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Supercapacitors replace batteries

This article shares some of the research carried out for the new IDTechEx report, Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors 2013-2023.

New graphene-based material could revolutionise electronics industry

The most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity has been invented by a team from the University of Exeter.

Universal Display & Fraunhofer agreement for white OLED lighting

OLED lighting has the potential to lower global energy demands and lessen the environmental impacts associated with lighting.

Single Crystals are in at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe

These naturally occurring, but mostly manufactured, piezoelectric materials are fast becoming a hot topic for exploration in energy harvesting, exhibiting 10 times as much voltage output compared with polycrystalline PZT(1) are utilized in applications where the emphasis is on high output and sensitivity.

Composite collaboration leads to faster plastic electronics

Prof. Aram Amassian's group collaborates with Imperial College scientists to develop faster organic thin-film transistors.

GraphExeter could revolutionise electronics industry

The most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity has been invented by a team from the University of Exeter.

Lessons from Electric Futures London

Electric Futures London took place 27 April with about 40 people present. Its focus was rail and bus electrification.

Energy harvesting work stations

We-Bike in Belgium has created a desk which allows workers to exercise and power their gadgets all at the same time.

Heliatek sets new world record efficiency for its organic tandem cell

Heliatek sets new world record efficiency of 10.7 % for its organic tandem cell.

Wrinkles and twists boost power from solar panels

Researchers have used microscopic folds on the surface of photovoltaic material to significantly increase the power output of flexible, low-cost solar cells.

IMA Automation Berlin is now Mikron Berlin GmbH

After its successful acquisition by Swiss-based Mikron Holding AG in March 2012, IMA Automation Berlin GmbH is now part of the Mikron Automation Division.

New harvesting approach boosts energy output from bacteria

A team of scientists from University of Colorado Denver has developed a novel energy system that increases the amount of energy harvested from microbial fuel cells (MFCs) by more than 70 times.

Volvo announces major new orders for hybrid buses

"These orders mark a high level of confidence from a number of our major customers further establishing our market leading position in hybrid technology. The Government's continued support through the Green Bus Fund is welcomed and is a much needed boost to our industry."

EnOcean starts new University Programme

EnOcean has launched a new university programme. This initiative will educate the university community about energy harvesting wireless technology and open up students' career opportunities at EnOcean.

Graphene boosts efficiency of next-generation solar cells

Graphene, a two-dimensional honeycomb of carbon atoms, is a rising star in the materials community for its radical properties. One of those properties is electrical conductivity, which could make it a key ingredient in the next generation of photovoltaic cells.

Interviews with speakers at IDTechEx conference taking place in May

Less than 3 weeks remain before the 4th instalment of the IDTechEx European conference on energy harvesting, WSN and RTLS, taking place in Berlin on the 15th and 16th of May. Just before the event opens its doors to its attendees, Dr Harry Zervos, technology analyst with IDTechEx, interviewed some of the main speakers on their involvement with energy harvesting and wireless sensing and the reasons why their integration is becoming increasingly important in a wide range of applications.

Ray of light: Breakthrough in solar cell efficiency

Low cost solar cells suitable for rooftop panels could reach a record-breaking 40 percent efficiency.

CAN2GO integrates EnOcean and ZigBee wireless technologies to Niagara

SCL Elements Inc., developer of CAN2GO® controllers, and Tridium Inc., developer of the Niagara Framework®, announced the integration capability of EnOcean and ZigBee technologies into Niagara based building automation systems.

New York designer and Novaled create new OLED light

New York artist and designer Marcus Tremonto, in cooperation with Novaled has designed PAD, a new transparent OLED suspension light.

IDTechEx webinar on energy harvesting and wireless sensor networks

On Wednesday 25 April you are invited to join IDTechEx for a free webinar, where Raghu Das will discuss: Energy Harvesting and Wireless Sensor Networks: Markets, Challenges & Opportunities 2012-2022.