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Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Engineers must make many decisions about power supplies. This article examines several factors to consider.


Smarter Power Grids: IoT Brings Efficiency and Innovation

Smarter Power Grids: IoT Brings Efficiency and Innovation

While some challenges remain, IoT-enhanced smart grids make management easier and streamline renewable energy integration.


Microgrids, Macrotrends: Local Generation Feeds the Grid

Microgrids, Macrotrends: Local Generation Feeds the Grid

Microgrids can benefit users and aid the power grid when optimized by AI and management software.


News Feb 24, 2025 by Karen Hanson
SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

Electronic circuit interruption solutions protect the wiring and limit short-circuit let-through current and energy delivered to a faulted load.…


Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

This article examines the factors crucial in determining the size, load, and cost of substations and switchyards.


Examining Pollution’s Impact on Insulator Flashover in HV Systems

Examining Pollution’s Impact on Insulator Flashover in HV Systems

Learn how pollution affects flashover characteristics in silicon rubber insulators and explore essential considerations to ensure reliability in…


Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

The electric vehicle chargers can power homes during outages or emergencies.


News Feb 17, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

This article examines the limitations of traditional impedance matching in semiconductor plasma processing and explores the benefits of Advanced…


3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

As AI data centers multiply, what can data center owners and grid operators do to ensure grid stability?


SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.


MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

This article examines methods and techniques for using the active low output of a supervisory circuit to drive a high-side input switch to execute…


How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

Which active components fit well into applications for green hydrogen systems?


Exclusive: How the Smart Grid Powers Super Bowl LIX

Exclusive: How the Smart Grid Powers Super Bowl LIX

Intelligent grid management can handle the Super Bowl energy surge. EEPower has exclusive insights.


EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

Cryptocurrency companies make the case for leveraging Bitcoin mining to stabilize Europe’s power grid.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pursuing Cool: Understanding Cauer and Foster Thermal Chain Models

Pursuing Cool: Understanding Cauer and Foster Thermal Chain Models

When designing and analyzing power electronic circuits in simulation tools, ensuring that such systems are kept sufficiently cool requires accurate…


AI’s Promise for a Smart Grid Future

AI’s Promise for a Smart Grid Future

Smart grids have widely adopted artificial intelligence platforms and equipment. What is AI’s promise for a smart grid future?


AI Server Hot-Plugging With Hot-Swap Controllers

AI Server Hot-Plugging With Hot-Swap Controllers

This article features strategies for reliable and continuous operation in AI server data centers using hot-swap controllers.


Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Grid-enhancing technologies can increase grid capacity for renewable energy sources and reduce curtailment.


Examining Fuel Cells for Transportation

Examining Fuel Cells for Transportation

Fuel cells are an increasingly attractive option in transportation, offering an alternative to fossil fuels and helping reduce greenhouse gas…