A new report by Navigant Research found that the home energy market, after years of sputtering, is finally moving along nicely. It's not exactly a tidal wave, but it's progress, said Neil Struther, principal research analyst for Navigant. In fact, global revenue from HEM products and services is expected to grow from $846 million annually in 2013 … [Read more...]
The Speed of Microgrid Market Growth, CHP and District Energy
November 19, 2014 By
Our latest Think Microgrid excerpt looks at microgrid market growth, as well as the numbers for companion technologies, combined heat & power and district energy. Continue reading or download the full report, The Energy Efficient Microgrid Microgrid Market Growth Forecasts call for dramatic growth ahead for microgrids, particularly in North … [Read more...]
Microgrid Growth: How Far, How Fast Since Superstorm Sandy?
November 3, 2014 By
When massive storms hit, we get religion. Superstorm Sandy was that kind of storm. States along the US East Coast emerged from the wreckage two years ago this week with a new devotion to creating a more resilient electric system. Where the central grid failed, microgrids kept the lights on. So government leaders, businesses, and even some … [Read more...]
Demand Response World Forum Oct. 13-15 Looks at DR's Role in Grid Modernization
September 30, 2014 By
Energy professionals from around the world will gather for the Demand Response World Forum 2014 in Costa Mesa, California, October 13-15 . The international event will explore the latest automated demand response (ADR) technologies and strategies for meeting the changing energy landscape of the 21st Century. Over 40 speakers will join technology … [Read more...]
Distributed Generation Leads Microgrid Investment Opportunities
September 21, 2014 By
Without some form of distributed generation (DG), the vast majority of microgrids would not exist. So, it should come as no surprise that such assets represent the single most lucrative microgrid enabling technologies (MET) segment today. A prime mover technology for microgrids is diesel generators, which are widely deployed as back-up … [Read more...]
Schneider and Siemens Lead the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Market
August 1, 2014 By
Schneider Electric and Siemens lead the building energy management systems (BEMS) market, according to a recent report by Navigant Research. More than 400 companies now provide the energy management software for buildings, according to the report. Competition is fierce, says Navigant, and companies in the $2.4 billion market range from industry … [Read more...]
Energy Efficiency MicroNews: Navigant Research, Philips, Eaton, Greensmith
April 3, 2014 By
This week in energy efficiency news… Eaton launched its Intelligent Mobile Power Distribution System, a microgrid management solution engineered to enhance the efficiency, reliability and safety of military forward operating bases. The new system can transform independently operating generators into a demand-managed microgid. This can reduce … [Read more...]
