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25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?


Research Finds 30% More Power in EV Batteries

Research Finds 30% More Power in EV Batteries

Addressing cathode degradation causes could make next-gen electric vehicle batteries more stable and longer lasting.


tech insights Apr 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Differentiating Hydraulic Turbines: Reaction, Impulse and Propeller

Differentiating Hydraulic Turbines: Reaction, Impulse and Propeller

This article describes three types of hydraulic turbines, their applications, and components.


Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Pitch Aeronautics’ drone-installed dynamic line rating sensors will provide Idaho Power with real-time data analysis.


News Apr 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting, self-repairing EV batteries, and…


Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Students developed a comprehensive security system to protect nuclear microreactors from malicious activities.


tech insights Mar 31, 2025 by Jake Hertz
AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

The annual conference showcased the latest in transmission, distribution, and energy management. EEPower was on site to bring you the news.


3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

Researchers have made breakthroughs in carbon-free energy, battery electrodes, and grid modeling.


tech insights Mar 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Strategic Moves by Mercedes-Benz, National Grid and Equinor

Strategic Moves by Mercedes-Benz, National Grid and Equinor

Developments in energy business news include multi-billion-dollar wind projects, next-gen electric vehicle batteries, and renewable energy pivots.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
AI Warns of Imminent EV Thermal Runaway Danger

AI Warns of Imminent EV Thermal Runaway Danger

A deep learning model proved more accurate than other methods in predicting thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.


AI Secures Grid Ops and Improves Resilience

AI Secures Grid Ops and Improves Resilience

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, advanced management systems, and vegetation management could help service providers anticipate grid…


tech insights Mar 26, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

Leaders in energy and tech have progressed in nuclear and hydrogen energy and smart grid solutions.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Recent advancements aim to improve efficiency in harvesting renewable energy and achieving power grid resilience.


tech insights Mar 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Hot Wire: Batteries, Robots, Solid-State EVs and Expansions

Hot Wire: Batteries, Robots, Solid-State EVs and Expansions

Battery manufacturers, automakers, and smart grid technology developers are advancing technology through partnerships, funding, and innovative new…


News Mar 24, 2025 by Liam Critchley
APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

APEC 2025: Solutions that Power the Future, Part 2

Exhibitors displayed cutting-edge power electronics technology, including a QSPICE circuit simulator, battery management system, power supplies,…


APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

APEC 2025 Showcases Power Component Innovation

Part 1 of our on-site coverage highlights ICs, power converters, current-sense transducers, SiC MOSFETs, TVS diodes, and more.


Gecko, NAES Deploy AI Robots in Power Plant Modernization Project

Gecko, NAES Deploy AI Robots in Power Plant Modernization Project

Gecko’s AI robots will crawl NAES assets to collect data for optimized production and grid reliability.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

Turning Nuclear Waste Into Electricity

Energy can be harvested from nuclear waste using scintillator crystal-based “batteries.”