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Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…


News Mar 19, 2026 by Karen Hanson
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
Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Acquisitions, partnerships, and funding are impacting Posco, Factorial, Horizon Motor, Chery Automotive, Infineon, Electreon, EnergyHub, Resideo…


News Dec 11, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Time selected several power industry innovations, including curbside electric vehicle charging, an electric ferry, a virtual power plant, and data…


News Oct 31, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

PG&E and Entergy Mississippi have begun major grid infrastructure improvements to handle increasing energy demand.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Automation Platform Upgrades Arizona Hydro Systems

Automation Platform Upgrades Arizona Hydro Systems

Salt River Project has completed standardizing four hydroelectric dams in Arizona using Emerson’s Ovation platform


News Oct 17, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

In a world first, National Grid has used automated drones to inspect U.K. grid infrastructure Beyond the Visual Line of Sight.


News Oct 01, 2025 by Liam Critchley
AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

The annual conference showcased the latest in transmission, distribution, and energy management. EEPower was on site to bring you the news.


Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

A predictive power mapping system has won $275,000 and propelled Alabama Power and partner E Source to the third round in the Department of…


News Feb 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi integrated with over-the-air updates could make energy systems more adaptable.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

A subsurface sensing system allows faster and safer undergrounding of power lines.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

MicroEJ, GE Vernova, and Landis+Gyr are implementing artificial intelligence to improve grid reliability and operations.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.


News Dec 04, 2024 by John Nieman
Solar-Powered Line Sensors Predict Wildfires

Solar-Powered Line Sensors Predict Wildfires

Gridware uses solar-powered sensors and artificial intelligence to detect fire risks.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

AI-coupled satellite data helps assess vegetation risks, prevent outages, and restore power faster.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
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!


Yokogawa’s Wind Farm Solution: Driving Japan’s Offshore Energy Evolution

Yokogawa’s Wind Farm Solution: Driving Japan’s Offshore Energy Evolution

Yokogawa's cutting-edge approach to wind farm monitoring and management is the realization of a decarbonized society.


News Mar 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI tools simulate the effects of extreme weather events, pinpoint vegetation risks, and reduce time-consuming manual surveys across utility networks.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell