energy

Apr
08

The goal: A lean, mean energy machine

For all the growing recognition about the need for a smart grid, “smart” — ultimately — shouldn’t be our primary goal.
2 min read
Apr
04

SAIC sells oil/gas IT services to focus on smart grid

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has reached an agreement to sell to Wipro Ltd. certain SAIC operations focused on providing
1 min read
Apr
04

US grids to become 'three friends'

Starting this summer, groundbreaking will begin on a long-dreamed-of energy project that’s become possible only recently thanks to advances
2 min read
Apr
01

High-voltage link connects UK and Netherlands

Together with the operating company BritNed Development Ltd., Siemens Energy has placed the BritNed HVDC (high-voltage direct current) transmission link
1 min read
Apr
01

Solar firm to use Echelon energy-control networking

Direct Grid Technologies, a manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) micro‐inverters for utility- and commercial-grade solar power generation, will be adding
1 min read
Mar
31

GE Energy to acquire majority of Converteam

GE’s Energy business has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90 per cent of Converteam, a provider of
1 min read
Mar
31

US seeks 'Top Energy Innovators'

As part of the Obama Administration’s Startup America Initiative, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the “America’s
1 min read
Mar
25

Colorado energy park plan wins county approval

Commissioners in Colorado’s Weld County have approved Harrison Resource Corporation’s plans for development of the Niobrara Energy Park.
1 min read
Mar
25

ABB helps bring ultrahigh-voltage system to India

Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to deliver an
1 min read
Mar
23

Does our energy future lie off-grid?

Syracuse University Research Fellow Janet Marsden plans to discuss her vision of a future in which homes can produce all
1 min read