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Rethinking the Utility + Consumer Relationship Through AMI 2.0

Rethinking the Utility + Consumer Relationship Through AMI 2.0

Next-generation smart meters transform the energy grid from passive infrastructure into an intelligent, adaptive platform that unlocks real-time…


Solar Shines as Quantum Dots, Perovskite Tech Advances

Solar Shines as Quantum Dots, Perovskite Tech Advances

Solar photovoltaics are on track to become the leading renewable energy source by 2029, and three innovations are bringing the heat.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Weidmuller Power Supplies Target Industrial Power Distribution

Weidmuller Power Supplies Target Industrial Power Distribution

The second-generation PROeco II line focuses on high efficiency for automation and process industries.


new products Jul 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Joint projects, acquisitions, and new leadership dominated recent business strategies in power grids, electric vehicles, SiC, and semiconductors.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Chemical Precipitation Extracts Lithium from Geothermal Brine

Chemical Precipitation Extracts Lithium from Geothermal Brine

A University of Connecticut study outlines a scalable, low-emission process to extract lithium from geothermal brines, offering a sustainable…


tech insights Jul 25, 2025 by Luke James
New Diodes Offer Better Performance, Efficiency and Insulation

New Diodes Offer Better Performance, Efficiency and Insulation

Littelfuse, Nexperia, and Vishay have released diode products that provide designers with upgraded features.


new products Jul 25, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Debuts ESD Diodes Optimized for 48 V EV Communication

Nexperia Debuts ESD Diodes Optimized for 48 V EV Communication

Nexperia’s first AEC-Q101 ESD protection diodes for 48 V automotive networks preserve signal integrity and save PCB space in electric and…


Hitachi and Turntide Partner on U.K. Battery-Powered Trains

Hitachi and Turntide Partner on U.K. Battery-Powered Trains

The innovative trains operate on batteries, electric lines, or diesel, providing a transition in decarbonizing rail systems.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Tech Briefs: EVs Advance in Range, Charging Time, and More

Tech Briefs: EVs Advance in Range, Charging Time, and More

An electric vehicle drove over 1,000 km on a single charge. Meanwhile, EV charging is faster than ever, and EV battery making is expanding in the U.S.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Electric vehicle charging presents multiple cybersecurity risks that smart grids alone struggle to handle.


TVA To Use Synchronous Condensers in Retired Coal Plant

TVA To Use Synchronous Condensers in Retired Coal Plant

The synchronous condensers will maintain grid stability as the Tennessee utility integrates renewable energy.


News Jul 21, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Digital Controller IC for Totem Pole PFC Boasts 2 MHz Switching

Digital Controller IC for Totem Pole PFC Boasts 2 MHz Switching

Wise Integration’s WiseWare 1.1 targets compact, high-efficiency AC-DC converters with integrated ZVS control and broad GaN compatibility.


new products Jul 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

The family brings 18-channel monitoring and SPI-to-TPL bridge to electric vehicle and energy storage applications.


new products Jul 18, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Second-Life EV Batteries Help Power AI Data Center

Second-Life EV Batteries Help Power AI Data Center

Redwood Materials has repurposed used electric vehicle batteries to help meet data centers' surging energy demand.


News Jul 18, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Ideal Semiconductor Unleashes Its First 150 V Silicon MOSFETs

Ideal Semiconductor Unleashes Its First 150 V Silicon MOSFETs

Announced today, Ideal Semiconductor is beginning full production of its proprietary silicon MOSFETs. EEPower met with the company's leaders,…


News Jul 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Tesla Launches Huge Solar-Powered Supercharger Station

Tesla Launches Huge Solar-Powered Supercharger Station

The off-grid facility debuted with 84 of the 168 V4 stations complete. The Megapack storage units could soon use Tesla-made LFP batteries


News Jul 16, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Potassium-Ion Batteries May Top Sodium-Ion in Energy Density

Potassium-Ion Batteries May Top Sodium-Ion in Energy Density

Researchers at Dongguk University reviewed potassium-ion batteries’ potential as high-energy-density, cost-effective alternatives to lithium- and…


tech insights Jul 16, 2025 by Luke James
Is Your Data AI-Ready? Mapping a Data Quality Strategy for Utilities

Is Your Data AI-Ready? Mapping a Data Quality Strategy for Utilities

Many utility companies are stuck in the early stages of AI adoption due to data quality. Learn about a comprehensive data strategy focused on…


XP Power Rolls Out 1.3 kW Fully Digital AC-DC Power Supply

XP Power Rolls Out 1.3 kW Fully Digital AC-DC Power Supply

The FLXPro Series offers a digitally configurable AC-DC power supply with high power density and modular outputs.


new products Jul 15, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Unleashes Gate Driver for Next-Gen GaN Power Designs

Rohm Unleashes Gate Driver for Next-Gen GaN Power Designs

Rohm’s high-speed isolated gate driver IC is optimized for HV-GaN HEMTs.