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SunZia: Largest Wind Farm in U.S. Comes Online in New Mexico

SunZia: Largest Wind Farm in U.S. Comes Online in New Mexico

With a whopping 3,650 MW of wind generation capacity, the SunZia wind farm in New Mexico becomes the largest renewable energy project in U.S. history


News Jul 01, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

As GM slows its electric vehicle production, it’s applying its battery technology to energy storage and grid support.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Toshiba Adds 60 V, 100 V N-Channel MOSFETs in 3 Compact Packages

Toshiba Adds 60 V, 100 V N-Channel MOSFETs in 3 Compact Packages

The 60 V and 100 V parts pair low on-resistance with small footprints as industrial systems migrate from 12 V and 24V rails toward 48 V distribution


new products Jun 29, 2026 by Luke James
Gate Driver Failure in High dv/dt Converters

Gate Driver Failure in High dv/dt Converters

High dv/dt switching can make gate drivers a point of failure. Parasitic coupling and false turn-on may cause unwanted switching and put extra…


Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid expansions catch up to demand.


Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

TerraPower, Valar Atomics, Ore Energy, and ABB have made significant strides in nuclear energy and storage technology.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

The Google-backed project will install an Energy Dome CO2 battery for long-duration energy storage as the grid grapples with the growth of…


News Jun 24, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Nexperia Expands Wide-Bandgap Portfolio With SiC and GaN Updates

Nexperia Expands Wide-Bandgap Portfolio With SiC and GaN Updates

Nexperia rolled out two wide-bandgap product updates: a top-side cooled QDPAK package for its 1200 V SiC MOSFETs, and an expanded lineup of 650 V…


TDK Adds 12, 48, 72 V DIN-Rail Power Supply Models

TDK Adds 12, 48, 72 V DIN-Rail Power Supply Models

TDK has added 12 V, 48 V, and 72 V variants to its D1SE DIN-rail power supply series, extending into networking, motor drive, and low-voltage…


Floating Hydrogen Hub To Accelerate Port Decarbonization

Floating Hydrogen Hub To Accelerate Port Decarbonization

The world’s first grid-independent hydrogen power hub, featuring solar and 45 MWh of battery storage, has been validated.


News Jun 22, 2026 by Claire Turvill
 Nanoscientists Use Microwaves to Recycle EV Battery Cathodes

Nanoscientists Use Microwaves to Recycle EV Battery Cathodes

Sandia National Laboratories researchers recovered more valuable minerals from used electric vehicle materials in less time.


Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

As Google develops new data centers, it will focus on powering them with both new generation and grid-flexibility programs.


News Jun 19, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Qcells, Voith, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Nexperia and IAV are pushing boundaries in space technology, solar cells,…


News Jun 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Rohm Releases PLECS Electronics Verification Simulator

Rohm Releases PLECS Electronics Verification Simulator

Rohm has launched a free, browser-based simulator built on the PLECS environment, enabling power electronics engineers to run loss and thermal…


When the Grid Becomes Software

When the Grid Becomes Software

How utilities can avoid the telecom industry’s historical virtualization mistakes to successfully build a software-orchestrated, resilient energy…


Carlo Gavazzi Releases Wireless Multiprotocol Energy Analyzer Series

Carlo Gavazzi Releases Wireless Multiprotocol Energy Analyzer Series

The EM600 W series energy meters feature two versions, both offering Wi-Fi connectivity and multiprotocol support for single-, two-, and…


News Jun 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Next-Gen Power Electronic Products Debut at PCIM Europe 2026

Next-Gen Power Electronic Products Debut at PCIM Europe 2026

Infineon, Mitsubishi Electric, Semikron Danfoss, Fraunhofer IAF, Wolfspeed, EPC, and Onsemi introduced products and innovations in power…


News Jun 15, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Isolation Technology Under High dv/dt Stress

Isolation Technology Under High dv/dt Stress

Isolation technologies respond differently to fast voltage changes. This article examines how capacitive, magnetic, and optical isolation perform…


Innovative Catalyst Allows Battery Charging to 85% in 6 Minutes

Innovative Catalyst Allows Battery Charging to 85% in 6 Minutes

Australian researchers have developed a lithium-ion pouch battery that uses an anion-reduction catalyst to allow silicon anodes to charge to 85% in…


Wolfspeed Intros 3.3 kV SiC Power Modules

Wolfspeed Intros 3.3 kV SiC Power Modules

Wolfspeed has released two 3.3 kV SiC modules: an LM half-bridge reducing switching losses by 42% and a WolfPACK full-bridge offering 50% smaller…