“The electricity infrastructure is arguably the single most important feature in any city. If unavailable for a significant enough period of time, all other functions will eventually cease,” according to BW Smart Cities. Smart grids are essential to some smart cities in India where the country faces energy woes. Smart grids address burdensome issues such […]
PosiGen Interview ClearWorld’s Founder/CEO, Larry Tittle recently sat down with Posigen Chairman and Co-Founder Aaron Dirks to discuss their partnership in low-income developments. ClearWorld’s unique solutions—combines solar, battery storage and lighting—received high praises from Dirks, who cites ClearWorld as the “best technology and best engineers at a competitive price“. ClearWorld’s RetroFlex solution provides safety and resiliency in the low-income areas […]
Based in Southern Louisiana, the ClearWorld staff are used to sudden weather changes this time of year. Many of the U.S. experiences a wide range of weather conditions in January, including unexpected snow. While it may seem that snow would hinder the power of solar photovoltaic panels (PV), it can actually help in many cases. […]
Sustainability is no longer just a trend, it’s a way of life for some smart cities. According to Sustainable Cities Collective, cities across the globe are revamping their infrastructure to “capitalize on new technologies and integrate connected solutions into the very fabric of how they operate and care for their citizens”. Barcelona, amongst many others, […]
Kauai Solar Storage & Battery Costs The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative continues its innovation streak with the solar-plus-storage plant for peak capacity. AES Distributed Energy will build a solar-plus-storage “peaker plant” on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It stands out both in capacity and power price. The project, if approved by state and local regulators. […]
Enhanced communications expand the reach and intensity of solar through resilient power and high line of sight. Increased security with remote camera monitoring capabilities for intelligent parking, infrastructure for public WiFi expansion. And also, environmental sensors assist in the growth sector of our solar communities. Smart cities will realize these opportunities by taking advantage of […]
Until now, most of the growth in large renewable energy installations have been carried out by independent developers. The typical developer business model is based on capturing the yield arbitrage between early-stage projects and operating assets (or a middle point in the development process) due to different risk profiles. However, the collapse of SunEdison seems […]
As the world becomes increasingly more urban, with 60% of its population forecast to live in cities by 2050. Cities are becoming more technologically advanced. This type of city is a smart city and the goal is to improve the quality of the lives of citizens. It is through better communication and the services offered […]
Our environment is constantly changing. There is no denying that. However, as our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more. People need to be aware of what […]