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Customer-centric demand response a key solution for Japan’s energy transition challenges

Smart Energy International

Japan’s electricity sector is facing the triple challenges in the energy transition of energy security, cost and decarbonisation , writes James Tedd from GridBeyond. While there has been growth in the solar sector, most generation is provided by gas and coal. Have you read?

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World’s 1st geothermal direct use cement project sets model for sustainable industry

ThinkGeoEnergy

Their latest assignment in Kenya showcases the potential of geothermal energy to revolutionize high-emissions industrial processes and contribute to global climate goals. Beyond its value as a sustainable energy source, KRSL chose geothermal because it is reliable. Established in 1987, Steam S.r.l.

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With the new Energy Act, the UK smart meter rollout is at a technological crunch point

Smart Energy International

Although the UK Government’s latest legislation solidifies their commitment to the smart meter rollout in the country, there are yet a number of issues with consumer perception and the performance of the technology that need to be ironed out, explains Michael Jary of Sense. billion ($7.1 7 million will lose functionality.

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How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been

The Verge: Energy

The Nest Learning Thermostat may have grabbed all the headlines when it launched in 2011 and kick-started the current home automation trend. Now, Ecobee is betting on expanding its ecosystem by launching a smart video doorbell , enhancing its affordable smart security system , and leaning further into smart home energy management.

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Greentown Labs and Vineyard Wind Announce Offshore Wind Challenge Startup Participants

Greentown Labs

Startups will participate in accelerator program to develop data monitoring technologies focused on protecting marine mammals. The startups will focus on innovations in marine mammal monitoring through data collection, real-time transmission, and analysis. Somerville, Mass., Somerville, Mass.,

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Greentown Labs Houston Celebrates New Partners at Reveal Ceremony on Feb. 2

Greentown Labs

North America’s largest climatetech incubator is on track to open its second-ever location in Houston’s Innovation District in Spring 2021. These partners—from energy providers to financial services organizations—will play a pivotal role in enabling the success of both our operations and the Houston startup community.”.

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Can Facebook, Google and Microsoft inspire data center innovation at Climate Week?

EDF + Business

By Tom Murray One focus area at this week’s UN Climate Action Summit is Energy Transition , where one of the expected outcomes is bold new “commitments from the IT sector (individually or collectively) on energy efficiency and the leveraging of technology.”. zombie servers”). Tom Murray, VP EDF+Business.