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Category Archives: Industry
EPRI Software Quantifies the Value of Energy Storage
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has developed an analytical tool that quantifies the value and assesses the cost-effectiveness of energy storage. The software enables utilities, regulators and other stakeholders to determine the economics of energy storage and better assess … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, The Americas
Tagged Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
ET Solar and Omnik New Energy Partner to Deliver Inverters to Global Market
ET Solar Group Corp. today announced that it will launch its sub-brand of “Omnik” inverters to the global market. ET Solar has partnered with Omnik New Energy Co., Ltd. to offer various Omnik inverters, including single-phase, three-phase, hybrid and micro … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Industry
Tagged ET Solar Group Corp., Omnik New Energy Co. Ltd.
PowerMatching City to be First Total-Concept Smart Grid City
Six Dutch companies, three knowledge institutes and 40 households will initiate a pilot in Groningen and Hoogkerk in which consumers will be testing innovative, smart energy services related to sustainable energy choices and cost savings. The objective is to investigate … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Industry
Tagged PowerMatching City
Energy Department Launches Database on Residential and Commercial Building Energy Performance
The Energy Department has launched a new Buildings Performance Database, the largest free, publicly available database of residential and commercial building energy performance information. Currently, commercial and residential buildings account for approximately 70% of the electricity consumption in the nation. … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, The Americas
Tagged US Department of Energy (DOE)
Eltek Showcases New Solar Energy Storage System at Intersolar Munich 2013
Eltek, ASA announced it will showcase its new THEIA™ HE-es system and updated THEIA HE-t solar inverter product range at Intersolar Munich (19-21 June). According to Eltek: with the increasing acceptance of photovoltaic (PV) installations around the world and the … Continue reading
GM / BMW Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Use
Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC “Combo” Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 80 percent charge in about 20 minutes. … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Industry, The Americas
Tagged BMW, General Motors
IEEE Unveils Portfolio to Drive Continued Advancement of the Global Smart Grid
IEEE has unveiled a host of resources designed to foster continued innovation and advancement of the global smart grid. IEEE Smart Grid Research is building one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of smart grid-related intelligence, including materials such as vision … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, The Americas
Tagged IEEE
Smart Grid Technology Market Will Reach $73 Billion by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
Although the market for smart grid technologies is already established, representing more than $33 billion in revenue in 2012, it has grown with little contribution from a number of countries with populations greater than 100 million, and with almost no … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, The Americas
Tagged Navigant Research
Libelium Enables Remote Management of its Waspmote Wireless Sensor Platform
Libelium Comunicaciones Distribuidas S.L. released a new communications module capable of over-the-air programming (OTAP) via 3G and Wi-Fi for remote management of its wireless sensor platform Waspmote. As a result, firmware updates to Waspmote sensor nodes deployed in any smart … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Industry
Tagged Libelium Comunicaciones Distribuidas S.L.
AMSC Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Positive Business Outlook for 2013
AMSC, a global solutions provider serving wind and power grid industry leaders, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2012 ended March 31, 2013. Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 were $20.4 million, … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, The Americas
Tagged AMSC