World demand for batteries to reach $132 billion in 2016
04 December, 2012World demand for primary and secondary batteries is forecast to rise 8.1% per year to $132 billion in 2016. Demand for secondary batteries is expected to rise at a faster rate than demand for primary batteries.
Organic photovoltaics on steel: ThyssenKrupp and Solliance researching solar cells
03 December, 2012ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe and Solliance are working together to create organic photovoltaics that can be incorporated into flat steel products for use in the construction industry.
Virus power
16 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerRather than just being something that can infect you, your dog or your computer and make you all sick, a new breed of viruses is able to generate harnessable electricity.
Ear power - medical devices powered by the ear itself
16 November, 2012 by Larry Hardesty, MIT News OfficeFor the first time, researchers have powered an implantable electronic device using an electrical potential - a natural battery - deep in the inner ear.
Cheaper and safer lithium battery production
16 November, 2012Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed a method for producing lithium batteries that is claimed to be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than previously used methods. This new process has succeeded in replacing the harmful methylpyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, which is traditionally used in the manufacturing of electrodes, with water.
Spray-on lithium-ion batteries
12 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerResearchers at Rice University in the US have developed a lithium-ion battery that can be spray painted onto virtually any surface.
The first all-carbon solar cell
12 November, 2012 by Mark ShwartzResearchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels.
Soanar DC/DC converters
31 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedSoanar offers power supplies designed for harsh environments, with a temperature range of -40 to 70°C, humidity levels up to 95%, a high level of particle ingress protection and an extreme vibration rating.
High-power converters for renewable energy systems
16 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Semikron DanfossA strong market resurgence of the wind power and solar markets has placed mounting pressure on the converter suppliers to offer standardised converter solutions.
Leap Power DCLeap fully integrated online AC UPS
16 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty LtdA UPS which provides significant reductions in installation, cooling and maintenance costs.
Eaton 9PX uninterruptible power supplies
15 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdThe Eaton 9PXs are energy-efficient 6 to 11 kVA future-proofed UPSs for virtualised environments.
Choosing the right UPS technology and system
11 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdChoosing the right UPS system not only determines the security of services but also plays a key role in the operating costs.
EM Test NetWave simulation for renewable power anomalies
03 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Consultant Technology Australia Pty LtdThe EM Test NetWave series are single-phase AC/DC power sources for testing inverters.
Third-annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum
29 August, 2012The third-annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’12) will be held on 16, 17 October 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
Eaton Intelligent Power Manager software
16 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdIntelligent Power Manager software has capabilities to remotely shut down a host server during a power outage within VMware vSphere high-availability mode.
