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Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charging offers grid stability, but obstacles stand in the way of widespread adoption.


1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…


HV Transmission: Conductor Sizing, Infrastructure Design, Voltage Selection

HV Transmission: Conductor Sizing, Infrastructure Design, Voltage Selection

The article covers high-voltage transmission, emphasizing conductor sizing, infrastructure design, and voltage selection criteria. It explains how…


Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-load technology—bidirectional electric vehicle charging—can help grid resilience and provide emergency and off-grid power, but…


tech insights Apr 09, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Solid-State Power Distribution: The Future of Smart Grids With SiC Tech

Solid-State Power Distribution: The Future of Smart Grids With SiC Tech

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy infrastructure, the need for…


Principles of High-Voltage Transmission

Principles of High-Voltage Transmission

This article explores the fundamental principles of high-voltage power transmission, focusing on its advantages for efficient long-distance energy…


8 Steps to Designing an LLC Resonant Converter

8 Steps to Designing an LLC Resonant Converter

This article provides a step-by-step guide for designing an LLC resonant converter with a half-bridge configuration on the primary side and a…


25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


Precise Power Measurement and the Growing Demand for Data Centers

Precise Power Measurement and the Growing Demand for Data Centers

A surge in data is fueling the demand for data centers and expanding their role in data storage infrastructure. The challenge it presents is…


AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

The annual conference showcased the latest in transmission, distribution, and energy management. EEPower was on site to bring you the news.


Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

SiC-engineered substrates offer significant benefits over conventional substrates by leveraging device performance thanks to the use of a highly…


Stabilizing HVDC Links With Adaptive Controls

Stabilizing HVDC Links With Adaptive Controls

Learn how to stabilize high-voltage direct current links through converter performance analysis and by implementing adaptive controls to tackle…


From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration, wire management,…


5-Year Forecast: Battery Innovations, Markets Drive BESS

5-Year Forecast: Battery Innovations, Markets Drive BESS

Energy storage is being driven by intermittent renewable energy, the growing demand for electrification in transport and industry, and the surge in…


Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Managed efficiently using advanced data-driven platforms, smart buildings could participate in the energy ecosystem and make the grid more…


tech insights Mar 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

This article examines a new generation of SiC technology, focusing on holistic system efficiency, durability, and system cost.


Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

Multi-level buck conversion is not new and has been applied in higher voltage and power devices for years. The need for high power delivery in…


Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated electrodes, and more.


tech insights Mar 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How Advanced Technologies Are Reshaping EV Battery Manufacturing

How Advanced Technologies Are Reshaping EV Battery Manufacturing

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, digital twins, and advanced battery chemistries are shaping the future of EV battery…