Sonnen and PanTech Design are pleased to announce the next generation of energy automation with Adapt Energy and the sonnen ecoLinx intelligent energy management system. Originally launched at Solar Power International in 2018, Adapt Energy was the first software platform to expand energy management into the home automation market by enabling ecoLinx integration with Crestron…
NiMH battery packs operate over wide temperature range
NiMH cells and finished battery packs offer two important features in conjunction with each other: Good performance at low temperatures and long life at high temperatures. Panasonic, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturing companies, a variety of NiMH cells with wide temperature ranges. These cells provide new electrode development which allow for a wide […]
Is your customer considering battery storage? Answer these 4 questions for them
Panasonic lithium-ion battery technology powers the world’s most advanced electric cars and is now available to power your home. Panasonic’s new battery storage system helps solar contractors offer homeowners a complete solar + storage solution. This intelligent energy storage system collects and stores the excess energy your Panasonic solar panels generate during the day for…
Battery charger delivers termination current of 20 mA
Texas Instruments introduced a new switching battery charger integrated circuit (IC) that supports a termination current of 20 mA. Compared to competing devices, which typically support a termination current higher than 60 mA, TI’s BQ25619 enables 7% higher battery capacity and longer run time. The BQ25619 charger also delivers three-in-one boost converter integration and ultra-fast […]
Arduino uno automatic car head light on/off battery and temperature monitoring system
A simple diy project on how to monitor car battery, engine temperature and automatically control the headlights of car with arduino uno. I have pretty old vehicle, which does not have any fancy items/mechanics in it. So i decided to make this project and make my car look a little bit fancy by my self.…
Webinar: Understanding battery chemistry: What is the best battery for my solar energy system?
This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. Trojan Battery and Morningstar Corporation will collaborate to bring you an informative webinar on comparing battery technologies and peripherals for your solar energy installations. This learning session will focus on the batteries and charging options available…
High-efficiency buck-boost supply targets battery powered apps
Rohm today announced the availability of a buck-boost DC/DC converter with integrated MOSFET, the BD83070GWL. It combines high efficiency with best-in-class current consumption, making it ideal for IoT, wearables, and portable devices. In recent years, the proliferation of battery-driven electronic devices has increased the demand for smaller components that can provide the necessary design flexibility and space […]
Boston Scientific warns on battery risk with some older Emblem S-ICDs
A small group of older Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators have an increased risk of early battery depletion, the company said this month in an advisory letter to physicians. The Marlborough, Mass.-based company said the issue affects about 400 (0.7%) of its Emblem S-ICD and Emblem MRI S-ICD devices. Those devices have “an elevated […]
Fuel gauge ICs provide two-level Li-ion battery protection
Designers concerned about battery safety now have access to the most advanced battery protector with integrated fuel gauges from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. The newest 1-cell, pack-side ICs in this portfolio are MAX17301 and MAX17311, which offer the most configurable settings for battery safety in the industry and uniquely allow fine-tuning of voltage and current […]
Johnson Controls partners with Capital Dynamics to increase funding for solar or battery storage projects
Johnson Controls announced a partnership with Capital Dynamics to increase the amount of capital available for customers in North America working on solar or battery storage projects. The agreement will grant easier access to funding for Johnson Controls customers using a Power Purchase Agreement for projects of varying sizes, starting at $1 million, by aggregating…