Technological change

FireCompass in Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Articles, Technology, Science and technology, Computer security software, Diffusion, Hype cycle, Product development, Technological change, Gartner, Ransomware, Computer security, Attack surface

BOSTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FireCompass, a leader in Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), External Attack Surface Management (EASM) &Ransomware Attack Surface Testing (RAST), was identified as a representative vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2021.For a free copy of the "Gartner Hype CycleReport" click here.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FireCompass, a leader in Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART), External Attack Surface Management (EASM) &Ransomware Attack Surface Testing (RAST), was identified as a representative vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2021.For a free copy of the "Gartner Hype CycleReport" click here.
  • "We are excited to be part of two markets in Gartner Hype Cycle: 'External Attack Surface Management (EASM)'& 'Autonomous Penetration Testing and Red Teaming'.
  • This is a testament to the emergence of continuous-attack surface discovery & testing as a must-have security control for enterprises.
  • Apart from "Autonomous Penetration Testing and Red Teaming", FireCompass is also mentioned in the EASM market within the Hype Cycle report.

DEEP Closes Private Placement of $4,515,885, Including a Strategic Investment by PHX Energy Services Corp. of $3M

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Energy development

PHX Energy Services Corp. ("PHX Energy) (TSX: PHX) announced on July 20, 2021 that it had made a strategic investment in DEEP.

Key Points: 
  • PHX Energy Services Corp. ("PHX Energy) (TSX: PHX) announced on July 20, 2021 that it had made a strategic investment in DEEP.
  • PHX Energys investment in DEEP is $3,000,500 with a provision for another $3,500,000 of equity upon the potential exercise of warrants held by PHX Energy.
  • In addition to participating in DEEPs latest financing round, John Hooks, CEO of PHX Energy, has joined DEEPs Board of Directors.
  • About DEEP Earth Energy Production:
    DEEP is developing geothermal resources to meet increasing energy needs with sustainable, clean and renewable energy.

Greenbacker Capital Announces Investment in Commonwealth Energy Partners

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change

NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management, LLC (Greenbacker Capital or Greenbacker), a leader in sustainable infrastructure investment, announced today that, through an affiliated fund (the Fund), it has made a strategic investment in Commonwealth Energy Partners (CEP), through the companys subsidiary CEP Solar.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management, LLC (Greenbacker Capital or Greenbacker), a leader in sustainable infrastructure investment, announced today that, through an affiliated fund (the Fund), it has made a strategic investment in Commonwealth Energy Partners (CEP), through the companys subsidiary CEP Solar.
  • Commonwealth was advised by GreenFront Energy Partners, an investment banking and advisory firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.
  • Greenbacker Capital Management LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser that provides advisory and oversight services related to project development, acquisition, and operations in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability industries.
  • Commonwealth Energy Partners, LLC is a clean energy company based in Richmond, Virginia that partners with landowners, communities, and customers to originate and manage best-in-class solar and storage projects across the Commonwealth of Virginia to deliver long-term economic and environmental benefits for the Commonwealth.

Duke Energy reaches 10,000-megawatt renewable energy milestone

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy policy, Renewable energy, Bright green environmentalism, Technological change, Duke Energy, Sembcorp Energy India, Mandatory renewable energy target

As one of the nation's top renewable energy providers, Duke Energy renewables portfolio includes nearly 200 sites in 22 states, with over 1,000 megawatts of new projects under construction throughout the country, including Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas.

Key Points: 
  • As one of the nation's top renewable energy providers, Duke Energy renewables portfolio includes nearly 200 sites in 22 states, with over 1,000 megawatts of new projects under construction throughout the country, including Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas.
  • "For more than a decade, Duke Energy has been delivering low-cost renewable power to our customers," said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.
  • Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions acquired the project from Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), in December 2020.
  • Duke Energy has set a goal of reaching 16,000 MW of renewables by 2025 and 47,000 MW by 2050.

NTE Mobility Partners Accelerate Growth of Clean Energy with Solar from Sunfinity

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Energy, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Fossil fuel, Energy conversion, Solar power

The new installation will yield significant electricity-cost savings over time, along with reducing emissions into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels for power.

Key Points: 
  • The new installation will yield significant electricity-cost savings over time, along with reducing emissions into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels for power.
  • With the extension of the federal tax credit for going solar at 26%, now is the time to see how much solar can save your operations."
  • For details on NTEMP and the NTE TEXpress Lanes, visit www.texpresslanes.com and for Cintra US, please go to https://www.ferrovial.com/en-us/cintra/ .
  • Sunfinity Renewable Energy is headquartered inDallaswith full-service operations throughoutTexas.Sunfinity Renewable Energy offers complete residential, C&I (commercial and industrial) and utility-scale solar systems.

DGAP-News: Nofar Energy, one of Israel's leading renewable energy companies, acquired 67% of the rights to Blue Sky Utility for a total consideration of $91M.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Blue Sky Utility, Nofar, BLUE SKY UTILITY, NOFAR

Nofar Energy, one of Israel's leading renewable energy companies, acquired 67% of the rights to Blue Sky Utility for a total consideration of $91M.

Key Points: 
  • Nofar Energy, one of Israel's leading renewable energy companies, acquired 67% of the rights to Blue Sky Utility for a total consideration of $91M.
  • Nofar Energy LTD ('Nofar'), a global renewable energy power producer with activity across Europe and Israel, acquired 67% of the interest in Blue Sky Utility ('Blue Sky'), a US based, Commercial and Industrial ('C&I') solar and storage developer for a total consideration of $91M.
  • Blue Sky specializes in a unique business model tailored to the C&I space with a focus on multitenant real estate.
  • About Blue Sky Utility: Blue Sky Utility LLC is a privately-held renewable energy and storage company headquartered in Napa, California.

FTC Solar to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change

AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a global provider of solar tracker systems, software and engineering services, today announced it will report its second quarter 2021 financial results before market open on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a global provider of solar tracker systems, software and engineering services, today announced it will report its second quarter 2021 financial results before market open on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
  • A conference call for members of the investment community will be held at 8:30 a.m. E.T.
  • that same day,during which the Company will discuss its second quarter 2021 results, its outlook and other business items.
  • Founded in 2017 by a group of renewable energy industry veterans, FTC Solar is afast-growing, global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services.

ActivTrak Listed as Sample Vendor in Two 2021 Gartner ® Hype Cycle™ Reports

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Other Professional Services, Software, Networks, Human resources, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Articles, Diffusion, Hype cycle, Innovation, Product development, Product lifecycle management, Technological change, Gartner

This category is in the Innovation Trigger phase of both 2021 Hype Cycle reports.

Key Points: 
  • This category is in the Innovation Trigger phase of both 2021 Hype Cycle reports.
  • In the 2021 Gartner Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology, Gartner states, Client interest in employee productivity monitoring has increased substantially through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 1 Gartner, Hype Cycle for the Digital Workplace, 2021, Matt Cain, Michael Woodbridge, July 12, 2021.
  • 2 Gartner, Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology, 2021, Jeff Freyermuth, July 9, 2021.

3DLOOK Recognized in Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Retail Technologies, 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Diffusion, Hype cycle, Innovation, Product development, Product lifecycle management, Technological change, Gartner, Hype

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 3DLOOK , the creator of the world's leading patented mobile body scanning technology, has been acknowledged as one of the Sample Vendors in the 'Mixed Reality' category of latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies, 2021, a go-to report covering the most transformative technologies in the retail space.

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 3DLOOK , the creator of the world's leading patented mobile body scanning technology, has been acknowledged as one of the Sample Vendors in the 'Mixed Reality' category of latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies, 2021, a go-to report covering the most transformative technologies in the retail space.
  • Gartner and Hype Cycle are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission.
  • 3DLOOK has been recognized in Gartner Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies, 2021 , won the LVMH Innovation Award and the IEEE Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge in 2019 and was recognized as one of the 2020 Pioneers of the New World .
  • 3DLOOK works with some of the biggest names in retail, including Tailored Brands and Dickies, and recently announced a Series A raise of $6.5M.

Sustainability Roundtable Strikes Partnership with LevelTen Energy to Help Medium-Sized Businesses Meet Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Environmentalism, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Emissions reduction, Renewable energy commercialization, Community Choice Aggregation

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today Sustainability Roundtable Inc. (SR Inc.) , a leader in outsourced environmental, social, and governance management, and LevelTen Energy , the leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure, announced a new partnership that will help medium-sized businesses set and meet more ambitious and credible renewable energy goals through aggregated procurements of new, utility-scale renewable energy.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today Sustainability Roundtable Inc. (SR Inc.) , a leader in outsourced environmental, social, and governance management, and LevelTen Energy , the leading provider of renewable transaction infrastructure, announced a new partnership that will help medium-sized businesses set and meet more ambitious and credible renewable energy goals through aggregated procurements of new, utility-scale renewable energy.
  • SR Inc. estimates that most U.S. and European businesses require less than 20 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity to meet ambitious emission reduction goals.
  • Consequently, the market for corporate procurement of utility-scale renewable energy has been dominated by the world's largest energy users.
  • And it is at utility scale that renewable energy projects are increasingly cost superior to fossil fuel generation.