Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3L
29 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe product offers resiliency against harsh environments, with conformal coated printed circuit boards, a replaceable dust filter, an operating temperature of up to 40°C and strong overload protection.
Light 'upconverted' for solar cell capture
24 July, 2020To increase the efficiency of solar cells, one strategy is to turn low-energy light into more energetic, visible light that can excite silicon.
Electric vehicle-to-grid trial coming to Canberra
20 July, 2020The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project will see 51 Nissan LEAF EVs deployed across the ACT.
This ultrathin organic solar cell is efficient and durable
14 July, 2020The flexible organic cell degrades by less than 5% over 3000 hours in atmospheric conditions and has an energy conversion ratio of 13%.
New design improves capacity of Li-ion batteries
03 July, 2020Scientists have designed a self-healing, protective layer in the battery that significantly slows down the electrolyte and silicon anode degradation process.
Extending the life cycle of lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2020Researchers have stabilised one of the most challenging parts of lithium–sulfur batteries, bringing the technology closer to becoming commercially viable.
Sustainable components for solar panels
30 June, 2020Korean scientists have identified a novel method to create efficient alloy-based solar panels free of toxic metals.
Improving efficiency in the batteries of the future
23 June, 2020Australian and Indian researchers have shown how to improve sulfur utilisation in the batteries of the future, which would make them more efficient.
Wireless charging enabled for robot fleets
12 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationWiBotic provides wireless charging and power optimisation solutions that are integral to charging the rapidly growing ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine and industrial robots.
Silica cathode enables long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
09 June, 2020With the development of a novel silica-based cathode, scientists have realised lithium–sulfur batteries that can last for over 2000 charge/discharge cycles.
Next-gen solar cells pass strict international tests
03 June, 2020The experimental solar energy cells pass strict International Electrotechnical Commission testing standards for heat and humidity.
Quantum dot solar cells are non-toxic and defect-tolerant
26 May, 2020Researchers have developed quantum dot solar cells that match the efficiency of existing quantum dot-based devices, but without lead or other toxic elements.
Collaboration to grow a coral reef
25 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationCCell Renewables is on a mission to combat coastal erosion and enhance marine ecosystems by restoring and growing new coral reefs on a large scale.
Free medical power supplies from RECOM till 31 May
13 May, 2020 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM recognises that speed is essential in the current crisis, and so is offering samples free of charge for any medical-grade equipment design.
Vicor DCM5614 270–28 V DC-DC converter
06 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationVicor has announced the DCM5614 — an isolated, regulated 270–28 V DC-DC converter with an output power rating of 1300 W in a 5.6 x 1.4 x 0.3″ VIA package.
