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A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?


tech insights Aug 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.


Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.


Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Microgrid Mania: Trending Technology in Alternative Energy

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  


Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.


tech insights Jul 19, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Public electric vehicle chargers are scarce in rural areas. Will creative technology provide solutions?


Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…


tech insights Jul 09, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?


Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Technology creates new ways to experience summer traditions. This article dives deep into the tech transforming your favorite celebrations, from…


Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.


MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

MPPT Methods Keep Blades Turning

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.


Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…


Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.


‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.


‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…