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Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Energy demand is facing unprecedented growth, and generation resources are changing. How can energy leaders handle the increase and plan for an…


Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…


Hitachi Tests Grid-Forming Inverter for Grid Stability

Hitachi Tests Grid-Forming Inverter for Grid Stability

Hitachi’s Narashino Works deploys inverter-based systems to stabilize industrial power.


Solar + Storage Power Sustainable Vietnam LEGO Factory

Solar + Storage Power Sustainable Vietnam LEGO Factory

The manufacturing plant is LEGO’s sixth facility to run on renewable energy.


News May 05, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

A survey of energy customers could give utilities insights into grid management needs and long-term planning.


XL Batteries Launches Its First BESS Using Flow Batteries

XL Batteries Launches Its First BESS Using Flow Batteries

The company’s organic flow batteries will be deployed for long-duration energy storage at a Houston shipping terminal.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Finding the ‘Hidden Revenues’ of Renewable Energy Systems

Using a reliable efficiency index, researchers discovered that smart grids with renewable sources can save energy and costs.


What Do Data Center Pros Want for Efficient Operations?

What Do Data Center Pros Want for Efficient Operations?

ZincFive’s new report reveals data center trends in meeting challenges in power density, backup power, scalability, and sustainability.


Advanced Fuel Storage and Decompression for Distributed and Resilient Microgrids

Advanced Fuel Storage and Decompression for Distributed and Resilient Microgrids

Learn how advanced microgrid technologies can allow you to bypass grid infrastructure delays using CNG today and be ready to transition to hydrogen…


Do Water Facilities Have Untapped Energy Storage Potential?

Do Water Facilities Have Untapped Energy Storage Potential?

Stanford research suggests water facilities could add grid flexibility as grid-scale energy storage technologies.


tech insights Apr 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…


Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas, GigaDevice Join GaN and SiC for High-Power Use

Navitas Semiconductor and GigaDevice have launched a joint R&D lab to integrate Navitas’ GaNFast power ICs with GigaDevice’s GD32…


News Apr 13, 2025 by Luke James
What Are the ‘Hidden Costs’ of Renewable Energy?

What Are the ‘Hidden Costs’ of Renewable Energy?

A report on renewable energy in Texas suggests that solar and wind energy have higher costs than expected.


Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Renewable sources and natural gas led the growth in power generation and infrastructure in 2024.


How Mobile Transformers Help Strengthen Energy Supply Resiliency

How Mobile Transformers Help Strengthen Energy Supply Resiliency

The growing demand for electricity and the challenges of extreme weather and supply chain constraints are reshaping how the world approaches grid…


IoT Sensors and Actuators: Transforming Legacy Grid Infrastructure

IoT Sensors and Actuators: Transforming Legacy Grid Infrastructure

IoT sensors in power grids can optimize grid management and make integrating renewable energy sources easier.


Gas Turbine Plant, Energy Storage Ensure Germany’s Grid Stability

Gas Turbine Plant, Energy Storage Ensure Germany’s Grid Stability

EnBW and TransnetBW's plant in southern Germany uses a quick-start gas turbine and battery energy storage system to maintain grid stability.


News Mar 03, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Explore the role of inverters in renewable energy systems.


Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.


Innovation Surge Sweeps Grid Tech

Innovation Surge Sweeps Grid Tech

Grid technology inventions target high-tech solutions for infrastructure, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell