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Aug
09

Robot might 'see' power line failures before they happen

Here’s a pretty cool smart technology you’ll never see in your house, although it could do a great
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Aug
09

US invests $7m in cost-related research for fuel cells

The US Department of Energy plans to invest nearly $7 million over five years to study cost issues related to
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Aug
09

Simulations help Portland, Oregon, plan for smarter future

Working with IBM, the city of Portland in Oregon has developed a 25-year plan for becoming a “smarter” city. The
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Aug
09

Vivint opens smart-grid training center for techs

Home automation firm Vivint has opened a smart-grid training center for technicians who will be installing smart meters, home area
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Aug
08

Duke Energy to build 200MW wind farm in Texas

Duke Energy has unveiled plans to build and operate a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Texas and sell the electricity
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Aug
08

Largest-ever solar PV project closes $967m loan

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a $967-million loan guarantee to Agua Caliente Solar to support the construction
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Aug
08

Flywheel systems maker adds batteries for storage boost

Flywheel-based energy storage company VYCON is coming out with a new system that combines flywheel technology with batteries for longer-lasting
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Aug
08

Charity tracks CO2 to deliver sustainable help to Africa

Sustainability software firm CloudApps has begun working with a UK- and Africa-based charity to help it maximize the number of
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Aug
08

PG&E to buy 150 MW of power from Copper Mountain Solar

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has inked a 25-year deal to buy 150 megawatts (MW) of renewable
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Aug
08

BuildingIQ gets $1.2m to develop energy management software

The energy management software company BuildingIQ has been awarded a $1.2-million grant from Commercialisation Australia, an initiative of the
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