Apple granted patent to use wireless strength map data for vehicle navigation
Apple was issued a patent on Tuesday for vehicle navigation technology that can take wireless signal strength into account for planning a route. Apple first filed for the patent in August 2012,…
View ArticleDo you want to own a solar panel in a farm far away?
Business model innovations have been crucial for the solar industry in recent years. Community solar -- where people can buy into community and neighborhood solar panel projects -- has emerged, as…
View ArticleSunEdison acquires battery project startup Solar Grid Storage
Solar developer SunEdison has acquired a young startup called Solar Grid Storage, which develops battery projects in conjunction with solar projects. The companies planned to announce the deal on...
View ArticleAs growth slows, Opower looks beyond energy efficiency
Opower has long been the energy software player to beat. But almost a year after it went public at $25 per share on the New York Stock Exchange, the company is…
View ArticleSee Tesla’s massive battery factory under construction
Tesla is moving incredibly fast getting its massive battery factory built, and plans to have batteries made there as early as 2016 for its Model S and Model X cars. Showing…
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