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4
Dec

Collapsible Portable Wind Turbines

WindPax, Inc. has introduced a line of collapsible, portable, rugged wind turbine technologies. These wind turbines are energy producing, energy storage devices based on WindPax innovative designs. The current WindPax line consists of three wind turbine sizes with various power ratings. These three sizes meet the energy needs of those around the world who do not have access to grid

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4
Dec

New Solar Cell Efficiency Record Set At 46%

A new world record for the conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established in Europe, after a multi-junction solar cell developed through a French-German collaboration achieved 46 per cent efficiency – up from 43.6%. The record was achieved using a four-junction cell, developed by Soitec and CEA-Leti in France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

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4
Dec

Industrial Power from 15W to 960W

Eaton Corp. today announced it has expanded its general-purpose family of power supplies to enhance safety and reliability in a majority of 12- and 24-Vdc control applications. The PSG Series of power supplies is designed for seamless integration into communication networks, sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and many other electrical systems – and provides global certifications, increased uptime and safety

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4
Dec

500W in 4″ x 6″ Footprint for Medical and Industrial Applications

XP Power plc today announced the GSP500 series of highly efficient 500-Watt ac-dc power supplies. Occupying a compact 4 x 6 inch footprint these single output forced air cooled units can continuously deliver the full output power across the temperature range of -40 to +50 degrees C and up to +70 degrees C with derating. With its high efficiency design

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4
Dec

Largest Energy Company In Germany Drops Fossil Fuels & Nuclear

New corporate strategy: E.ON to focus on renewables, distribution networks, and customer solutions and to spin off the majority of a new, publicly listed company specializing in power generation, global energy trading, and exploration and production E.ON will focus on renewables, distribution networks, and customer solutions and combine its conventional generation, global energy trading, and exploration and production businesses in

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4
Dec

MOSFET Gate Drivers Boosts Conversion Efficiency

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a pair of compact 40V, 1A-rated gate drivers specifically designed to control the high-current power MOSFETs used in on-board and embedded power supplies and motor drive circuits. Enabling the MOSFETs to be more rapidly and fully switched on and off, the ZXGD3009E6 (SOT26 package) and ZXGD3009DY (SOT363 package) help minimize switching losses, improve power density and

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3
Dec

Honda Generates Enough Wind Power In Brazil To Run Its Car Plant

As cars become more efficient, the manufacturing process is coming under increased scrutiny in order to further reduce the carbon footprint of each vehicle on the road. That’s leading carmakers to look to clean-energy sources to power their factories. Honda recently unveiled one of the most ambitious undertakings in this area so far: a wind farm in Brazil that will

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3
Dec

German Solar Installations Drop to a 5-Year Low

PV Magazine: Germany Sees the Lowest Monthly PV Installs Since March 2009 October 2014 has delivered the weakest new solar installation figures in almost five years, with around 75.5 MW of new PV capacity being added in the country over the month. The figures confirm the depressed state of the market since the new Renewable Energy Act was enacted in

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3
Dec

Washington State Utility Launches Community Solar Project

Community solar is now making headway in Washington State. At CleanTechnica we believe in the power of community solar, although most utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to offering this investment option to consumers. Community solar offers those interested in clean energy an opportunity to invest in a project—a compelling option since not everyone owns a home, has

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3
Dec

Australia Wants Renewable Power And A Renewable Energy Target

That the environment and energy are big political issues in Australia at the moment will be unsurprising to most. The Victorian State election this past weekend saw a change in government, away from the Liberal Party and their backward policies. And according to a new poll commissioned by WWF, an overwhelming majority of Australians are in favour of policies the

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