Private equity investment companies have seen renewable energy sector as an attractive sector for quite a few years now. A number of PE firms have made notable investments in renewable energy companies around the world, especially in emerging solar and wind energy markets. Global PE investment giant KKR has furthered this trend by investing in one of the largest renewable
Clean technology researchers just killed two birds with one stone by coming up with a new way to capture carbon dioxide and turn it into useful chemical compound via solar energy. In collaboration with New Jersey-based startup, Liquid Light Inc., Princeton University scientists have been able to turn a combination of carbon dioxide and water into formic acid using an
Along with an industry-wide commitment to increasing the efficiency of automobiles, the promise of autonomous transport is closer to being realised. Systems that provide greater control over every element of an automobile not only offer better mileage, they also deliver greater safety. Indeed, the dream of a self-driving car is no longer science fiction. Trends such as advanced driver assistance
Along with an industry-wide commitment to increasing the efficiency of automobiles, the promise of autonomous transport is closer to being realised. Systems that provide greater control over every element of an automobile not only offer better mileage, they also deliver greater safety. Indeed, the dream of a self-driving car is no longer science fiction. Trends such as advanced driver assistance
Integration has long been the key to the adoption and growth of microelectromechanical-systems (MEMS) technology. MEMS-based devices are already used in a broad range of electronic products, from audio microphones for sound to optical components for displays and vision, and should only continue to expand into different application areas. With a growing number of commercial MEMS foundries, opportunities are increasing
Featuring a minimum load current of just 1 mA, a maximum of 3 A and an adjust pin current of only 6 µA, the AZ2085 adjustable LDO regulator announced by Diodes Incorporated handles a far wider range of applications than alternative DC linear voltage regulators. The device’s dropout voltage is typically 1.2 V at the full 3A load current, supporting
Ericsson has introduced a new 50 W DC-DC converter module that targets Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications. Very importantly, the new Ericsson PKU5510E converter features an ultra-wide input range of 18 V to 75 V, which means that the device is also suitable for 24 V or 48 V telecom systems. The module is the latest evolution of Ericsson’s PKU family and
China is now the world’s largest solar PV market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014, having now surpassed Germany to take the top spot. The new report explores other topics as well, and provides a comprehensive overview of the global renewable energy market. It was prepared by Hanergy Holding Group and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce.
The US’s sometimes pseudo-antagonist, Iran, is apparently planning to spend $60 million on solar PV power projects this year, according to recent reports. That represents a pretty significant uptick in the country’s investment into solar energy — up from “just” $12 million last year. The focus is reported to be on rural areas that are otherwise completely dependent on diesel-powered
With temperatures on the rise, households across the world are cranking up their air conditioning to the detriment of both their electricity bill and the environment. To offer a more sustainable alternative for cooling, a team of National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) students has harnessed the innovative greenhouse technology used to cultivate orchids to create Orchid House, an energy efficient