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A Slower Burn: Are Solid-State Batteries a Safer Alternative?

A Slower Burn: Are Solid-State Batteries a Safer Alternative?

University of Wisconsin researchers found that solid-state batteries experience thermal runaway, but at a significantly slower rate than…


Briefs: Collaborations in Solar, Batteries, and Nuclear Fusion

Briefs: Collaborations in Solar, Batteries, and Nuclear Fusion

Google, RWE, Tandem PV, nextTC, Integrals Power, Denchi, Factorial, SK On, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are partnering for next-gen technology…


News 7 hours ago by Karen Hanson
Google Backs Its Largest Solar-Storage Project in Arkansas

Google Backs Its Largest Solar-Storage Project in Arkansas

Construction kicks off on a massive solar-and-storage hub that will add multi-gigawatt generation capacity to Arkansas's regional grid.


News Aug 05, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Robotics and a Huge Solar+Storage Farm Reshape the Solar Future

Robotics and a Huge Solar+Storage Farm Reshape the Solar Future

Two companies are developing robotics to automate labor-intensive construction tasks, while Google is investing in a massive, domestically sourced…


News Aug 03, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Briefs: Deals in SiC, GaN, Smart Grids, Storage, and EVs

Briefs: Deals in SiC, GaN, Smart Grids, Storage, and EVs

Navitas, Magnachip, Ionate, GM, Brookfield, Aypa Power, Blackstone, Ricardo, and Nissan are advancing high-voltage SiC, smart grids, energy storage…


News Jul 30, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Forward Steps in Batteries, Microreactors, and DC Systems

Briefs: Forward Steps in Batteries, Microreactors, and DC Systems

Queen’s University Belfast, Hyundai Motor Group, SK On, Terra Innovatum, Waiken ILW, ABB, and Advantics are achieving significant steps in…


News Jul 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: AI Data Centers Drive Power and Storage Solutions

Briefs: AI Data Centers Drive Power and Storage Solutions

Infineon, LS Electric, Peak Energy, ESS Tech, and Inovance Technologies have new products for grid-scale energy storage and AI data center power…


News Jul 16, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Transforming Energy Storage: The Role of Bidirectional Charging in BESS

Transforming Energy Storage: The Role of Bidirectional Charging in BESS

This article explores the role of Bidirectional functionality in enhancing Battery Energy Storage Systems' performance, reducing energy…


Utilities Leverage the Potential of the Residential Battery Boom

Utilities Leverage the Potential of the Residential Battery Boom

Virtual power plants allow utilities to use these behind-the-meter assets to help meet peak demand and increase grid stability,


Briefs: Investing in BESS, Solid-State, EV Chargers, and Solar

Briefs: Investing in BESS, Solid-State, EV Chargers, and Solar

Tesla, NetPower, QuantumScape, Honda, Nissan, and PowerBank are investing to advance battery, EV, and solar technologies.


News Jul 02, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

As GM slows its electric vehicle production, it’s applying its battery technology to energy storage and grid support.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Gate Driver Failure in High dv/dt Converters

Gate Driver Failure in High dv/dt Converters

High dv/dt switching can make gate drivers a point of failure. Parasitic coupling and false turn-on may cause unwanted switching and put extra…


Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid expansions catch up to demand.


Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

TerraPower, Valar Atomics, Ore Energy, and ABB have made significant strides in nuclear energy and storage technology.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

The Google-backed project will install an Energy Dome CO2 battery for long-duration energy storage as the grid grapples with the growth of…


News Jun 24, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

The new wideband shunts and the high-voltage differential probe are designed to enable engineers to extend measurement coverage from precision…


Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

As Google develops new data centers, it will focus on powering them with both new generation and grid-flexibility programs.


News Jun 19, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Qcells, Voith, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Nexperia and IAV are pushing boundaries in space technology, solar cells,…


News Jun 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Projects Begin in Energy Storage, Batteries, and Nuclear Reactors

Briefs: Projects Begin in Energy Storage, Batteries, and Nuclear Reactors

CATL, Antares Nuclear, Idaho National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and DARPA are planning projects in batteries, energy…


News Jun 11, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Enhanced Power Module for PV and PCS/ESS Applications

Enhanced Power Module for PV and PCS/ESS Applications

In this article, we present two key module-based technologies that further improve inverter performance—robust silicon nitride (Si3N4) substrate…