The climate cost of staying cool: How AC could impact global warming by 2050

It is a double-edged sword. As the planet heats up, more of us are turning up and turning to air conditioning to keep us cool. The trouble is that, as well as consuming vast amounts of electricity, AC ...
Hackaday

Running A Desktop PC Off AA Alkaline Cells

Everyone is probably familiar with the concept of battery-powered devices, but generally, this involves a laptop with a beefy ...

I found the 4 best USB-C chargers for recharging your phones and gadgets

Our electronics writer tested 13 USB-C chargers with varying charging capabilities, and he’s found four that are worth your cash.

Is Your Generator Too Loud? Here’s How to Measure Decibels and Reduce Noise.

Generator noise is a problem. While portable generators are great for providing emergency power, they can be loud and ...
IEEE

Interleaved AC/DC Converter Operating with ZVS Sinusoidal Triangular-Current-Mode (S-TCM) for Reduced Voltage Harmonics Generation

Abstract: The sinusoidal Triangular-Current-Mode (S-TCM) method has been proposed in the AC/DC power-factor-correction (PFC) converter to achieve the zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) which can lead to ...
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Long wait ahead for basic income grant policy in South Africa

The Department of Social Development (DSD) is aiming to submit its revised policy for basic income support (BIS) to Cabinet by March 2027. The department briefed Parliament’s portfolio committee for ...
IEEE

Current Stress Optimal Hybrid-VSFPWM of ZVS Paralleled Inverters With Coupled Inductors for AC Motor Drive

Abstract: Zero voltage switching (ZVS) control is an effective approach for paralleled inverters with coupled inductors in ac motor drives, as it enhances switching frequency, efficiency, and overall ...