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Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids, smart controls, and advanced…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Factorial Energy’s Massachusetts facility will be the largest solid-state battery plant in the U.S. This article examines solid-state batteries,…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

STMicroelectronics is releasing its latest silicon carbide power module for EVs and other high-voltage applications, while onsemi completes the…


new products Nov 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Advanced Packaging Innovations Improve Power MOSFET Performance

Advanced Packaging Innovations Improve Power MOSFET Performance

FETs from Infineon, Transphorm, and ROHM feature innovative packaging that increases performance and efficiency.


new products Nov 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
Board-Mountable Power Supplies for EV Charging, Industrial Applications

Board-Mountable Power Supplies for EV Charging, Industrial Applications

New board-mountable AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies offer performance and reliability for industrial, instrumentation, and EV charging applications…


new products Nov 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines the possibilities and…


Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.


Charting the 40-Year History of MicroSCADA Power Automation

Charting the 40-Year History of MicroSCADA Power Automation

This technology profile covers MicroSCADA’s 40-year evolution, from its origins as an early power automation innovation to an advanced next-gen…


From Digital Twins to IIoT, Substation Innovation Heats Up

From Digital Twins to IIoT, Substation Innovation Heats Up

Substations are using digital twin platforms, machine learning, robotics, and other high-tech tools to increase stability and efficiency.


Tesla Predictive Technology Addresses Real-Time EV Charging Station Issues

Tesla Predictive Technology Addresses Real-Time EV Charging Station Issues

This article discusses the need for predictive technology in the EV charging network and how Tesla’s newest software update addresses those issues.


News Nov 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Boost Solar Cybersecurity With This Toolkit

Boost Solar Cybersecurity With This Toolkit

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…


tech insights Oct 31, 2023 by Zac Amos
The Unique Charging Infrastructure Needs of Airport EV Fleets

The Unique Charging Infrastructure Needs of Airport EV Fleets

As more airports electrify operations, challenges emerge around integrating high-power charging infrastructure—a transition that entails careful…


Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

Wind & Solar Tower: A Renewable Answer to EV Infrastructure Challenges?

A novel invention combining wind and solar could address some major challenges facing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

Hydrogen Serves Gas Turbine Demo,  Regional Supply Hub Projects

The latest developments in hydrogen use and production include hydrogen-powered turbines, production plants, and regional supply hubs.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

New AC-DC power supplies released by Traco, Powerbox, and Advanced Energy address power needs for applications ranging from 130 W to 1800 W for…


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
High-Power Rectifiers for DC Fast Charging Shorten EV Charge Times

High-Power Rectifiers for DC Fast Charging Shorten EV Charge Times

OmniOn Power is entering the electric vehicle DC fast-charging market, introducing rectifiers that can deliver 30 kW of regulated DC charging power…


new products Oct 27, 2023 by Mike Falter
DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

DOE Turning to 3D Printing to Solve Wind Turbine Manufacturing Woes

3D printing can solve challenges, including cost, material limitations, and scalability in manufacturing wind turbines.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

European researcher SINTEF has assessed how electric construction equipment impacts grid performance and reduces emissions. The challenge is…