H2 Logic launched a newly developed zero emission hydrogen fuel cell system for forklifts. The new product is named H2Drive™ and is a result of more than 6 years of research efforts. At the fair Dantruck A/S will showcase a new 2,5 tons heavy duty forklift powered by hydrogen using a H2Drive fuel cell system […]
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New fuel from old straw
Straw that farmers would normally leave to rot or simply burn is now being turned into second-generation biofuels. At the landmark Inbicon plant in Kalundborg, Denmark, Innovation magazine shows how the newest developments in enzyme and processing technology allow waste agricultural products to be turned into both fuel for cars and feedstock for coal fired […]
Digital Zero-Power AC-DC PWM IC Targets Offline Chargers, Adapters
iWatt announced the iW1700 Zero Power AC/DC Digital PWM Controller. The controller is designed to enable low-cost, energy-efficient 120V/230VAC offline adapters and chargers (up to 5 W) which consume zero no-load power for cell phones, audio players, digital cameras, and other low-power portable devices. The company’s adaptive digital PWM/PFM technology sends the controller into sleep […]
Cities Across France Using Echelon based Smart Street Lighting Systems
Echelon Corp. announced that its energy control technology for smart, networked street lighting systems is continuing to experience rapid adoption. Similar to its success in China, the market in Europe, and in particular France, is recognizing the advantages of Echelon intelligent distributed control solutions using power line communications (PLC) for reducing energy consumption and maintenance […]
EPRI Paper Provides Analysis of Energy Storage Applications and Technology Options
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published a comprehensive analysis of energy storage applications and technology options that also assesses the potential benefits and markets for energy storage in the United States. The analysis looks at 10 energy storage applications that EPRI considers would serve the bulk of the energy storage market and includes […]
Monolithic Power Systems Announces First Quarter Financial Results
Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Net revenues were $44.5 million, a decrease from $47.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and $50.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. Gross margin was 50.2%, a decrease from 50.5% in the fourth quarter of 2010 and 58.3% […]
NREL Adds Giant Wind Turbine to Research Site
Enlarge image Caption: NREL’s Deputy Laboratory Director Dana Christensen, left, shakes hands with Andy Geissbuehler, VP & General Manager of Alstom Power’s Wind Business North America, at dedication ceremonies for the Alstom Eco 100 wind turbine. On the right is Steve Chalk, the Department of Energy’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. […]
IEEE to Develop Standards Limiting Insertion of Harmonics into Power Grid
IEEE announced that the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board approved two new projects to develop standards that will limit the injection of harmonic frequencies into the public electric transmission system. Harmonic pollution is a growing problem caused by the widespread use of power supplies and other non-linear loads. It can result in power loss […]
Konarka Names New Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development
Konarka Technologies, Inc. announced that it has named Kenneth McCauley as Vice President – Sales, Marketing and Business Development. McCauley brings an exemplary record of accomplishment in leading global organizations to profitable growth. Serving AT&T/Lucent Microelectronics for 21 years, he and his team booked $1 billion in revenue during his leadership of the telecom and […]
Yingli Green Energy Establishes Regional Headquarters in Singapore
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited announced the establishment of its regional headquarters in Singapore. In order to strengthen its business practices in Southeast Asia, Yingli Green Energy has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Singapore Company Pte. Limited (Yingli Singapore). This new office will drive sales and further business development for the […]