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Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?


News Jan 14, 2025 by Karen Hanson
SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC substrates and products showed tremendous performance in 2024. Will the trend continue in 2025?


tech insights Jan 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Comparing Carrier-Based PWM Techniques in High-Voltage Inverters

Comparing Carrier-Based PWM Techniques in High-Voltage Inverters

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and sinusoidal, and examines…


Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.


Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Researchers suggest using metal-organic frameworks could make hydrogen storage safer and more practical.


tech insights Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

This article examines the very real impact of cosmic radiation on power electronics.


EVs Expand With GaNPower and Next-Gen Batteries

EVs Expand With GaNPower and Next-Gen Batteries

Advancements in electric vehicles include GaN power devices, heavy-duty truck manufacturing, and next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries.


News Jan 11, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations and capacity.


Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Power engineers remain in high demand in 2025, with openings in conventional and cutting-edge technologies.


Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Advances in solid-state batteries could reduce size, weight, range anxiety, and safety concerns in future electrical vehicles.


tech insights Jan 09, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Part 2 of this three-part series evaluates how policy changes in Washington, D.C., could affect electric vehicle technology and supply chains.


Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

High power densities lead to high operating temperatures, but what does this mean for SiC MOSFETs regarding critical parameters like VGS(th),…


U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United States. Part 1 discusses views…


Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Crash data presents a confusing picture of electric vehicle safety.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar modules remain a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial line-frequency applications. While the basic operation of such circuits…


Will Aptera Lead a Solar EV Trend in 2025?

Will Aptera Lead a Solar EV Trend in 2025?

Aptera’s solar-powered electric vehicles are set to debut at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.


News Jan 07, 2025 by Jake Hertz
The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

As the automotive industry shifts to higher-voltage architectures for electric vehicles, silicon IGBTs remain crucial for applications requiring…


TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024: Renewables, AI, and Efficiency

TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024: Renewables, AI, and Efficiency

TIME’s notable inventions of 2024 included devices for generating and storing energy, AI-enhanced energy efficiency, and chips the size of dinner…


News Jan 06, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

From advanced meters to AI-enabled sensors, here’s how smart grid technology will transform the energy sector in 2025.


Zero-Prototyping Tipping Point: From Physical to Virtual EV Testing

Zero-Prototyping Tipping Point: From Physical to Virtual EV Testing

The rising use of digital twins and advanced simulation is reducing the need for traditional prototyping.