Energy Storage
Trane Technologies Growth Through Acquisition: Key 15 Smart Building Deals Since 2013
September 22nd, 2025Wattbuy Acquisition Strengthens Schneider Electric’s 2025 Smart Home Strategy
September 11th, 2025
Pavegen’s Hong Kong Deal Signals 2025 Smart City Breakthrough
This Research Note examines Pavegen, the UK smart flooring startup. We highlight the company’s technology offerings, business model, financial highlights, and external fundraising initiatives before assessing key deployments to date and future growth plans. This article is based on Pavegen’s July 2025 investor presentation and Memoori analysis. Pavegen Profile Founded in 2009 in the UK by […]
Honeywell Enhances Data Center Safety with 2025 Strategic Acquisition
In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the recent announcement of Honeywell’s acquisition of Li-ion Tamar, examining the development of the lithium-ion battery gas detection business by Nexceris. We then assess the Fire & Life Safety product offering of Honeywell Building Automation and their solutions for the data center vertical market, enhanced by the […]
Stem’s AI Pivot: Insights from 2024 Financials & New Strategic Direction
In this Research Note, we examine Stem’s energy storage and solar business and assess their revised strategic direction towards a software-centric model. This article is based on Stem’s Q4 2024 results, published on 4th March 2025, Q3 2024 results, published on 30th October 2024, and their latest 10K report. Stem Profile Founded in 2009, Stem […]
Alarm.com Strategic Expansion: 25% Growth in Commercial & Energy
In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a U.S. provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights the growth strategy of the commercial security, international and venture businesses. It is based on Alarm.com’s Q4 Earnings call, 20th February 2025, investor presentations, 2024 10K […]
UrbanChain Peer-to-Peer Energy Exchange Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine UrbanChain, a Manchester, UK-based startup recently named the 3rd fastest-growing UK technology company by Deloitte. The company is positioned as a provider of peer-to-peer energy services, enabling the rollout of renewable energy in commercial and industrial facilities to happen much faster. We review the company’s growth, external funding, and […]
Beyond Backup: Battery Storage as a Strategic Asset for Commercial Real Estate
The evolution of battery storage in commercial buildings represents one of the most significant shifts in building energy management of the past decade. Once viewed simply as backup power systems, today’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) are sophisticated assets that enable buildings to participate actively in energy markets while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Our new […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Cushman & Wakefield in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Cushman & Wakefield in the smart buildings space. They are a global commercial real estate services firm with 2023 revenues of $9.49 billion. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business sector by categorizing the various […]
From Cost Center to Revenue Generator: The Evolution of Grid-Interactive Buildings
The traditional view of commercial buildings as mere energy consumers is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Grid-interactive buildings are emerging as dynamic assets capable of generating multiple revenue streams while delivering substantial operational savings. This evolution represents a fundamental shift in how property owners and managers approach building energy management, with grid-interactive buildings leading the charge […]
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