Mingis on Tech: Energy microgrids, what’s up with Apple — and drones!

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When it comes to the latest in energy tech, solar panels are so 2010. Solar shingles and microgrids are the latest tech tidbits to have if you're looking to get (kind of) off the grid, help the environment and save some money to boot.

Computerworld senior reporter Lucas Mearian has the details on microgrids, which allow companies and even whole communities to generate their own power from a variety of sources -- natural gas, wind, solar, etc. -- to cover their own needs. And if there's excess, it can be sold back to the local power company.

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