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Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Self-Healing Microgrids: Sandia’s Innovative Methods for Load Shedding and Fault Isolation

Research at Sandia National Laboratories proposes prioritized undervoltage load shedding and undervoltage-supervised overcurrent for fault isolation.


tech insights Feb 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Individual projects from Google and Carnegie Mellon highlight the growing role of Deep Learning in battery technology and material science. 


tech insights Jan 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Gecko Robotics Brings Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to the Grid

Gecko Robotics Brings Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to the Grid

Gecko Robotics and Ambit Grant Town are teaming up to employ artificial intelligence and robotics to assess power plant operations and perform…


News Jan 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

NREL’s Second Real-Time Controllable Grid Interface Transforms Renewable Energy

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory constructed the Controllable Grid Interface a decade ago to help test emerging renewable energy…


10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

From inductor circuits to SiC and GaN to Moore’s Law, check out these must-reads from EEPower’s exclusive partnership with Bodo’s Power Systems.


ROHM Releases LTspice Models for High-Voltage Devices

ROHM Releases LTspice Models for High-Voltage Devices

By adding models for its silicon carbide and IGBT devices, ROHM has expanded its library of LTspice models to more than 3,500, expanding circuit…


new products Dec 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

HIOKI’s high-voltage divider is an important addition to power measurement solutions.


Free NREL Tool Helps Engineers Maximize R&D Investments

Free NREL Tool Helps Engineers Maximize R&D Investments

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s open-source, Python-based tool helps engineers plan research and development projects. The free tool…


News Dec 06, 2023 by Jane Marsh
The Silent Killer: Fixing Your Electrostatic Discharge Workflow

The Silent Killer: Fixing Your Electrostatic Discharge Workflow

Today’s industry solutions are indistinguishable from those that have existed for decades. This begs an important question: If the electronics…


Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


The Unique Charging Infrastructure Needs of Airport EV Fleets

The Unique Charging Infrastructure Needs of Airport EV Fleets

As more airports electrify operations, challenges emerge around integrating high-power charging infrastructure—a transition that entails careful…


Powerside Unveils Solutions for Electric Power Quality Optimization

Powerside Unveils Solutions for Electric Power Quality Optimization

Powerside’s two new power electronics products are designed to enable greater power quality across the grid.


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN


NEC Basics: Grounding and Bonding DC Systems Supplying Premises

NEC Basics: Grounding and Bonding DC Systems Supplying Premises

Learn whether or not you should connect a direct current power supply to the ground.


Understanding AC Voltmeters With PMMCs

Understanding AC Voltmeters With PMMCs

This article examines the behavior of permanent magnet moving-coil instruments connected to AC, where the polarity affects deflection and presents…


Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

Bridging the Gap Between Field and Lab for Perovskite Solar Cells

As solar technology hits commercial markets, the need for reliable research on solar cell performance grows. A research team at the U.S. Department…


Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

This article introduces and explains parasitics in passive components like capacitors, inductors,…


Understanding Resistance Measurement Tools

Understanding Resistance Measurement Tools

Learn about resistance measurement through two methods: the Ammeter/Voltmeter approach and the megohmmeter. The Ammeter/Voltmeter method uses…


Realizing Power-Saving Analog-to-Digital Conversion for Highly Accurate Measurements

Realizing Power-Saving Analog-to-Digital Conversion for Highly Accurate Measurements

This article presents a low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) solution for high-precision measurement applications.


‘REDi’ for Hydro: Virtually Visualizing Hydropower’s Potential

‘REDi’ for Hydro: Virtually Visualizing Hydropower’s Potential

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has pioneered a virtual space with the help of engineers and design teams to showcase current research and…