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…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 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…
…made between the step-up transformer and the circuitry of the power grid, using cables and other power electronics. These connections are usually rated in kW terms and their costs are…
…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…
…sector in conventional energy (pages 2-4). The incumbent semiconductor used in 99.9% of electronics and 95% of power electronics is silicon. However, a new entrant is gaining ground. Silicon carbide…
…power compensation and balancing of power grids. Whereas gas power plants, batteries and hydro typically help with these metrics (each in their own way). We think this adds evidence in…
This data-file aggregates significant US power grid disruptions, based on data from the DOE. On average, there are 250 power cuts per year in the United States, lasting for a…
…at low-medium voltage then using transformers to step up the power for transmission; or conversely using transformers to step down the voltage for manipulation via power electronics modules. https://thundersaidenergy.com/2021/08/19/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/ https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/wind-turbine-generators-dfigs-or-rare-earth-magnets/…
…lack of inertia, reactive power and fault current (notes below). https://thundersaidenergy.com/2021/09/16/power-grids-tenet/ https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/power-electronics-problems-and-solutions/ A final issue with wind and solar is that they may see some inflation in their future costs….
…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…