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

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…

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing…

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

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

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

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

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

PCIM 2024 displayed innovations to advance the power electronics industry, and EEPower was there. We share the highlights…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This…

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

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

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