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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists produce Australia’s largest solar cells
16 May, 2013Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.
