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Briefs: Tech Companies Advance AI, Wind, Nuclear and More

Briefs: Tech Companies Advance AI, Wind, Nuclear and More

Wise Integration, Eaton, Xendee, LatWind, Nuclearn, Conflux, and Honeywell are strategically addressing changes in the energy landscape.


News Sep 15, 2025 by Karen Hanson
GaN-Powered Reference Kit Targets Solar Race Cars and EVs

GaN-Powered Reference Kit Targets Solar Race Cars and EVs

Power Integrations has launched a reference design kit integrating its high-efficiency PowiGaN-based InnoSwitch3-AQ IC for lightweight, thermally…


News Sep 11, 2025 by Luke James
Wide-Bandgap Perovskites for Tandem Solar Cells

Wide-Bandgap Perovskites for Tandem Solar Cells

Learn how stacking wide-bandgap perovskites with silicon solar cells may be an attractive option for increasing efficiency beyond single-technology…


Is a Novel Oxide Material the Key to Clean Hydrogen?

Is a Novel Oxide Material the Key to Clean Hydrogen?

Researchers at POSTECH and Seoul National University have discovered a class of oxide materials that can efficiently produce hydrogen using only…


tech insights Sep 09, 2025 by Luke James
Solar Canopy Plus Battery Charges EVs Off-Grid

Solar Canopy Plus Battery Charges EVs Off-Grid

Paired Power has patented its easy-to-install bifacial solar canopy for electric vehicle charging.


News Sep 08, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: EV Charging Tech Accelerates and Coverage Expands

Briefs: EV Charging Tech Accelerates and Coverage Expands

Daimler Truck, ChargePoint, Eaton, ChargeTronix, EnviroSpark, and other companies in EV charging have planned partnerships, expansions, and tech…


News Sep 08, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Join your engineering community peers and take our EETech Engineering Insights Survey 2025. You’ll get a summary of the results once they’re…


News Sep 05, 2025 by Jeff Child, EEPower
Wind-Catching Sphere Generates Energy from All Directions

Wind-Catching Sphere Generates Energy from All Directions

This wind turbine design could make renewable power more accessible in cities.


News Sep 03, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Time-Shifting Energy Use Could Shrink Carbon Emissions

Time-Shifting Energy Use Could Shrink Carbon Emissions

University of Texas Dallas engineers have found that coordinating electricity consumption with renewable energy production can substantially reduce…


tech insights Sep 01, 2025 by Luke James
Is Self-Propelled Ice the Next Renewable Energy Source?

Is Self-Propelled Ice the Next Renewable Energy Source?

Virginia Tech engineers have demonstrated a novel method to harvest energy from melting ice.


tech insights Aug 29, 2025 by Luke James
Transformer Supply Chain Woes Persist as Energy Demand Grows

Transformer Supply Chain Woes Persist as Energy Demand Grows

Wood Mackenzie reports that surging demand and stalled supply chains leave the U.S. short on transformers.


Infineon Drops Q-DPAK SiC MOSFETs for Smaller, Cooler Designs

Infineon Drops Q-DPAK SiC MOSFETs for Smaller, Cooler Designs

The 1200 V CoolSiC G2 MOSFETs deliver higher power density, lower losses, and improved thermal performance for industrial systems.


Costco Builds Off-Grid Microgrid for Warehouse Operations

Costco Builds Off-Grid Microgrid for Warehouse Operations

Costco’s latest move represents a growing trend of commercial and industrial microgrid development.


News Aug 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Next-Gen Solar Cells Break Indoor Efficiency Records

Next-Gen Solar Cells Break Indoor Efficiency Records

Researchers have demonstrated a perovskite indoor solar cell with a record 37.6% power conversion efficiency under LED lighting.


tech insights Aug 25, 2025 by Luke James
Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, especially as devices shrink in…


Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

An MIT-led study revealed the hidden contributors to plummeting solar costs, and many had nothing to do with solar at all.


tech insights Aug 22, 2025 by Luke James
Intelligence at the Energy Grid’s Edge: Enabling Real-Time Visibility

Intelligence at the Energy Grid’s Edge: Enabling Real-Time Visibility

Decentralized energy growth can strain grid visibility. Learn how distributed intelligence at the edge provides real-time insights, enhancing grid…


Texas Trouble: Energy Needs Outpace Grid Improvements

Texas Trouble: Energy Needs Outpace Grid Improvements

Texas won’t have enough electricity to meet demand unless it adds more grid infrastructure and upgrades power plants, a University of Houston…


Demand for Energy Efficiency Fuels Heat Pump Growth

Demand for Energy Efficiency Fuels Heat Pump Growth

A BCC Research report revealed that heat pumps are drawing interest as a critical solution for energy-saving next-generation heating and cooling.


Google Invests in CO2 Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage

Google Invests in CO2 Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage

Google has partnered with Energy Dome to scale long-duration carbon dioxide battery storage to advance its carbon-free goals.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell