In its latest report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that any further increase of global temperatures aggravates climate-related risks like species losses, extreme heat and humidity with significant consequences for human health, or negative impacts on food production and water availability; the projected negative outcomes escalate with higher … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency is Not Enough!
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PSMA Corner– Power Technology Roadmap: Forecasting the Future
In a world where the demand for electrical power is surging due to the proliferation of IoT edge devices, electric vehicles, and cloud computing, the Power Technology Roadmap (PTR) aims to assist the power electronics industry understand and anticipate the evolution of power conversion technology. The PTR, designed to offer a consolidated outlook of trends in power conversion … [Read more...] about PSMA Corner– Power Technology Roadmap: Forecasting the Future
Wide Bandgap Power to Electrify Our World for a Sustainable Future
In this article we look at how we can most efficiently “Electrify our World” to reduce emissions and meet net-zero goals by using wide bandgap semiconductors. Based on third party verified life-cycle analysis and sustainability reporting, this article will show how GaN and SiC enable not only CO2 reductions through in-use efficiency but can also support reduced emissions … [Read more...] about Wide Bandgap Power to Electrify Our World for a Sustainable Future
Sustainability of Power Electronics and Batteries: A Circular Economy Approach
Power electronics and battery energy storage are the key enabling technologies for high-efficiency energy conversions to realize green transition. With an increasing demand for electrification, renewable energy integration, and energy saving, more and more power electronics and batteries are being utilized. Consequently, their impact on the environment becomes of great concern, … [Read more...] about Sustainability of Power Electronics and Batteries: A Circular Economy Approach
Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit
Topics in control and power electronics play a pivotal role in the transition of power systems from centralized generation to distributed generation, the electrification of transportation, and the improvement of the lives of billions in developing countries. Numerous active sources, such as wind farms, solar farms, distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, energy storage … [Read more...] about Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit