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    Renesas Acquires Pictorus to Simplify and Accelerate Embedded Application Software Development

    Chris Sullivan, Founder and CEO of Pictorus

    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today that a Renesas subsidiary has completed the acquisition of software developer Pictorus, based in Oakland, California. With the acquisition of Pictorus, Renesas gains a cloud‑based behavioral modeling
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    Securing Critical Connections in Industrial Systems

    Securing Critical Connections in Industrial Systems

    ­Cyberattacks on industrial networks often attract the spotlight, yet regulators have also cautioned against vulnerabilities at the hardware layer. Standards like IEC 62443 and the NIST cybersecurity framework identify connection points as potential entry routes for tampering and interception. That emphasis re
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025

    Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025

    ­After a slower first half of 2025, zero-emission truck (ZET) deployment in the United States gained momentum in the second half of the year, with ZETs representing 4.14 percent of all truck deployments from July through December 2025, up from 1.32 percent in the first half of the year, according to the June 20
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    Date:
    06/16/2026
    Aligned Climate Capital Closes $33M in Construction Financing for Delaware Community Solar Projects

    Aligned Climate Capital Closes $33M in Construction Financing for Delaware Community Solar Projects

    ­With Delaware electricity rates expected to increase this summer, community solar projects offer a timely opportunity to expand access to locally generated clean energy. To support expansion, Aligned Climate Capital has closed $33 million in construction financing on two Delaware community solar projects through it
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    Date:
    06/16/2026
    Cutting the Cost of Africa's Energy Transition with the Right Flexibility Mix

    Cutting the cost of Africa’s energy transition with the right flexibility mix

    ­Africa’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. With some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, the continent is uniquely positioned to leapfrog into a low-cost, renewable-powered future. But as policymakers and planners accelerate deployment, a critical misconception often skews the d
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    Date:
    06/15/2026
    Global HV Switchgear Market to Expand Rapidly Through 2030, led by APAC, Forecasts GlobalData

    Global HV switchgear market to expand rapidly through 2030, led by APAC, forecasts GlobalData

    ­Grid operators are increasingly adopting digital substations, intelligent monitoring, and SF₆-free technologies to boost reliability, cut lifecycle emissions, and meet rising electricity demand across industrial and urban networks. As utilities ramp up investment in transmission infrastructure, grid modernization, an
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    Study Examines how Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users May Affect Electricity Prices in Iowa and Wisconsin

    Study Examines how Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users May Affect Electricity Prices in Iowa and Wisconsin

    ­A new white paper prepared by The Brattle Group identifies system conditions, ratemaking approaches, and contractual structures that utilities can leverage to address electricity affordability concerns related to demand growth from large new electricity customers, including data centers and other energy-intensive fa
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    FINEST Integrates Melexis Current Sensors in High-Performance Inverters for Next-Gen EV Platforms

    FINEST Integrates Melexis Current Sensors in High-Performance Inverters for Next-Gen EV Platforms

    ­Melexis current sensor ICs have been selected for use in traction inverter systems developed by FINEST, a leading global high-tech company specializing in automotive transmission and electric drive systems. FINEST, a key supplier to premium automotive OEMs worldwide, selected the IMC-Hall® technology, reinforcing Me
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    TDK to Acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to Accelerate Data Center Initiatives

    TDK to Acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. to Accelerate Data Center Initiatives

    ­TDK Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fabric8Labs, Inc. for up to 400 million USD in cash, comprising of an upfront payment and a multi-year earnout. Fabric8Labs is a pioneer manufacturing company with a proprietary and advanced metal 3D printing technology, El
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    Date:
    06/10/2026
    Infineon and Siemens Leverage Silicon Carbide Technology to Advance Electrical Protection in Data Centers and Factories

    The Siemens SENTRON 3QD2 uses semiconductor components and smart protection algorithms to protect electrical circuits from damage caused by excessive current flow. © Siemens AG

    ­Infineon Technologies AG and Siemens AG are partnering to advance electrical protection and ensure reliable operations in data centers, production facilities and battery storage systems. As part of the collaboration, Infineon will supply silicon carbide (SiC) power modules to Siemens for use in its SENTRON 3Q
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    Date:
    06/10/2026
    Seawater: The Next Sustainable Battery Revolution

    Seawater: The Next Sustainable Battery Revolution

    ­Seawater covers most of the globe and makes up around 97 per cent of all water on Earth. It could also hold the key to cheaper and greener batteries for storing green energy collected from wind turbines and solar cells.  Using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, an intern
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    Cirba Solutions Collaborates with Industry Coalition Behind Colorado's Nation-Leading EV Battery Recycling Law

    Danielle Spalding, SVP of Corporate & External Affairs at Cirba Solutions

    ­Cirba Solutions, the largest and most experienced battery recycling materials and management company in North America, played a key role in an industry collaborative approach to help shape one of the most significant pieces of battery recycling legislation in U.S. history. Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado Se
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    How 800V EV Innovations are Redefining AI Data Centers

    How 800V EV Innovations are Redefining AI Data Centers | IDTechEx Expert Analysis

    ­The electric vehicle industry has, for the past decade, become the dominant application area for power electronics. Most power electronics players have enjoyed the automotive industry as their main source of revenue for years, and power electronics innovations have focused mainly on improving efficiency and pe
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    Date:
    06/02/2026
    Sabanci Renewables Closes Financing for Two Texas Solar Projects

    Sabanci Renewables Closes Financing for Two Texas Solar Projects

    ­Sabanci Renewables, the U.S.-based renewables platform of Sabanci Group with deep expertise in the energy sector, has completed $382 million of project financing and $151 million of tax equity financing for two solar energy projects in Texas, marking a further step in the company’s expansion within the ERCOT (E
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    Date:
    06/01/2026
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