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Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

As AI workloads push data centers into megawatt-scale per rack density, conventional low-voltage power architectures are reaching architectural…


Research Triples Blue Energy Output with ‘Slippery’ Nanopores

Research Triples Blue Energy Output with ‘Slippery’ Nanopores

A prototype membrane achieves roughly 15 W per square meter, two to three times better than blue energy production using existing polymer…


new products Mar 24, 2026 by Luke James
Mean Well Expands Online UPS Portfolio for Critical Needs

Mean Well Expands Online UPS Portfolio for Critical Needs

Mean Well’s new online uninterruptible power systems deliver 1 to 3 kW of reliable backup power for critical applications.


TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

Today at APEC, Texas Instruments demonstrated its isolated power modules and its proprietary IsoShield technology, aimed at EV and data needs.…


News Mar 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

This article compares gas-insulated (GIS) and air-insulated substations (AIS), outlining their design principles, performance characteristics, and…


Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

Small Moves, Big Goals: Advances in Nuclear Reactors and Fusion

TerraPower receives historic Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for construction, while micro modular reactors and fusion continue to develop.


News Mar 20, 2026 by Luke James
Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Rad-Hard GaN MOSFETs Beat Silicon Alternatives for Satellite Designs

Learn how rad-hard GaN FETs surpass silicon in satellite power systems. They offer superior SWaP, higher efficiency, and radiation immunity for…


BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved cold-weather performance.


tech insights Mar 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…


News Mar 19, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Precision Cooling of Performance Modules

Precision Cooling of Performance Modules

High power density in electronics necessitates efficient cooling. Learn how passive (heat sinks), forced (cooling aggregates/fans), and liquid…


Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software tools, battery storage, and…


News Mar 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Deep Pockets, Deep Wells: The Push for Geothermal

Deep Pockets, Deep Wells: The Push for Geothermal

Funding, lithium extraction, and mine-water heating projects could signal growing, worldwide momentum for geothermal energy.


Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

The new family of opto-emulator gate drivers provides drop-in replacements to conventional silicon, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET designs.


new products Mar 17, 2026 by Charles Lee
Powering AI in Railway Systems

Powering AI in Railway Systems

Bringing AI functionalities into trains requires very reliable power supplies that fulfill very demanding railway standards. At the same time the…


ABB Expands Energy Software With SaaS OPTIMAX

ABB Expands Energy Software With SaaS OPTIMAX

A new cloud-based OPTIMAX platform helps businesses optimize energy use, cut emissions, and deploy advanced analytics faster.


News Mar 16, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial substations, translating…


3 Solar Innovations Tackle Efficiency, Durability, and Storage

3 Solar Innovations Tackle Efficiency, Durability, and Storage

Studies advance perovskite manufacturing, solar cell durability, and energy storage through a solar-hydrogen combination.


Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

The TPD7110F integrates reverse-polarity protection, overvoltage and undervoltage shutoff, and VDS-based reverse-current blocking in a 2.9 × 2.8…


Briefs: Meeting Demand for Data Center Power and EV Batteries

Briefs: Meeting Demand for Data Center Power and EV Batteries

Babcock & Wilcox, Applied Digital, Siemens, GridAI, Amp Z, Donut Lab, and Integrals Power have advanced goals in data center power and…


News Mar 12, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Google Builds Data Center With World’s Largest Iron-Air BESS

Google Builds Data Center With World’s Largest Iron-Air BESS

Google’s data center in Minnesota will be powered by renewable energy and backed by a 300 MW iron-air battery energy storage facility.


News Mar 11, 2026 by Liam Critchley