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…inflation consequences. Electrical Arcs and Amazing Switchgear? Our recent research is taking us down the rabbit hole of power-electronics, looking for capital goods opportunities associated with increasingly renewables-heavy grids. For…
This data-file screens 20 leading companies in harmonic filters, tabulating their size, geography, ownership, patent filings and a description of their offering. Active harmonic filters reduce total harmonic distortion below…
This article summarizes our conclusions into power grids and power electronics, across all of Thunder Said Energy’s research. Where are the best power grid opportunities in the energy transition? Power…
…Peak power draw can be reduced over 80% with ultracapacitors. This matters as ‘peak power use’ can explain 50% of industrial power bills. At grid scale, progress is slowly accelerating….
…condensers, and other categories that matter in commercial and industrial power. Power electronics is a complex topic. To help decision-makers save time and quickly gain a good understanding, we have…
This data-file screens for the ‘top twenty’ technology leaders in super-capacitors, by assessing c2,000 Western patents filed since 2013. Each company’s recent progress is summarized, while the full patent database…
…Synchronous Compensators. SVCs are Static VAR Compensators. $399.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart These components are used to stabilize power grids, by rapidly controlling reactive power flows. Although their properties differ,…
Supercapacitors may eclipse lithium ion batteries? This research report outlines the opportunity for supercapacitors in transport and industry. Their energy density is improving. Potential CO2 savings could surpass 1bn tons…
…energy systems. Eaton is increasingly focused on Power Electronics. Eaton’s revenue has shifted from 40% power-electronics in 2011-12 to 75% power-electronics in 2022 (chart below), especially after the company sold…
…optimization and power-filtering using advanced electronics, to improve the longevity of solar and battery systems. Often this involves inverter/electronics technology replacing conventional/physical power-management equipment. The patent library scored relatively well…