Americas PV market grew 120% in first half of 2012

The Americas photovoltaics (PV) market more than doubled in the first half of 2012 to reach 1.7 GW and is reportedly set to reach almost 4.3 GW for the full year.

Intelligent rack PDUs to top $500 million by 2014

Intelligent rack power distribution products (rack PDUs) are reportedly forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 18.3% over the next five years partly due to rising data center operating costs.

Set-top box semiconductors moving high-end while commoditizing

There is a deep irony in the market for set-top box (STB) core semiconductors: They’re cheap enough.

Service, maintenance: The key to building controls integrators success

As dark economic clouds continue to linger across the world, how can building automation integrators guarantee future success?

What will a Smart Grid in India look like?

The recent widespread power failures in India have highlighted a number of problems that exist in the electrical grid throughout the country.

Building automation: Can you see the light?

Report from IMS Research forecasts the increasing integration of building automation and lighting control systems.

GSA retrofits to create integrated, intelligent buildings

The U.S. General Services Administration has announced 50 of its highest energy-consuming buildings will be retrofitted with integrated and intelligent technologies.