March 9, 2011
April 2008 Located in the heart of Mumbai, the Dharavi slum is like a city within the city. Now ambitious plans for redevelopment mean its days are numbered. Home to one million residents, Dharavi is a hive of activity providing Mumbai with an essential recycling service. However, the slum will soon give way to brand-new […]
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March 9, 2011
Power surges, peak energy consumption www.globalchange.com Peak electricity consumption, power cuts, brownouts, cold and hot days. Reducing peak demand. Intelligent metering and automatic meter readings. Cost per megawatt hour, mwhr. Reducing energy demand with better insulation, balancing air conditioning, more efficient heating. Intelligent buildings, off peak electricity and variable pricing, with weather variable discounts and […]
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