Renewable Energy

    March 2025
    Molded Inductors

    Figure 1: Reference schematic of a buck converter Vin = 24 V; Vout = 5 V

    Increasing current densities and short switching times in MOSFETs are placing ever greater stress on the dielectric strength of inductors. Molded inductors with a distributed air gap based on iron powder enable high inductance values in the smallest of spaces and thus increase the power density. A new test con
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    Date:
    03/31/2025
    GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Technology to Provide Reliable Power and Help Ensure Grid Stability with High Efficiency in Missouri

    GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Technology to Provide Reliable Power and Help Ensure Grid Stability with High Efficiency in Missouri

    ­GE Vernova Inc. announced that it secured an order from the municipal utility of Springfield City Utilities, Missouri (CU) for three units of its innovative LM6000VELOX aeroderivative gas turbine packages aiming to expand electric generation capacity at CU’s 100 Megawatt (MW) McCartney Generating St
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    Date:
    03/28/2025
    Building Performance Standards are Changing the Energy Reporting Landscape

    5 states and 38 municipalities have enacted or are planning BEPS reporting requirements

    ­Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and Net Zero carbon emissions: they’re increasingly common goals for organizations, building owners, and facility managers. The first step toward achieving these goals, of course, is to measure building emissions to create a baseline. This measurement allows building owners and op
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    Date:
    03/21/2025
    Green Hydrogen International Corp. Announces Name Change to Energy Abundance Development Corporation, Signaling Expanded Vision for Large-Scale Behind-the-Meter Energy Solutions

    Brian Maxwell, CEO of Energy Abundance Development Corporation

    ­Green Hydrogen International Corp., a global leader in large-scale, behind-the-meter green hydrogen production and storage projects, today announced its rebranding to Energy Abundance Development Corporation, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company's expanded mission to deliver a diverse por
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    Date:
    03/21/2025
    New $86 Million Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory Breaks Ground in Pittsburgh Region to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector

    New $86 Million Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory Breaks Ground in Pittsburgh Region to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector

    ­Today, the Shapiro Administration and Department of Community and Economic Development held a groundbreaking for the new Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI) facility in the Pittsburgh region. MEPPI’s $86 million expansion will create at least 200 new jobs and retain 806 employees while ex
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    Date:
    03/21/2025
    Russelectric Highlights Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Facilities

    Russelectric Highlights Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Facilities

    ­Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control systems, offers its Paralleling Systems, ideal for ensuring optimal power support for critical loads when transferring between live power sources in Renewable Energy Facilities, whether they be Utility Pa
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    Date:
    03/14/2025
    Texas A&M Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy

    Texas A&M Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy

    ­As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent, low-carbon power with a modular design that facilitates streamlined deployment in remote communities, disaster relief zones and industrial sites. However, th
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    Date:
    03/11/2025

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