Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’10) has expanded its focus to include the latest developments on GaN power devices, the Smart Grid, Energy...
Semitech Semiconductor, a provider of power line communications solutions that enable the transformation of the electricity grid into a smart grid, announced that it is preparing to broaden its market scope with new products, distribution and partnerships. Although newly launched in Singapore, the technology behind Semitech was originally developed by a group based in Australia. […]
Saft has announced a three-year deal to work with Spain’s Acciona Energia SA as part of a Eurogia+ labelled project aimed at improving the viability of photovoltaic and other renewable energy source power plants. The project will demonstrate the technical and financial benefits of using a containerized energy storage, conversion and management system to provide […]
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) announced that home appliance manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates have agreed to improved efficiency standards and tax policies for refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers and room air conditioners. This agreement could save enough energy to meet the […]
The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) announced that five new members have joined its effort to educate and provide information to policymakers, utilities, consumers, and other stakeholders. The new members are Cisco, Cooper Power Systems, Tropos Networks, Grid Net, and U-SNAP Alliance. DRSG is the trade association for companies that provide products and […]
Last week’s Techno Frontier event in Tokyo included numerous announcements of advances across the range of power electronics. Various companies announced developments...
Carnegie Mellon University will host a new Smart Grid Research Center as part of a $5 million industry-academic partnership with the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC), a university-industry research consortium for semiconductors and related technologies. The new partnership, called the Energy Research Initiative (ERI), will team energy-related companies with university researchers to address the world’s need […]
Ener1, Inc. has appointed Bruce Curtis, former Vice President of Program Development at First Solar, Inc., global President of the New York-based company’s grid storage business. "Rapidly accelerating adoption worldwide of lithium-ion technology for grid storage compels us to bring on board the best talent available to take full advantage of this tremendous market opportunity," […]
As it did with digital power, energy harvesting and dc powering of buildings, Darnell Group understands the challenges posed by the smart...
General Electric (GE) introduced the GE WattStation, described as an easy-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charger. Designed to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles, GE WattStation significantly decreases time needed for vehicle charging and, using smart grid technology, allows utility companies to manage the impact of electric vehicles on the local and regional grids. […]
GE unveiled Nucleus™, a communication and data storage device that provides consumers with secure information about their household electricity use and costs...
A Call for Papers has been issued for the first annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’10) which will be jointly hosted...
Universal Powerline Association (UPA) members declared a strong start to 2010 with sales to June indicating particularly strong performance in the home networking and entertainment sector. Silicon vendor, DS2 reports strong growth during the first six months and record sales for the first quarter of 2010 with 86% growth on the previous year, IPTV deployments […]
eMeter Corp. announced the close of a $12.5 million round of private financing led by longtime investors Sequoia Capital and Foundation Capital, and joined by new investor Northgate Capital looking to leverage eMeter’s providing software solutions to enable successful Smart Grid implementations. Given the exponential growth of the Smart Grid industry over the past year, […]
Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’10) is replacing the Digital Power Forum with an expanded focus and larger audience. The new DPF ’10...