In the wake of the massive energy crunch, sustainable energy processes like waste into energy (WtE) have gained a great deal of interest among policy makers, investors, and stakeholders in the global energy sector. Here are the top technologies being adopted to convert waste into alternative energy solutions. Read: The UNDP Wants to Improve Waste Management…
As populations grow, industrial development increases and agricultural requirements skyrocket. But unsustainable practices across industries have resulted in rapid degradation of air, soil and water quality levels worldwide, which has in turn led to a rise in demand for devices that can help detect changes in the environment. This is where environmental sensing and monitoring…
The global solar generator market is expected to reach $450 million by 2019, an increase of nearly $150 million from its 2014 value. Thanks to decreasing costs of solar generators, many industrialized nations are installing large amounts of solar power capacity into their grids to provide or enhance an alternative to conventional energy sources, while…
Despite a rocky past, it seems that IUDs are recovering their reputation and becoming a top pick for contraception once again. Controversial history initially stymied growth of IUDs Intrauterine devices (commonly referred to as IUDs or coils) are small, ‘T’-shaped contraceptives that are inserted into the uterus. The hormonal variety can last up to five years, and…
A PV inverter is a device that converts the DC current to AC current of the required frequency, which is then supplied to the electric grid. The device uses the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique to extract the max amount of power from an array of solar panels. PV inverters are the most essential part…
Nearly 80% of all US companies are likely to adopt cloud-based storage by 2019 as this switch from on premise infrastructure allows for large reduced storage costs. The storage as service market in the US is expected to increase nearly $6 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 33% through 2019. Here are…
From classy, discreet Lelos, to the interesting colors and shapes offered by Fun Factory, to the revolutionary, couples-focused We-Vibe, vibrators are getting sleeker and more powerful than ever. Increased interest in these toys will help the global vibrator market more than double in value by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 16.98%. Technavio analysts have gotten…
While traditional travel technology was always the domain of computer reservation systems for airlines, the definition has expanded significantly in recent years. Technologies like online booking and global distribution systems (GDSs) for both the airline as well as tourism and hospitality industries will help the global travel technology market reach $12.21 billion by 2019, growing…
In 2014, India was the fastest growing economy globally, with a nominal GDP of $2,066,902 and a population of 1.27 billion. The country also ranks third in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). The fact that India is also the sixth largest grocery market in the world cements its place as a…
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology is a form of software-based industrial automation that helps improve plant efficiency and boost occupational safety. Globally, power generation and distribution companies are continuously investing in SCADA technologies to consolidate control and distribution in the power industry. This is one of the key drivers for the technology’s wide…
