Lighting Systems Articles & Analysis

Carbon Robotics, an agricultural robotics company, today unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors. The new LaserWeeder is a precise, organic, and cost-effective weed control solution for large-scale specialty row crops. In addition to an updated build, the 2022 LaserWeeder features 30 industrial CO2 ...

By Carbon Robotics, Inc.

After intensive planning and construction work, the extension to the assembly hall and new social wing at Bellmer GapCon in Willich was completed and officially opened. The capacity of the existing assembly halls at Bellmer GapCon had clearly reached its limits and the assembly of large machines, especially turbo winders, was becoming increasingly difficult due to the limited space. Renting ...

By Bellmer GmbH

A final report and factsheet for ISO New England’s Economic Planning for the Clean Energy Transition (EPCET) study—the latest in a series of ISO initiatives examining the future grid—are now available online.The ISO issued a draft report on the study in August, and the final version incorporates additional stakeholder feedback. The factsheet summarizes the findings in a two-page format. EPCET ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Prysmian, a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has announced the successful completion of the sea trial tests for ultra-deep installation of a 500 kV HVDC MI1 cable at 2,150 m water depth. This is an industry record-breaking installation, as it is the first time an HVDC cable is laid at such a depth, setting new market standards.This non-metallic armoured cable, which ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Suncombe, a leading global supplier of hygienic process equipment and systems, has opened a new UK facility in Bishop’s Stortford, near Stanstead, Essex, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s journey. The new premises will more than double the total amount of manufacturing space currently available and there is the opportunity for further expansion in the future.The new site boasts a ...

By Suncombe Ltd

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week that USDA is partnering with rural Americans on hundreds of clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, the nation's largest-ever ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) partnered with Tinker Air Force Base on several energy conservation projects that saved the base more than $300,000 in energy costs. OG&E and its energy management program partner, CLEAResult, work with Tinker AFB in the Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Program, culminating in a substantial reduction of electricity consumption at the base. CEI ...

By Energy Central

The U.S. Department of Energy this week (April 12) finalized Congressionally-mandated energy efficiency standards for general service lamps (GSLs), which include the most common types of residential and commercial lightbulbs. These standards which will go into effect in July of 2028 for newly produced bulbs are expected to save American families $1.6 billion annually on household energy costs, ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs presented the results of a landmark Valley Pathways Study on February 14, 2024, at the quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The study is the first of its kind for the region - which includes parts of seven Southeast states. This study quantifies carbon emission ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The U.S. Department of Energy this week (Jan 18) announced more than $131 million for projects to advance research and development in electric vehicle batteries and charging systems, and funding for a consortium to address critical priorities for the next phase of widescale EV commercialization. The advanced battery consortium will work towards developing advanced technologies that will ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners this week (Nov 9) released a Grid Data Sharing Framework to assist utility commissioners in answering crucial questions related to grid data sharing. Accompanying the framework is the Grid Data Sharing Playbook, produced to advise commissioners and other interested stakeholders in the use of the framework. Additionally, NARUC released ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Kohler Co. today announced the strategic decision to set Kohler Energy up as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity engaged as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting its upward trajectory built on a proven track record of strong performance in the global energy ...

By Clarke Energy

New York Governor Kathy Hochul this week (May 24) announced a $10 million initiative to advance innovative clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects that address the challenge of replacing fossil fuel usage in hard-to-electrify sectors. This solicitation is open to fund projects proposed by New York-based entities that are also actively applying for federal clean hydrogen ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Kohler Co. announces the evolution of its Power businesses to Kohler Energy, aligning with Kohler’s strategy of providing energy resilience to homes, businesses, and communities around the world. In its first 100 years, Kohler delivered light where there was none before, powered Admiral Richard Byrd’s historic Antarctic exploration, lit the way forward for industrial revolution in ...

By Clarke Energy

New York Governor Kathy Hochul this week (April 14) announced $6.5 million awarded under the Insurance Innovation for Climate-Technology Solutions program to support new insurance policies and products that will accelerate the adoption of clean technologies by consumers across New York State. The nonprofit InnSure was selected to deploy grants that will advance risk management and insurance ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Northern Illinois is brighter today, as ComEd has completed the installation and upgrade of all 131,600 ComEd-owned streetlights to Smart LED light fixtures. In addition to enhancing public safety as a result of clearer, brighter and more reliable light, the switch will save more than 79 gigawatt-hours of energy annually, the equivalent of removing more than 67 million pounds of carbon emissions ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Itron, Inc. announced that it's working together with Maryland's largest gas and electric utility, Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), to connect and manage 260,000 Itron smart streetlights across the utility's service territory. This is designed to help reduce energy consumption and enhance the wellbeing and safety of the community. BGE will use its existing Itron multi-purpose IIoT network to ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Big news for the education sector: The Government has announced investment to shield schools from high energy bills and boost budgets. £500 million for energy efficiency upgrades in schools and colleges, and an extra £2bn for schools next year will be split between mainstream schools and ‘high needs.’ The Government’s statement says that schools and colleges in ...

By Energys Limited

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software for the digital transformation in the construction and media industries, is driving a more sustainable building management. It is responding to the energy crisis with the solution Spacewell Energy (Dexma), enabling the energy-efficient operation of facilities and helping companies save operational costs and increase revenues. ...

By Spacewell Energy (Dexma)

The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), in partnership with Ameresco, Inc., have launched trial installations for the Philly Streetlight Improvement Project, a comprehensive light emitting diode (LED) streetlighting, controls and networking project. The trial installations kick-off the stakeholder engagement period for the multi-year, citywide project to convert over ...

By Ameresco, Inc.