SEMIKUBE SlimLine three-phase solar inverters
30 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Semikron DanfossThe SEMIKUBE SlimLine three-phase solar inverter features easy cabinet assembly, full system monitoring and environmental and electrical robustness. It is available in four different frames, covering a power range of 75-1000 kVA with a power density up to 7.8 kVA/L.
US Navy eyes graphene for ultimate power control
24 July, 2015The Office of Naval Research has awarded University at Buffalo engineers an $800,000 grant to develop narrow strips of graphene called nanoribbons that may someday revolutionise how power is controlled in ships.
Sticky tape for ultrathin LEDs and solar cells
21 July, 2015Australian National University scientists studying thin layers of phosphorus have found surprising properties that could open the door to ultrathin and ultralight solar cells and LEDs.
Solar cell that produces fuel rather than electricity
20 July, 2015Researchers have used gallium phosphide to develop a solar cell that produces the clean fuel hydrogen gas from liquid water.
Mornsun LN series AC/DC converters for extreme temperatures
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdThe Mornsun LN series 1 to 3 W AC/DC converters don't require any electrolytic capacitors; they therefore solve the problems of poor high/low-temperature characteristics and short lifespans in power products caused by electrolytic capacitor limitations.
New porous Li-ion batteries are safer and tougher
06 July, 2015Scientists have developed a high-performance lithium-ion battery from a porous solid which is stable at high temperatures.
Leaf-inspired micro-supercapacitor
02 July, 2015Scientists have developed a new micro-supercapacitor structure inspired by the intricate design of leaves in order to take advantage of the natural transport pathways.
Mornsun R3 Series DC/DC converters
02 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Fairmont MarketingMornsun's third (R3) generation of DC/DC converters is said to reduce standby power consumption to as low as 0.12 W and raise light-load efficiency up to 78%. This enables the product to solve temperature rise issues when operating in light-load conditions for long periods.
New technique for visualising the activity of individual ions
29 June, 2015 by John GriffinA new technique allows researchers to visualise the activity of individual ions inside battery-like devices, known as supercapacitors. The method could be used to optimise and improve the devices for real-world applications, including electric cars, where they can be used alongside batteries to enhance a vehicle's performance.
Future Tech Concepts portable mini jump starters
25 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Future Tech Concepts Pty LtdFuture Tech Concepts has released a range of portable mini jump starters. Catering for vehicles of all sizes, the jump starters have the built-in multifunctionality of being a power bank for all the user's electronic needs.
Start-up reinvents lithium-ion battery manufacturing process
25 June, 2015 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeA new manufacturing approach for lithium-ion batteries is said to significantly reduce the manufacturing cost.
Preventing dendrite formation in lithium batteries
24 June, 2015Adding lithium nitrate and lithium polysulfide to the electrolytes of lithium metal batteries could keep them from catching fire.
Spaghetti, meatballs and solar cell storage
22 June, 2015UCLA researchers have developed a new technology that is capable of storing solar energy for up to several weeks — an advance that could change the way scientists think about designing solar cells.
Key to quick battery charging time
19 June, 2015Researchers have discovered the structure and transport properties of the 'intermediate state' in lithium-ion batteries — key to understanding the mechanisms of charge and discharge in rechargeable batteries.
Soft batteries made from wood
04 June, 2015Researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stanford University have used nanocellulose broken down from tree fibres to produce an elastic, foam-like battery material that can withstand shock and stress.
