Burns & McDonnell, a family of companies that design and build critical infrastructure, has completed the construction of CenterPoint Energy’s utility-scale solar project. Located near Troy, Ind., the 50 MW AC/65 MW DC project will mark another step toward the utility’s goal of reducing operational emissions by 70% by 2035 based on its emissions in […]
After poor battery life, the next biggest complaint I hear from iPhone owners relates to storage space. Or, more specifically, running out of storage space. Whatever you started out with will feel bounteous and near impossible to fill, but add a few games, take a few photos and videos, and soon you’re back is up […]
Craftsman Garages are meant to get dirty—they’re the royal stable for your motorized workhorses, after all. With that comes dirt, leaves, and all kinds of other yuckiness. Now, you could sweep it up with a broom like some medieval bumpkin, or jump into the 21st century with a wet/dry vacuum—affectionately known as a shop vac. […]
Panasonic says it is introducing four new EverVolt modules and a redesigned EverVolt Battery Storage cabinet with a reduced footprint. Panasonic will offer an expanded lineup of modules in the EverVolt Solar Modules series, providing homeowners with even more options designed to accompany its EverVolt Battery Storage system. The company says the four new modules […]
A new study from Dragos has found that a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida — where hackers attempted to poison the town’s water earlier this year — was also involved in another potential breach at the same time. A browser being used on the plant’s network was traced back to a “watering hole” attack […]
Recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Lighthouse facilities can also act as a guiding light for the manufacturing industry, as it navigates the technologies of Industry 4.0. But what makes a Lighthouse factory, and what can other manufacturers learn from them? To Adopt Industry 4.0, We Must Look to the Lighthouses Dieter Heimerdinger, Vice […]
California workers’ compensation provider State Compensation Insurance Fund announced construction has begun on a solar, EV and energy storage portfolio at seven of its locations. Designed by ENGIE and JLL, the portfolio will consist of 9.8 MW of solar, 2 MW/4.3 MWh of energy storage and 150 charging stations. “Breaking ground on this project is […]
The recent closure of Colonial Pipeline’s natural gas distribution infrastructure from a ransomware attack brings up a question: What economic damage could be caused by a cyberattack that would render the internet unusable for an hour, 10 hours, or a day? Merchant Machine, a UK-based payments information service, took a stab at figuring out the […]
How will the Food Manufacturing industry bounce back in 2021? Read this article to get insight into the ways food manufacturers can take to rise and shine by putting their business firmly on the road to recovery in 2021 Model-based enterprise as a trigger to Digital Transformation When it comes to industrial and manufacturing design […]
The Ford Motor Company has chosen Sunrun to serve as the preferred installer of the home charging system for the new all-electric F-150 Lightning truck. The electric truck can serve as a stand-alone battery system in emergencies via its “Ford Intelligent Backup Power” option. Yes — the F-150 Lightning can serve as a home backup […]