We’re continuing to run various tests and trial activity with our CarbonVIX test bed this week.

Due to weather issues we’ve moved most of the work indoors, however with the exception of the solar array we’re still able to test all of the functionality.

We’re comfortable with what we’ve learned about the solar system’s ability to capture solar power and deliver it to either the storage batteries or a load. This week we’ve been testing the radio link, IP switching, video capture and the power management system.

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After several months of lab work we finally moved our CarbonVIX test bed out of the lab into the parking lot for some operational testing. To date, we have spent the bulk of our time working on individual components. Thursday and Friday of this week we made real progress operating a “system”.

We are now able to demonstrate the coordinated functionality of several technologies and they are solar power, energy storage, broadband Ethernet radio and IP connectivity with various communication and control devices. (more)

Tim Brown, WireIE’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has just completed a white paper entitled, “Practical Considerations for Smart Grid”.

It is our hope this white paper reaches as many readers as possible, as it is the first of its kind to introduce next generation network and Operation Support System approaches to Smart Grid network solutions. (more)

A mere week ago, I was a twitter skeptic.

Last Friday, I had several co-workers gathered around my desk energetically explaining the opportunity and buzz that is the magic of twitter. At the time, I did not really “get” what the point was of letting the web world know one’s each and every move on a regular or in many cases, very frequent basis.

Now I possess a Twitter account and am somewhat addicted.

Those of you who have seen some recent media buzz but are still unfamiliar with the site should really check it out. If you are curious about how it works, this video does a great job at explaining the site in a simple way:

Twitter in Plain English (more)

This past week, there has been much media attention surrounding the Ontario Government’s proposal on a Green Energy Act. Premier Dalton McGuinty wants to focus on alternative energy solutions for the future, rid ourselves of our coal burning ways, and keep nuclear power as the base for introducing and implementing these new technologies. (more)

WireIE Holdings International Inc. is 100% Carbon Neutral for 2008

Richmond Hill (ON) March 4, 2009 – WireIE Holdings International Inc. is proud to label themselves a carbon neutral company for 2008 through the purchase of carbon offsets. WireIE offsets the carbon emissions used for office space, fuel for business travel, and flights. (more)

Hello and welcome to WireIE’s official blog, “Whiteboard”. My name is Jennifer Marron and I am the Marketing & Communications Specialist at WireIE and will be overseeing this space. Tim Brown, our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will also be a frequent contributor to this blog and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for new media and emerging technologies.

The purpose of this blog is to educate, discuss, and share topics relating to next generation wireless technologies, and alternative energy solutions. You can expect to see lots of multimedia in our posts, and we highly encourage and welcome all conversation and comments (both positive and negative!).

It is our goal that this blog will be a fun centre of excellence and interactive community for the wireless industry. Please add us to your RSS reader.

Off we go….

~Jennifer

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