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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?


PV Problem Troubleshooting: Arrays, Batteries, Inverters & More

PV Problem Troubleshooting: Arrays, Batteries, Inverters & More

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries, charge controllers, and…


Differentiating Hydraulic Turbines: Reaction, Impulse and Propeller

Differentiating Hydraulic Turbines: Reaction, Impulse and Propeller

This article describes three types of hydraulic turbines, their applications, and components.


Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting, self-repairing EV batteries, and…


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,…


3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

3 Projects Making Energy Cleaner and Leaner

Researchers have made breakthroughs in carbon-free energy, battery electrodes, and grid modeling.


tech insights Mar 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Strategic Moves by Mercedes-Benz, National Grid and Equinor

Strategic Moves by Mercedes-Benz, National Grid and Equinor

Developments in energy business news include multi-billion-dollar wind projects, next-gen electric vehicle batteries, and renewable energy pivots.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

New Moves in SMRs, Hydrogen Fuel, and Smart Grid Tech

Leaders in energy and tech have progressed in nuclear and hydrogen energy and smart grid solutions.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

From Arrays to Inverters—Here’s Your PV System Checklist

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration, wire management,…


Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Research Pushes Perovskite and Solar to New Levels

Recent advancements aim to improve efficiency in harvesting renewable energy and achieving power grid resilience.


tech insights Mar 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Smart Buildings Could Reinvent the Power Grid

Managed efficiently using advanced data-driven platforms, smart buildings could participate in the energy ecosystem and make the grid more…


tech insights Mar 20, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

The high-capacity supercapacitors could perform better than lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.


Navitas Introduces World’s First Bidirectional GaN Power ICs

Navitas Introduces World’s First Bidirectional GaN Power ICs

The compact design eliminates bulky components, increases efficiency, and reduces costs in renewable energy and electric vehicles.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Fossil Fuels Down: Signs of an Evolving Power Grid

Renewable sources and natural gas led the growth in power generation and infrastructure in 2024.


Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Hot Wire: 5 Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy Tech

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated electrodes, and more.


tech insights Mar 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Maximizing Grid Management With Quantum Optimization

Researchers found quantum particle swarm optimization could manage grids with renewable energy, microgrids, and extreme temperatures.


2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

The newest voltage class of silicon carbide is enabling a shift in circuit topology for 1500 V-class inverters.


Achieving Grid Resilience With Building-Level Renewable Generation

Achieving Grid Resilience With Building-Level Renewable Generation

Commercial buildings with on-site microgrids help relieve grid congestion and aid in load balancing.


Zero-Trust: Preventing Grid Cyber Attacks

Zero-Trust: Preventing Grid Cyber Attacks

Iowa State University and Central Iowa Power Cooperative are collaborating to develop a zero-trust architecture to strengthen grid cybersecurity.


tech insights Mar 12, 2025 by Jake Hertz