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Floating Nuclear Reactors Bring Power To Ports

Floating Nuclear Reactors Bring Power To Ports

Nuclear microreactors can power ships at ports and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


News Feb 19, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

The electric vehicle chargers can power homes during outages or emergencies.


News Feb 17, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

Solar in Space: Organic PV Cells Hold Up

The carbon-based solar cells are less susceptible to damaging radiation in space.


What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

What Will Power the Space Race in 2025?

Missions to the Moon and Mars are on the horizon. What will supply power for human space explorers?


News Feb 07, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

Maintaining a stable grid frequency is more important than ever, and demand for energy storage devices is growing. A crucial element of an…


SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.


Hovering Solar Balloon Provides Power in a Pinch

Hovering Solar Balloon Provides Power in a Pinch

A balloon equipped with solar cells could generate quick, portable power.


Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

This article examines the reference design of a power stack designed by electrothermal simulation and presents the experimental results supporting…


Debunking 3 Myths About Aluminum Nitride in Electronics

Debunking 3 Myths About Aluminum Nitride in Electronics

Aluminum nitride is an attractive alternative for next-gen power electronics, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, but myths…


3 Types of Photovoltaic Systems

3 Types of Photovoltaic Systems

This article highlights the applications, features, and functionality of three types of PV systems: day-use-only, DC with storage, and DC powering…


Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous energy systems use artificial intelligence to integrate renewable energy and strengthen grid resilience.


Locating the Disconnecting Means on a Motor Branch Circuit

Locating the Disconnecting Means on a Motor Branch Circuit

Learn to locate the controller and local motor disconnecting means in a motor branch circuit.


Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?


News Jan 14, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Comparing Carrier-Based PWM Techniques in High-Voltage Inverters

Comparing Carrier-Based PWM Techniques in High-Voltage Inverters

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and sinusoidal, and examines…


Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Pros and Cons: Are DC Microgrids Worth the Hype?

Pros and Cons: Are DC Microgrids Worth the Hype?

DC microgrids can benefit industry and communities, but don’t overlook the drawbacks.


Nuclear 2024: Fusion Fever and Fission Innovation

Nuclear 2024: Fusion Fever and Fission Innovation

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.


Genius Battery Anticipates Energy Demand

Genius Battery Anticipates Energy Demand

The AI-controlled battery pack can prevent grid congestion by balancing loads at peak times.


A Maintenance Guide for PV System Safety and Efficiency

A Maintenance Guide for PV System Safety and Efficiency

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays, and battery banks.