Artificial Intelligence
Greenskies Becomes First Solar Developer to Achieve Stem’s Premier Partner Status with Stem University
MILLBRAE, Calif. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stem, Inc., the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services, today announced that Greenskies Clean Energy, a leading developer of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar-power facilities, is the first company to achieve Premier Partner status in the Stem Partner Program with a required minimum 5MWh of fulfilled projects with Stem and as graduates of Stem University. To attain this goal, Greenskies’ team fully completed the three certification tracks – sales, sales analytics, and deployment – to sell, install, and manage energy storage systems with Stem.
Stem certifications give Greenskies an advantage in competitive bid processes, enabling the company to win new projects such as a multisite behind the meter (BTM) project in Southern California providing backup power and utility bill optimization, and both BTM and front of the meter (FTM) projects with a local electric cooperative on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
“Greenskies is a prime example of how Stem successfully collaborates with partners and shares the experience we have gained during the past decade working with solar developers,” said John E. Carrington, CEO of Stem. “By participating in Stem University and our Partner Program, Greenskies quickly built deep expertise in designing and deploying solar-plus-storage solutions that empowers it to bring these innovative solutions to customers ranging from major corporations to local communities.”
“Our partnership with Stem enables us to offer compelling solar-plus-storage solutions,” said Stanley Chin, CEO and vice chairman of Greenskies. “Not only are our customers saving on their electricity bills, but we can also substantially reduce their demand charges and provide backup power when the grid goes down.”
Reaping Benefits from the Stem Partner Program
Completing its Stem University certifications has given Greenskies a significant advantage in competitive bids, enabling it to win BTM and FTM projects on both the West and East coasts. Projects totaling nearly 10,000 kWh / 5,000 kW are currently underway in California and Massachusetts.
“Stem’s Partner Program and its wide variety of solutions have been gamechangers in our ability to develop solar-plus-storage,” said Steve Liu, vice president of Engineering and Procurement for Greenskies. “As a developer who works on very tight deadlines, having the wealth of information and resources from Stem has been a key differentiator. And through Stem University, we easily enabled a growing number of our staff to understand the complexities of solar-plus-storage.”
Bicoastal Deployments
In the Greater Los Angeles area, Greenskies and Stem are developing an 8,000kWh / 4,000kW commercial BTM project comprised of five systems in four fulfillment centers operated by a major retailer. Greenskies was initially tasked to integrate storage with solar already installed on the buildings. This would enable the customer to optimize its utility bill by shifting its time of solar energy use to the evenings when electricity from the grid is more expensive. When the customer added an additional requirement for backup capabilities late in the project, Greenskies was able to quickly integrate Stem for backup power, replacing diesel generators in one of the systems.
On Martha’s Vineyard in the Town of Oak Bluffs, Mass., Greenskies and Stem are deploying both FTM and BTM projects in conjunction with the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative Inc. (CVEC). The 1040 kWh / 500kW FTM project, located at the Oak Bluffs Landfill, will leverage AthenaTM, Stem’s industry-leading AI platform, to comply with requirements of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. In addition, Athena will enable the project to participate in wholesale markets managed by Independent System Operator-New England (ISO-NE). The BTM project is a 232kWh / 58kW deployment at Oak Bluffs Elementary School which also features backup capabilities for a fast, automatic transition to battery power when the grid goes down.
“CVEC is a unique energy cooperative that is doubling its existing 34 megawatts of renewable energy for its members on and off the Cape and Islands,” said Liz Argo, executive director of CVEC. “With the addition of battery storage to accompany CVEC’s ramping up of renewables, CVEC is providing a resilience component, as well as adding energy cost savings to an area particularly hard hit by climate change and the challenges of COVID-19.”
About Greenskies
Clean Focus and Greenskies develop, finance, construct, own, and operate clean, renewable-energy projects in the United States. From beginning to end – origination through construction and then lifetime operation – customers work with a single delivery team. Greenskies offers integrated solar and battery-storage solutions to C&I, municipal, and utility customers, while Clean Focus provides capital and owns the systems. Both Clean Focus and Greenskies were founded in 2009, and they joined JLC Infrastructure as wholly-owned subsidiaries in 2019. Together Clean Focus and Greenskies have constructed and operate over 230 MW of C&I solar projects throughout the country. The combined company was Ranked #1 by Solar Power World in 2019 for cumulative commercial installations. For more information, visit www.greenskies.com.
About Stem, Inc.
Stem provides solutions that address the challenges of today’s dynamic energy market. By combining advanced energy storage solutions with Athena™ AI, a world-class artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics platform, Stem enables customers and partners to optimize energy use by automatically switching between battery power, onsite generation and grid power. Stem’s solutions help enterprise customers benefit from clean, adaptive energy infrastructure and achieve a wide variety of goals, including expense reduction, resilience, sustainability, environmental and corporate responsibility and innovation. Stem also offers full support for solar partners interested in adding storage to standalone, community or commercial solar projects – both behind and in front of the meter.
Headquartered in Millbrae, Calif., Stem is directly funded by a consortium of leading investors including Activate Capital, Angeleno Group, BNP Paribas, Constellation Technology Ventures, Iberdrola (Inversiones Financieras Perseo), GE Ventures, Magnesium Capital, Mithril Capital Management, Mitsui & Co. LTD., Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, RWE Supply & Trading, Temasek and Total Energy Ventures. For more information, visit www.stem.com.
Media Contacts
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Jeff Hintzke
Greenskies Clean Energy / Clean Focus
+1 (408)-419-4708
[email protected]
Artificial Intelligence
PractiTest Pushes Boundaries of Test Management with Milestones Release
REHOVOT, Israel, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PractiTest, a leader in innovative test management solutions, continues to push the boundaries with the release of Milestones, a powerful project management module enabling QA teams to align and stay connected to business goals. PractiTest’s New Milestones Module empowers QA teams to define high-level testing objectives within set timeframes. This results in well-defined roadmaps for sprint planning, major releases, or other pivotal project Milestones. By setting these objectives, QA teams gain a focused understanding of their contribution to broader business objectives and deadlines.
“Milestones have given us increased granularity in our ability to organize our testing,” says Tony, a system engineer at Battelle. “Having traceability was good, but Milestones allow us to plan much more clearly and easily.”
Milestones establish a seamless link between QA initiatives and overarching business strategies, ensuring testing efforts directly contribute to achieving company objectives. By defining clear testing objectives and schedules for each project phase, QA teams can stay on track and ensure efficient use of resources. The Milestones module also improves visibility, providing a high-level overview of the entire testing process and promoting seamless communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
PractiTest’s Commitment to Innovation
The release of Milestones reaffirms PractiTest’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that empower QA teams to thrive.
“In today’s competitive environment, ensuring QA aligns with business objectives is imperative,” says Yaniv Iny, CEO of PractiTest. “The Milestones module is a testament to our commitment to empowering QA teams to evolve into strategic partners, fostering quality and delivering tangible outcomes while staying in sync with overarching business objectives.”
About PractiTest
PractiTest is an end-to-end test management platform designed to simplify and untangle complexity for complex and robust environments. PractiTest centralizes all your QA work, processes, teams, and tools into one platform to bridge silos, unify communication, and enable one source of truth across your organization. With PractiTest you can make informed data-driven decisions based on end-to-end visibility provided by customizable reports, real-time dashboards, and dynamic filter views.
For more information about PractiTest visit: https://www.practitest.com/
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Artificial Intelligence
EZVIZ unveils its groundbreaking H9c Dual-lens Smart Pan-and-tilt Camera series: a new paradigm for automated, all-round outdoor protection
By combining a pan-and-tilt panoramic lens and a fixed 180-degree wide-angle lens, one H9c Dual smartly secures large areas with performance better than that of two ordinary ones.
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EZVIZ, a leading global player in innovative smart home security, proudly introduces the H9c Dual series, its latest dual-lens outdoor pan-and-tilt cameras that redefine smart protection for homes and small businesses. With options in 2K and 3K resolutions, their groundbreaking design combines a sharp bullet camera and a flexible PT camera, addressing complex security needs effectively. The interlinked dual lenses work collaboratively to safeguard wide property areas, detect and track activities, and offer auto-patrol options for hands-free security.
“The H9c Dual challenges traditional outdoor cameras with unrivaled vision, unmatched automation, and high versatility for basically any scenario,” said Candice Tu, the lead product manager, “EZVIZ leads the way in the development and application of advanced dual-lens technology. This underlines our dedication to bringing cutting-edge technology within reach for practical, everyday situations.”
At the core of the H9c Dual is its groundbreaking dual-lens technology, highlighted by EZVIZ’s distinctive co-action function. The two lenses can work independently at two static viewing angles or act together as a team. When the fixed lens detects motions, the pan-and-tilt lens automatically rotates to track the same activity. This co-action function can also be manually controlled through the EZVIZ App.
The series addresses unnoticed blind spots by offering a 180-degree comprehensive view in a single frame, supplemented by the bottom PT lens for intricate close-ups. Both lenses, with high resolutions of 2K/3K, use built-in AI chips to detect people and vehicles in customizable zones, ensuring users are informed of crucial activities. Users can set up to four patrol spots for the PT lens to complete automatic rotations on a schedule.
Equipped with powerful LEDs, the H9c Dual provides color night vision up to 40 meters and warns potential trespassers with a loud siren and dazzling flashlight upon detection. Offering superior protection compared to a traditional two-camera system, the H9c is a breeze to set up thanks to its adaptable mounting design. Users can manage and control their H9c through the user-friendly EZVIZ App, and enjoy seamless integration with prevailing voice assistants and the larger EZVIZ ecosystem.
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Artificial Intelligence
Red light therapy for repairing spinal cord injury passes milestone
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) could benefit from future treatment to repair nerve connections using red and near-infrared light.
The method, invented by University of Birmingham scientists and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, delivers light directly to the site of the injury.
Their latest research, published in Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, determined an optimal ‘dose’ for this novel approach, and showed it can deliver therapeutic improvements including significant restoration of sensation and movement, and regeneration of damaged nerve cells.
Researchers led by Professor Zubair Ahmed used cell models of SCI to determine the frequency and duration of light required to achieve maximum restoration of function and stimulate nerve cell regrowth.
They found delivery at a wavelength of 660nm for one minute a day increased cell viability (the number of live cells) by 45% over five days’ treatment.
Professor Ahmed said: “The effect of 660nm light was both neuroprotective, meaning it improved survival of nerve cells, and neuroregenerative, meaning it stimulated nerve cell growth.”
The researchers also investigated the effect of light therapy in preclinical models of SCI, using an implantable device and transcutaneous delivery with the light source placed against the skin. They showed comparable results for both methods, with a one-minute dose of 660nm light, delivered daily for seven days resulting in reduced tissue scarring, increased levels of proteins associated with nerve cell regeneration, improvements in the connections between cells and significant functional recovery.
This is the first time transcutaneous and direct light delivery have been compared in SCI. Professor Ahmed said: “To make light therapy viable for treating SCI in humans an implantable device will be required, to provide line of sight to damaged tissue and the opportunity for greater accuracy and standardise dosing without impedance due to the thickness of the skin and other tissues surrounding the spinal cord.”
The researchers are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic SCI. They have already received further funding and are seeking commercial partners or investors to develop a prototype device to take into first-in-man clinical trials.
Full release here.
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