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By turning coal into a 2D insulator, researchers devised nanoscale transistors with improved performance characteristics.

By turning coal into a 2D insulator, researchers devised nanoscale transistors with improved performance characteristics.

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide bandgap semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness…

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide bandgap semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness their potential.

Sweden’s power grid is now being supported by the tallest wooden wind turbine in the world. While wood is not the…

Sweden’s power grid is now being supported by the tallest wooden wind turbine in the world. While wood is not the typical material for turbine…

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the…

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the significant advancements.

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars…

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars exploration and MOSFETs.

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar…

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar cells can still be…

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power…

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage…

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional…

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional supply hubs.

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last…

A German study details how innovation, upscaling, and granular technology adoption have contributed to the last decade’s steep drops in solar and…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial buildings across the U.S. 

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable…

Researchers were able to bioengineer E. coli to more efficiently produce electricity, making the modified E. coli capable of processing wastewater…

While Toyota has been slow to develop electric vehicles, the Japanese company has announced plans for a hydrogen-powered…

While Toyota has been slow to develop electric vehicles, the Japanese company has announced plans for a hydrogen-powered pickup truck.

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?

Modern power electronics provide keys to improving the performance and reliability of electrical power grids.

Modern power electronics provide keys to improving the performance and reliability of electrical power grids.

Innovative technologies like current sensors will be crucial in transitioning to carbon-neutral energy.

Innovative technologies like current sensors will be crucial in transitioning to carbon-neutral energy.

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.