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65 Years of HVDC

65 Years of HVDC

This article discusses the history of HVDC and its progress being stronger, smarter, and greener grid and boosting the transition towards renewables.


NRL Begins Testing Solar Power Satellite In Orbit

NRL Begins Testing Solar Power Satellite In Orbit

A team of researchers at the United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have conducted their first solar power satellite experiment


Researchers Find Energy Generation Possible Via Shadows

Researchers Find Energy Generation Possible Via Shadows

Researchers from the National University of Singapore discover a way to generate electricity from shadows.


News Jun 03, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Inverters for Photovoltaic (PV) Applications

An Introduction to Inverters for Photovoltaic (PV) Applications

This article introduces the architecture and types of inverters used in photovoltaic applications.


Power Product Recap: June 3

Power Product Recap: June 3

This article highlights new products from Nexperia, Diodes Incorporated, SemiQ, and BK Precision.


Power Meets Medicine: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Meets Medicine: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us…


TSMC Announces Intention to Build $12B Advanced Semiconductor Fab in the US

TSMC Announces Intention to Build $12B Advanced Semiconductor Fab in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently announced its intention to build a $12 billion advanced semiconductor fabrication…


News May 29, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
US Department of Energy Partners with Universities to Form Perovskite Consortium

US Department of Energy Partners with Universities to Form Perovskite Consortium

The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and three U.S. universities have established a consortium to advance the…


News May 28, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us and has…


An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

Solar geometry is a crucial tool to help find the best tilt and orientation of solar cells and to evaluate the impact of shadows. This article…


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases New 1200V αSiC MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases New 1200V αSiC MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor announces the release of new 1200V SiC MOSFET with optimized temperature and switching behavior for high-efficiency…


How Radiation and Energy Distribution Work in Solar PV

How Radiation and Energy Distribution Work in Solar PV

The high temperatures and pressure inside the sun cause a continuous process of nuclear fusion that releases a massive amount of energy. This…


A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

Solar photovoltaic (PV) allows us to access renewable energy from the sun by converting solar radiation directly into electricity using the…


Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

The elevated operation voltage of 1500 V has become the new photovoltaic standard and requires new and smart power module solutions for a…


Type Q, ​Defibrillator Capacitors Offer High Energy

Type Q, ​Defibrillator Capacitors Offer High Energy

Cornell Dubilier Electronics announces the availability of its Q Series film capacitors for medical defibrillator applications.


Biosolar Cell Could Power Sensors for the Internet of Things

Biosolar Cell Could Power Sensors for the Internet of Things


News Apr 28, 2020 by Paul Shepard
GAF Energy Launches Second-Generation Roof-Integrated Solar

GAF Energy Launches Second-Generation Roof-Integrated Solar


News Apr 27, 2020 by Paul Shepard
Two Square Meters of Solar Window Equal a Standard Rooftop Solar Panel

Two Square Meters of Solar Window Equal a Standard Rooftop Solar Panel


News Apr 27, 2020 by Paul Shepard
Carbon-Conscious Companies

Carbon-Conscious Companies

This article features mix of companies that are working in different ways to reduce their emissions and contribute to the global climate-conscious…


News Apr 25, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Saule Gets €4.35 Million for Printed Flexible Perovskite Solar Modules for IoT Devices

Saule Gets €4.35 Million for Printed Flexible Perovskite Solar Modules for IoT Devices


News Apr 25, 2020 by Paul Shepard