Renewable Energy

July 2023

The joint venture between ABH and SolarEdge is being formed to support the deployment of smart renewable energy solutions in Saudi Arabia, in-line with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative

Ajlan & Bros Holding and SolarEdge Technologies form Joint Venture to Accelerate Solar Adoption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) announced the forming of a joint venture (JV) with Ajlan & Bros Holding (ABH), one of the largest private sector conglomerates in the Middle East and North Africa region. The JV entity will be established in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The JV is bei

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07/31/2023

Asif Jakwani senior vice president and general manager, Advanced Power Division, Power Solutions Group, onsemi

onsemi Secures $1.95B in Supply Agreements with Leading Solar Inverter Manufacturers

onsemi announced it has secured $1.95B in long-term supply agreements (LTSAs) for its intelligent power technologies with leading global manufacturers of solar inverters, contributing to onsemi’s position as the number one power semiconductor supplier in this rapidly growing market. By offering

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07/26/2023

Infineon is expanding its CoolMOS™ S7 family of high-voltage superjunction (SJ) MOSFETs, targeting various applications. The portfolio extension includes innovative QDPAK top-side cooling packages, offering a low RDS(on) of only 10 mΩ....

Infineon Adds new Industrial and Automotive-Grade Devices in its High-Voltage Superjunction MOSFET Family

In static switching applications, power designs focus on minimizing conduction losses, optimizing thermal behavior, and achieving compact and lightweight systems while ensuring high quality at a low cost. To meet the needs of next-generation solutions, Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its CoolMOS™ S7 fa

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07/21/2023

Based on the new micro-pattern trench technology from Infineon, the 62mm module family with the 1200 V TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chip has significantly lower static losses compared to the modules with the IGBT4 chipset.

Infineon Extends 1200 V 62 mm IGBT7 Portfolio with new Maximum Current Rating

Infineon Technologies AG introduces a 62mm half-bridge and common emitter module portfolio with 1200 V TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chips. The wide range of offerings in the proven 62mm housing is extended with the new 800 A maximum current class for the package family. The addition to the portfolio’s current classes pr

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07/18/2023

Miniature High Voltage Reed Relay From Pickering now Rated up to 150°C

Pickering Electronics launched a new high temperature high voltage single-in-line reed relay that can operate at up to 125°C. The new Series 104HT relay belongs to a family of miniature high voltage reed relays and is available in the SIL package on a 6.35mm (0.25in) pitch, with a stand-off voltage capability of

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07/18/2023

The 623kWp rooftop and carport solar installation is expected to produce 950,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy each year – potentially offsetting 78% of the building’s annual energy consumption and opening up an entirely new revenue stream for H&S Properties

California Commercial Real Estate Owner Improves ‘Rentability’ with Innovative Rooftop and Carport Solar Installation

Commercial real estate (CRE) company, H&S Properties, has commissioned a 623kWp rooftop and carport solar installation on a research and development (R&D) facility in Redwood City, California. SolarEdge’s DC-optimized technology was chosen for the project to maximize energy production and profitability fo

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07/11/2023

The study will represent one of the largest collections of actual runoff data in Virginia since several localities contributed to the EPA’s Nationwide Urban Runoff Program completed in the 1980s.

Virginia Tech Awarded $3.4 million Grant to Study the Environmental Effects of Utility-Scale Solar Installations

As utility-scale solar farms become more widespread as a source of renewable energy, Virginia Tech scientists are researching environmental consequences with respect to stormwater and the sediment and nutrients transported in runoff. With a $3.4 million grant from the Virginia Department of Environme

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07/11/2023

OG2 Lighting Celebrates Five Successful Years of Solar Lighting at Shrewsbury Cricket Club

Shrewsbury Cricket Club, based on the outskirts of the historical Shrewsbury Town, Shropshire, is a friendly, sociable and inclusive cricket club with a variety of facilities available for players. The cricket club is located within a short distance of the Shrewsbury Business Park, Shropshire’s pr

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07/07/2023

Nostromo founder and CTO, Yaron Ben Nun

PSDcast – Energy Storage at the Beverly Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Hotels haven’t historically been champions of the environment. While you might see signs about conserving water, all that pampering and hospitality usually isn’t congruent with low-carbon emissions. All of that led to The Beverly Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills partnering up with No

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07/05/2023

Fusion Energy will be able to Obtain the Energy Content of More Than 500 Liters of Gasoline with a Single Liter of Water

Fusion will provide a secure and abundant supply for thousands of years. One liter of ordinary water contains enough deuterium to provide the energy content (when fused with tritium) of more than 500 liters of gasoline. It is also a clean source of energy because its generation produces no greenhouse gas emissions. The main driv

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Date:

07/03/2023

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Fuel Cell Versus Battery Power for Trucks

Simone Bruckner, Cressall

There are two main types of electric vehicle, categorised by their power source. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) rely on a lithium-ion battery for power. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) on the other hand use a fuel cell, which combines hydrogen gas with oxygen to generate electricity. Hydrogen Power Hydroge

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Date:

07/01/2023