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Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

This article examines the limitations of traditional impedance matching in semiconductor plasma processing and explores the benefits of Advanced…


Geospatial Tech Transforms Smart Grid Performance

Geospatial Tech Transforms Smart Grid Performance

Black & Veatch has developed Canada’s first award-winning community-wide smart grid, deploying geospatial technology to improve grid…


News Jun 05, 2024 by John Nieman
Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

The diverse power terms in electrical generation systems include active, reactive, and apparent power, all of which lead to the introduction of…


Countdown to EEPower Day: Join the Ultimate Virtual Event for Power Engineers

Countdown to EEPower Day: Join the Ultimate Virtual Event for Power Engineers

Don't miss EEPower's first free virtual conference and trade show for power engineers. Register now!


Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Rapid progress in fast-switching devices presents new challenges that must be addressed by insulation material manufacturers and system integrators.


The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

Learn about the operating mechanisms of DC generators involving components like the armature, commutator, brush assembly, and field windings.…


Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Duke Energy’s self-contained hydrogen plant will use renewable energy to create renewable energy. Solar power will produce and store 100% green…


News Nov 27, 2023 by Jane Marsh
Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Demand Response Platforms: Ensuring Grid Stability Amid Escalating Heat Waves

Demand Response Platforms: Ensuring Grid Stability Amid Escalating Heat Waves

Year after year, heat waves across the U.S. and around the world have intensified, placing extreme strain on power grids. Demand response platforms…


After 14 Years, Nuclear Reactor Online in Georgia

After 14 Years, Nuclear Reactor Online in Georgia

After 14 years of construction, the third nuclear reactor unit at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle has finally started delivering power to customers.…


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Reducing CO₂ emissions has become a worldwide goal and led to the research and development of many new technologies. This article examines the…


Substation Circuit Breaker Earns NEMA 4 Rating For Water, Dust and Weather Resistance

Substation Circuit Breaker Earns NEMA 4 Rating For Water, Dust and Weather Resistance

The new housing for ABB’s R-MAG magnetic outdoor vacuum circuit breaker has received a 4 rating from the National Electrical Manufacturer…


new products Jun 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

TVA Gas Plant Proposal Clashes With Clean Energy Goals

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s proposed gas plant sparks controversy as it clashes with the Biden Administration’s clean energy objectives.


What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

What Do EPA Carbon Emission Caps Mean for the Energy Transition?

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new carbon emissions limits on fossil fuel-fired power plants. Here’s what that means for the…


Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Utility Companies Brace for GHG Emissions Disclosure Regulations

Fortress Information Security is working with top utilities to prepare for the Security and Exchange Commission’s looming disclosure requirements…


News May 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Why the Rise in Australian Residential Energy Storage?

Why the Rise in Australian Residential Energy Storage?

A new report charts Australia’s rapid rise in residential battery storage adoption. 


Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

The generation of alternating voltage is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering that involves the production of an electrical signal that…


Columbus’ First Microgrid Begins Operation

Columbus’ First Microgrid Begins Operation

A solar-powered microgrid provided by Eaton recently came online to provide backup water services in Ohio’s state capital. 


News Feb 20, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

The price of commercial and residential solar power has increased for the first time in more than a decade.


Wind Energy Goals Can’t Be Met Without Addressing Workforce Gap

Wind Energy Goals Can’t Be Met Without Addressing Workforce Gap

The wind industry has trouble finding qualified workers, and qualified workers can’t find employment opportunities.