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Apple distorted competition in the music streaming market, says EC

The European Commission (EC) has filed antitrust charges against Apple after an investigation concluded that the company “abused its dominant position in the music streaming market” to stifle competition. Following a complaint by Spotify in 2019, the EC launched an investigation into whether Apple’s rules for developers who distribute apps via the app store violate […]

FlexGen releases project feasibility reporting app for energy storage developers

Energy storage integrator FlexGen has announced a new service product for developers, independent power producers (IPPs) and asset owners: FlexGen DigitalTwin. FlexGen DigitalTwin produces project feasibility reports (PFR) for energy storage development, allowing users to determine a potential project’s revenue opportunity and lifecycle costs, as well as study the grid impact for interconnection. “’Does storage […]

Canon appoints new leader for Brazil operations

Japanese imaging firm Canon has appointed a new leader for its Brazilian subsidiary. Masahiro Sato is the company’s new president and chief executive, starting next month. According to Canon, Sato has “high expectations of development” for the Brazil operations, which he will be leading alongside the company’s business in Chile. The new chief executive will […]

Accela integrates NREL’s SolarAPP+ into cloud-based platform for AHJs

Accela, a provider of cloud-based solutions for government applications, announced a new partnership with the National Renewable Energy Lab (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 […]

Digi-Key Electronics Launches New Smart Cities Video Series, “Smarter, Safer Cities,” with TE and Microchip

Written on {{ “2021-04-30T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-04-30T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has launched a new video series focused on smart cities, sponsored by TE and Microchip. Digi-Key is introducing “Smarter, Safer […]

West Virginia legalizes solar power purchase agreements

The West Virginia legislature has passed a bill to make it easier for West Virginians to benefit from solar energy. House Bill 3310 enables power purchase agreements (PPAs). PPAs are a widely available method to finance distributed energy generation projects such as rooftop solar panels. PPAs are now allowed in 29 states. “Solar energy helps […]