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Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

While wind power is the leading renewable energy generator in the United States, wind turbine disposal is wasteful and contributes to air and soil…


Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

The REASSERT project from Fraunhofer Institute aims to create a more circular economy for used electric vehicle motors.


tech insights Jan 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

As the shift to renewable energy reduces fossil fuel mining, mine shafts will undergo costly decommissioning. But one company’s solution may turn…


News Jan 07, 2024 by John Nieman
The Challenges of Transitioning to Hydrogen Power Plants

The Challenges of Transitioning to Hydrogen Power Plants

Green hydrogen is promising as an emissions-free power solution within renewable frameworks. However, scientists from the Reiner Lemoine Institute…


NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory constructed the Controllable Grid Interface a decade ago to help test emerging renewable energy…


Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Through bidirectional charging, electric vehicles can power homes and make renewable energy more efficient.


Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Citric Acid + Ethylene Glycol = Battery Recycling - Harmful Waste

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an eco-friendly method using organic acids and polyol-metallurgical techniques to…


Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Can Double-Draft Design Make Solar Updraft Towers Viable?

Solar updraft technology has remained in the research and development phase due to high upfront construction costs and other drawbacks. A design…


X-Capacitor Series Offers Improved EMI/RFI Protection

X-Capacitor Series Offers Improved EMI/RFI Protection

Cornell Dubilier’s MXT series of X-capacitors meets some critical safety standards.


new products Dec 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
GDI Rolls Out Faster Silicon Anode Production

GDI Rolls Out Faster Silicon Anode Production

The company has demonstrated the industry’s first MWh scale “roll-to-roll” production of silicon anodes.


News Dec 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
OmniOn Power System Tackles Demands of 5G Deployments

OmniOn Power System Tackles Demands of 5G Deployments

Powered by power-dense rectifiers, OmniOn’s BPS48 power system offers high power output in small form factors.


new products Dec 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Auto-Grade MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces Auto-Grade MOSFETs

Electric vehicles need components that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh weather conditions. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s new…


new products Dec 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Develop Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis System

Researchers Develop Integrated Pumped Hydro Reverse Osmosis System

A new reverse osmosis system could solve challenges surrounding energy consumption used for water desalination.


tech insights Dec 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Battery Energy Storage Systems Increase as Renewables Grow

Battery Energy Storage Systems Increase as Renewables Grow

As the use of renewable energy grows, grid systems are becoming increasingly dependent on battery storage.


Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars exploration and MOSFETs.


Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the 2024 power product and innovation trends that will impact the design of electric vehicle powertrains, battery…


10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

From inductor circuits to SiC and GaN to Moore’s Law, check out these must-reads from EEPower’s exclusive partnership with Bodo’s Power Systems.


Modern Engineering Marvel: Inside Times Square’s Iconic Ball Drop

Modern Engineering Marvel: Inside Times Square’s Iconic Ball Drop

Every year, at precisely midnight, the drop of the brightly lit, gigantic ball signals the beginning of the new year. But the magic doesn't…


Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Ambarella has announced that it has co-developed a new neural network processing stack and chip family for AI computing in autonomous vehicles.


new products Dec 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

A look back at some of the power products and innovations from 2023 that are impacting the design of EV powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle…