UK fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy could be on the brink of opening up a major new market for its technology, after inking an agreement with Microqual Techno Limited to explore the use of fuel cells in the fast expanding Indian telecommunications industry. The two companies yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that could pave the way for a major deal, which would see Intelligent Energy prov ...

Itron deploys water, heat and gas meters, wireless fixed network, and software to measure and manage energy and water, enabling Tianjin to make smart decisions about city services. LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. and TIANJIN, China — June 4, 2013 — Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it has successfully completed the installation of a combination of 25,000 smart water, heat and gas meters and communication ...

The German based automaker Audi is planning to introduce a fuel cell powertrain version of the A7, which has a good chance of hitting the production line. Audi has big plans for its future models and after announcing that the R8 e-tron will not be mass-produced, the company is now getting ready to take on the A7. According to the guys at Autocar, the Audi A7 will receive a fuel cell powertrain version. Our ...

Siemens Energy has developed a free online game that challenges the user to design a sustainable energy system for a city. The simulation game Power Matrix aims to generate an understanding of the mechanisms and rules of the energy market and to provide insights into the interaction between different power generation types and power grids. Power Matrix is not only geared towards experts and experienced onli ...

Intelligent Energy, a leading developer of hydrogen fuel cells, has announced a new partnership with Etisalat Nigeria, a part of the Etisalat telecommunications corporation. Through this partnership, the companies will work together to test new hydrogen fuel cell systems developed by Intelligent Energy for use by Etisalat consumers. The growth of mobile technology has lead to a growing demand for more innov ...

The Indian government plans to roll out a Rs 43,000-crore ‘green energy corridor’ project to facilitate the flow of renewable energy into the national grid. The blueprint for the project has been submitted to the Power Ministry by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). For implementation, the project would be split into intra- and inter-State, said a senior Power Ministry official. The ‘green energy c ...

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will integrate Echelon Corp.'s Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) into its line of smart meter products, which are designed for international markets.
Mitsubishi is a Tokyo-based conglomerate that produces home appliances and is active in a number of other industries.
Mitsubishi Electric's new smart meters will incorporate grid-sensing and communication technologies based on Echelon's ...

With Toshiba Corporation's recent announcement that Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has selected the firm's proposal for a smart metering communications system and associated meter data management system (MDMS), Landis+Gyr is poised to undertake its indispensable role for the world's largest smart grid project. While Toshiba will work as a prime contractor and system integrator of the communication sys ...

Alstom Grid and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), one of the largest electric utilities in the world, have announced the creation of KEPCO Alstom Power Electronics Systems (KAPES). The joint venture will focus on delivering high voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in Korea. This long term strategic relationship aims at increasing Korean transmission grid capabilities based on Alstom technology. T ...

State-owned electricity firm Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Monday said it had built two recharging stations for electric cars, and was set to build more in order to support the development of electric cars in the country. PLN said the first two recharging stations were built in Yogyakarta to support the operation of electric minibus Hevina, which was developed by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (L ...