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Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

Anyone who has experienced a power outage knows how frustrating and disruptive it can be. The situation can get dire for hospital workers or people…


Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that using conduit hydropower could increase…


Could Iron Be the Solution for Renewable Energy Storage?

Could Iron Be the Solution for Renewable Energy Storage?

Start-up Form Energy is developing a commercial Iron-Air battery for affordable, grid-scale, long-duration storage.


Improving DC/DC Converter Design With SiC Power Modules

Improving DC/DC Converter Design With SiC Power Modules

Power-electronic-converter developers continuously strive for higher converter power densities at the highest efficiency. This has become even more…


DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy continues to ramp up its funding for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle battery manufacturing,…


News Nov 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nature-Influenced Power Grid Designs

Nature-Influenced Power Grid Designs

Using biodiversity as a blueprint, researchers at Texas A&M University are examining ways to build more robust and resilient power grids.


News Nov 01, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Rethinking Small Hydropower Projects

Rethinking Small Hydropower Projects

Researchers suggest that small hydropower plants can be reliable, cost-effective, and flexible.


News Oct 31, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Crimson Storage Project Moves California Toward Energy Independence

Crimson Storage Project Moves California Toward Energy Independence

The Crimson battery storage project is set to provide power for 47,000 homes annually and displace up to 275,000 tons of carbon dioxide in California.


News Oct 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Is Mobile Charging Sending the Wrong Message About EVs?

Is Mobile Charging Sending the Wrong Message About EVs?

Providing charging to stranded electric vehicles is a valuable service, even if it creates some perception problems.


Hogweed-Based Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries Set Record Efficiency

Hogweed-Based Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries Set Record Efficiency

Researchers make hard carbon anode for sodium-ion batteries with Sosnowsky's hogweed, achieving record Coulombic efficiency of 87%.


News Oct 27, 2022 by Darshil Patel
FirstLight Plans 17 MW BESS With Hydropower Coupling

FirstLight Plans 17 MW BESS With Hydropower Coupling

Could this be a winning combination for clean energy provision? FirstLight Power plans to build a 17 megawatt battery energy storage system that…


News Oct 27, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Gamesa Offshore Turbine Sets Record; UK Wind Farm Expands

Siemens Gamesa Offshore Turbine Sets Record; UK Wind Farm Expands

A 14-megawatt wind turbine from Germany-based Siemens Gamesa hit a daily record for energy output. Meanwhile, construction is expanding at a…


News Oct 26, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Migrating to an SF6-Free Future

Migrating to an SF6-Free Future

Here, EE Power talks to Morten Wierod, President of ABB’s Electrification Business, about how important it is to phase out switchgear that uses…


Calculating Load Profile

Calculating Load Profile

Load profile in power systems determines the approximate energy required by a system over a specific period. In this article, learn how to…


Improving Electric Motor and Generator Design

Improving Electric Motor and Generator Design

Researchers at Sandia Laboratories have developed a superior way to transmit power to motors and generators using a conductive belt.


Digital Circuit Breaker Points to Energy Reliability Future

Digital Circuit Breaker Points to Energy Reliability Future

Industry 4.0 sensor integration and remote monitoring of the medium-voltage circuit breaker reduce the risk of outages by 30 percent.


new products Oct 24, 2022 by Mike Falter
Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Calculating Voltage Regulation in Transformers

Transformers experience losses that reduce voltage output at the secondary winding core. Here, you will learn about transformer voltage regulation…


General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

By combining EVs, battery storage, and cloud-based data management, GM is moving beyond its traditional role as a carmaker.


Space-based Solar Power Aids Exploration, Tackles Climate Issues

Space-based Solar Power Aids Exploration, Tackles Climate Issues

NASA, Solestial, and Emrod are among companies exploring space-based solar power generation and transmission to enhance the upcoming return of…


News Oct 20, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
DOE Doles Out Funding for More Renewable Energy Projects

DOE Doles Out Funding for More Renewable Energy Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued several renewable energy announcements. The DOE is increasing its funding for projects ranging from carbon…


News Oct 19, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell