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Electricity Gap: Microsoft taps UTSA, energy companies to bridge data-center divide
August 15, 2016 | posted by The Institute
Technology giant Microsoft Corp. is hoping that research at the University of Texas at San Antonio — in conjunction with several companies in the energy sector — will offer the missing link to enable battery-powered data centers someday.
Solar plane set to tour the world!
March 05, 2015 | posted by The Institute
Solar Impluse 2 (a solar plane) passes new test to take a tour around the world.
UTSA Engineers team up with The Marriott to improve the hotels energy efficiency
March 05, 2015 | posted by The Institute
UTSA will help Marriott improve its hotels’ ability to collect and analyze utility data in real-time and in turn make immediate energy-saving adjustments on-site.
New wind turbines make Eiffel Tower more beautiful.
March 05, 2015 | posted by The Institute
Paris’ most iconic structure has become even more so breath taking as well as more eco-friendly To reduce smog problems in Paris, the city called for all municipal buildings to use renewable energy. With the new installations, they hope that others will adopt similar technologies.
How Renewable Energy Jobs Are Changing America
December 16, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Few industries in the U.S. are growing as fast as renewable energy. As a result, renewable energy jobs are growing rapidly in everything from manufacturing to installation to maintenance.
San Antonio leads Texas in solar industry
December 16, 2014 | posted by The Institute
As Texas’ renewable energy pool grows and with it the solar industry, San Antonio is leading the state in solar expansion and employment, according to researchers with Pew Charitable Trusts.
So Much Energy Storage Data, So Much to Do with It!
October 09, 2014 | posted by The Institute
There’s a ton of data available from energy storage units, smart meters, weather forecasters, and other data producers.
Global Renewable Energy Status Uncovered
August 26, 2014 | posted by The Institute
More than a fifth of the world’s electrical power production now comes from renewable sources
Report shows 1 in 3 Texans chooses renewable energy options
August 26, 2014 | posted by The Institute
A Texas Empowerment report released by Choose Energy shows that about one in three Texans choose renewably sourced energy options.
Summer Energy Bill Woes: Do You Know WATTs Up?
July 22, 2014 | posted by The Institute
How to keep your Apartment Cool this Summer without Losing your Shirt
