The audacious mission of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space company is to develop space systems for everyone (not just trained astronauts) to use and live in; and Brent Sherwood, space architect and Senior VP, is here to bring us behind the scenes.
April 26, 2022 by Daniel Bogdanoff
The push for greener technology, namely solar, has led researchers to investigate cheaper, more efficient, and durable photovoltaic (PV) technology; however, there are still many challenges to overcome.
January 22, 2022 by Ikimi .O
With increased performance of drain-source on-state resistance, gate charge, and figures of merit, Infineon's latest 100 V MOSFET technology seeks to improve high-frequency switching applications.
November 21, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Meet Dr. Thomas Anthopoulos, Professor of Material Science & Engineering at KAUST Solar Center, who navigates the "materials zoo" to find the best path forward for some of the most promising photovoltaics in the world: organic PVs.
May 31, 2021 by Ingrid Fadelli
Freezing temperatures and rolling blackouts have spurred discussion on whether renewable energy grid integration may be a safety net for future outages. Design-level challenges, however, make this endeavor more complicated than it may seem.
February 19, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.
IoT designers are commonly plagued with the issue of long-term deployment. Energy-harvesting paradigms, including a new solar harvesting device from Maxim, may be a promising supplement to battery cells.
January 18, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Supercapacitors are increasingly hailed as a key to sustainable energy. Coupled with the demand for robust energy storage systems, these devices are gaining traction in R&D and across the market.
December 22, 2020 by Nicholas St. John