Renewables

Hailed as 'an industry landmark moment', the feed-forward pitch control of an operational wind turbine with a ZephIR wind LIDAR system has been announced. The system delivers a reduction of structural turbine loads, creating opportunities to achieve a lower cost of energy for the industry through more optimal turbine design.

DFI is offering a Qseven module, the BT700, based on Intel’s Atom E3800 microprocessor aimed at smart metering applications and designed specifically to meet the performance/wattage requirements of intelligent systems. Using the low-watt processor is a cost-effective way of reducing power usage. Data collected from the meter is sent to the communication system via LAN or UART.

RESCAR 2.0 (Robuster Entwurf von neuen Elektronikkomponenten für Anwendungen im Bereich Elektromobilität - Robust design of new electronic components for applications in electromobility), a collaborative research project which includes Audi, Bosch, Elmos Semiconductor, FZI and Infineon, has improved the reliability and robustness of electronic systems for EVs, and made ECUs of the future four times more durable.

  Heliatek has announced what the company claims is the largest BIOPV (Building Integrated Organic PhotoVoltaics) installation of its kind. Installed in Heliatek's Dresden headquarters, the HeliaFilms were laminated into glass by AGC Glass Europe.

Next-gen high-quality polycrystalline solar modules from Hanwha SolarOne replace the successful HSL module series, improving yield, performance and quality. The HSL S series PV modules are available in both 60 and 72 cell models, with a slimmer frame offering potential savings on shipping and warehousing.

For the design of power packs being used within two large concentrated solar power plants in South Africa, Hine Renovables has chosen valve and hose technology manufactured by Eaton. Both plants produce steam which drives a turbine and generates electric power.

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd. has announced the completion of a 425 kWp delivery of solar modules to Belgium-based solar company Ikaros Solar. The modules have been installed at the Haute Senne Hospital in Soignies, Wallonia, Belgium. Officially inaugurated in June 2014, the solar installation is one of the largest of its kind in the region. 

Moixa Technology has partnered with Internet of Things (IoT) specialist 1248 to deploy innovative MASLOW energy storage systems across 300 UK homes and offices in London, East Anglia and South West along with student accommodation at Brunel University.  The patented MASLOW technology stores energy from solar panels during the day and low-tariff electricity supplies in the night to reduce peak energy use and keep vital lighting and computing ...

The Solar Power International exhibition in Las Vegas (Oct 20-23) will provide the platform for Varta Storage’s Engion Series of energy storage systems. The systems are designed to allow residential and commercial property owners greater independence from public utilities by reducing their cost of electricity and ensuring power is available in the event of a power grid fault.

NXP Semiconductor is amongst a group of companies that have come together to form the RF Energy Alliance announced at European Microwave Week. Joining NXP in the launch are EGO Elektro-Gerätebau, Huber+Suhner, ITW, Rogers Corporation and Whirlpool R&D (an affiliate company of Whirlpool Corporation).