Renewable Energy

    June 2013
    ALD dual EPAD MOSFET arrays expand dynamic current range to eight orders of magnitude
    Advanced Linear Devices (ALD), a leader in innovative analog semiconductors, announced an industry breakthrough in small signal, low power Dual MOSFET devices by expanding dynamic current range to
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    06/28/2013
    Power generation from hydro, wind, solar and other renewable sources worldwide will exceed that from gas and be twice that from nuclear by 2016, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in
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    06/28/2013
    Industry experts will convene to discuss how energy storage solutions are transforming the electric power system. This international energy storage event will unite technology providers, integrators,
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    06/28/2013
    DNV KEMA releases floating offshore wind turbine structures standard
    In response to the fast-expanding offshore wind market, DNV KEMA, the energy arm of DNV, has developed a new standard that will help accelerate the development of a new generation of floating offshore
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    06/27/2013
    Most efforts at improving solar cells have focused on increasing the efficiency of their energy conversion, or on lowering the cost of manufacturing. MIT researchers are opening another avenue for
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    06/27/2013
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    06/27/2013
    Piezo-MEMS vibration energy harvesters enable SmartMesh IP wireless sensor network
    MicroGen Systems announced today that vibration-energy-harvesting BOLT™ Power Cells enabled a live wireless sensor network (WSN) using Linear Technology's Dust Networks LTC5800-IPM SmartMesh™ IP mote-on-chip.
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    06/26/2013
    CPUC Commissioner Carla Peterman to deliver keynote on Californias storage economy at ESNA 201
    California Public Utilities Commissioner Carla Peterman, who earlier issued a ruling proposing that the state's investor-owned utilities procure 1.3 gigawatts of energy storage by 2020, will deliver
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    06/26/2013
    Hydrogenics, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and hydrogen-based power modules, today announced that the Company has received the "Innovator of the Year" award from the
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    06/26/2013
    EMCORE, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, announced today that it has entered into a supply contract with
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    06/26/2013
    World Energy Solutions, a leading energy management services firm, announced it has helped Colby-Sawyer College successfully procure more than 10 million kWh of electricity at a savings over its
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    06/25/2013
    Richardson RFPD now carries SiC Six-Pack power module from Cree
    Richardson RFPD announced the availability of the new Silicon Carbide (SiC) six-pack (three phase) power module from Cree. The CCS050M12CM2 is the industry's first commercially available SiC six-pack
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    06/24/2013
    Dutch pilot program to test innovative smart energy services related to sustainable energy
    Six Dutch companies, three knowledge institutes and 40 households are participating in a pilot project in Groningen and Hoogkerk in which consumers will be testing innovative, smart energy services
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    06/24/2013
    Genscape works with Open Data Initiative & DOE at upcoming New York Energy Week Symposium
    New York Energy Week (NYEW) is the first collaborative, cross-sector energy event series, launched to stimulate industry investment and innovative energy solutions. Genscape, the company that pioneered
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    06/21/2013
    A sliver of wood coated with tin could make a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly battery. But don't try it at home yet - the components in the battery tested by scientists
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    06/20/2013
    Siliken Renewable Energy optimizes solar panel production with NI hardware and software
    Sunlight is the most plentiful natural resource. Because the sun is not subject to the same supply limitations as fossil fuels and it is available nearly everywhere, it is increasingly being used
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    06/20/2013
    Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, announced that President and CEO, Andy Marsh, will be presenting at the Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2013 (HFC2013) conference at the
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    06/19/2013
    Saxony-Anhalts SOLAR VALLEY to showcase at Intersolar Europe 2013
    Twelve exhibitors from Saxony-Anhalt's SOLAR VALLEY will be showcased at this year's edition of Intersolar, the world's largest solar industry trade fair to be held in Munich on 19 - 21 June. This
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    06/19/2013
    Ioxus, a manufacturer of performance ultracapacitor technology for the automotive and transportation industries, introduced a 1200 Farad (F) cell to its portfolio of high performance ultracapacitors.
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    06/18/2013
    For eco-conscious drivers who also want the freedom of the open road, the July/August issue of Sierra, the official magazine of the Sierra Club, reveals which plug-in hybrids go the extra mile. The
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    06/18/2013
    Amsterdam will once again welcome some 8000 utility experts for the annual European Utility Week from 15-17 October at the RAI at what is the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent.
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    06/18/2013
    EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy intelligence software, announced that it is accepting proposals from energy and technology industry experts, veteran energy managers, and related influencers
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    06/17/2013
    Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced it will showcase its new THEIA™ HE-es system and updated THEIA™
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    06/17/2013
    DC/DC converter series from CUI powers IGBT gate drivers
    CUI has launched a line of board-mount DC/DC converters for IGBT gate drivers. Devices in the VQA series provide short circuit protection with 3000 Vac input to output isolation (4242 Vdc), and are
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    06/12/2013
    Murata Power Solutions announced it has been accepted as a member of the EMerge Alliance. The EMerge Alliance is a global open industry association with the aim of developing standards for the rapid
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    06/12/2013
    The City of Reno joins the Geothermal Energy Association in bringing the third annual National Geothermal Summit (#GEASummit2013), to the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino June 26-27. The event will
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    06/11/2013
    World Energy Council grows its Latin America and Caribbean network
    The World Energy Council (WEC) has appointed Dr Nicolás M. Depetris Chauvin as its new Regional Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Dr Chauvin will be supporting the WEC in strengthening
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    06/11/2013
    Millennial Research Corporation (MRC), a privately held, Tulsa, Oklahoma-based developer and manufacturer of modular electric motor and generator technology, announced it has officially begun
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    06/10/2013
    The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will showcase geothermal energy to members of the U.S. Congress and the public on June 12, 9:30am to 4:30pm, at the Sustainable Energy Coalition's (SEC) 16th
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    06/10/2013
    Energy-efficient low-loss inductive components suit solar power inverter circuits
    At this year's Intersolar in Munich, Germany, SMP shows inductive components or solar power inverters. The chokes are compact and low-loss with low stray fields and facilitate outstanding inverter
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    06/06/2013
    Plug Power, a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, announced that BMW Manufacturing Co. recently expanded the use of Plug Power hydrogen fuel cells at its Spartanburg, South Carolina facility
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    06/06/2013
    JA Solar Holdings, one of the largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, unveiled its new Cypress module series, made using DuPont(TM) Solamet(R) photovoltaic metallization
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    06/04/2013
    Minnesotas 1.5% solar energy mandate takes effect
    Minnesota legislature approved a 1.5% solar energy mandate that will potentially raise the state's solar output from 13 MW to 450 MW by 2020. On May 23, 2013, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed
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    06/04/2013
    The Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched H2USA, a public-private partnership to advance hydrogen infrastructure, increase affordability of fuel cell electric vehicles, and provide more energy
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    06/04/2013
    ESCATEC helps Azuri bring light and power to Africa
    ESCATEC, a leading EMS innovator, has helped commercialize a novel design of solar power charging station for its client Azuri Technologies. The Indigo™ unit has a solar panel, two LED lamps and control
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    06/04/2013
    Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects, announced the availability of the Flatpack S, a new high-efficiency
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    06/03/2013
    Greg Proehl from STMicroelectronics shows their dual-interface IC technology
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    06/03/2013
    Capstone Turbine, a leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, announced it received an order from CleanWorld Partners, an internationally recognized technology innovator
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    06/03/2013
    Renewvia Energy, a leader in project-finance commercial solar power development, received five additional power purchase agreements from the Tennessee Valley Authority, which will allow installation
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    06/03/2013
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