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Power Solutions from Cosel and P-Duke Hit the Market

Power Solutions from Cosel and P-Duke Hit the Market

Both companies have released improved power solutions in recent months.


new products Mar 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ROHM, Vishay, SemiQ Release Power Semiconductors

ROHM, Vishay, SemiQ Release Power Semiconductors

ROHM’s 100 V Schottky Barrier Diode uses a trench MOS structure to lower reverse recovery times, while Vishay and SemiQ release IGBT and silicon…


new products Mar 23, 2024 by Mike Falter
Exclusive: Wolfspeed’s Lauren Kegley on Next-Gen EVs, Women in EE

Exclusive: Wolfspeed’s Lauren Kegley on Next-Gen EVs, Women in EE

Electrical engineer Lauren Kegley helps design the next generation of electric vehicles and hopes to inspire other women to advance their careers…


Hopping Battery Ions Show ‘Memory’ When Laser Zapped

Hopping Battery Ions Show ‘Memory’ When Laser Zapped

A study exploring ionic conduction persistence through nonlinear optics reveals ions display “memory” when hopping through solid electrolytes.


tech insights Mar 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

Texas Big: 1.1M Panel Solar Farm Impacts Engineering Future

With more than a million solar panels, the Nova Solar farm in West Texas will power homes and businesses, create jobs, and assist with renewable…


tech insights Mar 19, 2024 by Zac Amos
Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Flexible Solar Panels Head Into Space

Lightweight and flexible solar panels have the potential to power a range of small and large future spacecraft.


Tesla Unveils Powerwall 3 With Remarkable Peak Power Boost

Tesla Unveils Powerwall 3 With Remarkable Peak Power Boost

Tesla opens Powerwall 3 orders, revealing a peak power of 30 kW.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Problem Solved? Solid Electrolyte Balances Enhanced Performance With Safety

Problem Solved? Solid Electrolyte Balances Enhanced Performance With Safety

The University of Liverpool reveals a groundbreaking solid-electrolyte material that conducts lithium ions at speeds matching liquid electrolytes.


tech insights Mar 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Genevieve Stark plans the future of wind energy as a research engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently, she told EEPower…


Georgia Plant To Produce Solar Panel Glass from Recycled Parts

Georgia Plant To Produce Solar Panel Glass from Recycled Parts

A solar panel recycling company plans to construct a $344 million factory in Georgia to manufacture solar panel glass.


News Mar 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Real Power, Virtual Plants: VPPs Connect Diverse Energy Sources

Virtual power plants have the potential to optimize the grid by integrating and managing energy from renewable sources, electric vehicles,…


tech insights Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ITG, STMicro Add Magnetics for AI Data Centers

ITG, STMicro Add Magnetics for AI Data Centers

ITG Electronics and STMicroelectronics team up to develop advanced magnetic components, expanding the capabilities of artificial intelligence and…


News Mar 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
 Next-Gen Smart Grid Products Revealed at Distributech 2024

Next-Gen Smart Grid Products Revealed at Distributech 2024

The power distribution industry got together in Orlando, and EEPower was on site to give you an insider view. Here are a few of the innovative…


How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe. 


Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Go big or go home? Not necessarily with EVs. Find out here why EVs may be shrinking and putting U.S. legacy manufacturers to the test.


Exploring the Electrification Shift: Current Sensing Technologies Adapt to New Challenges

Exploring the Electrification Shift: Current Sensing Technologies Adapt to New Challenges

As electrification trends evolve, so must current sensing technology.


 Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Volkswagen is backing a Chinese EV startup to introduce sodium-ion batteries. This article examines how sodium-ion batteries work and reviews the…


Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


tech insights Mar 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

This article reviews three breakthroughs in battery technology and their potential for extending electric vehicle range.


tech insights Mar 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Empowering Grid Stability: OpenADR’s Impact on Power Outages

Empowering Grid Stability: OpenADR’s Impact on Power Outages

After 23 years, the OpenADR protocol has evolved into a method to reduce energy consumption and avoid rolling blackouts.