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Charging Kit Enables Bidirectional EV Chargers to Power Homes

Charging Kit Enables Bidirectional EV Chargers to Power Homes

German startup Energy Island Power’s charging kit brings vehicle-to-home charging to electric vehicles with bidirectional capabilities.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Battery management systems are critical in optimizing energy storage systems. Gain insight into…


Infineon First to Integrate Schottky Diode Into Industrial GaN Transistor

Infineon First to Integrate Schottky Diode Into Industrial GaN Transistor

The new device keeps the high-frequency switching benefits of GaN while addressing the historical lack of a true reverse body diode.


new products Apr 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

Even controller-based products with discrete power switches and catch diodes can achieve low emissions. However, in order to meet low emissions…


Eversource Leverages MATLAB for Probabilistic Load Flow to Advance Grid Planning Efforts

Eversource Leverages MATLAB for Probabilistic Load Flow to Advance Grid Planning Efforts

EEPower met with Eversource Energy and MathWorks to learn how their collaboration is driving grid modernization design and investment decisions…


News Apr 29, 2025 by Dale Wilson
Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

A survey of energy customers could give utilities insights into grid management needs and long-term planning.


XL Batteries Launches Its First BESS Using Flow Batteries

XL Batteries Launches Its First BESS Using Flow Batteries

The company’s organic flow batteries will be deployed for long-duration energy storage at a Houston shipping terminal.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Balancing Generation and Consumption: LFC in Power Plants

Balancing Generation and Consumption: LFC in Power Plants

Load and frequency control is key to maintaining power system stability and reliability.


3 Strategies All Utilities Can Use for Grid Modernization

3 Strategies All Utilities Can Use for Grid Modernization

Utilities take different approaches to modernizing their grids, but an IBM Institute for Business Value report outlines three strategies they all…


Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

The manufacturer envisions a rideable, hydrogen-powered robotic horse. Is this back to the future?


Why Modeling and Simulation Are So Important for Battery Management System Design

Why Modeling and Simulation Are So Important for Battery Management System Design

Several engineers have been using modelling and simulation already for quite some time, but now these methods have become almost mandatory.…


Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Using a reliable efficiency index, researchers discovered that smart grids with renewable sources can save energy and costs.


What Do Data Center Pros Want for Efficient Operations?

What Do Data Center Pros Want for Efficient Operations?

ZincFive’s new report reveals data center trends in meeting challenges in power density, backup power, scalability, and sustainability.


Advanced Fuel Storage and Decompression for Distributed and Resilient Microgrids

Advanced Fuel Storage and Decompression for Distributed and Resilient Microgrids

Learn how advanced microgrid technologies can allow you to bypass grid infrastructure delays using CNG today and be ready to transition to hydrogen…


Do Water Facilities Have Untapped Energy Storage Potential?

Do Water Facilities Have Untapped Energy Storage Potential?

Stanford research suggests water facilities could add grid flexibility as grid-scale energy storage technologies.


tech insights Apr 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Fusion Energy: The Long-Term Solution

Fusion Energy: The Long-Term Solution

Nuclear fusion could be a long-term solution for low-carbon, reliable energy production. But how long will it be until fusion powers the grid?


Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Size and power density of DC/DC converter modules have become an important feature. But are these parameters are just one side of the medal. What…


ChargePoint’s Level 2 AC EV Charger Offers Bidirectional Use

ChargePoint’s Level 2 AC EV Charger Offers Bidirectional Use

The charging technology delivers 80 amps at 19.2 kW for electric vehicle charging in as little as four hours.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
GM and EnergyHub Partner for Off-Peak EV Charging

GM and EnergyHub Partner for Off-Peak EV Charging

EnergyHub will integrate GM’s electric vehicles and home battery storage systems into its utility programs later this year.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Transistors are the core of power electronics. However, the beneficial properties of wide bandgap devices present challenges for accurate…