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Generating Electricity from Seawater
On January 24, 2025 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Sensors by Carolyn Mathas
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
New Tech Tuesdays: Solid-State Micro-Batteries Could Redefine Wearables
On December 10, 2024 in All, Audio, Dev Tools, Energy Harvesting, General, IoT, Low Power, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Power, Sensors by Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
Solid-state lithium micro-battery technology may reshape the wearable market. The diminutive batteries offer enhanced safety, compact design, and extended battery life, paving the way for advanced wearables that work seamlessly to deliver the best user experience.
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Tagged With: 6-axis mems, battery life, dark current, energy density, ev_icm-45605, health tech, icm-45605, invensense, lithium micro-batteries, micro-batteries, motion tracking sensor, near-infrared light, next-gen wearables, pin photodiode, real-time monitoring, samg55 mcu, solid electrolyte, solid-state battery, tdk, vemd8082, vishay, wearable technology
Will Sodium-Ion Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries?
On December 6, 2024 in All, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Carolyn Mathas
Carolyn Mathas
Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a viable alternative to lithium-ion, offering safety, lower costs, and environmental benefits. As technology advances, sodium-ion may soon challenge lithium-ion in EVs, data centers, and energy storage solutions.
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Tagged With: battery alternatives, battery technology, energy storage, ev batteries, ev trends, lithium-ion batteries, natron energy, sodium vs lithium, sodium-ion batteries, sustainable batteries
New Tech Tuesdays: UL-Rated Connectors: Reliable, Durable, and Safe
On September 30, 2024 in All, Connectors, Energy Harvesting, General, Industrial, Lighting, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Power by Rudy Ramos
Rudy Ramos
In demanding industrial environments, UL-rated connectors are crucial for safety. Amphenol Tuchel's UL/CSA and International/CE-compliant connectors deliver superior performance, ensuring reliable, durable, and safe connection and disconnection in these environments.
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Tagged With: amphenol tuchel sine systems, electrical components, electrification, heavy-duty equipment, industrial connectors, industrial plugs, industrial safety, industrial sockets, interconnect systems, international/ce compliant, ips, pin and sleeve, power connectors, safety connectors, tough & safe, ul certification, ul-rated connectors
How Microgrids Could Reshape Our Power Systems
On September 6, 2024 in All, EIT 2024, Empowering Innovation, Energy Harvesting, General, Power by Courtney Gross
Courtney Gross
Microgrids represent an innovative smart grid technology reshaping our power systems, integrating renewable energy sources, and paving the way for a more sustainable future. Discover their potential and explore the path forward for widespread adoption of these innovative solutions.
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Tagged With: distributed energy generation, microgrids, power grids, renewable energy, smart grid, sustainable power supply
Understanding Capacitor Classifications
On July 31, 2024 in All, Automotive, Energy Harvesting, General by KEMET
KEMET
Capacitor reliability is vital, with volumetric efficiency and testing protocols dictating component suitability across classifications like commercial, automotive, and space-grade. These classifications help engineers select capacitors that meet their applications’ reliability requirements.
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Tagged With: capacitor classifications, electronic systems, reliability, testing protocols, volumetric efficiency

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