Researchers develop a new generation of photovoltaic cells
07 June, 2013Researchers from the University at Buffalo are helping develop a new generation of photovoltaic cells that produce more power and cost less to manufacture than what’s available today.
ABB develops technology to flash charge electric bus in 15 seconds
03 June, 2013The flash-charging technology and the onboard traction equipment used in this project were developed by ABB and optimised for high-frequency bus routes in key urban areas, carrying large numbers of passengers at peak times.
World-first electricity monitoring device developed
03 June, 2013UK engineers have developed a multicore clamp sensor that can measure current flowing in any accessible mains cable, giving a more detailed picture of electricity usage in the home.
Mornsun LS05 5 W AC-DC converter
01 June, 2013 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe LS05 series from Mornsun employs a specifically designed SIP package with a high isolation voltage of 3000 VAC, overturning the use of larger traditional DIP packages for AC-DC power supplies.
RECOM R1SE Series 1 W DC/DC SMD Converters
31 May, 2013 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdThe R1SE Series, with 1 W of power, 1000 VDC isolation and 5 V input/output, is the first release in the economical ‘E-class’ of DC/DC converters. It is an economic alternative to discrete in-house designs.
An Australian EV charger optimises utilities’ network performance
31 May, 2013An Australian-developed electric vehicle charger can halve electric vehicle (EV) charging costs, a world-first Victorian Department of Transport trial has found. The ChargeIQ EV charger was also found to optimise utilities’ network performance.
Scientists develop a low-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries
30 May, 2013 by Mark Shwartz, Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford UniversityStanford University scientists have developed an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with costly platinum and iridium catalysts.
Eaton 93PM UPS
22 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdThe Eaton 93PM UPS is designed to meet the reliability needs of IT managers in demanding environments including virtualised and cloud data centres, co-location facilities and mission-critical applications.
Dyesol achieves solar cell breakthrough
16 May, 2013Dyesol, an Australian-listed cleantech company, claims to have achieved a ‘game changing’ technical breakthrough by achieving a solid-state DSC efficiency of 11.3% at full sun.
Scientists produce Australia’s largest solar cells
16 May, 2013Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.
Agilent Infiniium 9000 H-Series oscilloscopes
14 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe Infiniium 9000 H-Series high-definition oscilloscopes come in bandwidths of 250 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz and 2 GHz.
Kontron Cab-n-Connect cabin wireless access points
14 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Kontron Australia Pty LtdKontron has expanded its line of Cab-n-Connect cabin wireless access points (CWAPs) with a 28 VDC version.
IKEA expands US solar footprint
14 May, 2013Home furnishings retailer IKEA has completed its 38th solar project in the US with installation of a PV array system at its store in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
New technique to improve quality control of lithium-ion batteries
13 May, 2013Purdue University researchers have created a new tool to detect flaws in lithium-ion batteries as they are being manufactured - a step towards reducing defects and inconsistencies in the thickness of electrodes that affect battery life and reliability.
Charging electric vehicles cheaper and faster
07 May, 2013Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles. Compared to today’s electric vehicle chargers, they have managed to shorten the charging time from eight to two hours, and to reduce the cost by around $2000.
