Glossary of Terms for Power Technology
Helping to decipher the terms thrown around the surge protection market, SurgeX provides a list of common terms and jargon related to power technology and power protection technology.
Energy Management
Wind and Solar Energy Becoming More Cost-Effective Than Coal
As the coal industry experiences a steep decline, renewable options like wind and solar prove not only to be a cleaner way of powering countries like the US, but also a cheaper one.
Tesla’s Powerwall 2 Keeps Electricity on During Wildfire
The Powerwall 2 recently allowed a Northern California local to be able to keep his lights on during a power outage in his area.
Research: You’re Likely to Invest in AI, IoT, Robotics, Renewable Energy
It’s always iffy when you bet against the house. When it comes to technology adoption, “the house” is likely the affluent investors surveyed by Global X that reveal their high hopes for adoption of AI (artificial intelligence), robotics, renewable energy and IoT (internet of things). If you’re an IT director charged with keeping your organization […]
California Takes A Step Towards Emission-Free Future
A law that passed in the State Assembly seeks to make California stop reliance on fossil fuels completely by 2045.
New Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) from Eaton
Eaton says its 9PXM UPS is designed to give data center operators and IT managers a scalable and flexible solution for delivering reliable backup power.
Europe Kicks Off Week 1 of Its Halogen Bulb Ban. Here’s What’s Happening.
The continent enters its first week of phasing out halogen bulbs, and encouraging the use of LEDs.
The Rise of Wifi-Based Appliances Could Threaten Functionality of Power Grids
Researchers at Princeton found that there are a few malicious methods relating to wifi-based appliances that could cause widespread outages.
Martha’s Vineyard is Finally Getting a Wind Farm – Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing
The commonwealth of Massachusetts will experience reduced power bills and carbon emissions with the offshore Vineyard Wind project.
Southern Australia is Saving Millions of Dollars and Tons of Energy Thanks to Battery
The southern part of Australia has already saved $18 million this past year by investing in Tesla’s Hornsdale Power Reserve Battery.
