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Thermal Co-Design, Cooling Architecture Optimization, and Reliability Validation

Thermal Co-Design, Cooling Architecture Optimization, and Reliability Validation

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.


Tech Giants Race To Grab Power for Data Centers

Tech Giants Race To Grab Power for Data Centers

Meta, OpenAI, and Google are locking in power years before their AI data centers are scheduled to come online.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…


Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Sungrow, Easymetering, Qualcomm, Infineon, SolarEdge, ABB, VoltaGrid, and Southwest Power Pool have new projects in the works.


News Nov 13, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double Breaker/Double Bus, Ring Bus/Ring…


Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating sequences with breakers and…


Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions, interruption processes, and the…


Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Learn how evolving regulations, lifecycle security strategies, and quantum-ready cryptography are reshaping automotive cybersecurity.


‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

Floating solar panels will become part of a hybrid photovoltaic project in France, continuing a growing trend for renewable energy in tight spaces.


Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Researchers have developed a federated learning framework to help smart grids detect DDoS attacks without exposing users' energy profiles,…


tech insights Nov 04, 2025 by Luke James
Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Time selected several power industry innovations, including curbside electric vehicle charging, an electric ferry, a virtual power plant, and data…


News Oct 31, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

The International Energy Agency predicts global renewable capacity will double by 2030, but renewable use in North America is slowing down.


Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

A group with ties to Bill Gates is promoting renewable energy, while Westinghouse, Hyundai, Fermi America, InstaVolt, and Itron are making bold…


News Oct 30, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Offshore Wind Farm Will Be Largest Renewable Project in France

Offshore Wind Farm Will Be Largest Renewable Project in France

TotalEnergies will develop Centre Manche 2, a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm off the coast of Normandy, France.


News Oct 28, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Building Coupled Thermal-Electrical Models for High Voltage Power Modules

Building Coupled Thermal-Electrical Models for High Voltage Power Modules

Learn how to model and manage heat in 4-6.5 kV IGBT and SiC modules using coupled electro-thermal simulations for accurate cooling and reliable…


Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

The first phase of a 200 MW/800 MWh lithium-ion battery storage facility has come online in Belgium, signaling a new model for four-hour grid-scale…


News Oct 24, 2025 by Luke James
Orchestrating the Grid: Collaborative Information Server for Smarter, Safer Power.

Orchestrating the Grid: Collaborative Information Server for Smarter, Safer Power.

Yokogawa is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions.…


Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, and Infineon have launched projects, while two government agencies—the State of California and the U.S. Department…


News Oct 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

PG&E and Entergy Mississippi have begun major grid infrastructure improvements to handle increasing energy demand.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell