In this issue: AI in smart grids and hydropower, Trump's impact on US energy, Brazil's excess power challenges and more.

KEPCO showcases nine future power technologies at CES 2026, blending Korean heritage with innovation at the KEPCO Pavilion.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NSANY, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, is relying on its new e-Power technology for a turnaround. This hybrid system includes both an electric motor and a ...

Overview Energy plans to develop satellites collecting solar power in geosynchronous orbit and beaming it to Earth using near-infrared wide-beam lasers. Credit: Overview Energy WASHINGTON — A space ...

The world of power electronics has changed over the decades as the products they power have evolved. For several decades, it was PCs and servers. Then, a massive influx of portable electronics, ...

The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate has given space technology and infrastructure services company Intuitive Machines a USD8.2 million contract extension to develop ...

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its autonomous, floating marine charging system. The patent, titled “System and ...

Given the recent plight of America’s renewable energy industry, one could be forgiven for viewing its near future with pessimism. Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has launched an ...

In November 2025, OPT signed a strategic partnership with Mythos AI to integrate advanced AI-driven autonomy across OPT’s WAM-V® ASVs and PowerBuoy® platforms. We believe this partnership: Creates a ...