Maxim Integrated MAX20361 solar harvester
14 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingDesigners of space-constrained designs can now increase runtime with the MAX20361 single-/multi-cell solar harvester with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) from Maxim Integrated Products.
Herbicide helps boost efficiency of organic solar cells
08 January, 2021A known herbicide can be used to improve solar energy conversion in organic devices, which should help the development of higher efficiency solar cells.
Mind the gap: the second life of EV batteries
07 January, 2021 by Alex Johns, Business Development Manager | Supplied by: AlteliumWhere do Tesla second-life batteries go, after they are retired from EVs and before they are ready for recycling?
P-DUKE QAE100U Ultrawide Input DC/DC Converters
01 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Helios Power SolutionsHelios has announced the QAE100U series DC/DC converters from P-DUKE, which expand the existing series QAE40U and QAE60U to 100 W of output power.
Blended solar cells yield high power conversion efficiencies
18 December, 2020Researchers have blended together various polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to create a solar cell with increased power efficiencies.
The effects of high-rate cycling on battery cells
17 December, 2020Researchers investigated the impacts on battery cell ageing from high current operation using commercial cells, in an effort to find the most suitable batteries for use in electric vehicles.
Conversion efficiency improved in thermoelectric materials
09 December, 2020Researchers have overcome a major challenge of thermoelectric materials, improving the materials' conversion efficiency by more than 60%.
Analog Devices ADP1032 Micropower Management Units
01 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsAnalog Devices ADP1032 Micropower Management Units (PMUs) are high-performance, isolated devices that combine an isolated flyback and a DC-to-DC regulator providing two isolated power rails.
Maxim Integrated MAX17320 Li+ fuel gauge IC
24 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingThe MAX17320 fuel-gauge and protection circuit, from Maxim Integrated Products, is designed to extend run time on multi-cell battery-powered products while also monitoring against self-discharge hazards.
Towards 'personalised energy' with transparent solar cells
17 November, 2020South Korean scientists have put forth an innovative design for high-power transparent solar cells, bringing us closer to a sustainable future with off-grid living.
Self-charging batteries made from printable ink
09 November, 2020The battery cells can create electricity from humidity in the air or skin surface to self-charge themselves within minutes; no manual charging or wired power is required.
Energy harvester extends battery life of smart watches
02 November, 2020Researchers have developed an embedded energy harvester that is able to sustainably power smart watches and wristbands, solving the problem of limited battery life.
High-intensity light solves perovskite problem
26 October, 2020Australian researchers have resolved a fundamental challenge preventing the wide uptake of next-generation perovskite solar cells.
Boosting the efficiency of CIGS thin-film solar cells
19 October, 2020Researchers have identified a key point where the performance of thin-film solar cells can be improved for the cell to convert more sunlight into electricity.
Funding boost for next-gen solar cells
09 October, 2020ARENA has announced $3m in funding for start-up SunDrive to advance commercial development of its low-cost, high-efficiency solar manufacturing process in Australia.
