Intel lab invests in energy research

EE Times reports.

The Intel Energy and Sustainability Lab (ESL) was revealed by Intel CTO Justin Rattner alongside Taoisearch Enda Kenny and European Union Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn.

The lab is expected to drive Intel's research in applying ICT to a low-carbon economy, and is strongly linked with the European Union's 2020 sustainability goals.

Quinn says in a Silicon Republic report: “Europe's future depends on competitive industries that are able to grow and create jobs.

“This means investing in research and in new technologies, and in creating a climate that boosts innovation. We are facing an innovation emergency. We need much more innovation in Europe, and we need it fast.”

The lab is expected to generate jobs for over 20 researchers, and has the potential for many more if its work is successful, RTE News says.

Intel's lab will also research a new device that monitors the energy usage in homes, and provides information to smartly manage energy use, as well as a personal office energy manager system.