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Learn how SiC JFETs beat MOSFETs for next-gen power. They offer ultralow loss, superior stability, and rugged avalanche…

Learn how SiC JFETs beat MOSFETs for next-gen power. They offer ultralow loss, superior stability, and rugged avalanche protection—critical for…

Learn how Hitachi Energy's IGCT platform scales to 8.5 kV. It provides high turn-off capability and supports…

Learn how Hitachi Energy's IGCT platform scales to 8.5 kV. It provides high turn-off capability and supports cost-efficient system designs for…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability.…

Because their generation fluctuates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become essential for grid stability. Grid-supporting BESS must…

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…

Learn how Mersen analyzed the eco-balance of its passive components, finding that weight reduction can impact energy…

Learn how Mersen analyzed the eco-balance of its passive components, finding that weight reduction can impact energy efficiency and sometimes have…

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density…

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A…

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.

Load and frequency control is key to maintaining power system stability and reliability.

Load and frequency control is key to maintaining power system stability and reliability.

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of…

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy…

As applications like data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems place increasing demands on energy infrastructure, the need for…

This article explores the fundamental principles of high-voltage power transmission, focusing on its advantages for…

This article explores the fundamental principles of high-voltage power transmission, focusing on its advantages for efficient long-distance energy…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries,…

This article examines troubleshooting for photovoltaic system issues related to arrays, electrical loads, batteries, charge controllers, and…

This article describes three types of hydraulic turbines, their applications, and components.

This article describes three types of hydraulic turbines, their applications, and components.

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration,…

This article outlines the essential final checks required before starting up a PV system, including array configuration, wire management,…

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.

This article highlights the applications, features, and functionality of three types of PV systems: day-use-only, DC with…

This article highlights the applications, features, and functionality of three types of PV systems: day-use-only, DC with storage, and DC powering…

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and…

This article explores the potential of carrier-based pulse width modulation techniques such as sawtooth, triangular, and sinusoidal, and examines…

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays,…

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays, and battery banks.