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Renewables Game-Changer? 44% Efficient TPV Cell

Renewables Game-Changer? 44% Efficient TPV Cell

Researchers unlock a 44% power conversion efficiency with air-bridge thermophotovoltaic cells. 


Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Power Integrations’ dual-channel gate drivers are single-board, plug-and-play IGBT driver solutions that mount directly to the power module,…


new products Jun 30, 2024 by Mike Falter
Würth Unveils Tiny Inductors With Big Current Handling

Würth Unveils Tiny Inductors With Big Current Handling

Würth Elektronik has introduced eight new package sizes to complement its existing five power inductor packages.


new products Jun 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Battery Storage Tech Emerges From Iron, Air, Water

New Battery Storage Tech Emerges From Iron, Air, Water

Ore Energy aims to develop cost-effective, long-duration batteries for energy storage solutions.


News Jun 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Fusion Future Accelerates With DOE Funding

Fusion Future Accelerates With DOE Funding

The funding aims to make fusion energy commercially viable within the next decade.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
From Scrap to Cathodes: Recycling Turns Trash into Treasure for EVs

From Scrap to Cathodes: Recycling Turns Trash into Treasure for EVs

The Ultium Cells, Redwood effort aims to facilitate a rapid and sustainable shift toward electric vehicles and a clean energy economy.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.


MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.


Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

The latest SiC and GaN devices offer superior performance for various applications, paving the way for the next wave of technological advancements.


Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

The software is a smart guide, preventing low-voltage grid instability, allowing maximum capacity operation, and accelerating digitalization.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.


Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Japanese automakers Subaru, Toyota, and Mazda will collaborate to develop compact and efficient next-generation engines designed to integrate with…


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…


Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Made from a common industrial chemical, the lithium-ion battery electrolyte improves low-temperature performance and extends battery life. The…


News Jun 19, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
No More Gridlock? AI Startup Offers a Digital Copilot

No More Gridlock? AI Startup Offers a Digital Copilot

ThinkLabs AI is developing digital assistants to help control room operators better manage the modern grid’s complexities.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Mike Falter
Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

If you think you will soon be driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle, think again. 


Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.