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Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

Renewable Energy Innovations Define 2023

A look back at the power products, innovations, and technologies impacting renewable energy generation, distribution, and storage.


A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

HIOKI’s high-voltage divider is an important addition to power measurement solutions.


Using Weather Data to Optimize High-Voltage Power Line Capacity

Using Weather Data to Optimize High-Voltage Power Line Capacity

Two companies combine weather and sensor data to boost transmission capacity by 30%. Here’s how the technology works on high-voltage power lines.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Timeless Tech Wisdom: Foundational Concepts to Advanced Calculations

Timeless Tech Wisdom: Foundational Concepts to Advanced Calculations

Whether it’s FET foundations or calculating transformer turns ratios, these are the EEPower technical articles engineers read time and again.


Power Engineering in the Spotlight at 2024 Trade Shows

Power Engineering in the Spotlight at 2024 Trade Shows

The 2024 trade show season is just around the corner. Here’s what to expect from CES, PowerGen, APEC, and Distributech.


News Dec 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Electrifying Santa’s Sleigh

Electrifying Santa’s Sleigh

Follow Chief Engineer Elf Quantum Watts’ journey transitioning from traditional reindeer propulsion to a world where Santa’s sleigh is powered…


News Dec 18, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Simulation-First, Digital Twins Speed EV Battery Production

Simulation-First, Digital Twins Speed EV Battery Production

A clean energy revolution is quietly underway. The emerging “battery belt”—consisting of several southern and midwestern states stretching as…


Intel Uses AI to Rethink Power Grid Infrastructure

Intel Uses AI to Rethink Power Grid Infrastructure

By moving away from a one-way power flow, Intel’s grid concept can help support the integration of renewables.


new products Dec 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Astrodyne TDI’s 3-Phase Power Supply Offers Flexibility, Precision

Astrodyne TDI’s 3-Phase Power Supply Offers Flexibility, Precision

The three-phase input model of the MercuryFlex programmable power supply from Astrodyne TDI expands configuration options in industrial…


new products Dec 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

The shunt resistors designed for high-power applications combine low resistance with a low temperature coefficient of resistance.


new products Dec 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Organic photovoltaic cells are promising alternatives to conventional solar cells but lack efficiency. Experiments in microgravity could help…


tech insights Dec 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Offer an AI-Based Approach to Microgrid Challenges

Researchers Offer an AI-Based Approach to Microgrid Challenges

The University of California Santa Cruz team used reinforcement learning to determine optimal power distribution and management outputs.


tech insights Dec 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
STMicroelectronics Demos Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module

STMicroelectronics Demos Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module

At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.


All-in-One Planning Tool Speeds DER Proposals for Engineers

All-in-One Planning Tool Speeds DER Proposals for Engineers

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging financial feasibility, quoting,…


News Dec 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

High costs in materials and production are holding back the scalability of hydrogen fuel cells, but researchers have found a way to reduce costs by…


Conducted EMI Reduction Techniques for Wireless Power Systems

Conducted EMI Reduction Techniques for Wireless Power Systems

The article discusses wireless power transfer system operation and challenges in meeting EMI, especially conducted emission requirements. A…


Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

Deep below the Earth’s surface may lie vast amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen that could fuel power plants of the future. Harvesting this…


GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

Modern agricultural techniques have been revolutionized by the integration of unmanned aerial vehicle drones, which are low-voltage…


NXP, Applied EV Team Up for Software-Defined Vehicles

NXP, Applied EV Team Up for Software-Defined Vehicles

The two companies will focus on the joint development of electronics and software within vehicles. This article explains software-defined vehicles…


News Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz