The announcement by Arizona Public Service that it will use batteries to extend the life of its solar plants demonstrates the power of batteries as a paradigm-shifting technology.
Stacy Scopano recently joined Skender — a vertically integrated design, construction and manufacturing firm based in Chicago — as chief technology officer.
Technology and mobile connectivity have gone a long way toward fixing problems with the traditional design and construction process, but only a business model with volume production can reduce risk and deliver results that can truly offset unexpected events.