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Category Archives: Rest of World
Darnell’s Energy Summit Calls for Papers
The first-annual Darnell’s Energy Summit (DES ’13) to be hosted in Dallas, Texas, September 9-13, 2013. DES ’13 will be a combined event featuring the Tenth Darnell Power Forum (DPF ’13) plus the Fifth Green Building Power Forum (GBPF ’13) … Continue reading
ABB to Produce PV Inverters in South Africa as Solar Market Expands
ABB plans to start production of central inverters in South Africa to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements. ABB plans to open the new inverter production line at its existing facilities in Johannesburg in … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Industry, Rest of World
Tagged ABB Inc.
Global Machine-to-Machine Communication in Intelligent Buildings Market Trends 2012 – 2016
Global Machine-to-Machine Communication in Intelligent Buildings market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 22.36 percent over the period 2012-2016, according to TechNavio. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is growing popularity of 3G and … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Industry, Rest of World, The Americas
Tagged TechNavio
More Than 400 Microgrid Projects are Under Development Worldwide
Recent widespread power outages from severe weather events and other causes have increased the appeal of microgrids, which can operate in isolation from the wider power grid. According to a recent tracker report from Navigant Research, the number of active … Continue reading
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Tagged Navigant Research
Worldwide Smart Meter Shipments Surpass 20.6 Million Units in 4Q 2012: IDC Energy Insights
Worldwide smart meter shipments surpassed 20.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012 (4Q12), representing year-over-year growth of 182.7% and a 33.9% increase over the third quarter of 2012, according to the IDC Energy Insights Worldwide Quarterly Smart Meter … Continue reading
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Tagged IDC Energy Insights
Utility Smart Grid Spending Almost Doubles Worldwide in 2012
Spending by utilities transitioning their networks to smart grid capabilities reached $23.68 billion in 2012. Highlighting the growing momentum behind the spending, 2012’s total alone represents 48% of smart grid spending to date. During the year, spending on transmission and … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Industry, Rest of World, The Americas
Tagged ABI Research
Ballard Receives $4M Strategic Investment from South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum Limited
Ballard Power Systems has signed a definitive agreement with Anglo American Platinum Limited under which Anglo American Platinum will invest $4 million in Ballard through its PGM Development Fund, to support continued commercial advancement of the company’s fuel cell products in target market … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, Rest of World, The Americas
Tagged Anglo American Platinum Ltd., Ballard Power Systems
Emerging Markets to Double Smart Meter Growth in 2013, $56bn market by 2022
The number of smart meter deployments across 35 emerging market countries in 2013 will be more than double the number of deployments in 2012, according to Northeast Group‘s annual Emerging Markets Smart Grid: Outlook 2013 study. With growth continuing throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged Northeast Group
Ballard and Anglo American Platinum Developing Fuel Cell Home Generator For African Market
Ballard Power Systems has announced successful completion of the first phase of work, and significant progress on the second phase, with Anglo American Platinum Limited under a Product Development Agreement related to fuel cell-powered electric generators for the African rural … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, Rest of World, The Americas
Tagged Anglo American Platinum Ltd., Ballard Power Systems
Better Place Australia CEO Evan Thornley Named Global Chief Executive Officer
Better Place announced the promotion of Evan Thornley, Chief Executive Officer of Better Place Australia, to CEO of the global company. Better Place Founder Shai Agassi will continue as a Board member and shareholder in the company he founded. Over … Continue reading
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Tagged Better Place