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Market Trends in Current Sensing: Solar Energy Systems

Market Trends in Current Sensing: Solar Energy Systems

Projected to grow by an estimated 25 percent CAGR by 2026, the solar energy market will continue to benefit from technology innovations that will…


Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.


Toshiba Announces a New Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler

Toshiba Announces a New Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler

A photovoltaic coupler, such as the new TLP3910, is a photorelay that contains the optical elements but not the MOSFET that performs the…


An Introduction to Microgrid Energy Management Systems

An Introduction to Microgrid Energy Management Systems

This article highlights the growth of microgrids and the components of these systems.


MIT and Princeton University Researchers Explore Long-Duration Energy Storage Applications

MIT and Princeton University Researchers Explore Long-Duration Energy Storage Applications

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Princeton University have announced new efforts toward energy transition…


 Toshiba Unveils Photovoltaic-Output Optocoupler For Solid State Relays

Toshiba Unveils Photovoltaic-Output Optocoupler For Solid State Relays

The new electrically isolated device features the high open voltage needed to drive power MOSFETS


Could Concrete Batteries Become the New Building Blocks and Power Source of Cities?

Could Concrete Batteries Become the New Building Blocks and Power Source of Cities?

Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden think so. The team recently published their project findings describing the idea…


News Jun 08, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Clemson Researchers Create Perovskite-Based Solar Cell Materials for Next-Generation Power Electronics

Clemson Researchers Create Perovskite-Based Solar Cell Materials for Next-Generation Power Electronics

Researchers from Clemson University come up with a way to observe current flow to help optimize materials for next-generation perovskite…


News Jun 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Silicon Integration Initiative Looks to Standardize a SiC SPICE Model

The Si2 Compact Model Coalition (CMC) has announced it will fund and help institute the standardization of a SPICE model for silicon carbide MOSFETs.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Darshil Patel
GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

GeneSiC’s G3R 750V SiC MOSFETs for Solar Inverters and EV Onboard Chargers

This article highlights GeneSiC Semiconductor 750V G3R™SiC MOSFETs that deliver unprecedented levels of performance, robustness and quality that…


Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

Fraunhofer Project Explores Applications for Longer Electric Vehicle Range

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) in Berlin has announced a new project aimed at increasing the range…


Fabricating Different Types of Photovoltaic Cells

Fabricating Different Types of Photovoltaic Cells

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells, and assembling cells into…


Understanding the Composition of a Solar Cell

Understanding the Composition of a Solar Cell

Learn about the makeup of solar cells and how they are used.


Linköping University Researchers Showcases Method to Make Renewable Energy from Water

Linköping University Researchers Showcases Method to Make Renewable Energy from Water

A team of researchers from Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden has developed a new material design to make renewable energy from water.


Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

This article highlights Murata MGJ2 DC-DC converters exhibit an ultra-low isolation capacitance of just 3pF (typical).


KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

These series offer higher capacitance density, DC voltage, and DC ripple current capabilities with an extended operational lifetime at high…


Atlas Renewable Energy Partners with Hitachi ABB Power Grids on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Atlas Renewable Energy Partners with Hitachi ABB Power Grids on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Atlas Renewable Energy has entered a new Collaboration Agreement with Hitachi ABB Power Grids.


Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon Expands SiC Supplier Base

Infineon concluded a supply contract with Japanese wafer manufacturer Showa Denko, which offers high-demand silicon carbide (SiC) material.


News May 19, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Ford, BMW, and Volta Energy Technologies Back Solid Power for Electric Vehicle Integration

Ford, BMW, and Volta Energy Technologies Back Solid Power for Electric Vehicle Integration

Solid Power receives $130 million in a Series B investment from its automotive partners Ford and the BMW Group, and from Volta Energy Technologies.


News May 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

A team of researchers led by the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have made a new discovery that could greatly increase the…