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A Simple Solution Increases the Lifetime of Perovskite Solar Cells

A Simple Solution Increases the Lifetime of Perovskite Solar Cells

Researchers discovered the cause of the degradation of perovskite solar cells in sunlight and proposed an improvement in the manufacturing process…


News Apr 07, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Littelfuse’s New Series of Thyristors Guard Against Severe Voltage Transients

Littelfuse’s New Series of Thyristors Guard Against Severe Voltage Transients

The SIDACtor series from Littelfuse will provide protection for exposed interfaces in industrial and information communications technology (ICT)…


Graphite One and Lab 4 to Build Li-ion Recycling Plant in Washington State

Graphite One and Lab 4 to Build Li-ion Recycling Plant in Washington State

Once online, the facility will complete Graphite One’s circular graphite supply chain, the first to be based entirely in the U.S.


News Apr 06, 2022 by Ian Hahn
New York’s Future Grid Challenge Funds Projects Assessing Electrification Impact

New York’s Future Grid Challenge Funds Projects Assessing Electrification Impact

New York revealed the first round winners of its Future Grid Challenge, which aims to assess the impacts of increasing electrification on the…


News Apr 04, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Coastal States, Fueled by Federal Incentives, Go Big on Offshore Wind

Coastal States, Fueled by Federal Incentives, Go Big on Offshore Wind

With federal funding and tax credits reducing R&D costs, coastal states pursue ambitious offshore wind development.


News Mar 30, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
California & New York Renovate Ports to Make Way for Offshore Wind Development

California & New York Renovate Ports to Make Way for Offshore Wind Development

With new port renovation projects underway, the geographic opposites are making room for upcoming offshore wind sites.


News Mar 28, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Calls on “Digital Mavericks” to Join its Electrification Startup Challenge

ABB Calls on “Digital Mavericks” to Join its Electrification Startup Challenge

The Swiss-Swedish tech giant will award three companies $30,000 each to develop digital tools to enhance systems both at home and at scale.


News Mar 25, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Researchers Develop a Mountainous Hydropower Alternative Driven by Electric Trucks

Researchers Develop a Mountainous Hydropower Alternative Driven by Electric Trucks

An international team of researchers has conceptualized an innovative approach to hydropower generation in mountainous regions: Use the…


News Mar 21, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Interior Department Sets Records with $4.37 Billion Offshore Wind Lease Auction

Interior Department Sets Records with $4.37 Billion Offshore Wind Lease Auction

The six farms, located off the coast of New York and New Jersey, could produce enough energy to power 2 million homes.


News Mar 19, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Report: Solar Power & Battery Storage to Account For 60% of Upcoming Electric Capacity Additions

Report: Solar Power & Battery Storage to Account For 60% of Upcoming Electric Capacity Additions

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that solar power and battery storage will account for 60% of new generating capacity additions…


News Mar 18, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
McLaren Applied Unveils the Production Intent Design of its Racing-inspired 800 V Silicon Carbide Inverter

McLaren Applied Unveils the Production Intent Design of its Racing-inspired 800 V Silicon Carbide Inverter

Introduced March 2 at the UK’s Future Propulsion Conference 2022 (FPC2022), the inverter delivers 350 kW peak and 250 kW continuous for powering…


News Mar 15, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Honeywell to Provide Energy Storage System for Upcoming New Mexico Solar Project

Honeywell to Provide Energy Storage System for Upcoming New Mexico Solar Project

Honeywell will supply the energy storage system to Hecate Energy, whose 50-megawatt solar farm in northern New Mexico is slated to open this fall.


News Mar 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB’s Clean Static Frequency Converter to Make Superyachts and Supertankers Greener

ABB’s Clean Static Frequency Converter to Make Superyachts and Supertankers Greener

The SureWave static frequency converter (SFC) allows docked vessels to shut down their diesel engines, significantly reducing their CO2 emissions…


With Individual Systems Pricy, Community Solar Gains Momentum

With Individual Systems Pricy, Community Solar Gains Momentum

From Texas to Puerto Rico to Nevada, collective solar initiatives are helping consumers cut emissions, store clean energy, and save money.


News Feb 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
The Irresistible Potential, and Undeniable Challenge, of Metal-air Batteries

The Irresistible Potential, and Undeniable Challenge, of Metal-air Batteries

Metal-air batteries are one of numerous battery technologies that could improve current energy storage solutions. Still, there are many hurdles…


News Feb 25, 2022 by Darshil Patel
More Power by RC-IGBT Technology

More Power by RC-IGBT Technology

Fuji Electric introduces a new product in a well-known package to increase the output power of IGBT modules by applying “RC-IBGT” (RC stands…


Collaboration on SiC Power Stack Reference Design

Collaboration on SiC Power Stack Reference Design

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies in addition to speeding up…


Electric Vehicle Modeling Considerations

Electric Vehicle Modeling Considerations

In order to model any electric vehicle, three major parts should be taken into consideration: vehicle dynamics, transmission performance, and battery.


Monitoring DC/AC Current in Locations Where Other Current Sensors Cannot

Monitoring DC/AC Current in Locations Where Other Current Sensors Cannot

Electrification of Road, Off-road, Marine, and Air vehicles; development of Renewable Energy Electrical Sources, and Energy Storage; monitoring and…


DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC converters are a core element in renewable energy production and storage unit management. Putting numerous demands in terms of reliability…