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Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


Net-Zero House Uses PV, Thermal Battery, and Heat Pump Combo

Net-Zero House Uses PV, Thermal Battery, and Heat Pump Combo

A Western University research team has engineered a real-world net-zero house blending photovoltaics, heat pumps, and thermal storage into one…


tech insights Nov 10, 2025 by Luke James
Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

Onsemi Unveils Vertical GaN ICs for AI and Electrification

The vertical GaN (vGaN) power semiconductors claim to boost performance and efficiency in data centers, EVs, and renewables.


new products Nov 10, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating sequences with breakers and…


Can Repurposed Jet Engines Solve AI Data Center Power Problems?

Can Repurposed Jet Engines Solve AI Data Center Power Problems?

ProEnergy is converting jet aircraft engines into gas-powered turbines to meet AI data centers’ power demands.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Liam Critchley
100 MWh Brick Battery Uses Solar To Power Oil Production

100 MWh Brick Battery Uses Solar To Power Oil Production

The world’s largest industrial heat battery is operational at an oil production facility in California.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions, interruption processes, and the…


Briefs: Partnerships Push Batteries, Data Centers, and More

Briefs: Partnerships Push Batteries, Data Centers, and More

Tesla, Samsung DSI, Littelfuse, Emerson, Prevalon Energy, CETY, Qymera, and Smoltek Hydrogen have each entered into strategic partnerships.


News Nov 06, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Learn how evolving regulations, lifecycle security strategies, and quantum-ready cryptography are reshaping automotive cybersecurity.


Vermont Project Will Turn Farm Waste into Renewable Natural Gas

Vermont Project Will Turn Farm Waste into Renewable Natural Gas

Clean Energy Technologies’ 2.2 MW Vermont Renewable Gas facility will turn agricultural waste into renewable synthetic gas and baseload clean…


News Nov 05, 2025 by Austin Futrell
‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

Floating solar panels will become part of a hybrid photovoltaic project in France, continuing a growing trend for renewable energy in tight spaces.


Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Researchers have developed a federated learning framework to help smart grids detect DDoS attacks without exposing users' energy profiles,…


tech insights Nov 04, 2025 by Luke James
PCER Method Could Produce Carbon-Free Hydrogen from Ammonia

PCER Method Could Produce Carbon-Free Hydrogen from Ammonia

A simulation framework for proton ceramic reactors could help scale hydrogen systems that run on ammonia.


tech insights Nov 03, 2025 by Luke James
MXene Film Could Lead to Smaller, Lighter Lithium-Ion Batteries

MXene Film Could Lead to Smaller, Lighter Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers demonstrated that ultrathin Ti3C2Tx MXene films can replace copper current collectors.


tech insights Nov 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

This article explores the essential role of instrument transformers (CTs and VTs) in substations, their construction, accuracy factors, and safety…


Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

The driver integrates adjustable negative bias and reduces external components in automotive power systems.


new products Nov 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Learn how silicon carbide power modules can ensure energy efficiency and weight optimization in hybrid-propulsion trains.


Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Time selected several power industry innovations, including curbside electric vehicle charging, an electric ferry, a virtual power plant, and data…


News Oct 31, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

The International Energy Agency predicts global renewable capacity will double by 2030, but renewable use in North America is slowing down.


Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

A group with ties to Bill Gates is promoting renewable energy, while Westinghouse, Hyundai, Fermi America, InstaVolt, and Itron are making bold…


News Oct 30, 2025 by Karen Hanson