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The microgrid combines wind, solar, and energy storage at the building level to provide 80% of a London college’s energy needs.

The microgrid combines wind, solar, and energy storage at the building level to provide 80% of a London college’s energy needs.

In this Q&A with Vicor, we explore current multiplication and decoupled conversion stages. Both overcome traditional…

In this Q&A with Vicor, we explore current multiplication and decoupled conversion stages. Both overcome traditional multiphase limitations and…

University of Illinois researchers examined the potential of using aquifer-based geothermal energy to cool data centers…

University of Illinois researchers examined the potential of using aquifer-based geothermal energy to cool data centers while reducing energy use…

Virtual power plants allow utilities to use these behind-the-meter assets to help meet peak demand and increase grid stability,

Virtual power plants allow utilities to use these behind-the-meter assets to help meet peak demand and increase grid stability,

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid…

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid expansions catch up to demand.

The six-month analysis attributes the increasing energy load to data centers, especially in certain regions, while…

The six-month analysis attributes the increasing energy load to data centers, especially in certain regions, while renewable energy and capacity…

Empower Semiconductor’s Mukund Krishna explains how embedded silicon capacitors improve power delivery networks and…

Empower Semiconductor’s Mukund Krishna explains how embedded silicon capacitors improve power delivery networks and maximize performance-per-watt.

An AI framework uses a human-in-the-loop GPT agent to provide real-time advisory support for advanced nuclear reactor operations.

An AI framework uses a human-in-the-loop GPT agent to provide real-time advisory support for advanced nuclear reactor operations.

The proof-of-concept battery can charge faster as it gets bigger and complete a full charge-storage-discharge cycle.

The proof-of-concept battery can charge faster as it gets bigger and complete a full charge-storage-discharge cycle.

The Japanese student team implemented Vicor Power’s DC-DC converter modules to lighten up their winning car and improve…

The Japanese student team implemented Vicor Power’s DC-DC converter modules to lighten up their winning car and improve performance.

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have jet-printed durable transistors for flexible electronics.

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have jet-printed durable transistors for flexible electronics.

To celebrate Women's History Month, we spotlight Erna Hamburger, an engineer who graduated top of her class at EPFL in…

To celebrate Women's History Month, we spotlight Erna Hamburger, an engineer who graduated top of her class at EPFL in 1933 and spent decades…

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved…

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved cold-weather performance.

Australian researchers have developed software that detects photovoltaic underperformance using only standard AC inverter data.

Australian researchers have developed software that detects photovoltaic underperformance using only standard AC inverter data.

ThinkLabs AI’s CEO spoke to EEPower about helping Southern California Edison automate its grid planning and operations with AI.

ThinkLabs AI’s CEO spoke to EEPower about helping Southern California Edison automate its grid planning and operations with AI.

With differing technologies, Toyota, Samsung SDI, QuantumScape, and others are vying for breakthroughs in solid-state…

With differing technologies, Toyota, Samsung SDI, QuantumScape, and others are vying for breakthroughs in solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that 32.1 GW of solar generating capacity will come online in 2026.

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that 32.1 GW of solar generating capacity will come online in 2026.

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and…

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and damp harmful frequency swings

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.