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News Sep 14, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

LiquidStack’s coolant distribution unit is optimized for high-performance commercial direct-to-chip data center cooling systems.    


new products Sep 14, 2024 by Mike Falter
Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Sienza Energy’s proprietary 3D nanostructure enhances the safety of electrical vehicle batteries.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

The Columbia Energy Storage Project will use carbon dioxide for long-duration energy storage.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Could a polymer electrolyte lead to safer and longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries?


The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

China’s OceanX double-rotor offshore wind turbine generates 16.6 MW of power in deep waters.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Can TU Graz research lead to longer-lasting LFP batteries in EVs and storage facilities?


Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  


Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?


tech insights Sep 11, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
Run by Rust: Massive Iron Air Energy Storage System

Run by Rust: Massive Iron Air Energy Storage System

Form Energy uses an unconventional battery in New England's largest capacity storage expansion.


News Sep 10, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Rethinking Data Center Liquid Cooling

Rethinking Data Center Liquid Cooling

University of Missouri researchers are working on a next-gen energy-efficient heat management system for data centers.


Light Metal? Cooling Innovation has Data Centers Foaming

Light Metal? Cooling Innovation has Data Centers Foaming

Swiss startup Apheros believes metal foam is the solution for cooling data centers and other heat-generating tech.


News Sep 09, 2024 by Mike Falter
New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

In this roundup, we highlight three developments from Diodes Incorporated, Waymo, and the transportation department that are making cars and…


new products Sep 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Advanced Energy’s LumaDrive can meet industrial lighting’s energy-efficient power needs while simplifying installation and maintenance.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Meta Goes Underground for Data Center Solutions

Meta Goes Underground for Data Center Solutions

Can Sage Geosystems help Meta power its data centers more sustainably?


News Sep 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?


News Sep 06, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Tesla’s Supercharger network was a strategic move, but is it spreading or stalling? 


Stormy Space Weather: Exposing the Power Grid’s Weaknesses

Stormy Space Weather: Exposing the Power Grid’s Weaknesses

Solar storms disrupt the power grid and cause outages. Oregon State University researchers have a tool to predict vulnerable areas and prevent…