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Battery Wars: LG vs. Tesla

Battery Wars: LG vs. Tesla

Tesla and LG Energy Solution are competing to implement a cost-cutting technology for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.


News Aug 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
ABB’s Onboard DC Grid: The Engine Behind Washington’s Ferries

ABB’s Onboard DC Grid: The Engine Behind Washington’s Ferries

The U.S.’s largest ferry system selected ABB as its propulsion supplier for a new hybrid-electric fleet.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Emerson’s Ovation Automation Offers AI-Powered Grid Management

Emerson’s Ovation Automation Offers AI-Powered Grid Management

Emerson’s upgraded Ovation Automation Platform uses edge intelligence and AI algorithms to make utility operations more reliable, affordable, and…


News Aug 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

The largest co-located solar-plus-battery storage system in the U.S. has started delivering power near Las Vegas.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Alaskan-based startup Sitkana has created small-scale hydropower installations for coastal regions or fishing vessels.


News Aug 06, 2024 by John Nieman
Prepping for Fault-Managed Power Adoption

Prepping for Fault-Managed Power Adoption

Industry group supports the global adoption of a new method for safely delivering more power over long distances.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Daihen deployed Infineon’s CoolSic 2000 V modules for its grid storage unit-type advanced power conditioners.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo will mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium metal battery cells for electric vehicles.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

With this tiny EV, drivers can swap out their batteries and return to the road in minutes. But can battery swapping work on a larger scale?


News Aug 02, 2024 by John Nieman
Nanos for Cathodes: Making EV Batteries Better

Nanos for Cathodes: Making EV Batteries Better

Integrals Power will manufacture nano-enhanced cathodes for better performance and safety in electric vehicle batteries.


News Aug 01, 2024 by John Nieman
EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

Tektronix EA Elektro-Automatik’s enhanced battery test system conserves production floor space and increases battery testing throughput.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Mike Falter
What Will Stop Google From Guzzling AI Energy?

What Will Stop Google From Guzzling AI Energy?

Google’s energy consumption has skyrocketed with artificial intelligence. Here, we dive into how the tech giant can offset its data center…


News Jul 30, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Humans Not Required: Robotic Arms Charge EVs While Parked

Humans Not Required: Robotic Arms Charge EVs While Parked

The electric vehicle charging system can fully charge over two-thirds of the building's garage capacity within 24 hours.


News Jul 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Tiny Spheres, Big Energy: PV ‘Balls’ Challenge Solar Panel Tech

Tiny Spheres, Big Energy: PV ‘Balls’ Challenge Solar Panel Tech

The company claims these spheres could achieve 60 times more energy output than solar panels in natural or artificial light.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

The Southwest Research Institute has developed a supercritical carbon dioxide power plant that will be fully operational in 2025.


News Jul 24, 2024 by John Nieman
Keeping Cool: Boosting Data Center Efficiency With AI

Keeping Cool: Boosting Data Center Efficiency With AI

Data centers consume enormous power, but artificial intelligence cooling systems could provide better energy efficiency.


News Jul 23, 2024 by Mike Falter
Oceans of Info: Dual Platform Tests Wave Energy Converter Tech

Oceans of Info: Dual Platform Tests Wave Energy Converter Tech

European research group creates dual hardware-in-the-loop platform for rigorous testing of wave energy converter technology.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

The project seeks to assess the performance of automotive batteries under various discharge and charge conditions.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz