Energy research project integrates design, anthropology
Researchers in the UK are looking for volunteers to help them with a project designed to study how people use
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Beacon Power turns on 20 megawatts of flywheel energy
North America’s largest advanced energy storage facility is now 100-percent online, providing 20 megawatts of flywheel-based storage capacity. Beacon
New IEEE standard enables home 'network of the future'
The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, an industry group for powerline network solutions, is backing the IEEE P1905 working group’s efforts
120,000 new solar modules go up in Bavaria
Construction has started on what will be one of the largest solar energy parks in Bavaria, Germany. Set for completion
Hydrogen power could help stabilize energy grid
A Canadian power system operator has found that hydrogen energy could be the answer to keeping the electricity grid stable.
New wireless network runs on 100% harvested energy
A smarter power grid means making the most of energy wherever it’s located, and bringing waste to a minimum.
Brazil drives growing market for smarter energy, water use
Energy and water efficiency are driving significant investments in Brazil, and those improvements are proving especially good for metering companies’
German cities have greener buildings than rest of Europe
The right legislation can make the difference in terms of energy efficiency. For proof, look no further than Germany, where
BB Electronics to deliver 'several million euros' of smart meters
Denmark’s BB Electronics will deliver several million euros’ worth of smart meters for the European energy market this year.
Partnership to explore energy potential of osmosis
Statkraft and Nitto Denko/Hydranautics have entered into an agreement for the development and supply of membranes for osmotic power,
New home energy tool uses psychology for 'active learning'
Several US utility companies will be offering their customers a new home energy management tool designed to create an “active
iControl raises $50m with eye on home energy management
Palo Alto-based iControl Networks has closed $50 million in funding, bringing the total investment in the home management software and