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For the last few years the media have been positively ecstatic about the glittering future of Smart Grid but the last two months have seen doubters pontificating about the problems ahead and in particular the real danger of a serious hold up in the US market. The problems hinge around the political and commercial aspects, not technology and security concerns which observers believe will be overcome. It seems that everybody loves clean energy but no one wants to pay for it and now questions are being asked “do we need more electrical power” citing that through energy conservation and microgid production we could achieve a more cost effective solution to the CO2 problem. Some of the arguments supporting the doubter’s claims have credibility but sadly they don’t provide long term solutions. We appear to be entering an impasse where consumers are not prepared to pay more for their electricity. This seems to be supported by […]
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Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of Danfoss Fire Safety A/S by Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced on 8th October 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, the SEM-SAFE fire protection system, and deployments before assessing how this acquisition fits into Siemens fire safety portfolio. Transaction Details Siemens Smart Infrastructure has agreed […]
In today’s complex commercial real estate landscape, energy management has become a critical focus for asset managers, property managers, and facilities managers. As urbanization accelerates, energy demand grows, and the energy market becomes more volatile, optimizing energy use is no longer just about lowering costs, it has become a key factor in achieving sustainability, resource […]
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