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Emerging Market Opportunities for DC Building Power to be Detailed at 2012 Green Building Power Forum
Corona, California, January 12, 2012 – Speakers at the Fourth-Annual Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’12) to be held January 23-25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel San Jose – Silicon Valley, California, will detail the current “Challenges, Progress and Opportunities for the use of DC Power Distribution in Facilities and the Creation of a Flexible and Dynamic Power Infrastructure.” GBPF ‘12 (http://greenbuildingpower.darnell.com) will encompass high-voltage and low-voltage dc power distribution as well as hybrid ac and dc distribution architectures and dc microgrids.
Expanded Program at DC Building Power Asia 2011
Corona, California, November 7, 2011 – The program has been announced for the third-annual DC Building Power Asia conference (DCBPA ’11) to be hosted December 12 & 13 at the Sheraton Taipei. Speakers in the Plenary Session will include: Dr. Faa-Jen Lin, Director, National Central University; Dr. Morris Liang, Division Director, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI); Dr. Chen Yenhaw, Vice Secretary General, Taiwan Smart Grid Industry Association; and Dr. Cho, Professor, Seoul National University. And this year’s event will feature a Fuel Cell and Smart Meter Laboratory and Factory Tour at Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Mfg. Corp. According to recent studies, the use of dc power can be ten-times more reliable and significantly more efficient compared with today’s ac-power designs.
Mouser Becomes Marquee Sponsor of the Smart Grid Electronics Forum
Corona, California, October 10, 2011 – Mouser Electronics has become the exclusive Marquee Sponsor of this year’s Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’11). SGEF ’11, to be hosted in San Jose, California, October 24 & 25, is an exciting event that focuses on “Plugging into the Smart Grid” for the successful development and deployment of smart-grid-enabled electronic systems. As the Marquee Sponsor for SGEF ’11, Mouser is providing the event’s WiFi Hot Spot for delegates, along with the luncheons, conference bag and several other items. SGEF ’11 will be co-hosted by Darnell Group and Hearst Electronics Group.
Darnell's DC Building Power Asia Conference Coming to Taipei
Corona, California, September 16, 2011 – Darnell’s third-annual DC Building Power Asia conference will attract an international audience on December 12 & 13 to the Sheraton Taipei to discuss high-voltage and low-voltage dc power distribution in buildings (including commercial and industrial buildings, data centers, residences, and so on) and how those new dc-based power architectures will drive increased efficiency, improved sustainability and support the emerging Smart Grid.
Second-Annual Smart Grid Electronics Forum Program Announced
Corona, California, September 15, 2011 – The Plenary Session at the 2011 Smart Grid Electronics Forum will feature senior executives from 3eTI, Fairchild Semiconductor, FreeWave Technologies, Marvell Technology, Qualcomm Atheros, Redpine Signals, TDI Power, and Viridity Energy. Plenary session topics will include; challenges of home area networks, using Wi-Fi embedded chipsets, optimization of smart grid communications, assimilating EV/PHEV power plants into the smart grid, increasing the functionality of photovoltaic generation with local energy storage, and more. To be co-hosted by Darnell Group and Hearst Electronics Group at the San Jose Convention Plaza hotel October 24 & 25, the 2011 Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF ’11) overall schedule includes sessions on Smart Meters & Energy Management, Communications & Security, Integrating Renewable Generation, Applications of DC Microgrids, Connecting Equipment to the Smart Grid, Industrial Applications, and more. In addition to a strong focus on today’s “best practices,” SGEF ’11 will look forward toward next-generation design solutions for electronic equipment.
Darnell Identifies Immediate High-Growth Opportunities for AC-DC Power
Corona, California, September 13, 2011 – In spite of the current economic slowdown, the global ac-dc power market is projected to grow from $1.7 billon in 2011 to over $2.2 billion in 2016, a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. Not only is the overall market growing, it is undergoing a significant shift in demand characteristics which is expected to result in new product designs and sales opportunities. In fact, emerging applications such as the Smart Grid, Solid-State Lighting (SSL), and Building Automation will surge with over 18% compound annual growth achieving over $750 million in sales in 2016. This is one of several important findings in the Tenth Edition of Darnell Group’s “AC-DC Power Supplies: Worldwide Forecasts.”
DC Building Power Asia 2011 Call for Papers Issued - "Integrating Buildings with the Smart Grid"
Corona, California, July 14, 2011 – An Announcement and Call for Papers has been issued for the Third-Annual DC Building Power Asia conference (DCBPA ‘11) to be held in December in Taipei, Taiwan. Building on the success of last year’s event, this focused two-day international conference will attract an international audience to discuss high-voltage and low-voltage dc distribution in facilities such as data centers, commercial and industrial buildings and residences. The theme of this year’s event will be: “Integrating Buildings with the Smart Grid.”
