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Smaller-scale Distributed Wind has Big Potential

Smaller-scale Distributed Wind has Big Potential

A US Department of Energy study shows that smaller-scale wind turbines could bring cleaner power to millions of households.


News May 23, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
EEP Sister Site, Control, is Launching Control Automation Day

EEP Sister Site, Control, is Launching Control Automation Day

Slated for June 21, Control Automation Day 2022 will take a full dive into PLC systems, and is set to be packed with keynote addresses, educational…


News May 20, 2022 by Ian Hahn
EIA Predicts Summer Energy Usage Will be Higher

EIA Predicts Summer Energy Usage Will be Higher

Wind and solar power take up the slack as rising natural gas prices make fossil fuels less attractive.


News May 20, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Amperon Secures Funding For AI-enabled Electricity Demand Analytics

Amperon Secures Funding For AI-enabled Electricity Demand Analytics

Amperon announces a win of $7 million in Series A funding to bring its AI-powered electricity demand analytics to new markets.


News May 20, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Nexperia Expands its CFP Package Lineup with 14 New Rectifiers

Nexperia Expands its CFP Package Lineup with 14 New Rectifiers

The fresh additions consist of 45, 60, 100, and 200–V rectifiers, available in both automotive-qualified and standard versions, all of which are…


How not to Manage Your Power Grid

How not to Manage Your Power Grid

Lebanon offers lessons to the rest of the world on how not to manage your power grid.


News May 19, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Voltage Converters for Railway Technology – Costs at First and Second Glance

Voltage Converters for Railway Technology – Costs at First and Second Glance

Price pressure rises, also in railway industry, and will hence have an essential impact on the initial acquisition costs for electronics…


STMicroelectronics Releases Two Series of MDmesh Silicon Power MOSFETs

STMicroelectronics Releases Two Series of MDmesh Silicon Power MOSFETs

ST’s STPOWER MDmesh M9 and DM9 series feature N-channel super-junction multi-drain silicon power MOSFETs that will offer what ST says are the…


BOEM Sells Carolina Long Bay Offshore Leases for $315 Million

BOEM Sells Carolina Long Bay Offshore Leases for $315 Million

The energy giants TotalEnergies and Duke Energy won the right to the two lease areas, which if developed could produce enough electricity to power…


News May 18, 2022 by Ian Hahn
National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 1

National Electrical Code Basics: Branch Circuits Part 1

Learn about the basics of branch circuits, according to the National Electric Code.


Advanced Energy Introduces Fresh ORv3-Compliant Power Shelf

Advanced Energy Introduces Fresh ORv3-Compliant Power Shelf

Fully compatible with the Compute Project’s ORv3 1OU 21” open rack standard, the new power shelf accommodates up to six 3 kW, 50.5 V AC-DC…


Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

The truck’s powertrain, the largest of its kind in the world, employs eight hydrogen fuel cells in parallel, a gargantuan radiator, and seven…


News May 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
onsemi Says its 650 V SiC MOSFET is Market’s First in a TOLL Package

onsemi Says its 650 V SiC MOSFET is Market’s First in a TOLL Package

The new N-channel power MOSFET, housed in its TO-leadless (TOLL) package, requires 30% less board space than devices supplied in standard…


Why Are Cryptocurrencies Such Energy Hogs?

Why Are Cryptocurrencies Such Energy Hogs?

Digital currencies seem ready to turn the world upside down—but there is a cost.


News May 16, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

With gas prices rising, electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but transportation decarbonization remains a major issue.


News May 14, 2022 by Harsha Korde
SiC Devices Used in PFC for EV Charger Applications

SiC Devices Used in PFC for EV Charger Applications

This article analyzes the technological trends of the DC electric vehicle (EV) charger. It introduces the current status of silicon carbide (SiC)…


Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Researchers at Imperial College came up with a new redox flow battery design for low-cost, long-term energy storage solutions.


News May 13, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

The companies will coordinate to develop Mitsubishi’s SiC power modules for use in the rail platforms offered by Siemens, such as its latest, the…


News May 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Qorvo Says its New 1200 V SiC FETs Sport Industry’s Best Figures of Merit

Qorvo Says its New 1200 V SiC FETs Sport Industry’s Best Figures of Merit

The six FETs, members of the fresh UF4C/SC series, feature industry-leading marks for on-resistance, claims Qorvo (formerly UnitedSic), and target…


ABB to Supply Shell with its Full Complement of Charging Solutions

ABB to Supply Shell with its Full Complement of Charging Solutions

ABB will equip Shell with its AC and DC solutions, which range from wallboxes to fast-charging stations and even electric bus charging systems, to…