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$1.3B Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Plant Opens in Illinois

$1.3B Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Plant Opens in Illinois

A 1.25-gigawatt natural gas-powered combined-cycle plant recently came online in Illinois. The $1.3 billion project offers a low-emitting source of…


News Aug 28, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Direct Air Capture Projects in Two States Receive $1.2B From DOE 

Direct Air Capture Projects in Two States Receive $1.2B From DOE 

The U.S. Department of Energy is fueling $1.2 billion into two upcoming direct air capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana. 


News Aug 27, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GaN Transistor is First to Meet Short-Circuit Robustness Milestone for Motor Drive Applications

GaN Transistor is First to Meet Short-Circuit Robustness Milestone for Motor Drive Applications

Transphorm, in collaboration with Yaskawa Electric Corporation, has demonstrated a five-microsecond short-circuit withstand time with a gallium…


News Aug 26, 2023 by Mike Falter
Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
EPRI Program Helps Utilities Plan for EV Expansion

EPRI Program Helps Utilities Plan for EV Expansion

Utilities, fleet operators, automakers, and federal agencies are teaming up to prepare the grid for an influx of electric vehicle charging…


News Aug 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE’s Latest Funding Supports Energy Infrastructure, Building Technology

DOE’s Latest Funding Supports Energy Infrastructure, Building Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $107 million in four projects focusing on the nation’s energy infrastructure and building technologies.…


News Aug 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

An open-source modeling tool, ALTRIOS, helps rail companies assess decarbonization options and optimize the rollout of energy-efficient…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Motors has issued a voluntary recall for 209 of its Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicles as a precautionary measure following the findings…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

San Diego Jumpstarts Microgrid Projects to Boost Resilience

A 25-year deal between the City of San Diego and Shell New Energies promises a long-term commitment to solar microgrid projects. 


News Aug 17, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

New Partnership to Accelerate GaN Adoption in Chinese EV Market

GaN Systems has announced a partnership with ACEpower, a leading developer of power supply and EV charging solutions for the Chinese market, to…


News Aug 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Axcelis has announced shipment of a  Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to Wolfspeed to support expanded production of power semiconductor…


News Aug 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Onsemi Long-Term Supply Agreements Heat Up

Power semiconductor manufacturer onsemi continues its fast pace of deal-making, announcing new long-term supply agreements (LTSA) with auto…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

A look at recent advancements in power technology, from the UK's largest satellite test chamber to the cutting-edge Scorpius particle…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $100 million grant program to incentivize states, local governments, and utilities to purchase…


News Aug 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

Tata Group Building UK EV Battery Gigafactory

After months of negotiations, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover has officially announced plans to build a battery plant in England, allowing Britain…


News Aug 07, 2023 by Claire Turvill
Automotive Suppliers Lock In Access To High-Voltage Components

Automotive Suppliers Lock In Access To High-Voltage Components

Automotive suppliers BorgWarner and Semikron Danfoss have announced long-term supply agreements with semiconductor manufacturers to secure access…


News Aug 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
A Look at Emerging Charging Solutions for Large EVs

A Look at Emerging Charging Solutions for Large EVs

Each of these solutions takes a unique approach to charging larger electric vehicles like buses and RVs. This article will examine some of the more…


News Aug 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced four funding programs for increased grid modernization, energy code updates, solar manufacturing,…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell