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Biz Briefs: EV Chargers, Fuel Cells, and Wind Turbines Push On

Biz Briefs: EV Chargers, Fuel Cells, and Wind Turbines Push On

Recent business plans and partnerships involve InstaVolt, Wallbox, Doosan Fuel, Ceres, Richardson Electronics, KEBA Industrial Automation, Siemens,…


News Aug 05, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Nokia To Install Private 5G Network To Modernize Tennessee Grid

Nokia To Install Private 5G Network To Modernize Tennessee Grid

The deal between Noka and Memphis, Light, Gas and Water represents a growing trend in 5G utilization in smart grid operations.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Cities Can Become Giant Batteries for Grid Stability

Cities Can Become Giant Batteries for Grid Stability

Electric vehicles and hot water systems could provide city-scale energy storage and demand flexibility equivalent to several gigawatt-hours,…


tech insights Aug 03, 2025 by Luke James
Exclusive Interview: Quino Energy CEO Touts Flow Battery Advantages

Exclusive Interview: Quino Energy CEO Touts Flow Battery Advantages

Quino Energy’s CEO Eugene Beh discusses flow batteries’ role in grid stabilization and shorter-duration energy storage.


PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

The embedding of semiconductor dies, particularly GaN and SiC MOSFETs, into PCB structures provides multiple system-level benefits. Learn how this…


Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

SiC trench gate MOSFETs deliver superior performance in terms of both switching and conduction losses, but careful attention must be paid to the…


Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Electric vehicle charging presents multiple cybersecurity risks that smart grids alone struggle to handle.


Using Plastic Optic Fiber for Galvanic Isolation and EMI/EMC Immunity

Using Plastic Optic Fiber for Galvanic Isolation and EMI/EMC Immunity

Learn the evolution of Plastic Optic Fiber (POF) technology—from its origins, to its role as an ideal solution for use in 21st century Smart Grids.


TVA To Use Synchronous Condensers in Retired Coal Plant

TVA To Use Synchronous Condensers in Retired Coal Plant

The synchronous condensers will maintain grid stability as the Tennessee utility integrates renewable energy.


News Jul 21, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.


Is Your Data AI-Ready? Mapping a Data Quality Strategy for Utilities

Is Your Data AI-Ready? Mapping a Data Quality Strategy for Utilities

Many utility companies are stuck in the early stages of AI adoption due to data quality. Learn about a comprehensive data strategy focused on…


Machine Learning Could Enable Automated Microreactor Control

Machine Learning Could Enable Automated Microreactor Control

A reinforcement learning framework might pave the way for autonomous nuclear reactors in remote or mobile applications.


tech insights Jul 11, 2025 by Luke James
Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Learn how frequency impacts transmission line parameters—resistance, inductance, capacitance, conductance—due to skin/proximity effects,…


How GaN Devices in TOLL Packaging Improve Efficiency in Solar Applications

How GaN Devices in TOLL Packaging Improve Efficiency in Solar Applications

GaN devices in TOLL packages boost solar inverter efficiency and compactness. Learn how this technology provides great thermal performance, low…


Emerson Software Adds BESS, Asset Management for Renewables

Emerson Software Adds BESS, Asset Management for Renewables

The Ovation Green platform includes specialized battery algorithms to expand battery control out of the box.


new products Jul 07, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Learn about distributed impedance and admittance parameters of transmission lines, their influence on voltage regulation, power loss, and…


Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Learn how 100 V GaN devices are serving the needs of 48 V applications in data centers, renewable energy, and motor drives.


Can Better Engineering Fix Solar and Storage Risks?

Can Better Engineering Fix Solar and Storage Risks?

A Solar Risk Assessment report identifies faults in solar and battery storage and explains how engineers can address them early.


Smart Meter Data Analyzer Tracks EV Charging at the Grid Edge

Smart Meter Data Analyzer Tracks EV Charging at the Grid Edge

Sense has launched the EV Analytics system to help utilities improve grid reliability by providing real-time insights into electric vehicle…


News Jun 20, 2025 by Austin Futrell
UC San Diego Launches Testing Lab for DER Management

UC San Diego Launches Testing Lab for DER Management

The DERConnect lab can replicate the entire California grid to study distributed energy management scenarios and renewable energy integration.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Liam Critchley