One Step Forward, One Step Back for Concentrated PV
CPV company SolFocus is up for sale, a reflection of rapidly falling solar power prices, while startup Semprius moves ahead on demo CPV system.
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Microsoft Data Center Fueled By Waste Gases
Data Plant research project will power modular data center from biogas-run fuel cell at a wastewater treatment plant.
Big Data + Smart Thermostats Shaves Peak Load
A smart thermostat driven by cloud data analytics from startup EcoFactor will shave peak demand and improve efficiency year round.
Bright LED Bulbs Arrive At Last
Osram Sylvania LED bulb shows that lighting manufacturers can finally match other technologies on brightness.
Wi-Fi-Controlled Smart Windows Auto-Tint
Startup View, formerly called Soladigm, introduces a dynamic glass window that tints based on building light and temperature.
Kior ‘Biocrude’ Plant a Step towards Advanced Biofuels
A Kior plant in Mississippi will start shipping fuel made from wood chips as planned as it chases large-scale production.
Microgrids Keep Power Flowing Through Sandy Outages
Local power generation with microgrids showed the benefits of reliability during Hurricane Sandy.
A Startup's Smart Batteries Reduce Buildings' Electric Bills
Stem uses data analytics and large batteries to cut electricity costs in commercial buildings.
LED Lighting Riding Price-Performance Curve
Best Buy's Insignia LEDs cost less than half what similar bulbs cost two years ago, and smartphone-controlled bulbs are becoming available.
Smart Meters Help Utility Speed Sandy Restoration
Smart grid technologies can make the grid to recover quicker from storms, as utility Pepco is finding out.
