Opportunities for Licensees in the Growing Intelligent Energy Storage Industry
Posted: 2017.07.13
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
Intelligent energy storage is defined as the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with energy storage. It enables individuals, businesses, and organizations to collect and store energy from the grid or from renewables such as solar, then program how that energy is used throughout the day in their HVAC and electrical systems.
Building Management and the Internet of Things
Posted: 2017.06.15
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
Building management or building automation systems (BAS) centralize control of a building’s HVAC. The Internet of Things (IoT) plays a major role in BAS because by definition it consists of devices that are interconnected through sensors and communication technology.
HVAC + IoT = ROI
Posted: 2017.05.19
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
The time has never been better for HVAC contractors to explore the benefits of selling and servicing IoT-enabled smart HVAC equipment. That’s because offering smart HVAC systems makes it possible for HVAC contractors to enjoy new revenue streams by attracting more customers and deepening relationships with existing ones.
The Need for HVAC Contractors in Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage
Posted: 2017.04.20
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
Most of the attention in the energy storage industry has focused on industrial utility grid-scale storage. However, behind-the-meter applications have been massively charging up as well. In 2016, energy storage deployment in the U.S. grew to 336 megawatt hours, which was double that amount in the previous year.
The Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between Long Tail Solar and Energy Storage
Posted: 2017.04.06
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
The energy storage market will expand dramatically in the coming years from an annual installation size of 6 gigawatts in 2017 to more than 40 by 2021. In addition, an IMS Research report predicts that the market for storing energy from solar panels will go from $200 million in 2012 to nearly $19 billion by the end of this year.
Bridging the Gap Between HVAC and the Smart Grid
Posted: 2017.03.16
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
One of the things we often hear from HVAC contractors is that they feel left out of the smart grid conversation. However, there are many reasons why HVAC contractors can and should play a pivotal role in the smart grid industry.
Why Electrical Contractors are Key to the Success of the Smart Grid
Posted: 2017.03.09
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
A "smart grid" integrates the power grid with communication technologies that allow for two- way communication amongst utilities and energy consumers. As a result, it creates enhanced opportunities to monitor and control energy generation, storage, transmission, distribution, and consumption.
Where Solar Fits into the Growing Energy Storage Industry
Posted: 2017.03.02
By: Kevin Williams
Categories: HVAC Electrical Solar
Energy storage is set to boom this year as the industry reaches heretofore unimaginable heights. For example, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preparing to incorporate energy storage into U.S. energy wholesale markets.