A group of Europe’s leading players in the energy sector, including manufacturers, utilities and academic bodies, came together in Brussels to sign the formal constitution for the creation of the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE). This international non-profit association is focused on acting as a coherent voice to promote the roles of energy […]
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Alliance Formed to Drive Communications Standard for Smart-Grid
Twelve major players in the smart grid industry are announcing a new global partnership at the Metering Europe Conference in Amsterdam (October 4 – 6, 2011) to support the deployment of the new power line communications protocol called G3-PLC. The partners in the association are led by major players in the smart grid sector, including […]
Atmel to Acquire ADD Semiconductor; a Developer of Power Line Communications Technology
Atmel Corp. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Digital Design, S.A. (ADD Semiconductor), a privately held company based in Zaragoza, Spain that develops power line communication solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in October. Atmel does not expect the acquisition to have […]
AMSC Reports Full-Year Fiscal 2010 and First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Results
American Superconductor Corp. reported financial results for fiscal year 2010 ended March 31, 2011, and the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended June 30, 2011. The company’s fiscal 2010 results include previously announced restatements of results for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2010. The company has filed its Annual Report on Form […]
Largest Value-Added Opportunity for AC-DC Power Supply Makers
The emerging Smart Grid will be the source of the largest-ever opportunity for value-added for makers of ac-dc power supplies, according to the latest analysis by Darnell Group. To effectively connect and interact with the Smart Grid, ac-dc power supplies will need to incorporate Energy Measurement, be able to Communicate that information and be able […]
PV Module Revenues to Decline in 2011 and 2012
Wellingborough, UK – 29th September 2011: Rapidly declining PV module prices will result in the global industry revenues contracting in 2011 and 2012 according to the latest quarterly report from IMS Research. A huge oversupply of PV modules and fierce competition has led to module prices falling quickly throughout 2011; despite shipments increasing, revenues are […]
Microsemi Commends Power-Over-HDBaseT (POH) Standard Ratification
Microsemi Corp. has commended the ratification of the HDBaseT™ specification. This represents an important milestone for the HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry alliance formed to promote and standardize HDBaseT technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed high-definition (HD) multimedia content, in promoting industry-wide adoption of the technology. “The ratification of POH further validates HDBaseT as an emerging […]
WiTricity, IHI Corp., and Mitsubishi Motors Combine to Develop Easily Deployable Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles
WiTricity Corp. (WiTricity), IHI Corp. (IHI) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) have agreed to join forces to research and develop easily deployable electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging systems readily compatible with electric grids which will make life easier for EV users in the future. The partnership structure of three major players in the wireless charging, […]
TDI Power Hires J. Christopher Viola as VP and COO
TDI Power has hired J. Chris Viola as its new Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for worldwide operations in Shenzhen, China and Hackettstown, New Jersey. In his new role Chris will be responsible for gaining preferred supplier status, improving on time delivery and reducing delivery lead times. “The TDI Executive Management Team has full […]
Mouser Electronics Provides Top Sponsorship of the 2011 Darnell Power Forum
Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, unveiled its exclusive Marquee Sponsorship of this week’s Darnell Group’s Power Forum in San Jose, CA. The three-day international forum brings together an audience of decision makers and technology developers interested in learning about and contributing to […]