ABB has purchased a controlling interest in US-based Validus DC Systems, a provider of dc power infrastructure equipment for energy-intensive data centers. DC technology is substantially more energy efficient than traditional ac technology for electrical distribution. DC systems are also less complex, requiring less space and equipment, resulting in considerable additional savings in real estate […]

PowerGenix announced that the company’s cells have met international safety standards established by the Department of Energy FreedomCar and Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE). These tests are the most widely accepted industry standards for ensuring the safety of rechargeable batteries in electric and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). This benchmark takes NiZn a step closer to […]

Infineon Technologies Dresden GmbH has purchased real estate and manufacturing facilities from the insolvency administrator managing the assets of Qimonda Dresden GmbH & Co. OHG, Dr. Michael Jaffé, for a total sum of €100.6 million. The real estate borders directly on the Infineon premises in Dresden, Germany. The purchase of real estate covers cleanroom and […]

The EMerge Alliance announced that 22 additional products have been Registered as compliant with the Emerge Alliance initial standard covering the Occupied Space in commercial buildings and 16 new members have joined the organization. Now more than 75 members strong, the Alliance has added ABB, Bosch Solar Energy, Delta Products, Hubbell and Juniper Networks at […]

We discuss the weather a lot here on the Energy Savers Blog. It comes with the territory; seasonal temperature changes influence how we use energy in our homes. We also know that extreme weather can have big consequences; from health to finances to simple comfort, the weather has a huge effect on our daily lives. […]

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD)reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2011 ended March 31, 2011, and said it will implement a strategic corporate restructuring to better position and focus the company for success in the rapidly evolving solar industry. Total consolidated revenue for the quarter was $21.5 million, a decrease of 70% […]

SL Industries Inc. announced that its net sales from continuing operations for quarter ended March 31, 2011, were $52.6 million, up 25% compared with net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter 2010 of $42.1 million. Net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $3.6 million, or $0.79 per […]

SolarBridge Technologies, a developer of module-integrated microinverters for the solar industry, has entered volume production of the SolarBridge Pantheon™ microinverter with Celestica, a global provider of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, in Dongguan, China. SolarBridge also announced the opening of an office in Shenzen in Southern China’s Guangdong Province to support manufacturing and operations. Local staff […]

IXYS Corp. and General Motors Components Holdings (GMCH) jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement for the fabrication of power semiconductor wafers. IXYS was founded originally as a fabless power semiconductor company, with global foundry relationships with selected world class semiconductor manufacturers. However, to create and retain proprietary technologies, IXYS developed its own […]

Interface Masters Technologies announced that its flagship 48 port 10GE managed switch, Niagara 2948, and its Quad Segment 10 Gigabit External Active Bypass Switch, Niagara 2818, now support 48Vdc Telco and Data Center-ready Internal power Supplies. These 48Vdc powered 10G Managed Switches and Bypass Systems ensure that Telcos, Service Providers and Data Centers with stringent […]