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Power Engineering in the Spotlight at 2024 Trade Shows

Power Engineering in the Spotlight at 2024 Trade Shows

The 2024 trade show season is just around the corner. Here’s what to expect from CES, PowerGen, APEC, and Distributech.


News Dec 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Electrifying Santa’s Sleigh

Electrifying Santa’s Sleigh

Follow Chief Engineer Elf Quantum Watts’ journey transitioning from traditional reindeer propulsion to a world where Santa’s sleigh is powered…


News Dec 18, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Intel Uses AI to Rethink Power Grid Infrastructure

Intel Uses AI to Rethink Power Grid Infrastructure

By moving away from a one-way power flow, Intel’s grid concept can help support the integration of renewables.


new products Dec 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Astrodyne TDI’s 3-Phase Power Supply Offers Flexibility, Precision

Astrodyne TDI’s 3-Phase Power Supply Offers Flexibility, Precision

The three-phase input model of the MercuryFlex programmable power supply from Astrodyne TDI expands configuration options in industrial…


new products Dec 16, 2023 by Mike Falter
Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

The shunt resistors designed for high-power applications combine low resistance with a low temperature coefficient of resistance.


new products Dec 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Using Microgravity to Study Organic Solar Cell Efficiency

Organic photovoltaic cells are promising alternatives to conventional solar cells but lack efficiency. Experiments in microgravity could help…


tech insights Dec 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Offer an AI-Based Approach to Microgrid Challenges

Researchers Offer an AI-Based Approach to Microgrid Challenges

The University of California Santa Cruz team used reinforcement learning to determine optimal power distribution and management outputs.


tech insights Dec 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
STMicroelectronics Demos Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module

STMicroelectronics Demos Smart-Grid Chipset and NB-IoT Module

At the Enlit Europe energy forum in Paris, ST highlighted a Prime v1.4-certified chipset for smart metering and an NB-IoT module for mobile devices.


All-in-One Planning Tool Speeds DER Proposals for Engineers

All-in-One Planning Tool Speeds DER Proposals for Engineers

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging financial feasibility, quoting,…


News Dec 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

High costs in materials and production are holding back the scalability of hydrogen fuel cells, but researchers have found a way to reduce costs by…


Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

The Future of Hydrogen Could Be Found Underground

Deep below the Earth’s surface may lie vast amounts of naturally occurring hydrogen that could fuel power plants of the future. Harvesting this…


NXP, Applied EV Team Up for Software-Defined Vehicles

NXP, Applied EV Team Up for Software-Defined Vehicles

The two companies will focus on the joint development of electronics and software within vehicles. This article explains software-defined vehicles…


News Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Bolsters Wide Bandgap Lineup With GaN and SiC MOSFETs

Nexperia Bolsters Wide Bandgap Lineup With GaN and SiC MOSFETs

The company is expanding its presence in the wide bandgap semiconductor market with advancements in its FET and MOSFET product lines.


new products Dec 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

Streamlining Rotor Blade Manufacturing With Advanced Materials

The wind power sector is growing rapidly, especially with developments in offshore wind farms. The demolding process has traditionally relied on…


Can Lithium Metal Batteries Replace Industry-Standard Li-Ion?

Can Lithium Metal Batteries Replace Industry-Standard Li-Ion?

Engineers have made continual improvements to electric vehicle battery technology and design to maximize energy density while preserving safety.…


Detroit Tests Nation’s First Wireless EV Charging Road

Detroit Tests Nation’s First Wireless EV Charging Road

A roadway embedded with copper coils can wirelessly charge receiver-equipped EVs in motion or parked.


News Dec 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

Can Diamond Diodes Power High-Voltage Devices?

An Illinois research team claims it has developed a diamond-based electronic device well-suited for high-power electronics.


tech insights Dec 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s Software Aims to Predict Renewable Energy Variability and Production

Clir’s software tackles traditional shortcomings in predicting weather variability and renewable energy production forecasting. 


new products Dec 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Advanced Energy’s Power Supply Balances Power and Safety

Advanced Energy’s Power Supply Balances Power and Safety

Advanced Energy’s new power supply combines high power density with adherence to several notable safety standards. This article investigates the…


new products Dec 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz