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TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

A bandgap reference, an error amplifier, and an output transistor in one three-pin device. It's still a staple after nearly five decades.


tech insights Dec 10, 2025 by Luke James
Are AI Data Centers Putting Net-Zero Goals Out of Reach?

Are AI Data Centers Putting Net-Zero Goals Out of Reach?

AI data centers are on track to increase carbon emissions as much as 20%. A Cornell University report proposes ways to slow the trend.


Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

‘Honeycomb’ Floating Solar Panels To Lead PV Project in France

Floating solar panels will become part of a hybrid photovoltaic project in France, continuing a growing trend for renewable energy in tight spaces.


Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

Global Renewable Energy Surges While US Growth Slows

The International Energy Agency predicts global renewable capacity will double by 2030, but renewable use in North America is slowing down.


VPPs Are Growing, but Not Fast Enough for Demand

VPPs Are Growing, but Not Fast Enough for Demand

VPP deployments jumped 33% in 2024, but new capacity remains muted.


AI Creates Better-Performing Batteries at the Atomic Scale

AI Creates Better-Performing Batteries at the Atomic Scale

Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Michigan have collaborated to use AI, machine learning, and supercomputers to evaluate potential…


Transformer Supply Chain Woes Persist as Energy Demand Grows

Transformer Supply Chain Woes Persist as Energy Demand Grows

Wood Mackenzie reports that surging demand and stalled supply chains leave the U.S. short on transformers.


Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

Solar Energy Is Dropping in Price for Surprising Reasons

An MIT-led study revealed the hidden contributors to plummeting solar costs, and many had nothing to do with solar at all.


tech insights Aug 22, 2025 by Luke James
Demand for Energy Efficiency Fuels Heat Pump Growth

Demand for Energy Efficiency Fuels Heat Pump Growth

A BCC Research report revealed that heat pumps are drawing interest as a critical solution for energy-saving next-generation heating and cooling.


Power Sector Urgently Needs More Engineers With Diverse Skills

Power Sector Urgently Needs More Engineers With Diverse Skills

A study by Kearney and IEEE Power & Energy reviews how the power industry could recruit and train enough engineers to meet rapidly evolving…


Transmission Line Construction Too Slow To Meet Future Demand

Transmission Line Construction Too Slow To Meet Future Demand

While energy demand escalates, new line construction has slowed to the lowest level in a decade.


Fertilizer Demand Could Kickstart Green Hydrogen Production

Fertilizer Demand Could Kickstart Green Hydrogen Production

Green fertilizer mandates and supply- and demand-side policies could accelerate the commercialization of carbon-free hydrogen production, according…


EVs Shift to Axial, Dual-Rotor and Magnet-Free Drives

EVs Shift to Axial, Dual-Rotor and Magnet-Free Drives

Electric vehicle motor architecture is evolving rapidly, with axial-flux, dual-rotor, and magnet-free designs advancing efficiency and integration.


tech insights Jun 19, 2025 by Luke James
Machine Learning Is Rewiring the Power Grid

Machine Learning Is Rewiring the Power Grid

How is machine learning improving renewable energy and grid management? A survey of use cases in energy systems sheds some light.


Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping design safer battery control systems and innovative battery materials.


No Fire, No Explosion: Safety Standards for EV Batteries

No Fire, No Explosion: Safety Standards for EV Batteries

China has just enacted the world’s strictest fire prevention standards for lithium-ion EV batteries.


Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Energy demand is facing unprecedented growth, and generation resources are changing. How can energy leaders handle the increase and plan for an…


Hydrogen Fuel and MW Charging Tech Boost Fleet Electrification

Hydrogen Fuel and MW Charging Tech Boost Fleet Electrification

Honda, Prologis Mobility, and Sensata have introduced technologies to advance clean trucking and electric fleet technology.


Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Many airports are protecting against power outages by adding microgrids using solar and other energy sources.