Vertical GaN Devices Enable Next-Gen Power Systems
To fully exploit the properties of GaN, NexGen Power Systems Inc. is fabricating vertical power devices using homoepitaxial GaN on GaN substrates...
The EU Tackles Climate Change With New Hydrogen Alliance
The European Commission has unveiled an industrial strategy that sees hydrogen playing a crucial role in Europe’s transition to a sustainable future.
Blog: Energy Harvesting Isn’t as New as We Thought
An example is the noble thermocouple, which is commonly used as an energy-harvesting transducer when it's not doing duty as a temperature sensor.
Blog: Power-Saving Issues Exacerbated by Meaningless Metrics
There are so many conflicting and error-laden numbers available about energy sources and consumption that making sense of it is a challenge.
Ocean Renewable Energy Technology Roundup
When it comes to sources for renewable energy, tidal flow and moving waters are more predictable than sunshine or wind. Technological developments are opening new doors in harnessing that energy...
Solid-oxide fuel cell achieves 3kW rating
By utilising exhaust heat from power generation, the new system delivers 52% generation efficiency and total energy efficiency of 90% with exhaust heat recovery, according to Kyocera.
Si-dominant Li-ion batt bags safety certs
Enevate’s HD-Energy technology delivers 4x energy density to products and processes now certified to UN 38.3, UL 1642, UL 2054, CTIA/IEEE 1725, IEC 62133,and IEC 61950.
GaN transistors boost PV inverter efficiency
650V GaN transistors deliver performance five times better than silicon or silicon carbide products.
Solar panel modules set efficiency ratings record
Solar Frontier’s CIS thin-film solar cell mini- and sub- modules have been rated above 19% by NI AIST and Fraunhofer Institute.
Cathode material boosts all-solid-state battery dev’t
FDK and Fujitsu have developed a lithium cobalt pyrophosphate cathode, paving the way for all-solid-state batteries with higher voltage and capacity.
Thermoelectric generator delivers 1.2mW from 40°C gradient
TEGnology claims it has made a materials breakthrough that could expand the market well beyond industrial use cases.
18V prioritiser reduces operating current to 3.6µA
With up to 18V operating capability, the LTC4420 accommodates a wide range of power sources.
