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Grid Edge Trends From 2019 (So Far)

GreenTechMedia

2019 has seen a steady evolution of policy, regulation and business model innovation at the grid edge. From July through September 2019, WoodMac tracked over 1.2 In July 2019, Tendril (after a series of acquisitions in customer analytics) announced a merger with Simple Energy to become Uplight. and global grid edge ecosystem.

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The Biggest Sustainability Stories of 2019 (and what to watch for in 2020)

Andrew Winston

With that broad context, let’s look at 8 fascinating developments in sustainability from 2019. Beginning in late 2018 and stretching into 2019, she created a global movement, spoke truth to power , and collected more than 10 million followers on social media. Clean tech grows even more, especially electric vehicles.

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Coal Shortage: Realty and Tips to Save Electricity

Econaur

See, 37% of the world’s electricity is made from coal and 55% in India. Question 1: What is the present situation, how much coal is being produced in the world, and how much electricity is it generating ? Answer :- On an average 65% of the world’s coal is spent on generating electricity. The remaining 67% in other ways.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

In addition to capturing CO2 from the air passing through heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, Soletair Power has also developed an indoor CO2-filtering air purifier for meeting rooms and smaller office spaces, and an outdoor CO2 capture system.

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ARENA and Shell Energy to demonstrate commercial flexibility in Australia

Smart Energy International

The project involves building a whole-of-site solution to optimise the energy system including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, electric vehicle (EV) charging control, and onsite solar PV and storage. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced AUS$9.1

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AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

GreenBiz

Right now, data centers use about 2 percent of the world’s electricity. This is very valuable because when the whole HVAC system of the whole building can be more efficient, you can significantly lower the balance of energy consumption in major buildings.". Although progress is being made, he reiterated that warning last week.

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Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid

GreenBiz

Lessons from inside the heat dome about the future of the electric grid. Heatwaves are a double whammy for the electrical grid. Make it all-electric. As people invest in new AC systems, they simply must be all-electric. All-electric homes are critical to decarbonization. Sarah Golden. Fri, 07/02/2021 - 02:00.