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The largest co-located solar-plus-battery storage system in the U.S. has started delivering power near Las Vegas.

The largest co-located solar-plus-battery storage system in the U.S. has started delivering power near Las Vegas.

Protection against faults is crucial for any electrical system. This article examines various protective devices,…

Protection against faults is crucial for any electrical system. This article examines various protective devices, highlighting their roles and best…

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents…

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the…

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…

Grid distribution systems are updating their planning processes to handle the increasing integration of distributed…

Grid distribution systems are updating their planning processes to handle the increasing integration of distributed energy resources. 

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used…

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to…

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in…

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.

An oscilloscope with digital trigger technology helps identify irregular events in the control loop of power converters.

An oscilloscope with digital trigger technology helps identify irregular events in the control loop of power converters.

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage.…

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage. Differential protection…

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.

One of SiC’s most important advantages in industrial designs is its ability to perform well at elevated temperatures…

One of SiC’s most important advantages in industrial designs is its ability to perform well at elevated temperatures without excessive carrier…