Renewables
European interregional collaboration on thin-film PV
Imec and its partners in the Solliance initiative announce that they have launched, together with the Institute of Materials Research of the University of Hasselt (IMO), the Solar Flare Interreg Project.
Bachmann Relies on Wind River VxWorks for Next-Generation Controller System
Wind River announced that Bachmann electronic relies on Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system and Wind River Professional Services for its next-generation controller system. Bachmann electronic’s M1 controller system, a next-generation controller, is standardized on VxWorks, and includes modules for digital and analogue I/O, network connectivity, fieldbuses, safety, and a processor module.
Supercapacitors hailed as potential answer to greener public transport
Imagine a bus that uses electrical storage that costs much less than traditional batteries, can fully charge each time the bus stops, and has enough power to easily get to the next stop. The supercapacitor, once used to power robots and as a backup power source for computer memory, is now being hailed as such an energy source that could be the key to greener public transportation.
Networked rapid chargers throughout Europe
UK vehicle charging company POD Point has collaborated with ABB to provide networked rapid chargers throughout Europe. This integration is intended to fast-track a network of public charging infrastructure that will rival the most advanced geographic areas in the United States, where provision is currently dominated by players such as Coulomb Technologies with their ChargePoint America Project.
ABB’s energy harvesting wireless temperature transmitter ‘could go on forever’
Novel energy harvesting technology from ABB is enabling Robinson Brothers to make remote temperature measurements without the need for a power supply to the transmitter. Combined with WirelessHART communications technology, this eliminates the need for any cabling to the instrument.
Switchtec’S Relay Enables Total Disconnection Of Electric Vehicles’ Battery To Conserve Power And Aid Starting
Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, a power relay by industry leading manufacturer Hongfa enables the safe storage of electric vehicles without battery drain and also the prevention of fire in the event of an accident.
Vishay's 10 A, 1000 V Photovoltaic Solar Panel Protection Rectifier in the P600 Axial Package
Vishay has today revealed the launch of a new photovoltaic solar panel protection rectifier with a high current rating of 10 A and high reverse voltage of 1000 V in the P600 axial package. Based on glass passivated chip technology, the GPP100MS offers a maximum operating junction temperature of 175 °C.
Perpetuum Announces Intelligent Energy Harvester Power Module
Perpetuum in a collaborative partnership with Emerson Rosemount announces the availability of an Intelligent Energy Harvester power module option for Emerson Rosemount 3051S Smart Wireless transmitters.
Delta Introduces High Efficiency EV Charging Solutions for Ishavsveien Charging Network
Delta Electronics announced today that it will provide high efficiency Electric Vehicle charging solutions for the Ishavsveien charging network in Norway. Delta offers two DC Quick Chargers that provide 50-500V DC / 50kW output power with among the world's highest efficiency.
MPPT25 Maximum Power Point Tracking Solar Battery Charge Controller
The Intronics Power MPPT25 Solar Charge Controller continually tracks the maximum power point of the solar panel array, adjusting the circuit parameters approximately two times per second to maximize energy transfer from the array to the battery bank.