Accela has entered a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to launch SolarAPP+ (Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus), a new instant online solar permitting platform for residential solar energy and battery projects. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution will be rolled out to 1,500 agencies at launch and made […]
Clever? Sneaky? Or just the modern world? Screenshot by ZDNet There are two things you should know about the fast-food business. more Technically Incorrect It’s very competitive and it’s done quite well during COVID-19. For many, the likes of McDonald’s and Burger King represent not only convenience but deep, soothing comfort. No, it may not […]
Below you will find ten different options for controlling linear actuators. This list is intended to give you an overview of what’s possible for linear actuator control. It’s not exhaustive, there are other options, but these are the ones that will work for most people. 10 Different Options For Controlling Linear Actuators Article from | […]
Advanced Power, a global developer, owner and asset manager of modern power infrastructure, has successfully closed the financing of Cutlass Solar, a 140 MW DC photovoltaic solar electric generating facility located in Fort Bend County, Texas. Advanced Power, together with its co-investors, ENEOS Corp. and Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd., are the owners of the […]
Every new iOS update seems to stir up complaints about poor iPhone battery life. When it’s a major update, some of these issues will be down to the hardware being a year old (in tech terms). The rest of the time, the problems can be down to numerous things, from bugs to calibration issues. So, […]
A new San Francisco-based startup develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into fully autonomous robots. Their guidance systems are deployed today across the $1 trillion earthmoving industry. Case Study: Autonomous Earthmoving Robots Case Study from | Antaira BACKGROUND A new San Francisco-based startup develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into […]
GP JOULE North America, a subsidiary of GP JOULE GmbH that specializes in racking solutions, has broken ground on a 106 MW solar PV portfolio for Concord Pacific, Canada’s largest community builder. GP JOULE says its experience building projects in challenging climates with durable technology that provides a lower cost of energy was a key […]
China has called out 33 mobile apps for collecting more user data than it deemed necessary to offer their service. These companies, which include Baidu and Tencent Holdings, have been given less than a fortnight to plug the gaps. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said in a brief statement Saturday that these apps had breached […]
How Do Robotics Affect Skilled Trade Jobs? With more companies bringing robotics and automation into their facilities, many people understandably wonder if machines will eventually replace their jobs. As the use of robotics and automation increases, so too does the need to protect these valuable assets. The risk to humans in warehouses is well known […]
In support of the current administration’s commitment to modernize the nation’s power grid and infrastructure and deliver 100% clean energy to businesses and homeowners by 2035, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering up to $8.25 billion in loans from its Loan Programs Office (LPO) and the Western Area […]