Industry News

January 2013

Ocean Power Technologies gets ~$1.5 Million from New Jersey technology program

Ocean Power Technologies, a leading wave energy technology company, announced that it recently received approximately $1.5 million under the State of New Jersey's Business Tax Certificate Transfer

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01/31/2013

Development expands audio amplifier technology

Promising increased efficiencies, better sound, and more flexible operation, a new type of switched-mode audio amplifier based on Predictive Energy Balancing (PEB) from CogniPower is scalable from

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01/31/2013

Microsemi to feature SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs at Embedded World 2013

Microsemi demos to be powered by the company's PoE solutions Microsemi will demonstrate its new SmartFusionÂ®2 SoC FPGAs, which delivers the security, high reliability and low power required in

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01/31/2013

SEMI and U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium sign MOU on standards and development roadmap

SEMI and the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation in the areas of standards and roadmap activities

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01/31/2013

VACUUMSCHMELZE presents inductors, EMC components and permanent magnets at elektro:mobilia in Cologne

The ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association) and Koelnmesse, Cologne's Exhibition Centre, is holding the fifth conference for the electric mobility industry on 13th and

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01/31/2013

PSMA to hold session on capacitors and ultracapacitors for power electronics at APEC 2013

The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Capacitors Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Advances in Capacitors and Ultracapacitors for Power Electronics."

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01/30/2013

Coldwater Board of Public Utilities chooses MeterSense and CustomerConnect to streamline business processes

In order to enhance its engineering, billing and service processes and encourage further consumers involvement in key conservation programs, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has chosen

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01/30/2013

Atmel to license ExeginZigBee stacks for wireless smart-grid applications

Atmel, a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced the company has signed an agreement with Exegin Technologies Limited, a leading supplier of ZigBee® network stacks,

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01/30/2013

'Off-the-Shelf' fault circuit indicator software to improve smart-grid performance

GRIDiant, a leading provider of Advanced Grid Management (AGM) software applications for electric utilities, and Baltimore Gas and Electric, Maryland's largest gas and electric utility, announced a

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01/30/2013

Energy Micro to participate in EEMBC ultra-low power microcontroller benchmark development

The Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) announced that Energy Micro, a leader in energy-friendly microcontrollers and RF transceivers based on the ARMÂ® Cortexâ„¢ processor core,

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01/30/2013

Richardson RFPD to Sponsor GaN Panel at EDI CON 2013

Richardson RFPD announced its sponsorship of a special expert forum discussing the state-of-the-art in Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology targeting high-power RF and microwave applications.

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01/29/2013

Super Junction MOSFET jumping from consumer to renewable energy and industry segments

It's generally known that consumer products are Super Junction (SJ) MOSFET's main application segment, representing 2/3 of its total market. And while some applications are stagnant, i.e. Desktop

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01/28/2013

Updated international technology roadmap for photovoltaics to be presented at PV fab managers forum

The new edition of the International Technology Road map for PV (ITRPV) will be presented and published at the annual technology event PV Fab Managers Forum (www.pvgroup.org/pvfmf), organized by SEMI.

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01/28/2013

JA solar modules pass PID tests by TUV SUD

JA Solar Holdings, one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that its multicrystalline and monocrystalline PV modules successfully passed Potential

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01/28/2013

Drive to energy efficiency continues to provide opportunities

Ryan Sanderson, Senior Market Analyst for Power Management, IMS Research

Most will agree that 2012 proved to be a difficult year for the power electronics industry. Floods in Thailand resulted in a shortage of hard-disk drives, restricting PC production in the first half

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01/25/2013

Energy Micro to showcase low power Cortex-M3 customer applications at Embedded World 2013

Energy Micro, creator of energy-friendly microcontroller and radio products, will showcase a number of customer applications for its EFM32 Gecko families of ARM®-based microcontrollers (MCUs) at Embedded

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01/24/2013

Semikron to acquire hybrid car developer Compact Dynamics

After acquiring the majority of Compact Dynamics, the development specialist for electric and hybrid cars, in May 2010, Semikron International GmbH now have acquired the remaining 30 percent of shares

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01/23/2013

China consumed 33% of global photovoltaic panel shipments in Q4 2012

The Chinese end-market dominated shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels during the final quarter of 2012 with 33% of global end-market demand, according to new research released in the NPD Solarbuzz

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01/23/2013

CUI signs global distribution agreement with Future

CUI announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. This agreement

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01/22/2013

Silicon Laboratories to exhibit at DistribuTECH smart grid conference

Silicon Laboratories, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, will showcase its wireless solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) at DistribuTECH, the utility

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01/22/2013

PSMA to hold nanotechnology session at APEC 2013

The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Nanotechnology Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Nanotechnology Applications in Power Electronics." Taking

