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Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

The first phase of a 200 MW/800 MWh lithium-ion battery storage facility has come online in Belgium, signaling a new model for four-hour grid-scale…


News Oct 24, 2025 by Luke James
Orchestrating the Grid: Collaborative Information Server for Smarter, Safer Power.

Orchestrating the Grid: Collaborative Information Server for Smarter, Safer Power.

Yokogawa is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions.…


PCB Layout Considerations for Ultra Low RDS(on) 15 V – 40 V GaN Power Transistors

PCB Layout Considerations for Ultra Low RDS(on) 15 V – 40 V GaN Power Transistors

This article will examine various layout strategies for GaN FETs, analyzing how different PCB configurations affect added resistance for each design.


Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, and Infineon have launched projects, while two government agencies—the State of California and the U.S. Department…


News Oct 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Delivering Improved Peak Power and Dynamic Transient Response for EVs

Delivering Improved Peak Power and Dynamic Transient Response for EVs

Traditional DC-DC converters struggle with EV power demands. Learn how modular SAC converters provide fast transient response, high peak power, and…


Understanding the Role of Substations Along the Transmission Path

Understanding the Role of Substations Along the Transmission Path

This article examines the functions of four different types of substations within the electrical grid: step-up, step-down, transmission, and…


Briefs: Hydrogen for Fuel, Storage Systems and Microgrids

Briefs: Hydrogen for Fuel, Storage Systems and Microgrids

GM, Hive Energy, Hyting, Energy Vault, and PG&E are addressing hydrogen’s varied advantages and challenges.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Too Many Cooks in the Circuit: The New Power Grid Risk

Too Many Cooks in the Circuit: The New Power Grid Risk

Creating resilience frameworks for smart grid operations and industrial OT cybersecurity.


How To Choose a Charger for Your Li-ion Batteries—Maximizing Battery Life

How To Choose a Charger for Your Li-ion Batteries—Maximizing Battery Life

Choosing the correct method of charging your batteries is important in ensuring they perform optimally and last longer. Selecting the right charger…


Reports of Silicon’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Reports of Silicon’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Learn how a new MOSFET architecture stretches the performance of silicon power devices using a patented approach.


VPPs Are Growing, but Not Fast Enough for Demand

VPPs Are Growing, but Not Fast Enough for Demand

VPP deployments jumped 33% in 2024, but new capacity remains muted.


Field Failures in Power Modules—Potential Root Causes and How to Avoid Them

Field Failures in Power Modules—Potential Root Causes and How to Avoid Them

This article describes key factors in selecting and setting up power modules amid key factors such as harsh environments, field conditions,…


Briefs: Facing the Future With EV Charging, Solar Power, and More

Briefs: Facing the Future With EV Charging, Solar Power, and More

Tesla, Siemens, Honeywell, LS Electric, and a French microreactor manufacturer are planning for future energy needs.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Green Gravity Tests Energy Storage in Australian Mine Shaft

Green Gravity Tests Energy Storage in Australian Mine Shaft

Green Gravity and Wollongong Resources will launch the world’s first gravitational energy storage trial at the Russell Vale mine in New South…


News Oct 08, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Hadron Energy Set to Produce ‘Plug and Play’ Nuclear Energy

Hadron Energy Set to Produce ‘Plug and Play’ Nuclear Energy

In this interview, Hadron Energy CEO Samuel Gibson discusses nuclear micro modular reactors, AI data centers, and Hadron’s plans to take the…


News Oct 07, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Less Power Loss Through Optimized Design

Less Power Loss Through Optimized Design

Learn how Mersen analyzed the eco-balance of its passive components, finding that weight reduction can impact energy efficiency and sometimes have…


Briefs: Innovations Improve Hydrogen, Wind, EVs, and Batteries

Briefs: Innovations Improve Hydrogen, Wind, EVs, and Batteries

Polytec Energy, 24M Technologies, ZX Lidars, Landis+Gyr, and XCMG have advanced technologies for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy…


News Oct 02, 2025 by Karen Hanson
LTO Batteries for Peak Shaving in Mobile and Stationary Applications

LTO Batteries for Peak Shaving in Mobile and Stationary Applications

This article explains the battery requirements involved and highlights the unique characteristics of Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) batteries…


Briefs: Bigger Batteries, Faster Development, and a Stable Grid

Briefs: Bigger Batteries, Faster Development, and a Stable Grid

OmniOn Power, Onsemi, About:Energy, EFT Mobility, BYD, and Hitachi are advancing their products and services with leadership changes, partnerships,…


News Sep 25, 2025 by Karen Hanson
It’s More Than Tech: Five Steps to Building a Self-Healing Grid

It’s More Than Tech: Five Steps to Building a Self-Healing Grid

A self-healing grid requires more than advanced technology. Consider five strategy shifts underlying a more resilient grid.