Futuristic Transformers Made for the Modern Grid | Bloomberg Primer

Since the 19th century, transformers have been the backbone of power grids. But increasing reliance on renewable sources of energy and unprecedented electricity demand tied to AI are pushing the grid to its limits. In order to meet these new challenges, some are looking to solid-state transformers — high-tech devices that could feed increasingly power-hungry technologies while smoothing the way for a global energy transition. This primer from Bloomberg Originals highlights the work of Olga Lavrova and the IDEAL Center at New Mexico State University.