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01/22/2013

FuelCell Energy announces fuel cell power plant service agreement with Switzerland-based electric utility

FuelCell Energy, a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell powerplants, today announced that FuelCell Energy Solutions, GmbH

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01/22/2013

European collaboration to prepare for influx of electric vehicles

A European consortium, consisting of DNV KEMA, Fraunhofer ISE, EMD International, RAH, and RFVV has begun an EU-funded project to develop modeling and simulation tools for optimally integrating electrical

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01/21/2013

Hirose licenses Samtec IT3/IT5 mezzanine connector systems

Hirose Electric, a leader in the development of innovative connector solutions, announces an agreement with Samtec Inc. to license its IT3/IT5 High-Speed Elevated Mezzanine connector systems. The

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01/21/2013

NYS Labor Department and CNSE partner on Nano Job Fair

In support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's innovation-driven economic development strategy, the Governor's Office, New York State Department of Labor, and College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering

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01/21/2013

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Eric Lidow, pioneer in power semiconductors, 1912-2013 (RIP)

Eric Lidow, pioneer in power semiconductors, 1912-2013

Eric Lidow was born December 22, 1912 in Vilnius, Lithuania, over one hundred years ago. Educated as an electrical engineer in Berlin during the rise of the Third Reich, Eric was a founding member

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01/21/2013

UK facility to focus on thermal management solutions

Chomerics Europe, the specialist manufacturer of EMI shielding, thermal management and optical display filter products and materials has designated its facility in High Wycombe, UK as the primary

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01/21/2013

Advanced Technology Center to focus on algorithms for innovative thermal and mechanical design techniques

TDK Corporation announces the opening of TDK-Lambda's new EMEA Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Bristol. Located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, the Advanced Technology Center has been

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01/18/2013

GHz Scanning acoustic microscopy performs 3D through-silicon via void detection

After having applied Scanning Acoustic Microscopy to temporary wafer (de)bonding inspection, Imec and PVA Tepla present breakthrough results in the detection of TSV voids in 3D stacked IC technology.

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01/18/2013

Keeping the lights on with renewables

With the intent to focus exclusively on the further development of smart grids and super grids, DNV will open a new Strategic Research Unit at DNV KEMA's global headquarters in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

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01/18/2013

Solar PV Equipment Spending Declines 72% to $3.6 Billion in 2012

Solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment spending (covering c-Si ingot-to-module and thin-film) was $3.6 billion for 2012, a 72% decline from the peak of $12.9 billion in 2011, according to new research

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01/18/2013

Braintree Electric Light Department to implement meter data management solution

In an effort to make stronger operational decisions and bring the value and intelligence of its smart infrastructure directly to the hands of its customers, Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)

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01/17/2013

Power electronics online shop SindoPower launches redesigned website

SindoPower, the online distribution channel of power electronics manufacturer SEMIKRON, have redesigned the website of their online shop. The primary focus of the redesign was on presenting a streamlined

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01/17/2013

Agilent Technologies to demonstrate high-speed digital design and test solutions at DesignCon

Agilent Technologies announced it will demonstrate its high-speed digital design and test solutions at DesignCon, Jan. 28- 31, at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Booth 201). "DesignCon

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01/17/2013

The SAE International 2013 Government/Industry Meeting to cover energy, environment and safety

Safety, environment and energy conservation are on the agenda for the 2013 SAE International Government/Industry Meeting, set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington,

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01/17/2013

DesignCon 2013 to feature visionary keynotes, live teardowns, & 120+ presentations

DesignCon will take place January 28-31 2013 in Santa Clara, and will feature three visionary keynotes, two live teardowns conducted by the hardware repair wizards of iFixit, and more than 120

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01/17/2013

Industry session on global commercialization of energy-harvesting technology coming to APEC 2013

The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Energy Harvesting Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2013 titled "Forging Ahead: Global Commercialization of Energy Harvesting

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01/16/2013

Record-breaking organic solar technology achieves a cell efficiency of 12%

Heliatek GmbH, the leader in organic solar films, today announced a record breaking 12.0% cell efficiency for its organic solar cells. This world record, established in cooperation with the University

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01/16/2013

Fifth annual SOLARCON India Exhibition returns to Bangalore

Providing a high-profile platform for the entire PV technology supply chain, with a focus on manufacturing, production, and deployment, SEMI announced that SOLARCON® India 2013 will be held at the

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01/15/2013

Burlington school district addresses energy management

As part of its effort to drive operational efficiency and reduce annual energy spend across eight of its schools, the Burlington Vermont School District will use EfficiencySMART Insight from EnerNOC,

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01/15/2013

Design center to create high-performance custom IGBT driver solutions

Located in Ense, Germany, IGBT driver manufacturer CT-Concept Technologie, a Power Integrations company, has opened a design center to develop semi-custom gate-drive designs based on its driver

