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Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

This article explores the unique design, testing, and reliability challenges of high-voltage power supplies used in military and aerospace…


Battery Boom: Global Gigafactories on the Rise

Battery Boom: Global Gigafactories on the Rise

Battery production is ramping up worldwide.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.


Control Transformers: Operation, Selection, and Sizing Considerations

Control Transformers: Operation, Selection, and Sizing Considerations

This article provides an overview of control transformers, emphasizing their role in converting high voltages to safer levels for controlling…


Could Hidden Battery Power Boost EV Range?

Could Hidden Battery Power Boost EV Range?

Scientists have discovered why lithium iron phosphate batteries hold 25% less energy than predicted.


tech insights Sep 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

How can a simple algorithm solve hybrid energy storage problems?


Addressing SiC MOSFET Packaging Complexities

Addressing SiC MOSFET Packaging Complexities

The growing prevalence of wide bandgap devices requires innovative advancements in packaging technology to fully harness the advantages of WBG…


Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Terrasmart employs high-tilt stow angles to protect solar panels from hail damage.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
High-Tech Labs Fuel Renewables Research

High-Tech Labs Fuel Renewables Research

The centers aim to boost renewable energy storage research and testing to modernize the electric grid.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Holistic Cost and Risk Management in Electronic Designs

Holistic Cost and Risk Management in Electronic Designs

The electronic design landscape is changing, and holistic cost and risk management could be the way to navigate the challenges and opportunities.


Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency. 


new products Sep 15, 2024 by Mike Falter
We Want You! The 2024 EEPower Audience Survey

We Want You! The 2024 EEPower Audience Survey

The quality of our EEPower content comes from understanding our audience (that's you!) and your interests. Please complete this survey to…


News Sep 14, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

LiquidStack’s coolant distribution unit is optimized for high-performance commercial direct-to-chip data center cooling systems.    


new products Sep 14, 2024 by Mike Falter
Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Sienza Energy’s proprietary 3D nanostructure enhances the safety of electrical vehicle batteries.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

The Columbia Energy Storage Project will use carbon dioxide for long-duration energy storage.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Could a polymer electrolyte lead to safer and longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries?


The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

China’s OceanX double-rotor offshore wind turbine generates 16.6 MW of power in deep waters.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Can TU Graz research lead to longer-lasting LFP batteries in EVs and storage facilities?


Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Here's how efficient, configurable power supplies can provide sustainable, high-density power architectures in the face of increasing power…


Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.