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Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Many airports are protecting against power outages by adding microgrids using solar and other energy sources.


Powering Lunar Life With Moon Dust Solar Panels

Powering Lunar Life With Moon Dust Solar Panels

Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels could power a future moon…


TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

TI Nods to Smaller, More Efficient Satellites With GaN FET Gate Driver

With options ranging from 22 V to 200 V, the radiation-hardened gate drivers can bolster power system efficiency for any space mission.


new products Apr 05, 2025 by Charles Lee
25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Beyond Solar: The Nuclear Solution for Space Travel

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?


Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Drones, Sensors Enable Dynamic Line Rating Optimization

Pitch Aeronautics’ drone-installed dynamic line rating sensors will provide Idaho Power with real-time data analysis.


News Apr 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


ABB Upgrades NASA Wind Tunnel With Powerful Motor Drive

ABB Upgrades NASA Wind Tunnel With Powerful Motor Drive

ABB modernized NASA's wind tunnel drive for aircraft testing, extending its life by 10+ years.


News Feb 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Advances in radio frequency generation have led to innovative designs transforming applications within the sub-100 MHz region. This article…


How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommends drone surveillance to enhance smart grid infrastructure.


Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

This article examines the very real impact of cosmic radiation on power electronics.


Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Engineering Jobs Expected to Grow in All Sectors in 2025

Power engineers remain in high demand in 2025, with openings in conventional and cutting-edge technologies.


eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

From regulatory milestones to battery advancements, eVTOL companies set the stage for 2025 commercialization.


Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

Fast-charging electric vehicles, hydrogen-fueled aircraft, dry-coated electrodes, and space solar energy top TIME’s list.


News Jan 02, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
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.


Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.


Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Amazon, Walmart, and Wing: Drone Delivery Soars in 2024

Amazon, Walmart, and Wing: Drone Delivery Soars in 2024

What does it take for a drone to deliver online purchases?


News Nov 29, 2024 by Karen Hanson