Expanding broadband internet access is crucial for smart cities and the Internet of Things. Some cities, such as Philadephia, have been facing challenges where state laws limit municipalities’ ability to take the lead on broadband. What many city officials don’t realize is that even when bogged down by state regulations. Also, they can still progress […]
The changing face of the US administration means drastic policy changes are coming. Tom Wheeler, the 31st chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and longtime proponent of net neutrality, has stepped down from his position. FCC enacts a policy, Net neutrality that prevents Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from prioritizing certain internet traffic over others. […]
“The electricity infrastructure is arguably the single most important feature in any city. If unavailable for a significant enough period of time, all other functions will eventually cease,” according to BW Smart Cities. Smart grids are essential to some smart cities in India where the country faces energy woes. Smart grids address burdensome issues such […]
Cities around the world are upgrading their infrastructure and technology networks to become more intuitive and integrated. The global number of smart cities predicted to quadruple in the next 8 years, big changes are on the horizon. But, residents may have to look twice in order to see the transition. As part of this evolution, […]
PosiGen Interview ClearWorld’s Founder/CEO, Larry Tittle recently sat down with Posigen Chairman and Co-Founder Aaron Dirks to discuss their partnership in low-income developments. ClearWorld’s unique solutions—combines solar, battery storage and lighting—received high praises from Dirks, who cites ClearWorld as the “best technology and best engineers at a competitive price“. ClearWorld’s RetroFlex solution provides safety and resiliency in the low-income areas […]
Based in Southern Louisiana, the ClearWorld staff are used to sudden weather changes this time of year. Many of the U.S. experiences a wide range of weather conditions in January, including unexpected snow. While it may seem that snow would hinder the power of solar photovoltaic panels (PV), it can actually help in many cases. […]
Sustainability is no longer just a trend, it’s a way of life for some smart cities. According to Sustainable Cities Collective, cities across the globe are revamping their infrastructure to “capitalize on new technologies and integrate connected solutions into the very fabric of how they operate and care for their citizens”. Barcelona, amongst many others, […]
Kauai Solar Storage & Battery Costs The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative continues its innovation streak with the solar-plus-storage plant for peak capacity. AES Distributed Energy will build a solar-plus-storage “peaker plant” on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It stands out both in capacity and power price. The project, if approved by state and local regulators. […]
While researching solar technologies, we heard from solar installers who seem to think that architects are hard to work with. So, we spoke with Fernando Valenzuela of Alter Systems in Berkeley, CA about how to design a solar-ready home. Note that only about 5-10% of Alter Systems’ customers are owner/architect teams. Usually, it’s the homeowners […]