PMBus is Longest Continuous Sponsor of Darnell's Power Forum "Advancing Power Technologies that Matter"
Corona, California, June 30, 2011 – Again in 2011, PMBus™ is a Platinum sponsor of Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’11). DPF ’11, to be hosted in San Jose, California, September 26-28, is an exciting event that focuses on “advancing power technologies that matter” for the successful development of next-generation power systems. Digital Power is a common thread in most areas of advanced power conversion and is always a key focus of Darnell’s Power Forum. DPF ’11 is broadly focused on power management, energy efficiency, advanced components, energy storage, smart grid innovations and more.
Shifting Competitive Advangages in DC-DC Converter Markets
Corona, California, June 28, 2011 – The opportunities for gaining competitive advantage in the global dc-dc converter market are changing in important ways. According to the 11th edition of Darnell’s report on “Worldwide DC-DC Converter Module Forecasts,” digital control, digital power management and the ability to adapt to changing system power architectures are replacing efficiency improvements and lower prices as the key opportunities for gaining competitive advantage and deriving increased value-added for the next five years.
Darnell's Power Forum Adds Digi-Key as Diamond Sponsor
Corona, California, June 22, 2011 – Digi-Key has become a Diamond Sponsor of Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’11). DPF ’11, to be hosted in San Jose, California, September 26-28, is an exciting event that focuses on “advancing power technologies that matter” for the successful development of next-generation power systems. There is tremendous synergy possible from discussions broadly focused on power management, energy efficiency, advanced components, energy storage, smart grid innovations and more.
Converging Product Demands and Emerging Markets are Reshaping the External AC-DC Power Market
Corona, California, April 19, 2011 – The global market for external ac-dc power supplies is experiencing conflicting changes that are reshaping this large and important area of power conversion. In the case of the traditional “3Cs” applications (communications, computer and consumer), there is a convergence among average wattages and package styles demanded by a typical system. At the same time, there are emerging applications that are demanding higher-wattage power supplies (100W and more).
Darnell's Power Forum 2011 to Cover Advanced Components, Digital Power, Energy Harvesting, PwrSiP/PwrSoC, Smart Grid, and more
Corona, California, March 22, 2011 – An Announcement and Call for Papers has been issued for Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’11). DPF ’11, to be hosted in Silicon Valley, California, September 26-28, is an exciting event that focuses on “advancing power technologies that matter” for the successful development of next-generation power systems. There is tremendous synergy possible from discussions broadly focused on power management, energy efficiency, advanced components, energy storage, smart grid innovations and more. DPF is a solutions-oriented event, with a strong emphasis on practical advances in power electronics. In addition to a strong focus on today’s “best practices,” DPF ’11 will look forward toward next-generation solutions and advances.
Architectural Applications Driving Growth in External AC-DC Power Market
Corona, California, February 16, 2011 – Led by the emerging architectural segment as well as the more traditional communications, computer, consumer, portable medical and lighting segments, the external ac-dc power supply industry will experience a number of significant opportunities and threats, as manufacturers scramble to design and produce products for the latest demanding high tech applications.
Trends, Threats and Opportunities at Darnell's 2011 CTO Power Summit
Corona, California, February 11, 2011 – Expanding on last year’s successful inaugural event, Darnell’s 2011 CTO Power Summit, February 28 & March 1 near San Diego, California, will provide delegates with a broader program and more opportunities to obtain advanced information on future trends, threats and opportunities. Two Super Sessions will be held, one focusing on “Wireless Energy Transfer” and the second delving into the latest “Smart Grid Developments.” Speakers at this year’s CTO Power Summit will include representatives from Armstrong World Industries, California Institute for Energy & Environment, Electric Power Research Institute, EMerge Alliance, Fulton Innovation, Intel Energy Laboratories, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Qualcomm, Wireless Power Consortium, WiTricity, and others.
Schedule for 2011 Green Building Power Forum Announced
Corona, California, January 13, 2011 – The EMerge Alliance, Armstrong World Industries, the Center for Power Electronic Systems (CPES), Nextek Power Systems, and the Korea Electrotechnology Institute will be represented during the Plenary Session of Darnell’s third-annual Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’11) in San Jose, California, on January 24-26. Brian Patterson, Chairman of the EMerge Alliance and General Manager of Armstrong World Industries will open GBPF ‘11 with a presentation of how “DC Microgrids Hold the Key to Net Zero Energy Buildings.” Paolo Mattavelli, Professor at CPES will review the latest developments related to “DC Power Systems for Sustainable Buildings.” Paul Savage, CEO of Nextek Power Systems will continue the session with a paper titled, “Double Duty: How local storage in a DC Microgrid can solve some of the grid’s problems and the customers’ problems at the same time,” Ju-Won Baek, Principal Researcher, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, will close the session with a discussion of “Compatibility of Conventional Server Power Supplies with DC Powering.”
