Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) has joined the DASH7 Alliance, a non-profit industry consortium that promotes the use of the ISO 18000-7 (DASH7) standard for wireless sensor networking. As a member of the DASH7 Alliance, IPS will work with more than 50 member organizations around the world to advance development of the DASH7 standard and […]
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Ener1 Reports First-Quarter Results for 2011
Ener1, Inc. announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2011 ending March 31, 2011. “We believe our first-quarter results represent another step forward in building a profitable business,” said Ener1 Chairman and CEO Charles Gassenheimer. “We took definitive steps on the path toward achieving our goal of being EBITDA positive. More importantly, we […]
ABB Invests in Breakthrough Technology for Data Center Energy Efficiency
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 Batteries Exceed DOE and SAE Safety Tests for Hybrid Vehicles
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 Purchases Manufacturing Facilities
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 […]
EMerge Alliance Introduces New Registered Products and Members
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 […]
Energy-Efficient Rebuilding After Tragedy: Inspiration from Greensburg, Kansas
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 Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results; Launches Strategic Corporate Restructuring
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 Announces 2011 First Quarter Results
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 Begins Volume Production with Celestica; Opens China Office
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 […]