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Subsea Power Plant Taps Volcanic Heat for Geothermal Energy

Subsea Power Plant Taps Volcanic Heat for Geothermal Energy

Endurance Energy successfully generated 8.7 seconds of net-positive electricity from its subsea geothermal power plant, proving the concept viable.


News 13 hours ago by Claire Turvill
Briefs: Batteries Dominate Strategies for Energy Solutions

Briefs: Batteries Dominate Strategies for Energy Solutions

ACT-ion, Samsung SDI, Alpha Omega Power, BW ESS, Recurrent Energy, onsemi, Ferric, and Skyworth Solar are leveraging batteries and related…


News Nov 05, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Reaching Higher: 1,197-Foot Wind Turbine Sets World Record

Reaching Higher: 1,197-Foot Wind Turbine Sets World Record

German engineering company GICON has developed the world’s tallest wind turbine to capture more energy.


News Nov 02, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Energy Storage’s Next Metric: Battery Readiness

Energy Storage’s Next Metric: Battery Readiness

Advances in battery management are helping operators verify that stored energy is ready when the grid needs it.


Big Turbine for Small Winds: Nordex Reaches for Low Wind Sites

Big Turbine for Small Winds: Nordex Reaches for Low Wind Sites

German-based Nordex Group has introduced a towering wind turbine targeted for low- and medium-wind conditions.


News Oct 26, 2026 by Claire Turvill
STMicro Intros 650 V GaN Half-Bridge Power SiP for High-Density Conversion

STMicro Intros 650 V GaN Half-Bridge Power SiP for High-Density Conversion

The new system-in-package integrates two 650 V GaN transistors and a dedicated high-frequency gate driver, boosting power density in adapters,…


Research on Smart Distribution Transformers and Integrated Communication Applications

Research on Smart Distribution Transformers and Integrated Communication Applications

A smart distribution transformer architecture integrating condition monitoring, active voltage compensation, and AMI communication to improve…


Briefs: Tech Focuses on Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency

Briefs: Tech Focuses on Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency

Amazon, X-energy, Hitachi, Brookfield Japan, Toshiba, Sungrow, onsemi, Infineon, and Wolfspeed are leading efforts to meet growing energy demand…


News Oct 22, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Vishay Unveils 650 V Superjunction MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Package

Vishay Unveils 650 V Superjunction MOSFET Power Modules in SOT-227 Package

The four 650 V superjunction MOSFET power modules in SOT-227 packages are designed to optimize efficiency and drop-in compatibility for demanding…


Sun, Shade, and Energy: Six Flags Park Installs Solar Carports

Sun, Shade, and Energy: Six Flags Park Installs Solar Carports

The Magic Mountain theme park near Los Angeles has covered parking lots with solar canopies, bringing 12.37 MW of solar energy capacity online.


Toshiba Intros 3300 V High-Surge SiC MOSFET Module

Toshiba Intros 3300 V High-Surge SiC MOSFET Module

The IX800FXF2YMS4 is a 3300-V, 800 A dual SiC MOSFET module rated for 300 kA²s surge current, targeting railway traction, renewable energy, and…


Pressurized Wind Tunnel Optimizes Wind Turbine Power Design

Pressurized Wind Tunnel Optimizes Wind Turbine Power Design

Researchers found that adjusting tip speed during yaw misalignment unlocks significant additional energy.


tech insights Oct 12, 2026 by Luke James
Ferrari Yacht Sails Smoothly on Renewable Energy and DC Power

Ferrari Yacht Sails Smoothly on Renewable Energy and DC Power

ABB and Ferrari are collaborating on an electric sailing yacht with an integrated DC microgrid.


Australian Researchers Find Natural Hydrogen in the Rocks

Australian Researchers Find Natural Hydrogen in the Rocks

Researchers from Edith Cowan University have found a source of naturally occurring hydrogen gas in Australia’s iron ore formations.


Alpha and Omega Debuts 600 V Super Junction MOSFETs

Alpha and Omega Debuts 600 V Super Junction MOSFETs

AOS pairs its aMOS E2 high-voltage MOSFET platform with the top-side cooled GTPAK package, targeting power supplies, solar inverters, and…


new products Sep 22, 2026 by Luke James
GaN Technology: Now With 2200 V Rating

GaN Technology: Now With 2200 V Rating

The release of 2200 V PowiGaN technology marks the next major step in high-voltage GaN power conversion. Power supply engineers grappling with the…


World’s Smallest Nation Goes All-In on Solar With Agrivoltaics

World’s Smallest Nation Goes All-In on Solar With Agrivoltaics

Vatican City has signed a deal to complete its transition to 100% solar energy while preserving local croplands through agrivoltaics.


A Peek Inside the Electronics on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

A Peek Inside the Electronics on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s mirror may get the headlines, but its detector chips, photon-counting cameras, and downlink amplifier…


All-in-One Rooftop Device Delivers Power, Heat, and Cooling

All-in-One Rooftop Device Delivers Power, Heat, and Cooling

The stacked system passes sunlight through a transparent radiative cooler before concentrating it onto a small PV-thermal receiver.


tech insights Sep 03, 2026 by Luke James
BESS Trends Amidst Data Centers, Supply Woes, and Tech Changes

BESS Trends Amidst Data Centers, Supply Woes, and Tech Changes

Battery energy storage systems are rapidly expanding across all levels, while manufacturers adapt to changes in energy demand, battery chemistries,…