New Dynamic Bus Architecture to Shake Up DC-DC Modules Market
Corona, California, January 12, 2011 – The real changes occurring in the dc-dc converter module and IC market are at the power architecture and advanced materials levels. In fact, the emergence of the Dynamic Bus Architecture (DBA) will be one of the most significant developments in the power supply industry in 10 years. These developments are highlighted in a new global analysis from Darnell Group, “Dc-dc Converter Modules and ICs: Market Forces, Power Architectures and Technology Developments.”
Darnell Adds Smart Grid Coverage and Analysis
Corona, California, July 20, 2010 – As it did with digital power, energy harvesting and dc powering of buildings, Darnell Group understands the challenges posed by the smart grid. To help power supply companies capitalize on this new market, several tools and resources have been introduced, including a new “power practice” for our research team, a new Smart Grid Power Channel on www.PowerPulse.net, and a new conference, the Smart Grid Electronics Forum. The latter is being held in San Jose, California, October 18-20th. http://SmartGrid.darnell.com
Darnell Details Energy Harvesting Opportunities
Corona, California, July 8, 2010 – Energy harvesting has emerged onto the power electronics scene and has offered increased revenue to companies that got in on the ground floor. Darnell Group’s third-edition report of “Energy Harvesting Technologies and Energy Storage: Worldwide Forecasts,” provides a detailed road map for the growth of this emerging market for the next five years. Energy harvesting is an opportunistic technology that is being implemented in niche segments that have “environmental” challenges. If taken cumulatively over each year of the forecast period, worldwide sales of energy harvesting nodes will result in 630.5 million units being sold between 2010 and 2015.
Darnell's Power Forum Adds Portable Power Management
Corona, California, May 19, 2010 – Darnell’s Power Forum (DPF ’10) has expanded its focus to include Portable Power Management as a core area for paper submissions. Portable power topics may include: next-generation rechargeable battery systems, dynamic power management, maximizing runtimes, advanced battery management, integration of micro fuel cells and energy harvesting, optimizing dc-dc converter efficiencies, subsystem power issues, wireless charging technologies, advanced architectures and efficient energy utilization, battery fuel gauging, high-performance thermal management, and so on. The deadline for proposals is June 30. Space is limited and potential authors are urged to send in their submissions early.
Darnell's Jeff Shepard to Speak at Digital Power Europe
Corona, California, March 26, 2010 – Jeff Shepard, President of Darnell Group, will present a comprehensive review of “Emerging Trends in Advanced Power Conversion Technologies” during Digital Power Europe. Darnell Group and Bodo’s Power Systems are the co-hosts for the second Digital Power Europe (DPE ’10) to be held in Nuremberg, Germany April 6&7, 2010. Building on the success of the US-based Digital Power Forum, DPE ’10 is a European-specific, two-day conference that will serve an international audience of decision makers who are interested in learning about and contributing to the latest practical advancements in digital power control techniques in electronics systems and power converters, along with digital energy management and power management in enterprise-level installations and related digital equipment.
Micro Inverters Battle DC-DC Converters for Supremacy in PV Systems
Corona, California, February 4, 2010 – The battle has begun and makers of micro inverters are waging a war against makers of distributed dc-dc converters for control of the power conversion market for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The emergence of disruptive power architectures including micro inverters and dc-dc converters will be one of the most important trends in the PV market in the near-term. The stakes are high, literally hundreds of millions, or even billions, of dollars.
Power Conversion Opportunities in Sustainable Buildings
Corona, California, January 11, 2009 – A convergence of technologies is occurring that will change how buildings are powered and this will lead to new opportunities for a variety of ac-dc and dc-dc power converter products. Two new dc power distribution standards for facilities have been developed, one for high-voltage (380Vdc) applications and another for low-voltage (24Vdc) applications. The technologies behind this growth opportunity include the continued rapid growth of distributed generation resources in buildings (photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, fuel cells, micro turbines, etc.), the emergence of high-efficiency lighting technologies (especially solid-state LED lighting), wireless building automation systems, demand-side management of building energy use by electric utilities, and so on. Darnell's second-annual Green Building Power Forum (GBPF '10) to be held January 25-27 at the Doubletree Hotel, Santa Ana/Orange County Airport, California, is the only place where you can hear all the latest developments in these important areas.
Disruptive Photovoltaic Power Architectures Detailed by Darnell
Corona, California, December 7, 2009 – The emergence of disruptive power architectures including microinverters and dc-dc converters will be one of the most important trends in the photovoltaic (PV) market in the near-term. The 75-page first edition of “Disruptive Technologies Affecting the PV Industry, Microinverters and DC-DC Solutions: Economic Factors, Application Drivers, Architecture/Packaging Trends, Technology and Regulatory Developments” is the first report available that details these important trends.
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