design engineers to utilize half the number of micro-inverters in an array, when compared with conventional 1:1 micro-inverter designs, by connecting two modules per Gemini micro-inverter. Direct Grid states that it is extending its industry lead in […]
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued its California Solar Initiative (CSI) Annual Program Assessment, which shows that the rate at which Californians are installing rooftop solar energy systems to meet their electric demand is growing at a rapid pace. The report shows that the increasing rate of new solar installations and cumulative installed […]