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AI Optimizes Grid Power Flow

AI Optimizes Grid Power Flow

Researchers have developed an AI model using multi-fidelity graph neural networks to manage power fluctuations and unpredictable changes in power…


Can Lakes Become Giant Hydrogen Batteries?

Can Lakes Become Giant Hydrogen Batteries?

Storing hydrogen underwater resolves many challenges of above-ground storage.


tech insights Nov 07, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Even with the most reliable networks, network outages are inevitable for a host of reasons, and managing these outages in VFD systems becomes…


NVIDIA, SCE Power Grid Modernization With AI

NVIDIA, SCE Power Grid Modernization With AI

NVIDIA is partnering with utilities to develop AI tools for transmission and distribution grids.


News Nov 06, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Selecting Motor Controllers

Selecting Motor Controllers

Learn how to select the right motor controller for your application.


Smart Meters, Smarter Grids: Forging AMI Partnerships

Smart Meters, Smarter Grids: Forging AMI Partnerships

Trilliant’s partnerships aim to provide improved energy management services.


News Nov 02, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Constructing high-voltage transmission lines would upgrade the U.S. national grid to accommodate renewable energy sources.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

A doubling of new energy storage installations globally has driven a change in power converter design for utility-scale systems. With an…


How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

How Can Smart EV Charging Manage Grid Load?

With EV adoption rising, utilities must decide between infrastructure upgrades or smart charge management to ease grid stress. 


Protect Motor and Lighting Control Circuits in Certain Conditions

Protect Motor and Lighting Control Circuits in Certain Conditions

Learn how to protect motor and lighting control circuits from overcurrent.


Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Knowing your product's carbon footprint is important. We caught up with Infineon to explain why.


Breaking Down AI Accelerator Card Power Delivery Impacts

Breaking Down AI Accelerator Card Power Delivery Impacts

The stringent power requirements of AI accelerator cards are impacting system performance. This article reviews the AI accelerator card's…


How Do Inverters Contribute to Grid Resilience?

How Do Inverters Contribute to Grid Resilience?

As renewable energy grows, advanced inverters plus battery energy storage systems are keys to grid stability.


Designing High-Voltage SiC-Based Battery Disconnect Switches

Designing High-Voltage SiC-Based Battery Disconnect Switches

When designing a high-voltage solid-state battery disconnect switch, there are several fundamental design decisions to consider.


AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

AI Stabilizes the Grid by Sharing Energy Between Buildings

Researchers demonstrated how algorithms can facilitate energy-sharing between urban buildings to ease grid strain. 


Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Working with user-programmable PMICs can be a new experience for engineers and advances in processor and field-programmable gate array technology…


Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

Reinforcement Learning Improves Smart Grid Management

The algorithms adapt to the challenges of managing renewables and distributed resources.


Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Sunamp has created a novel method to store excess power as heat.


tech insights Oct 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Breaking the Backlog: How To Solve Europe’s Wind Delays

Wind farms wait for months for grid connection. What’s causing the delays, and what will it take to streamline the process?


A Look at the Success of Slim DIN-Rail Mounted Power Supplies

A Look at the Success of Slim DIN-Rail Mounted Power Supplies

DIN-rail mounting has revolutionized electrical cabinets since the idea was first introduced in the 1920s. Learn why the system is so successful.