Renewables
Boost the power of your smart meter with Nesscap Ultracapacitors
Smart meters are constantly evolving, and in order to meet the increasing demands of additional data collection such as tamper, leak detection, low battery, reverse flow and the option to control the meters remotely, power has become an important parameter. Nesscap ultracapacitors, distributed by Easby Electronics, can provide the additional short-term power to optimise the overall system.
Bentek Solar Introduces PV 101 MDSS for Safety and Code Compliance
Bentek Solar announces that its MDSS is a cost-effective means for providing safety and code compliance for PV installations. The MDSS contains a bank of load-break disconnects in a compact, free-standing cabinet. Typically, the MDSS is installed next to the inverter and provides the safety and arc flash reduction that is needed in all photovoltaic systems, solving a critical safety issue that is commonly overlooked. The MDSS provides code-compli...
Altatech launches new CVD system to deposit advanced materials needed in photovoltaic manufacturing
Altatech announced today that it has introduced a multi-chamber chemical vapor deposition system that enables photovoltaic cell manufacturers to develop and optimize their solar cell designs using advanced thin-film deposition of amorphous silicon and other materials.
HEV: new high-DC relay for switching of solar strings
Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers for switching solutions for solar AC/DC inverters. The portfolio of solutions for both the AC and the DC side is unmatched.
Panasonic to supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota's eQ EV
Panasonic Corporation said it will supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Motor Corporation's eQ electric car.
German environmental award for concentrator photovoltaics
In the sun-rich regions of the world, concentrator photovoltaics are used in large power plants to generate electrical energy from the sun. With this technology, almost twice the incident sunlight can be converted into electricity as compared to conventional silicon technology. Beginning in a research laboratory years ago, today’s technology contributes to the energy turnaround on an industrial scale.
Saft presents its new Li-ion batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles at the Paris Motor Show
Saft will be attending this year’s Paris Motor Show, held from 27 September to 14 October 2012. It will present its lithium-ion battery solutions for three major applications, namely “affordable” 48V hybrid systems for passenger vehicles, limited edition luxury vehicles and motor racing vehicles, as well as electric and hybrid buses, trucks and other industrial vehicles.
steute selects Energy Micro’s EFM32 Tiny Gecko for use in energy harvesting enabled wireless switch
Energy Micro today announced that steute GmbH has chosen the EFM32 Tiny Gecko microcontroller to power its RF95 radio position switch. Designed for use in battery powered and energy harvesting applications, the RF95 uses low-energy wireless technology, aimed at building and factory automation applications.
Murata has teamed up with Kowa Co., Ltd., to develop a personalized Electric Walking Assist Car
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd has teamed up with Kowa Co., Ltd., a general manufacturer of welfare products, to develop a personalized Electric Walking Assist Car, which the companies describe as an Electric Walking Assist Car and that goes by the name of KeePace. As a result of the progress made in assist control systems, which incorporate Murata's own MEMS gyro sensor*1 and inclinometers*2 as well as its inverted pendulum control technology*3, ...
IMEC decelops Innovative metallization process for reliable, high-efficiency solar cells
Imec today announced that it has developed an innovative process for plated front contact formation of silicon solar cells using only one sequence to plate several metals. The large-area solar cells were processed in imec’s labs and combine an excellent reliability with a conversion efficiency of 20.3% (certified at Fraunhofer ISE-Callab).