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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.


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
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…


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…


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…


‘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.


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
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
Standardized Tests Could Unlock New Life for Used Solar Panels

Standardized Tests Could Unlock New Life for Used Solar Panels

An Australian study outlines a technical framework to repurpose used solar modules and cut environmental waste.


tech insights Oct 21, 2025 by Luke James
Automation Platform Upgrades Arizona Hydro Systems

Automation Platform Upgrades Arizona Hydro Systems

Salt River Project has completed standardizing four hydroelectric dams in Arizona using Emerson’s Ovation platform


News Oct 17, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Tennessee Plans Fusion Power for Closed Coal Plant Site

Tennessee Plans Fusion Power for Closed Coal Plant Site

The Tennessee Valley Authority and Type One Energy are working to install a nuclear fusion power plant by the mid-2030s.


News Oct 17, 2025 by Liam Critchley