Modern electronics and renewable energy systems depend on DC to AC inverters that convert a DC source into a clean sinusoidal AC output. This technical article explains the theory behind inverter circuits, their types, architectures, and practical design tips.
As lithium-ion batteries power more vehicles and energy systems, the risk of thermal runaway grows. Honeywell's BES LITE detects electrolyte vapors at the first vent stage, enabling rapid intervention to prevent failures, protect assets, and ensure safety compliance.
New technology from Reeja Jayan in the department of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University extends battery life cycle by 10x, reduces charging time, and improves operating safety.
This article is a detailed exploration of crystalline vs amorphous solids, covering atomic order, materials properties, semiconductors, and how they translate into practical semiconductor, hardware and digital design applications.
These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today's best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships.
Development of technology to enable use of hydrogen as a fuel to power turbines, engines, boilers, etc., safely and efficiently is already underway. This first approach is suitable for applications where comparatively large output is required.
Article 5 of our Energy Storage Series: Reducing cost is during the final stages of battery manufacturing can assist the migration to electric vehicles.
Researchers and companies unite to advance an established fabrication technique that builds up materials atom by atom for use in displays, batteries, and solar panels.
Article 3 of our Energy Storage Solutions series: A state-of-the-art Battery Monitoring System allows you to extract the highest quantity of charge from your battery pack and manage the charge and discharge cycles in a safer way extending battery life.
Article 2 of our Energy Storage Solutions series: Communication is essential within solar systems to maintain efficiency in relation to power generation and consumption activities.
Bifacial solar panels are capable of converting rays of sunshine into energy from both their front and rear-sides. This leads to higher energy efficiency and greater energy production.
As the world moves toward cleaner and sustainable sources of energy, one of the major challenges is converting efficiently between electrical and chemical energy.
Liquid air energy storage (LAES) is in the news again, as one of the first large-scale commercial plants in the UK has recently been announced. The new 50MW storage facility will become one of the biggest battery storage systems in Europe, with a minimum projected output of 250MWh.
LTE-M and NB-IoT enables everything to be connected to the Internet. Learn how the nRF9160 SiP realizes this and makes it possible to build very small devices with many years of battery life.
The range advantages of Bluetooth 5 open up new opportunities in the domain of remote-controlled vehicles, such as cars, boats, and drones. Radio-controlled toys have delighted kids and adult enthusiasts for generations.
As EV batteries become more powerful and complex, ever more sophisticated battery management systems are needed to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of electric vehicles.
Battery life is one of the most important considerations when designing wireless products. If it is too short, users will have to charge or change batteries often, leading to frustration and possibly less use of the product