Reducing phantom loads with mini power supplies
03 July, 2013 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdWhile the initial enthusiasm for renewable energies might have receded somewhat, energy efficiency is still a major concern for manufacturers and consumers. This article outlines the contribution of specially developed mini power supplies to achieve energy savings.
New method for visualising defects in solar cells
01 July, 2013Researchers at LMU Munich have developed a new method for visualising material defects in thin-film solar cells.
A battery made out of wood?
24 June, 2013A sliver of wood coated with tin could make a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly battery, according to researchers at The University of Maryland.
3D-printed Li-Ion microbatteries
20 June, 2013Printing lithium-ion batteries on a 3D printer could enable the development of miniaturised medical implants, compact electronics, tiny robots and more.
‘Popcorn’ particle pathways promise better Li-ion batteries
14 June, 2013Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have confirmed the particle-by-particle mechanism by which lithium ions move in and out of electrodes made of lithium iron phosphate, findings that could lead to better performance in Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles, medical equipment and aircraft.
All-solid sulfur-based battery outperforms Li-Ion technology
07 June, 2013Scientists have designed and tested an all-solid lithium-sulfur battery with approximately four times the energy density of the conventional lithium-ion technologies that power today’s electronics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
