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Intel’s first foundry customers include Qualcomm and AWS

Intel’s new RibbonFET technology, the company’s implementation of a gate-all-around transistor, is displayed as part of the “Intel Accelerated” event on July 26, 2021. At the event, Intel presented the company’s future process and packaging technology roadmaps. Intel Corporation As Intel launches its new foundry business, its first customers include Qualcomm and Amazon Web Services, […]

Sunrun and GRID Alternatives renew solar training program for another year

Sunrun and GRID Alternatives renewed a partnership to train California residents in solar installation skills for a second year. Through Sunrun and GRID’s partnership, trainees install on large-scale solar projects in California and gain transferable skills and experience to launch their careers in the growing solar energy industry. Credit: GRID Alternatives California’s Solar on Multifamily […]

Best fitness tracker 2021: Improve your health

The Apple Watch is arguably the best smartwatch available today. However, many people don’t wear a watch and still want to collect 24/7 activity data to evaluate their lifestyle and work to improve their health and wellness. Smartwatches can be used as a fitness tracker, but less expensive and smaller devices are available to capture […]

PowerMarket, SunRaise complete 7-MW community solar project in Maine

Borrego Solar installation at 31 Perkins Road in Belfast, ME. (Photo By: Greg M. Cooper / Borrego Solar) A 7-MW community solar project in Belfast, Maine is now operational and providing clean energy to the utility grid. PowerMarket, an employee-owned community solar management company and SunRaise, a New England solar energy developer, owner and operator, […]

Best hotspot 2021: Work securely anywhere

We live and work in a connected world, so it’s important to have internet access when you are away from your workplace. Smartphones have integrated hotspot capability, but using your phone for this function drains the battery life and turns it into a multi-function platform when you may need your phone for other key connectivity. […]

Michigan Municipal League backs state community solar legislation

Credit: OYA Solar The Michigan Municipal League backed community solar legislation by joining the Michigan Community Solar Alliance (MCSA). The League advocates on behalf of more than 520 municipalities across the state and has joined MCSA to support House Bills 4715 and 4716, sponsored by state Reps. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) and Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton). […]