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The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

Learn how two new Mitsubishi SLIMDIP IPMs address the growing need for high-efficiency power semiconductor devices in consumer applications.


Massive 4 GWh Battery Project To Expand Grid Capacity

Massive 4 GWh Battery Project To Expand Grid Capacity

The grid-stabilizing project in Germany will use Fluence Energy’s modular Smartstack battery systems.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Digital Twin Advantage: How AI Is Redefining Power Plant Performance

The Digital Twin Advantage: How AI Is Redefining Power Plant Performance

Yokogawa provides advanced technologies and services in the areas of measurement, control, and…


Briefs: Achievements in Motors, Fusion, GaN Switches, and V2X

Briefs: Achievements in Motors, Fusion, GaN Switches, and V2X

Ebara, Mitsubishi Electric, Zap Energy, Nuclear, Infineon, Nissan, Fermata Energy, and other companies reached notable goals this week.


News Nov 20, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Learn how researchers at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Sanan Semiconductor, have developed a soft-switching inverter that achieves…


Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…


Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

This article explores the benefits of SiC devices in selected use cases, including HVAC systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and solar and…


Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Sungrow, Easymetering, Qualcomm, Infineon, SolarEdge, ABB, VoltaGrid, and Southwest Power Pool have new projects in the works.


News Nov 13, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double Breaker/Double Bus, Ring Bus/Ring…


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…


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
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
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
Lossless Current Sensing in Motor Drive Applications

Lossless Current Sensing in Motor Drive Applications

Quite often, low-side current sensing is considered to be the most cost-effective method to provide feedback to the controller in motor drive…


Why True Per-Cell ADC Architecture Matters in BMS

Why True Per-Cell ADC Architecture Matters in BMS

Learn how ADCs can be made small, efficient, and cost-effective enough to scale to make a difference in a battery management system (BMS).


Cathode Calcium Doping Could Stabilize Sodium-Ion Batteries

Cathode Calcium Doping Could Stabilize Sodium-Ion Batteries

Japanese researchers have demonstrated that low-level calcium doping in layered sodium iron-manganese oxides suppresses surface degradation under…


tech insights Oct 27, 2025 by Luke James
The Importance of Ruggedness: Littelfuse Polar MOSFETs

The Importance of Ruggedness: Littelfuse Polar MOSFETs

Learn how Littelfuse addresses the planar MOSFET gap with its Polar MOSFET portfolio, offering rugged and thermally reliable products that are…