ENERGY,INDUSTRY UPDATES
Landis+Gyr | January 04, 2023
MicroEJ, the leading global provider of software containers for embedded devices and IOT, partnered with Landis+Gyr, the global leader in energy management technology, to broaden the app development environment for the next generation of smart meters. This partnership lays the digital groundwork for a more efficient and sustainable energy management system.
MicroEJ Virtual Execution Environment delivers an app operating system for Landis+Gyr's Revelo meter, through unique software containerization. In addition, unique waveform sampling gives Revelo a highly accurate sensor that facilitates software applications for grid-edge decision-making.
Landis+Gyr has been awarded the 2022 Global AMI Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan, highlighting the platform's potential to revolutionize how utilities operate.
In response to increased consumer expectations for rapid, individualized, and secure energy management, utility providers must maximize grid-edge customer service capabilities. Revelo enables grid and consumer apps operating on the MicroEJ platform that optimizes grid management and increases consumer involvement through the following:
Enhanced grid robustness and dependability through grid-facing applications
Enhanced consumer experience through end-user consumption monitoring with appliance-level granularity
Support for distributed energy resource integration and monitoring
About Landis+Gyr
Landis+Gyr, a major provider of energy management solutions on a global scale, measures and analyzes energy consumption to create potent analytics for intelligent grid and infrastructure management. These analytics enable utilities and consumers to cut their energy consumption, which is environmentally advantageous. The company's portfolio of innovative and time-tested software, services, and intelligent sensor technologies is a substantial contributor to the reduction of carbon emissions produced by the grid.
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SOLAR+STORAGE
Canadian Solar Inc. | January 09, 2023
Canadian Solar Inc., recently announced that CSI Energy Storage, a majorly owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd., has been chosen to provide 550 MWh of SolBank energy storage products to Pulse Clean Energy to be used in multiple UK-based projects.
The 550 MWh of energy storage projects covered by the agreement will use a proprietary battery energy storage solution, CSI Energy Storage's SolBank, which is designed and produced for utility-scale applications. As per the agreement, CSI Energy Storage will also deliver commissioning services for the products in addition to long-term warranties and performance guarantees.
The new arrangement expands the relationship between CSI Energy Storage and Pulse, following Pulse's announcement in May 2022 that it had selected CSI Energy Storage to provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for four projects totaling 100 MWh. In addition, a long-term services agreement (LTSA) spanning ten years for the operation and maintenance of the facilities was also included in the contract.
Pulse has developed a pipeline of over 2,000 MWh of grid-scale battery storage and energy optimization opportunities in the United Kingdom. SolBank from CSI Energy Storage will be deployed to support the grid's capacity requirements at a number of these sites and additional sites in the United Kingdom.
CSI Storage introduced SolBank in September 2022, a proprietary energy storage battery solution. CSI Energy Storage also aims to expand its battery manufacturing capacity from 2.5 GWh to 10 GWh by the end of 2023.
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Founded in Canada in 2001, Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the largest global solar technology and renewable energy companies. A leading producer of solar photovoltaic modules and supplier of solar energy and battery storage solutions., the company is also a developer of utility-scale solar power. Canadian Solar has successfully deployed approximately 82 GW of solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide over the past 21 years. Canadian Solar has also developed, constructed, and connected over 7 GWp in over 20 countries worldwide from 2010 onwards. Since its 2006 NASDAQ listing, Canadian Solar has been one of the most bankable solar and renewable energy companies.
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ENERGY
GAF Energy | March 14, 2023
GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company for solar roofing, has recently obtained approval from Los Angeles County for its Timberline Solar roof installation in buildings and residential areas. After a multi-month evaluation of the Research Section of the Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division, it got approval.
The review confirmed that Timberline Solar satisfies all the conditions of the County's 2023 Codes for Electrical, Residential, Building, Green Building, and Existing Building, as well as the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Launched in 2022, it gains certification of UL 7103 as 'a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Roof Covering'. In addition, it earns a Class A fire rating under UL 790 and ASTM E108, establishing its standard in fire resistance. The company produces and assembles its products like Timberline Solar at its R&D and manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
The Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES) transforms traditional shingles with innovation to create an attractive look. In addition, it fulfills the third-party safety standards for both the roofing and solar energy sectors. This innovative solar roof received more than 30 awards and honors for design and innovation.
President of GAF Energy, Martin DeBono said, "In designing Timberline Solar, we put safety and durability first. We know that is what homeowners care the most about—and, as a team, we are committed to making the safest and most durable solar roof on the market." He added, "In the last year, Timberline Solar has been approved for tough standards in wind, snow, and fire."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About GAF Energy
Headquartered in San Jose, California, GAF Energy, a renewable energy equipment manufacturing company, has been transforming the solar and roofing industries for large-scale energy generation since 2019. It is a Standard Industries company working with North America-based roofing and waterproofing manufacturer GAF. Through its network of roofer partners, it offers roof-integrated solar options for homeowners. Its product, Timberline Solar, incorporates solar shingles for a more attractive, reliable, and durable solar roof. The products of GAF Energy have received many awards and honors, like the CES Best of Innovation Award, the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, and a NAHB Best of IBS Award.
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