'Glow' is being introduced to the world as the first-ever ambient home energy tracker and a smart device that uses magneto-resistive sensing technology.
The small, wireless hub gets its name from the colors it emits to visualize energy use within the home. As a smart system, Glow connects to a mobile app to offer alerts that point out where consumers may save money on their monthly electricity bills. In terms of the energy that Glow itself uses, Glow's creators claim that the "entire Glow system uses less energy than a single LED bulb."
When Glow detects that a home is using energy efficiently, its built-in lighting system glows green. Alternatively, when higher than normal usage is detected, the lighting system shifts from amber to red.
Illuminating Energy Trackers
'Glow' is an Ambient, Wireless Tracker That Visualizes Energy in Use
Trend Themes
1. Ambient Home Energy Trackers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart devices that use magneto-resistive sensing technology to visualize energy use within the home and offer alerts to save money on electricity bills.
2. Wireless Energy Monitoring - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless hubs that track and visualize energy usage, providing real-time information to help consumers manage their energy consumption more efficiently.
3. Energy Efficient Smart Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smart systems like Glow that use minimal energy while providing useful insights and feedback on energy usage in homes.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home devices and systems that incorporate energy tracking and visualization features to help homeowners monitor and reduce their energy consumption.
2. Energy Monitoring Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless energy monitoring solutions that can track and visualize energy usage in various settings such as homes, offices, and public spaces.
3. Green Energy Technologies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the field of green energy technologies by incorporating advanced sensing and visualization capabilities to promote energy efficiency and conservation.