Solar Energy Harvesting: No Such Thing as a Free Lunch?
An experiment with solar-powered outdoor lamps was conducted to see if solar energy harvesting works well and what limits the…
Inverter Shipment in Taiwan Once Again Sets Record High in 1H20
Cumulative capacity of PV module shipment approached the 1GW mark in 1H20 as Motech entered the top five list for…
STMicroelectronics Strengthens Presence in Industrial Market
In line with the positive outlook for industrial, STMicroelectronics is further strengthening its presence in the market with several solutions…
ATL Leads the Global Smartphone Battery Market Share in 1Q20
The global smartphone battery market reached a total value of $1.5 billion in Q1 2020; TDK owned ATL managed to…
Six-Junction III–V Solar Cell Breaks Record for Efficiency
The solar cell, designed at NREL, gets close to a 50% conversion rate, by far surpassing silicon-based solar cells...
Battery EVs: Not If, But When and How Fast
Battery EVs vs. ICEVs market battle is explored. I offer analysis and perspectives of why and how BEVs will become…
Buck-Boost Chargers Extend Battery Life
The new buck-boost battery charger ICs that integrate proper power management, offering maximum power density and universal and fast charging…
What Does The Future Hold For GaN/SiC?
While silicon still dominates the market, the emergence of Wide-Bandgap devices will soon direct technology toward new, more efficient solutions.
Q&A: Where Is the WBG Market Headed?
GaN Systems says wide bandgap chips will become ubiquitous across a range of industries for several applications...
How Edge AI Can Be a Driver for Green Technology
The world needs to go green fast, and edge AI technology can help––if it manages to leap a few hurdles.