We know that power outages cost businesses a lot of money, but they apparently can play havoc with relationships too, according to the new Blackout Tracker by Eaton. The annual report again offers a colorful glimpse into the comedy and tragedy that plays out on the power grid when the lights blink out, which happened about 3,571 times last year … [Read more...]
Wife Leaves Husband over Power Outages and other Tales from this Year’s Eaton Blackout Tracker
Addressing the Soft Costs of Going Solar and Other Quick Microgrid News
SolSmart designation recognizes solar cities, addresses soft costs of going solar The new SolSmart designation program, from the ICMA and The Solar Foundation, will recognize leading solar cities and local governments that "cut the red tape," taking action to foster solar market growth. “The role of local governments in building stronger and … [Read more...]
African Solar Microgrid to Use Eaton Services and Equipment
Power management company Eaton has won a contract to help build an African solar microgrid in Annobon Province, an island off Equatorial Guinea in West Central Africa. The remote microgrid, which will use batteries for storage, is the largest self-sufficient solar microgrid project in Africa, according to Eaton. Eaton will provide electrical … [Read more...]
Google and Microgrids: Most Read Articles on EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com
Smart thermostats catch your attention, or at least Nest does. Microgrids interest you too. That's what we learned about you, EnergyEfficiencyMarkets.com readers, based on your visits to our site in the first six months of 2014 The most read article for the first half of this year was Google and Nest: What the $3.2 Billion Deal Says about Energy … [Read more...]