Dual-layer solar cell sets efficiency record
04 September, 2018Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.
RECOM RKZE series DC/DC converters
04 September, 2018 | Supplied by: RECOM Power GmbHRECOM has released the RKZE series, a solution for applications that require high isolation and operate in wide temperature ranges.
MORNSUN K78xx-2000R3 non-isolated DC/DC converter series
01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN's switching regulator K78xx-2000R3 series is rated at 2 A in addition to the non-isolated DC-DC converter range and designed as a drop-in alternative for traditional 78xx series three-terminal linear regulators.
Campoona graphite shows promise in full-cell Li-ion batteries
30 August, 2018Archer Exploration has collaborated with UNSW on the development of full-cell lithium-ion batteries, made with graphite from its mine in Campoona, South Australia.
Paper-based battery powered by bacteria
24 August, 2018In an effort to bring portable power sources to remote parts of the world, US researchers have developed a new type of battery — made of paper and fuelled by bacteria.
Laser-scribed graphene improves sodium-ion battery capacity
17 August, 2018Researchers have found a way to improve the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, bringing them closer to potentially succeeding lithium-ion batteries in mainstream use.
Hybrid energy storage system could charge EVs in seconds
16 August, 2018A newly developed energy storage system, based on a nanomolecule that can store electric power or hydrogen gas, can be used as a flow battery or for hydrogen storage.
Phosphorus + microwaves = more efficient solar cells
10 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityFlakes of phosphorene, a 2D form of phosphorus only a few atoms thick, are being used to boost the energy capacity of dye-sensitised solar cells.
Powering the future of smart homes
09 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Ultralife CorporationWhether it's for security or leisure, tomorrow's IoT devices need consistent power.
Magellan Power Solar Gate solar power monitoring system
02 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan Power's Solar Gate combines hardware and software to control and prevent the export of solar power to the grid.
More efficient production of battery materials
02 August, 2018 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandPure Battery Technologies is commercialising a process to extract nickel and cobalt from low-grade ores more cheaply and effectively than current methods.
Quantum batteries could enable instantaneous charging
01 August, 2018Unlike ordinary batteries, which take the same amount of time to charge no matter how many you have, quantum batteries should charge faster the more you have of them.
Smart solar hybrid streetlight system developed
31 July, 2018 by Aman Jha, Jitendra Jain, Prashant Pandey, Indar Prakash Singhal and Kamaldeep Bansal — AMG Central Lab, STMicroelectronics Pvt Ltd Greater Noida, UP, Delhi, India | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has devised a smart solar hybrid LED streetlight system, developed as a pilot project and implemented in the car park at one of its campuses.
Are wearables the answer for an ageing population?
27 July, 2018 | Supplied by: AccutronicsThe growth in wearable devices and the ageing population may seem like two disconnected trends, but what if they were connected?
Magellan Power Stand Alone Power System
17 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan single- and three-phase Stand Alone Power Systems are designed to operate independently of the grid, maximising the use of renewable energy.
