smart meters
It feels like centuries ago, but it still wasn’t hard in the late ’90s to find people — even educated professionals and experienced entrepreneurs — who wouldn’t promote their businesses with a website or use email for fear of having too much private information become public and freely available to
analytics
California-based energy intelligence company EPS Corp today announced the addition of a new data analysis tool to the company’s xChange Point energy and carbon management software. Entelliview provides interactive and versatile data dashboards that summarise up-to-the-minute business performance in a highly visual, easy-to-understand format, according to EPS Corp. It
monitoring
Constellation Energy will use GE Intelligent Platforms’ Proficy SmartSignal solutions across its entire high-capacity power generation fleet. The energy company plans to deploy the SmartSignal Shield predictive-diagnostic solution, along with SmartSignal Cycle Watch software, a high-speed solution specifically designed for combustion turbine start-ups. Constellation initially tested the SmartSignal Epi-Center software
smart meters
Metering firm Iskraemeco is establishing a foothold in Russia, which is deploying smart meters and other technologies to comply with a regulatory framework that came into effect in 2009. Pilot projects paving the way for future smart metering rollouts are currently on the way across Russia. Among the cities in
Energy
Commissioners in Colorado’s Weld County have approved Harrison Resource Corporation’s plans for development of the Niobrara Energy Park. The 640-acre project is designed to integrate natural gas and renewable energy generation facilities, including solar and wind energy, with data centres and energy research. Niobrara Energy Park has received
Energy
Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to deliver an ultrahigh-voltage transmission system worth about $900 million. The link will supply hydropower from northeastern India to the city of Agra over a distance of 1,728 kilometres. ABB will execute
energy management
Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has signed an agreement to acquire Summit Energy Services Inc., which provides outsourced energy procurement and sustainability services to industrial, commercial and institutional enterprises. Summit Energy employs more than 350 people in 11 international offices across North America and Europe and serves client facilities in
energy management
Energy management applications provider EnerNOC has entered into a contract with Southern California Edison (SCE) to deliver EnerNOC’s EfficiencySMART data-driven energy efficiency application to SCE customers. As part of the contract, which runs through December 31, 2012, SCE will provide funding for EfficiencySMART Commissioning deployments at commercial and institutional
energy management
Verizon Wireless and Consert Inc. have announced the release of a complete energy management turnkey solution for utility customers that runs on Verizon’s 3G wireless network. The Consert Energy Management Solution enables utilities to create and load resources for peak and intermediate periods, improve demand forecasting, facilitate compliance with
Smart Grid
IBM and Cable&Wireless Worldwide are collaborating to develop a new intelligent data and communications solution, UK Smart Energy Cloud. The offering is aimed at supporting the UK’s Smart Meter Implementation Programme, which aims to rollout more than 50 million smart meters across Britain. UK Smart Energy Cloud
buildings
IBM has announced plans to acquire privately-held TRIRIGA Inc., a Las Vegas, Nevada-based provider of facility and real estate management software solutions. The move aims to accelerate IBM’s smarter buildings initiatives by adding advanced intelligence that improves real estate performance, capital project management and the outcomes of sustainability initiatives.
photovoltaics
With the publication of its 2010 annual report, Germany’s aleo solar AG reports that its plants operated a full capacity last year, with production of solar modules almost doubling to 267 megawatts from 139 megawatts in 2009. The company is aiming for further growth with its expansion of production
