Electrical Systems
LDC Focus: Spotlight on DTE Energy
DTE Gas is taking a unique, holistic approach to achieving its net zero goal by including suppliers and customers on the journey
Designing a microgrid system: Li-ion versus gas generator
Battle of the backup: Evaluating a 1 MW solar PV/natural gas microgrid for firm on-peak power and resiliency
Bridging the gap between electrical infrastructure and renewables
While renewable energy sources like wind and solar photovoltaics may be the future of a low carbon electric grid, they there is a need for reliable and resilient dispatchable generation along with energy storage
Understanding the growing importance of hydrogen
A look at hydrogen, from generation to blending with natural gas
Atomic dynamics help turn heat into electricity
An atomic mechanism that makes some thermoelectric materials efficient near high-temperature phase transition could help unlock better options for technologies reliant on transforming heat into electricity.
Mirror-like photovoltaics get more electricity out of heat
Heat-harnessing solar cells that reflect 99% of the energy they can’t convert to electricity could help bring down the price of storing renewable energy as heat and improve overall energy efficiency.
Wet electrostatic precipitators are proven for emission control and gas cleaning
Two case studies illustrate the point
Cause and effect of record-low energy prices
An elevated supply of natural gas and increased use of renewables, along with COVID-19 changing everyday life, has made energy prices drop to record lows.
How to improve electrical maintenance with predictive tests
How to use these four predictive tests to improve your electrical maintenance plan
Making plastic more transparent while adding electrical conductivity
University of Michigan researchers have made plastic conductive while also making it more transparent, which can improve large touchscreens, LED light panels and window-mounted infrared solar cells.
