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AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

Researchers demonstrated how algorithms can facilitate energy-sharing between urban buildings to ease grid strain. 


Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.


tech insights Oct 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Here’s how California overcame grid resilience issues during summer heatwaves. 


Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Working with user-programmable PMICs can be a new experience for engineers and advances in processor and field-programmable gate array technology…


Closing the ‘Loop’ on Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

Closing the ‘Loop’ on Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

Two companies will create a lithium-ion battery recycling process to produce battery-grade graphite for new anodes.


News Oct 16, 2024 by John Nieman
Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

The algorithms adapt to the challenges of managing renewables and distributed resources.


Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Cold climates present engine-starting challenges. Here’s how batteries compare to supercapacitors for cold-weather engine starts.


Advanced Process Control: Leaving Process Deviations Behind

Advanced Process Control: Leaving Process Deviations Behind

Download this whitepaper to learn about APC efficiency.


Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Sunamp has created a novel method to store excess power as heat.


tech insights Oct 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Wind farms wait for months for grid connection. What’s causing the delays, and what will it take to streamline the process?


Protecting Motor Feeders From Short Circuits and Ground Faults

Protecting Motor Feeders From Short Circuits and Ground Faults

Learn how to protect motor feeders and other loads against short circuits and ground faults.


Wolfspeed Releases HV SiC Power Module for Renewables, Utilities

Wolfspeed Releases HV SiC Power Module for Renewables, Utilities

The compact power modules reduce switching losses and are easily scalable.


Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

The AI model uses X-ray crystallography data to help researchers design materials for diverse applications, from batteries to magnets.


tech insights Oct 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery manufacturers expand capacity to support electric vehicles, energy storage, and industrial applications.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
A Look at the Success of Slim DIN-Rail Mounted Power Supplies

A Look at the Success of Slim DIN-Rail Mounted Power Supplies

DIN-rail mounting has revolutionized electrical cabinets since the idea was first introduced in the 1920s. Learn why the system is so successful.


400 or 800 V Electric Vehicle? No Worries; Eaton Can Charge Both

400 or 800 V Electric Vehicle? No Worries; Eaton Can Charge Both

A battery configuration switch from Eaton wowed us at The Battery Show.


Compact Battery Cycler-Emulator Offers Flexibility, Efficiency

Compact Battery Cycler-Emulator Offers Flexibility, Efficiency

NI’s scalable cycler and emulator tests batteries in laboratory or production environments.


TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

TBS 2024: Innovations for Batteries, EVs and More

What’s new in battery technology, energy storage, and electric vehicles? EEPower visited The Battery Show to find out.


Better Battery Management With Chip-on-Cell Technology

Better Battery Management With Chip-on-Cell Technology

Dukosi’s chip-on-cell approach boosts battery performance, safety, longevity, and regulatory compliance.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Electrifying Port Operations With Self-Driving LiDAR Trucks

Electrifying Port Operations With Self-Driving LiDAR Trucks

Westwell and Hesai will partner to use LiDAR technology to develop autonomous driving vehicles for use in ports around the globe.


News Oct 11, 2024 by John Nieman