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MIT Researchers Take a Big Step Toward Superconductivity

MIT Researchers Take a Big Step Toward Superconductivity

By trapping an electron in a 3D crystal, researchers at MIT are paving the way toward room-temperature superconductors.


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Enhancing Grid Resilience With Mobile Emergency Generators

Enhancing Grid Resilience With Mobile Emergency Generators

Mobile emergency power generators are increasingly used for disaster relief, but deploying these units can be challenging. Researchers have created…


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Better Perovskite Solar Cells

Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Better Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers used explainable AI and machine learning to understand perovskite solar cell manufacturing better. The process could lead to the…


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Profits from Crypto Mining Could Jump-Start Renewables

Before connecting wind and solar projects to the grid, energy developers could profit by selling electricity to cryptocurrency miners. 


AI Platform Helps Balance Renewable Energy in the Power Grid

AI Platform Helps Balance Renewable Energy in the Power Grid

The Finnish power grid will use a grid balancing service to help the country's transmission system operator balance the power system as more…


Free NREL Tool Helps Engineers Maximize R&D Investments

Free NREL Tool Helps Engineers Maximize R&D Investments

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s open-source, Python-based tool helps engineers plan research and development projects. The free tool…


News Dec 06, 2023 by Jane Marsh
Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

How do overhead and underground transmission technologies stack up regarding efficiency, reliability, and route constraints? Let’s unpack the key…


Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Two research breakthroughs in perovskite technology, one involving artificial intelligence, could pave the way for more efficient and affordable…


tech insights Dec 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Major Developments in Battery Technology, Materials, Research

Major Developments in Battery Technology, Materials, Research

Four recent developments in battery technology could lead to improved performance and range in electric vehicles. This article reviews those…


tech insights Dec 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

A study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the susceptibility of power plants to high-altitude electromagnetic pulses.


tech insights Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
GM, Niron Magnetics Team Up for Sustainable EV Magnetics

GM, Niron Magnetics Team Up for Sustainable EV Magnetics

Niron’s Clean Earth Magnet has the potential to create truly sustainable electric vehicle motors. This article reviews the challenges in sourcing…


News Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

Securing the Supply of Electrical Steel in EV Motors

The unprecedented growth in the electric vehicle market has taxed supply chains in surprising ways, including shortages of crucial materials. U.S.…


News Dec 04, 2023 by John Nieman
Chip Resistor Designed for High-Voltage EV Applications

Chip Resistor Designed for High-Voltage EV Applications

The RVCA thick film, high-voltage chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics is AEC-Q200 qualified and designed for the demanding requirements…


new products Dec 03, 2023 by Mike Falter
Vox Power Unveils DC/DC Power Module for Railway Systems

Vox Power Unveils DC/DC Power Module for Railway Systems

The DC/DC module from Vox Power meets railway industry standards for shock, vibration, safety, and EMC.


new products Dec 02, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Isolated FET Drivers Deliver Power System Performance

Allegro Microsystems and Transphorm are joining forces to expand the application space for high-power gallium nitride circuits using the latest…


new products Dec 02, 2023 by Mike Falter
Will Running Data Centers Hot Lower Costs?

Will Running Data Centers Hot Lower Costs?

Data center managers had mixed reactions when asked by EE Power about a study that recommends running centers at higher temperatures. Read what…


How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

Offshore wind farms offer access to an abundant natural energy source: strong winds that whip across the ocean surface. Servicing these farms can…


News Dec 01, 2023 by John Nieman
Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

According to a study of Alberta's oil sands workers, engineers working in oil and gas transition to renewable energy with minimal retraining.…


Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Four dynamic line rating projects will test new solutions to maximize the utilization of transmission infrastructure. Learn about the benefits of…


News Nov 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

A St. Louis company has developed electrified train cars that can operate independently and autonomously.