FuelCell Energy, Inc. reported results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2010 and its latest accomplishments. FuelCell Energy reported total revenues for the third quarter of 2010 of $18.9 million compared to $23.0 million in the same period last year. Product sales and revenues in the third quarter were $16.2 million compared to $18.7 […]
TI To Develop Products for New Qi Wireless Power Standard
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced its adoption of the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) Qi standard. The V1.0 specification outlines the function and performance of an interoperable wireless charging system. The ratification of the standard is a significant step toward industry-wide adoption of wireless charging technology. “We believe standardization is one of the most critical steps […]
ZMDI Records Strong Growth in First Half Year 2010
Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI) registered healthy growth for the first six months of 2010 and upgraded its revenue forecast for the current fiscal year. According to figures published by the company, revenues for the first half of the current fiscal year totaled approximately €29.1 million, equaling an increase of around 65% compared with the […]
Centrosolar Establishes UK Subsidiary
Centrosolar has established an international subsidiary in the UK. Following the introduction of attractive feed-in tariffs in April, Centrosolar UK Ltd. will be in a position to respond to increased demand for photovoltaic systems particularly in England. Centrosolar states that it has been able to recruit an experienced solar specialist with an excellent knowledge of […]
Power-One Begins Manufacturing Renewable Energy Inverters in Canada
Power-One, Inc. announced that it has commenced production of its renewable energy inverters for the photovoltaic (PV) and wind markets in Ontario, Canada. Power-One is producing products for sale in Canada’s residential, commercial and utility-grade markets at this 60,000 square foot facility. “Opening this new manufacturing facility in Ontario highlights an exciting new chapter in […]
LDK Solar Expands Vertical Manufacturing
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. announced that it has expanded its vertical manufacturing by successfully completing the installation and trial runs of the first production line of solar cells in its newly installed manufacturing facility in Xinyu City. The new solar cell manufacturing line currently has an annualized capacity of 60MW and is expected to reach […]
Ford Uses Liquid-Cooled Battery System to Help Focus Electric Owners Maximize Range
Ford announced that the all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in late 2011 in the U.S. and 2012 in Europe, will be powered by a lithium-ion battery system that utilizes cooled and heated liquid to regulate battery temperature, extend battery life and maximize driving range. The thermal management technology helps the Focus Electric operate efficiently […]
Cisco and Itron Join Forces to Deliver Next-Generation Smart Grid Platform
Itron Inc. and Cisco announced a strategic alliance that they say will advance the transformation of the world’s energy infrastructure. Together, the two companies state that they will deliver a definitive 21st century Internet Protocol (IP)-based communications platform to the smart grid market and help advance more consistent and reliable delivery of energy across the […]
DelSolar Submits IPO Application to TWSE
DelSolar Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese solar energy firm, announced that its Initial Public Offering (IPO) application has been delivered to the Taiwan Stock Exchange. DelSolar is convinced that the IPO will benefit current and future shareholders with a number of significant advantages including: an enhanced and more diversified capital funding universe; a more prestigious profile […]
DOE Announces Two Million Smart Grid Meters Installed Nationwide
The Department of Energy announced that two million smart grid meters have been installed across the country, helping to reduce energy costs for families and businesses. As a result of funding from the Recovery Act, smart grid technology is speeding the modernization of the nation’s electrical grid, helping to reduce the amount of time needed […]