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Using EC-AFM for Nanoscale Battery Testing

On August 25, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Liam Critchley

EC-AFM is an analytical characterization technique that offers nanoscale resolution. By imaging and deducing properties at the nanoscale, EC-AFM can help provide new insights to improve the performance of the next generation of advanced batteries.

Tagged With: afm, atomic force microscopy, battery, battery testing, ec-afm, electrochemical atomic force microscopy, nanotechnology

Data Center Cooling Innovates to Meet Growing Energy Demands

On May 30, 2025 in All, Computing, Energy Harvesting, General by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing call for increased energy needs and rising power densities. Dive into the future of data center cooling and discover how cutting-edge liquid cooling methods are revolutionizing efficiency and sustainability.

Tagged With: advanced cooling systems, ai cooling, data center cooling, high-performance computing, hpc cooling, immersion cooling, liquid cooling technology, rack power density, smart data centers, sustainable data centers

Quantum Dot Fluorescence Creates New Opportunities and Applications

On May 9, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Medical, Sensors by Liam Critchley

Quantum dots have unique fluorescent properties that can be tuned by changing their size. Discover how the tunability around the emitted color enables quantum dots to be well-suited in a wide range of applications, such as QLED displays, solar cells, bioimaging, and biosensors.

Tagged With: 0d, bioimaging, biosensor, display, electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, qled, quantum, quantum dot, quantum technology, solar cell

The Role of Vibration Monitoring in Alternative Energy

On April 10, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Sensors by TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity's IoT Wireless Vibration Sensors detect mechanical issues in wind and hydropower plants early. Learn how they enable real-time monitoring, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs with wireless integration, long battery life, and durable, industry-ready designs.

Tagged With: bluetooth, downtime reduction, energy efficiency, gearbox failure, hydropower, industrial sensors, iot sensors, lorawan, machine health monitoring, predictive maintenance, pump cavitation, remote monitoring, renewable energy maintenance, wind energy, wireless vibration monitoring

High-Voltage SiC Power Modules Advance Renewable Energy Storage Systems

On March 3, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Wolfspeed

Silicon carbide power modules boost renewable energy storage by increasing efficiency, power density, and scalability. See how Wolfspeed’s solutions improve system performance and reliability for modular energy storage.

Tagged With: bess, clean energy, energy storage, epc, m module, sic, silicon carbide, wolfpack, wolfspeed wolfpack silicon-carbide power modules

Generating Electricity from Seawater

On January 24, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Sensors by Carolyn Mathas

KIMM’s seawater generator, powered by ion movement, delivers continuous electricity without external input, offering scalable, sustainable energy solutions for sensors in remote locations.

Tagged With: carbon nanotubes, continuous power, graphene oxide, ion redistribution, kimm, nanoelectronics, remote energy, saltwater electricity, seawater energy, self-charging generator

Smart Meter and Smart Grid Applications Find the Ideal Fit

On January 15, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Pulse Electronics

Rogowski coil current sensors revolutionize energy management with accuracy, flexibility, and compact design, outperforming legacy systems and making them ideal for smart meters and smart grids.

Tagged With: accurate current sensing, advanced metering infrastructure (ami), current sensing for meters, electricity meter sensors, energy management solutions, modern electrical grid, rogowski coil current sensors, smart grid applications, smart meter technology, yageo pulse rogowski coils

The Growing Importance of Energy Efficiency in AI Processing

On December 30, 2024 in All, Computing, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Brandon Lewis

As AI grows, energy efficiency becomes crucial for sustainability and cost control. Low-power chips, edge AI processing, and GNNs help reduce energy consumption, extend device life, and lower environmental impact. These innovations are key to AI’s continued evolution and scalability.

Tagged With: AI, ai chips, ai data center efficiency, ai energy efficiency, ai environmental impact, ai hardware, ai power management, carbon nanotube tpus, data center, edge ai processing, energy efficiency, energy-efficient ai, energy-efficient neural networks, gnns, intel vpus, low-power ai chips, mediatek npu, sustainable ai

New Tech Tuesdays: DC Microgrids Offer a Smarter, More Efficient Energy Solution

On December 24, 2024 in All, Circuit Protection, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, IoT, Low Power, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

DC microgrids, despite their niche nature, can integrate with renewable energies for efficient power and storage solutions, potentially leading to a greener, more efficient distributed energy source for the modern world.

Tagged With: battery storage, DC microgrids, decentralized energy, direct current, energy efficiency, energy storage, green energy, infrastructure, off-grid systems, renewable energy, smart grids, solar energy, wind energy

Navigating DC Distribution Systems

On December 12, 2024 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Mouser Technical Content Staff

DC microgrids are transforming energy distribution by enhancing efficiency, power quality, and renewable energy integration. Discover how and learn about the challenges and solutions in implementing these systems for a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Tagged With: battery storage, dc microgrids, dc power distribution, energy efficiency, energy harvesting, hybrid systems, microgrid regulation, photovoltaic, power quality, renewable energy, sustainability, voltage management, wind turbines

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