Power conversion efficiency boosted in perovskite solar cells
14 October, 2019Researchers have developed transparent conductive films that are set to increase the power conversion efficiency of perovskite-based multijunction solar cells beyond 30%.
Protein batteries for safe, sustainable power storage
10 October, 2019By using synthetic polypeptides — which make up proteins — and other polymers, US researchers have taken the first steps towards constructing electrodes for sustainable organic batteries.
High efficiency achieved for flexible thin-film solar cells
07 October, 2019Researchers have achieved 11.4% photoelectric conversion efficiency in flexible CZTSSe thin-film solar cells — said to be the highest efficiency ever reached in such cells.
Flexible biofuel cell runs on sweat
03 October, 2019A new flexible and stretchable device, worn against the skin and capable of producing electrical energy by transforming the compounds present in sweat, has been developed.
RECOM RAC03-K AC/DC converter
01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHThe RAC03-K AC/DC converter, from RECOM, was designed to be the smallest 3 W solution on the market. It is a versatile converter that can be used in a wide range of applications due to complete certifications for ITE and household standards.
Record-breaking solar cells feature self-assembling molecules
27 September, 2019Tandem perovskite-CIGS solar cells have reached an efficiency of 23.26% — said to be a world record value in this type of cell.
Organic solar cells one step closer to commercialisation
23 September, 2019Key components of organic solar cells require less electrical conductivity than initially thought — a breakthrough that should bring the devices closer to becoming a commercial reality.
CSIRO and Piotrek partner on solid-state batteries
17 September, 2019CSIRO and Piotrek have partnered to develop the next generation of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium batteries.
Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3M
10 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric IT AustraliaSchneider Electric has extended its uninterruptable power supply Easy UPS 3M product range with the addition of 120, 160 and 200 kVA models.
Silicon can harvest energy from heat
09 September, 2019Silicon's ability to harvest energy from heat can be greatly increased while remaining mass-producible.
Maxim Integrated MAX17301 and MAX17311 one-cell fuel gauges
05 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingThe MAX17301 and MAX17311 one-cell, pack-side ICs offer configurable settings for battery safety and allow fine-tuning of voltage and current thresholds based on various temperature zones.
Selectronic SMPC480 SP PRO Series 2i 3.5 kW inverter
02 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Selectronic Australia Pty LtdSelectronic has added the SMPC480 3.5 kW model to its SP PRO Series 2i range to cater to the growing demand for smaller scale battery storage systems.
The future of portable power
02 September, 2019 by Steven Keeping* | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsIs a big leap in Li-ion battery technology around the corner, or does the technology represent only a waypoint on the journey to a power source offering far more time between recharges?
Used car batteries converted into energy storage systems
26 August, 2019The repurposed 2 kWh units could be used in developing countries or isolated communities, with enough energy to power a small shop, farm holding or multiple residential homes.
Photovoltaic power could be produced from textiles
21 August, 2019Pliable, textile-based solar cells could enable truck tarps to produce the electricity consumed by the driver when underway, or to power electronic systems used to locate trailers in shipping terminals.
