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Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Adapting large-scale power grids to run safely and reliably on solar and wind power will require some adaptations.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

Learn about load computations in three-phase and single-phase feeders and branch circuits.


Rising Lithium Costs Threaten Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Rising Lithium Costs Threaten Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Lithium-ion batteries are one way to enable renewable energy to fight climate change — but battery raw material costs have increased by more than…


News Jun 09, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

Allegro to Acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, Expand EV Reach

The move bolsters and diversifies Allegro’s extant portfolio of voltage, current and power sensors, as well as drivers.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
National Electrical Code Basics: Sizing and Protecting Branch-circuit Conductors

National Electrical Code Basics: Sizing and Protecting Branch-circuit Conductors

Learn about branch-circuit ampere ratings, conductor ampacity, and overcurrent protection, according to the NEC.


Semi Leading Smart Grid Change

Semi Leading Smart Grid Change

Semiconductor manufacturers are leading the charge toward zero-emission grid solutions using the latest AI and communications technologies.


News Jun 01, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 2

National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 2

The NEC presents mandatory rules regarding voltage limitations and the use of ground-fault-circuit-interrupters and arc-fault-circuit-interrupters…


DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

With its aggressive funding, the DOE will look to counter growing integration gridlock, ensure stability in the face of intermittent renewables,…


News May 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Voltage Converters for Railway Technology – Costs at First and Second Glance

Voltage Converters for Railway Technology – Costs at First and Second Glance

Price pressure rises, also in railway industry, and will hence have an essential impact on the initial acquisition costs for electronics…


National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 1

National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 1

Learn about the basics of branch circuits, according to the National Electric Code.


Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Researchers at Imperial College came up with a new redox flow battery design for low-cost, long-term energy storage solutions.


News May 13, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

The companies will coordinate to develop Mitsubishi’s SiC power modules for use in the rail platforms offered by Siemens, such as its latest, the…


News May 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Zenobē Kicks off Construction of Scotland’s First Transmission-Connected Battery

Zenobē Kicks off Construction of Scotland’s First Transmission-Connected Battery

Zenobē’s Wishaw-based battery project is forecast to remove 450,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere and is expected to provide more affordable…


News May 06, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Microchip’s New Time Server Boosts Synchronization, Grid Resiliency

Microchip’s New Time Server Boosts Synchronization, Grid Resiliency

The fresh device is a rugged, software-enabled solution providing enhanced levels of redundant and secure timing for power utility substations.


High-Efficiency TPV Cells for Grid-Scale Thermal Batteries

High-Efficiency TPV Cells for Grid-Scale Thermal Batteries

MIT and NREL researchers have developed a low-cost, grid-scale storage technology that uses thermophotovoltaic cells to convert heat to electricity.


News Apr 28, 2022 by Darshil Patel
National Grid ESO Deploys ML-based Inertia Forecasting

National Grid ESO Deploys ML-based Inertia Forecasting

Great Britain’s electricity network, National Grid ESO, has implemented a machine-learning-based forecasting system from GE Digital giving…


Bel Power Solutions Unveils Upgraded Subrack System For Railway Operations

Bel Power Solutions Unveils Upgraded Subrack System For Railway Operations

The new series of devices accommodates up to six 250 W AC/DC cassettes into one 19” rack system.


New York’s Future Grid Challenge Funds Projects Assessing Electrification Impact

New York’s Future Grid Challenge Funds Projects Assessing Electrification Impact

New York revealed the first round winners of its Future Grid Challenge, which aims to assess the impacts of increasing electrification on the…


News Apr 04, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safety Standards for Testing Instruments

Safety Standards for Testing Instruments

IEC standards reduce safety hazards that can occur from unpredictable circumstances when using electrical test equipment such as test instruments…


Utilizing Electrified Powertrains in Electrified Transportation

Utilizing Electrified Powertrains in Electrified Transportation

In conventional powertrains, the engine is the only source of power. Electric powertrains add an additional electric power path that helps in…