Berlin tech show facing up to era of energy scarcity


Visitors to the fair, which closes on Tuesday, are, however, preoccupied by the question of energy usage. — Messe Berlin GmbH

BERLIN: From portable solar panels to smart thermostats and "intelligent" radiators, exhibitors at the IFA tech show in Berlin are touting smart solutions for an energy-starved world.

But the clever gadgets sometimes belie their hefty carbon footprint.

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