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Celebrating the Smart Grid Enabling Ethernet

Celebrating the Smart Grid Enabling Ethernet

Fifty years after it was first proposed, the Ethernet has enabled the Internet and the development of smart power grids.


Consumer Drive Applications – Energy Efficiency and Power Density in SiC Power Devices

Consumer Drive Applications – Energy Efficiency and Power Density in SiC Power Devices

Over the past decades, energy regulations have been consolidated highlighting the importance of manufacturing energy efficient products. This has…


Industry-First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire MOSFET

Industry-First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire MOSFET

Transphorm has released the Verilog model and datasheet for its first-ever 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power transistor.


new products May 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

Easy to Use and Compact: SiC Power Modules for Auto Traction Inverters

E-mobility is rapidly gaining market share, resulting in a growing need for power electronics such as inverters. Some power electronics…


Joint Venture Moves to Next Phase of Commercial EV Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Network

Joint Venture Moves to Next Phase of Commercial EV Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Network

The joint venture of Daimler Truck, NextEra Energy, and BlackRock Renewable Power has announced Greenline, the planned U.S. network of public…


News May 20, 2023 by Mike Falter
Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

Renewable Energy Generation Could Impact Energy Sector Death Spiral

As more consumers switch to renewable energy generation, researchers from Japan are considering the effects on the financial stability of electric…


Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

A new study unveils the ideal electrolyte solution to ensure the greatest balance of performance and reliability.


tech insights May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Seawater batteries are gaining attention as a potentially cost-effective, safe energy storage system solution.


China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China excels at building infrastructure quickly, and its most recent project could help it reach its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2060.


News May 19, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

A new study from Cornell hopes to provide greater insight into battery design and performance. This article examines the intercalation process for…


tech insights May 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

4 Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cell Research

Research breakthroughs in perovskite solar cells are generating excitement about improved efficiencies and other possibilities.


Power Quality Monitoring Part 2: Design Considerations for a Standards-Compliant Power Quality Meter

Power Quality Monitoring Part 2: Design Considerations for a Standards-Compliant Power Quality Meter

This article explains how to efficiently design a standards-compliant power quality measurement instrument using a ready-to-use platform that…


PG&E to Build Hybrid Microgrid for Backup Power in Wildfire-Prone Napa Valley 

PG&E to Build Hybrid Microgrid for Backup Power in Wildfire-Prone Napa Valley 

PG&E will add a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell + battery energy storage system to one of its substations to provide backup power in Calistoga,…


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn collaborate on an upcoming green hydrogen production facility powered by an offshore wind farm in Sweden. 


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements

Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements

This article discusses the importance of power quality (PQ) measurements in today’s electric infrastructure and reviews areas of application for…


Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia updates its MOSFET offerings with new datasheets allowing engineers to see devices respond to different voltages, temperatures, and other…


Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

This article reviews the types and operation of stepper motor drive circuits used in precise positioning and control applications. It examines…


New Products From PCIM Europe 2023

New Products From PCIM Europe 2023

Advancing power electronics is one of the keys to increasing EV and power system efficiencies while reducing costs. 


Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

One of the issues with electric vehicle batteries is insulation failure. A proven approach to detecting and correcting this failure lies in…