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01/14/2013

Billings and bookings for the third quarter of 2012

SEMI releases third quarter 2012 worldwide photovoltaic equipment market statistics report

SEMI today reported the worldwide PV manufacturing equipment billings and bookings for the third quarter of 2012. Worldwide booking remained essentially flat in the third quarter when compared to

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01/14/2013

This is a schematic diagram of a multi-junction solar cell formed from materials lattice-matched to InP and achieving the bandgaps for maximum efficiency

Multi-junction solar cell may break efficiency records

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientists in the Electronics Technology and Science Division, in collaboration with the Imperial College London and MicroLink Devices, Inc., Niles, Ill., have proposed

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01/13/2013

Denver Public Schools Adds Demand Response and Energy Efficiency to Sustainability Strategy

EnerNOC, a leading provider of energy management applications and services, today announced that Denver Public Schools (DPS) has deployed the company's DemandSMART and EfficiencySMART Insight applications

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01/11/2013

Google searches for wind profits in Texas

Google has invested $200 million in a Texas Panhandle wind farm, which will become a part of the company's $1 billion renewable energy portfolio. The Spinning Spur Wind Project in Oldham County, about

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01/11/2013

Würth Elektronik joins Alliance for Wireless Power

To better develop and produce a wider product range of transmitter and receiver coils for wireless power transfer, Würth Elektronik eiSos has joined the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP). The company

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01/11/2013

Research facility to serve offshore energy development

A new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research facility could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America's coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for

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01/10/2013

Quarterly Inverter Revenues for the Chinese PV market in 2013 by Power Size

China PV demand to provide US$3 Billion for balance-of-systems suppliers

Revenues of CNY 19.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) will be available to solar photovoltaic (PV) balance-of-systems suppliers in the Chinese PV market for 2013, according to the recent NPD Solarbuzz China

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01/10/2013

Collaboration Advances Smarter Home Initiative

IBM, STMicroelectronics, and Shaspa announced a collaboration to tap cloud and mobile computing for manufacturers and service providers to provide innovative ways for consumers to manage and interact

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01/10/2013

Power storage system enhances renewable energy generation and improved grid stability

Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a leader in distributed energy storage control systems continues its growth, now with fourteen customers, including eight electric utilities using the company's

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01/10/2013

Mitsumi and Greenvity enter partnership to develop and manufacture highly robust energy-management systems

Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management

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01/09/2013

Nordic demonstrates ANT+ and Bluetooth low energy applications and 'appcessories' at CES 2013

Enabling designers to take advantage of a new market for "appcessories" - an accessory paired with an "app", ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor presented demonstrations of sample

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01/09/2013

AETI supports S&B engineers and constructors for UEO natural-gas fractionation project

American Electric Technologies, a leading global supplier of power delivery solutions for the energy industry, announced today it has been selected by S&B Engineers and Constructors to supply turnkey

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01/08/2013

Mitsumi and Greenvity enter partnership to develop and manufacture highly robust energy-management systems

Greenvity Communications is partnering with Mitsumi Electric to provide modules and systems for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, battery-charging systems, smart meters and smart energy management

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01/08/2013

Magnetic Inversion: AC voltages from manipulated magnetic fields

Scientists are putting a new spin on their approach to generating electrical current by harnessing a recently identified electromotive force known as spinmotive force, which is related to the field

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01/05/2013

Free solar panels given to San Diego low-income families

This New Year will begin bright for five lucky San Diego County families. As a result of a successful 2012 Solar Holiday Drive, led by Sullivan Solar Power in a partnership with California nonprofit

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01/05/2013

Geothermal industry applauds congressional action on tax legislation

The Geothermal Energy Association applauds Congress for adopting today, as part of bi-partisan tax legislation, important changes in the underlying terms of the federal tax incentives for new geothermal

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01/04/2013

Ring out the old, ring in the new: Energy Efficiency Outlook for 2013

Steven Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

In 2012, states, municipalities, and federal agencies largely completed their energy efficiency programs using funds from the 2009 federal stimulus. Notable milestones included weatherizing more than

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01/04/2013

A cross-sectional image of the new silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities. Shown are the layers -- labeled n+, i, and p+ -- that have been deposited inside the pore of the fiber. Credit: Badding lab, Penn State

Ultra-thin solar cell can generate power in clothing

(Penn State University) - For the first time, a silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities has been developed that has been shown to be scalable to many meters in length. The research

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01/03/2013

Power source developed for stretchable electronics

University Of Delware - Electronic devices become smaller, lighter, faster and more powerful with each passing year. Currently, however, electronics such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc., are

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01/03/2013

Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor textbook released for China market

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation announced the publication of a Simplified Chinese edition of its gallium nitride transistor textbook, "GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion." This

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01/03/2013