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How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to AI/electrification demands, and…


Sense Debuts Edge-Powered Fault Detection to Bolster Distribution Grid Reliability

Sense Debuts Edge-Powered Fault Detection to Bolster Distribution Grid Reliability

In this exclusive interview, Sense CEO Mike Phillips, provided additional technical insights on new software that detects arcing and downed lines.


new products Feb 02, 2026 by Dale Wilson
Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

Learn how smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling real-time protection and…


Briefs: Projects Begin for E-Trucks, Solar, and Infrastructure

Briefs: Projects Begin for E-Trucks, Solar, and Infrastructure

Mercedes-Benz, PowerBank Corporation, Radial Power, and Pantheon Electric are starting projects in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and power…


News Jan 29, 2026 by
Old Salt To Deliver Nuclear Power for Modular Reactors

Old Salt To Deliver Nuclear Power for Modular Reactors

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.


Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Learn how GaN technology enables a low-cost, low-profile 6 kW, 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC converter using an ISOP LLC topology. This meets the design…


Briefs: EV Chargers for Ford Museum, Fleet Charging, and AI Power

Briefs: EV Chargers for Ford Museum, Fleet Charging, and AI Power

Voltpost, Tual, M.C. Dean, Bells Power Group, Engie North America, and Ares have moved forward with energy projects.


News Jan 22, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil containment and noise control.


Briefs: New Tech in EVs, Nuclear Energy, and Battery Management

Briefs: New Tech in EVs, Nuclear Energy, and Battery Management

Hyundai, Meta, ProLogium, Delta, MISO, and Purdue University are all working on projects to improve e-mobility, energy capacity, and electrification.


News Jan 15, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Study: SE Asia Needs Cross-Border Transmission To Reach Net-Zero

Study: SE Asia Needs Cross-Border Transmission To Reach Net-Zero

An energy system optimization study modeled regional pathways allowing Southeast Asia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its…


tech insights Jan 14, 2026 by Luke James
Google Gobbles More Power Infrastructure for Its Data Centers

Google Gobbles More Power Infrastructure for Its Data Centers

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has made a $4.75 billion deal to acquire a data center and energy infrastructure business.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Engineers Speak: EEPower’s Top 7 Interviews for 2025

Engineers Speak: EEPower’s Top 7 Interviews for 2025

Engineers, CEOs, and analysts lent us their expert insights on issues and solutions in the power industry.


News Dec 25, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

EEPower publishes hundreds of articles every year—more than even our team has time to read ourselves. With that in mind, we decided to share our…


News Dec 24, 2025 by Jeff Child, EEPower
Switching and Converter Substations

Switching and Converter Substations

This article explores the various functions of switching and converter substations, including network reconfiguration, fault isolation, and AC/DC…


Briefs: Powering and Cooling EVs, AI Data Centers, and More

Briefs: Powering and Cooling EVs, AI Data Centers, and More

Companies with recent developments in electric vehicles, data centers, and planning tools include Mercedes-Benz, LG Enenergy Solution, Siemens,…


News Dec 18, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.


Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Acquisitions, partnerships, and funding are impacting Posco, Factorial, Horizon Motor, Chery Automotive, Infineon, Electreon, EnergyHub, Resideo…


News Dec 11, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.


Massive 4 GWh Battery Project To Expand Grid Capacity

Massive 4 GWh Battery Project To Expand Grid Capacity

The grid-stabilizing project in Germany will use Fluence Energy’s modular Smartstack battery systems.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell