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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…


From Efficiency Gains to Faster Designs: Highlights from PCIM

From Efficiency Gains to Faster Designs: Highlights from PCIM

PCIM 2024 displayed innovations to advance the power electronics industry, and EEPower was there. We share the highlights in Part 2 of our onsite…


News Jun 16, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

This is the first in a two-part round-up reviewing the innovations announced at PCIM 2024. EEPower was onsite to learn about the latest power…


News Jun 15, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Autonomous Long Haul: Updates From Daimler, Scania, and Volvo

Autonomous Long Haul: Updates From Daimler, Scania, and Volvo

Driverless trucking technology pursues a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on a dwindling…


News Jun 10, 2024 by David Peterson
Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.


Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

In the ever-evolving landscape of power electronics, the choice between semiconductor-based power modules and discrete components has a significant…


‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.


‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…


‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…


Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Out of This World: Space-Based Solar Not So Far-Fetched

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 


Methane Methods: Converting Harmful Gas to Renewable Energy

Methane Methods: Converting Harmful Gas to Renewable Energy

Companies are innovating ways to capture harmful methane from hydropower, sewers, and landfills and use it as renewable energy.


News May 23, 2024 by Emily Newton
Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 


Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability is complex and involves…


Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…


Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This is the third part in a…


EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

One of automakers' biggest challenges in the shift toward electrification is the complex and resource-intensive process of optimizing battery…


Going Digital: Technology Is Key to Meeting Energy Demand

Going Digital: Technology Is Key to Meeting Energy Demand

Grid digitalization faces many challenges, but it also means more efficient performance and a more robust platform for renewables integration and…


Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require technical innovation. This…


Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Learn how digital twins can be integrated into DER microgrids for optimal power generation, management, and control.


EEPower Day On Demand

EEPower Day On Demand

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