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Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software tools, battery storage, and…


News Mar 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial substations, translating…


High-Precision Digital Temperature Sensors Thanks to Wafer-Based Calibration

High-Precision Digital Temperature Sensors Thanks to Wafer-Based Calibration

Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern temperature sensor systems, enabling efficient signal conditioning, energy management, and data…


Beyond Mobility: Delivering Proven SiC Technology Where Performance and Reliability Matter the Most

Beyond Mobility: Delivering Proven SiC Technology Where Performance and Reliability Matter the Most

Learn how Mitsubishi Electric’s latest Unifull SiC modules combine advanced performance with enhanced power cycling capability enabled by…


Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

Toshiba Launches 6.5 kV, 2 kA Press-Pack IEGT for HVDC Converters

The ST2000JXH35A raises validated turn-off and short-circuit test voltage to 4.5 kV, targeting reduced series device counts in high-voltage…


new products Mar 04, 2026 by Luke James
Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold (pre-energization), and hot…


From Months to Minutes: How Automated AI Can Modernize the Grid

From Months to Minutes: How Automated AI Can Modernize the Grid

ThinkLabs AI’s CEO spoke to EEPower about helping Southern California Edison automate its grid planning and operations with AI.


Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 5: Future Trends

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 5: Future Trends

This article discusses trends in AI-assisted smart substations, including sensor density, autonomous and self-healing networks, and inverter-based…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 4

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 4

While the first three parts in this article series detailed military and avionic standards and front-end solutions, this last Part 4 delves into…


What We Can Learn From Five California Microgrids

What We Can Learn From Five California Microgrids

Learn how California microgrids offer resilience and cost savings for critical facilities like data centers, using hybrid renewable systems (solar,…


Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and ML

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and ML

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) can turn high-res data into…


The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…


Schneider Expands Grid Operations Stack with Digital Twin

Schneider Expands Grid Operations Stack with Digital Twin

Schneider showcased the physics-based digital twin and updates to ArcFM Web and Energy Transmission Software at DTECH 2026.


News Feb 11, 2026 by Luke James
Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 3: Comms and Data Integration

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 3: Comms and Data Integration

This article focuses on practical implementation details for communications and data integration in smart substations and reviews predictive…


Briefs: New Tech Debuts for EVs, Batteries, and Power Grids

Briefs: New Tech Debuts for EVs, Batteries, and Power Grids

Tesla, Nissan, Lightyear, Toshiba, Electrified Thermal Systems, Ampacimon, and AP Sensing have made recent technical advancements.


News Feb 05, 2026 by Karen Hanson
How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to AI/electrification demands, and…


Sense Debuts Edge-Powered Fault Detection to Bolster Distribution Grid Reliability

Sense Debuts Edge-Powered Fault Detection to Bolster Distribution Grid Reliability

In this exclusive interview, Sense CEO Mike Phillips, provided additional technical insights on new software that detects arcing and downed lines.


new products Feb 02, 2026 by Dale Wilson
Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

Learn how smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling real-time protection and…


Grid-Forming Inverters Stabilize Grids With High Renewables

Grid-Forming Inverters Stabilize Grids With High Renewables

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and damp harmful frequency swings


tech insights Jan 26, 2026 by Luke James
Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 1

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 1

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands through interoperability,…