This article was written by Jim Paull, ERS, and Praga Meyyappan, ERS. What is the optimum orientation for a solar module to achieve maximum performance? If only this question had a simple answer! Convention dictates that it should be tilted approximately to the same angle as the site’s latitude and face due south in the […]
Category: Emerging Technology
Analytics: Introducing APIs for Engineering
This article was written by Nelson Chiu, ERS Data sharing commonly occurs by sending files over shared drives or email or providing direct access to a database. APIs (which stand for application programming interfaces) are becoming the best practice of making data more accessible for developers and third parties. Google Maps, for instance, created an […]
A Zondits Interview: The Importance of EVs and How To Accelerate Their Infrastructure
Zondits spoke with three industry influencers to learn what’s needed to drive EV adoption and understand where the market is heading.
Fogel’s Cool R290 Propane-chilled Beer Coolers
Fogel’s R290 coolers are used in sports stadiums and at retail outlets in U.S. states that allow branded equipment to be displayed.
Ask the Expert: What Is a Green Roof (Part 1)
In this two-part series, Zondits will explore green roofs as an emerging technology that can be a component of utility efficiency programs. Part 1 will focus on exploring the numerous benefits of green roofs.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) Improves Safety and Energy Efficiency
IIoT helps plants and facilities increase visibility into machine performance and health, inefficiency in processes and potential savings.
CO2 Heat Pumps Become a Promising Solution for Hotels
After six months of operation in a Norwegian hotel, an all-in-one CO2 heat pump saves 59-69% of energy compared to an electric boiler.
New Polaris AC Uses Hydrocarbon Blend Refrigerant
Polaris Technologies has launched a ducted air-conditioning unit based on natural refrigerant propane (R290) in a hydrocarbon blend.