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Energy Efficiency Standards

Earth Day 2026 - How Global Efficiency Regulations Are Shaping the Future of Power Electronics

Regulatory ambition, cooling‑driven electricity demand, and the rapid electrification of transport are all reshaping expectations for power conversion, motor control, and system efficiency. This blog is a global snapshot of where we are, and what it signals for designers and OEMs going forward.

By Mr. Green

04/21/2026
AI Data Centers

1250 V /1750 V GaN Solution Addresses the Need for 800 V Bus Architectures in Power-Hungry AI Data Centers

The rapid adoption of generative AI, driven by power-hungry GPUs, has pushed rack-level power demand from tens of kilowatts just a few years ago to well over 100 kilowatts today—with megawatt-per-rack designs predicted in the near future.

By Mr. Green

02/06/2026
Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

PowiGaN Proves Its Value in Extreme Solar Challenge

At the heart of Silvretta — aCentauri Solar Racing‘s solar-powered challenger car entry in the grueling 3,022-kilometer Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) across the Australian Outback — is a power electronics circuit using PowiGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology from Power Integrations.

By Mr. Green

08/28/2025

Recent Posts

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

A Proving Ground for Renewable Transportation Technology

The future of personal transportation is up for grabs as society transitions from hydrocarbon fuels to renewable energy sources. Events such as the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) serve as...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Driving a Gas-Powered Van in the Middle of a Solar Car Race

In 2023, while chasing solar-powered cars across the Australian Outback during the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), I found myself behind the wheel of a petrol-powered van. The irony wasn’t...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Challenges of Providing a DC-DC Power Supply for Solar Race Car Applications

Designing a solar race car requires not only mechanical ingenuity but also highly efficient and compact electronics to manage power delivery across the vehicle. In this post, we explore the...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Electric Vehicle Batteries in 2025: Redefining the Road Ahead

In the fast-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), battery technology remains the linchpin of innovation. In 2025, the industry is seeing a wave of advancements that are expanding range, slashing...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

John Storey and the Solar Spirit — A Life Devoted to Sustainability and Innovation

In 1987, a newspaper ad caught the eye of a physics professor in Sydney. It was a call to adventure: build a car powered only by the sun and race...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Racing the Sun — How the 2025 World Solar Challenge is Pushing the Limits of Efficiency and Reliability

Every two years, innovative young minds from around the world gather in Australia for a race unlike any other. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge isn’t about speed—it’s about pushing the...

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

Team aCentauri Unveils 2025 Solar Car with PowiGaN Efficiency

Silvretta features a PowiGaN-based DC-DC converter provided by Power Integrations. The 95% efficient converter delivers electricity efficiently and reliability to the car’s 12 V systems, including steering, vehicle control, photovoltaic...

Electric Cars

Bon Voyage – How to Keep EVs “Alive” Across Oceans En Route to Global Expansion

In recent years, the electric vehicle (EV) industry has experienced a remarkable shift toward global expansion. Fast-growing manufacturers in China are investing in massive carriers, transporting thousands of new cars...

Wind, Solar, and More

Keep It Running: Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in IGBT Systems

Predictive maintenance aims to minimize the frequency of maintenance by collecting and analyzing operational data to identify anomalies and behavior patterns which presage equipment failures. Using this methodology, a process...