The investment and innovation pouring into lithium-ion battery technology for electric cars could be a major boon for a greener power grid. According to a new report out today from Pike Research, the global market for lithium-ion batteries in utility-scale applications (storing energy from intermittent renewable […] Read more »
While I was edumacating attendees of our “Biggest Opportunities of the Smart Grid” webinar this morning (for subscribers to GigaOM Pro), I learned a great deal from Pike Research analyst Clint Wheelock, who gave an overview of the market on the call. Most interesting to me […] Read more »
Communications networks will be the key to adding digital intelligence to the power grid and ultimately help the U.S. reduce its electricity consumption. That’s why the government is setting aside billions of dollars in stimulus funds that will help utilities develop smart grid networks. But that […] Read more »
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While phone companies like Vodafone have been quick to point out how mobile networks are an under-appreciated carbon emissions killer, mobile networks are also responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption, and thus could benefit from a strong energy efficiency plan. According to a new […] Read more »
This week, once again, we heard even more noise from both startups and large firms looking to grab a piece of the smart energy home space. On Wednesday dueling announcements emerged from energy management startup Tendril and conglomerate General Electric about a smart appliance partnership, as […] Read more »
In the international race to build out infrastructure for electric vehicles, the U.S. government’s recent push for networks of charging stations and the work of Silicon Valley startups on their home turf represent no match for China. According to a new report released today by Pike […] Read more »
Updated: Yahoo layoffs have started and they seem to have hit the Flickr team. Many engineers from the service have been either laid off or are leaving on their own. Rev Dan Catt, Ashot Petrosian and Neil Kandalgaonkar were amongst those who tweeted about their exits. […] Read more »
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