George Manahilov

U.S. major grocery store chain Whole Foods (recently acquired by Amazon) is using technology to generate energy savings and help the energy grid.   The company is using three cutting edge tools: – Smart Analytics – real-time energy usage analytics and controls of the stores’ refrigeration systems – Energy Battery Storage – the battery system actively …

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An Edinburgh hotel, Premier Inn, is claimed to be the first in the UK to be powered by battery.  The lithium-ion battery will be able to power the hotel, including its restaurant, for up to three hours after a two-hour charge.  The hotel expects to save £20,000 a year on its energy bill as a …

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Daimler AG has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with the 45.1-MW Taczalin wind farm in Poland.  The electricity contract with the wind farm will allow Daimler to lock the price of energy for their Mercedes-Benz manufacturing site in the town of Jawor and protect itself from market price fluctuations.  In addition, Daimler has announced a …

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The hotel industry has always been on the cutting edge of using technology.  However, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing the opportunities in front of hotel managers have expanded greatly. From employing smart energy management (through data analytics and smart sensors) to smart hotel parking and self-check in, new intelligent data technology …

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Tesco, in partnership with Volkswagen, plans to install almost 2,500 charging points at up to 600 stores by 2020.  A standard 7kW charger will be available for free, and drivers will have to pay for a faster service.  Customers will be able to leave their cars to charge while doing their shopping, which should allow …

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Taking action on climate change is no longer the realm of environmentalists.  911 of the world’s largest companies believe it represents one of this century’s most significant business opportunities.   Read how these global businesses adapt their business models to deal with the long-term impact of rising energy prices and changing climate conditions.  Committing to smart …

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Predictive maintenance has been deployed by leading industrial companies around the world. Nearly everyone in manufacturing, from equipment manufacturers to processing plants, commonly face the challenge of keeping their fleet, machinery, and other assets working efficiently, while also reducing the cost of maintenance and time-sensitive repairs.  Emerging technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things, …

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