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High-Voltage Silicon Carbide FETs Enhance EV Applications

High-Voltage Silicon Carbide FETs Enhance EV Applications

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor has announced new 650- and 750-volt silicon carbide MOSFETs for solar inverters, motor drives, industrial power…


new products Nov 20, 2022 by Mike Falter
CEC Awards $31 Million for Tribal Long-Duration Energy Storage

CEC Awards $31 Million for Tribal Long-Duration Energy Storage

The California Energy Commission has approved a $31 million grant to support the construction of a first-of-its-kind, long-duration storage system…


News Nov 19, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers from Stanford University found that charging lithium-ion batteries at different rates prolongs the lifetime of battery packs for…


Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

New research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) combines geothermal plants with mineral extraction to ensure lower energy production…


Myth vs. Reality: Dousing Fears About Electric Vehicle Fires

Myth vs. Reality: Dousing Fears About Electric Vehicle Fires

To allay any unfounded concerns of electric vehicle operators, here is an examination of how commonplace EV fires are versus gas-fueled vehicle…


tech insights Nov 18, 2022 by Jay Miller
National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

A new partnership between British electric utility company National Grid and Boston-based superconductor startup VEIR centers on a novel approach…


News Nov 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Colorado, California Reach Long-Duration Energy Storage Milestones

Colorado, California Reach Long-Duration Energy Storage Milestones

Colorado and California have established long-duration energy storage with flow battery technology and are leading the way toward a clean energy…


News Nov 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
GM Meets Renewable Energy Targets Early via Sourcing Agreements

GM Meets Renewable Energy Targets Early via Sourcing Agreements

Detroit-based car giant General Motors (GM) says it has secured enough sourcing agreements to meet its renewable targets across all U.S. facilities…


News Nov 16, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Evolito Uses Axial-Flux Motors to Power Electric Aircraft

Evolito Uses Axial-Flux Motors to Power Electric Aircraft

Evolito, a company formed by YASA, is ready to power the future of all-electric planes with its high-power and lightweight axial-flux motor.


News Nov 15, 2022 by Claire Turvill
On.Energy Battery Energy Storage Systems Land at Latin American Airports

On.Energy Battery Energy Storage Systems Land at Latin American Airports

On.Energy announced its plans to deliver 39 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems to airports in Latin America, reducing emissions by…


News Nov 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

Available with narrow and wide input ranges, TRACO Power’s DC/DC converter provides high-power density conversion for industrial, automation, and…


new products Nov 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
Using Sodium in Batteries Offers Alternative to Lithium-Ion

Using Sodium in Batteries Offers Alternative to Lithium-Ion

Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have developed the first sodium-ion solvent co-intercalation battery as a replacement for lithium-ion…


News Nov 14, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery Management Solution Improves EV Performance, Reliability, Safety

Battery Management Solution Improves EV Performance, Reliability, Safety

AMP Inc. has received funding for its e-Mobility solution that integrates electric vehicle charging, battery management, and cloud analytics for…


News Nov 13, 2022 by Mike Falter
TeraWatt I-10 Electric Corridor Will Move Freight-Truck Charging Forward

TeraWatt I-10 Electric Corridor Will Move Freight-Truck Charging Forward

TeraWatt’s planned network of charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles along a portion of Interstate 10 can shift the…


tech insights Nov 11, 2022 by Jay Miller
DOE Funding Bolsters National Security, Critical Material Supply

DOE Funding Bolsters National Security, Critical Material Supply

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $39 million in funding for technology development to fortify the domestic supplies of critical materials…


News Nov 11, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
NREL Solar Research Paving the Way for Energy Transition

NREL Solar Research Paving the Way for Energy Transition

NREL researchers analyzed the possibility of achieving decarbonization goals using solar power and offering innovative ways to commercialize III-V…


News Nov 10, 2022 by Darshil Patel
EV Charging Networks Gear Up for Expansion

EV Charging Networks Gear Up for Expansion

The electric vehicle charging market will experience noteworthy expansions including BP Pulse’s airport charging center and Tritium’s DC…


News Nov 09, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Bee Behavior Aids Turbine Positioning for Maximum Output

Bee Behavior Aids Turbine Positioning for Maximum Output

University researchers are developing a modified algorithm based on honeybee behavior to help wind turbine engineers position wind turbines for…


News Nov 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Transmission line performance depends on a variety of environmental factors.


ENGIE NA Adds Solar & Battery Storage Capacity, Expands Microgrid Projects

ENGIE NA Adds Solar & Battery Storage Capacity, Expands Microgrid Projects

Energy service provider ENGIE North America announced it is increasing its solar and battery storage capacity in several states and expanding its…


News Nov 08, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell