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Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 


The Rocky Road to Better Battery Cathodes

The Rocky Road to Better Battery Cathodes

Can rock salt cathodes pave the way for affordable, high-energy storage?


tech insights Sep 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Boom: Global Gigafactories on the Rise

Battery Boom: Global Gigafactories on the Rise

Battery production is ramping up worldwide.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Report: HVDC Not Ready for Future Energy Demand

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.


Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

Boosting Microgrids: Smart Algorithms Unlock Hybrid Storage Potential

How can a simple algorithm solve hybrid energy storage problems?


Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Hail No! Preventing Storm Damage to Solar Farms

Terrasmart employs high-tilt stow angles to protect solar panels from hail damage.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
High-Tech Labs Fuel Renewables Research

High-Tech Labs Fuel Renewables Research

The centers aim to boost renewable energy storage research and testing to modernize the electric grid.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency. 


new products Sep 15, 2024 by Mike Falter
Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

Cool Chips: Coolant Distribution Unit Delivers Direct-to-Chip

LiquidStack’s coolant distribution unit is optimized for high-performance commercial direct-to-chip data center cooling systems.    


new products Sep 14, 2024 by Mike Falter
Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Can 3D Nanostructured Electrodes Prevent EV Fires?

Sienza Energy’s proprietary 3D nanostructure enhances the safety of electrical vehicle batteries.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

Beyond Li-Ion: Carbon Dioxide Batteries in Energy Storage

The Columbia Energy Storage Project will use carbon dioxide for long-duration energy storage.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

The X Factor: Twin Turbines Power Offshore Wind

China’s OceanX double-rotor offshore wind turbine generates 16.6 MW of power in deep waters.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

Rethinking Physics in Wind Farm Design

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  


Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?


tech insights Sep 11, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
Run by Rust: Massive Iron Air Energy Storage System

Run by Rust: Massive Iron Air Energy Storage System

Form Energy uses an unconventional battery in New England's largest capacity storage expansion.


News Sep 10, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Light Metal? Cooling Innovation has Data Centers Foaming

Light Metal? Cooling Innovation has Data Centers Foaming

Swiss startup Apheros believes metal foam is the solution for cooling data centers and other heat-generating tech.


News Sep 09, 2024 by Mike Falter
New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

New Automotive Technology Rolls Forth: Redrivers, ADAS, and V2X

In this roundup, we highlight three developments from Diodes Incorporated, Waymo, and the transportation department that are making cars and…


new products Sep 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Advanced Energy’s LumaDrive can meet industrial lighting’s energy-efficient power needs while simplifying installation and maintenance.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz