Qualcomm Atheros aims to enable 'internet of things'
A new offering from Qualcomm Atheros Inc. targets companies working to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) communications in the smart-grid and building
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Petra Solar's tech marries sun energy, smart grid
A technology that combines solar energy generation with smart-grid communications has won the top title in two categories of TechAmerica
Siemens bets on next big thing in solar PV
What’s the next big technology in solar energy? Siemens is banking on high concentrating photovoltaics (HCPV), which uses lenses
Grid upgrade is 'world's largest industrial automation project'
The growing share of renewable-energy sources and advances in power grid technologies are driving an era of “unprecedented” change to
$30m for universities to train energy efficiency experts
The US Department of Energy is providing more than $30 million to train undergraduate- and graduate-level engineering students in manufacturing
Challenge names top 3 innovations for utilities
A “hands-off” heating and cooling strategy, an improved method for electronic power conversion and a system that “fingerprints” energy on
Software helps utilities manage cybersecurity, regulations
Utility companies now have a new option for assessing their security risks and complying with the reliability standards set by
Hotel chain saves energy the wireless way
A boutique hotel chain hopes to save a bundle on electricity costs with the help of a wireless energy management
Europe to debut its 1st e-car battery switch station
Europe’s first commercial battery switch station is set to debut in Denmark later this month. The technology, the brainchild
$359m US loan paves way for unique solar plant
A $359 million conditional loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy (DOE) will pave the way for a unique
Elster expands metering reach in UK
The UK’s second-largest energy supply company is preparing to roll out both smart electricity and gas meters to its
Policy change could pave way for new energy services
US energy regulators are looking at ways to make it easier for new energy services — in particular electricity storage and