Viridity Software, a provider of data center energy resource management (ERM) software, announced the general availability of its EnergyCheck™ energy efficiency health check application. The new software provides a fast and easy means by which to understand overall energy efficiency, discover hidden opportunities for recapturing power, cooling and space capacity, as well as uncover opportunities […]
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Eaton’s Energy Saver Rectifier Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory
Eaton Corp. announced that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmed the Eaton Energy Saver Rectifier (APR48-ES) to be 96.4% efficient. Compared to existing technology, the Energy Saver Rectifier is intended to reduce customers’ network dc power waste energy by 50% or more, achieve significant energy savings for customers in the telecommunications sector, and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
3Sun Appoints Chairman and CEO
Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics (ST) announced the appointment of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of their new joint venture company 3Sun by its Board of Directors, constituted at the end of July 2010. The appointment is in line with the agreement signed by Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics on January 4, 2010. […]
Southern California Edison Selects LG Chem for Home Battery Pilot Program
LG Chem announced that it has been selected by Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide lithium-ion battery packs for a pilot program involving energy storage systems for residential and small commercial applications. An LG Chem consortium, working jointly with LG Electronics and LS Industrial Systems, is providing a complete system solution to meet the stringent […]
DOE Releases Comprehensive Report on Offshore Wind Power in the United States
The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) issued an analysis of the key factors impacting the deployment of offshore wind power in the U.S. The report, “Large-Scale Offshore Wind Power in the United States: Assessment of Opportunities and Barriers,” includes a detailed assessment of the Nation’s offshore wind resources and offshore wind industry, […]
LG Electronics Enters Solar Business in North America
LG Electronics Inc. announced the company’s entry into the North American commercial solar industry. The U.S. solar debut builds on LG’s global expertise in marketing solar panels for residential, rooftop and commercial applications while capitalizing on LG’s strong presence in the North American consumer and business-to-business marketplace, according to industry veteran Geoff Slevin, Vice President, […]
TDK-Lambda Signs UK Distribution Deal with Ideal Power
TDK-Lambda UK has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Ideal Power, a power specialist in the industrial and medical sectors. Effective from 1st October 2010, Ideal Power will promote TDK-Lambda products within Great Britain for its complete range of ac-dc power supplies and dc-dc converters. Alex Faulkner, who will head up the company’s sales and […]
Contour Energy Systems Signs Exclusive Technology Licensing Agreement with MIT
Contour Energy Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition of what is described as a breakthrough carbon nanotube technology that can dramatically improve the power capability of lithium-ion batteries, through an exclusive technology licensing agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Early findings from researchers at MIT confirm that using carbon nanotubes for battery electrodes can produce […]
Solarfun Announces Completion of Strategic Investment from Hanwha Chemical Corp.
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers and photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in China, announced the closing of Hanwha Chemical Corporation’s strategic investment in Solarfun. According to the terms of the agreement, Hanwha Chemical purchased 36,455,089 ordinary shares from Solarfun at a price of RMB14.51 (US$2.144) per ordinary […]
LG Chem Provide Batteries to Renault SA
LG Chem Ltd. announced that it has signed a formal deal to supply lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles made by Renault SA beginning in 2011. The deal with Renault SA increases the number of companies supplied with batteries by LG Chem to nine, including Hyundai Motor Group and Volvo Cars Corp.. The company will reportedly […]
