Smart Grid
Supply Security has to be the Main Driver for Modernising the US Grid; Not just Reducing Customers Energy Bills
August 2nd, 2011Where Should We Start When Developing A Smart Grid
July 3rd, 2011Obama Administration Unveils Programs to Build the Smart Grid
Yesterday the Obama Administration announced several programs and initiatives that should help add IT to the electrical power grid in the US. ‚Â So far investment by the current US administration totals some $4.5 billion, which was matched by $5.5 billion in private money. Monday’s announcement will follow up on this. The 9 programs and initiatives […]
A Smart Time to Exit Smart Meters as IP-Based Services Start to Muscle In
This month saw the first billion plus acquisition of a pure Smart Grid company with Toshiba’s purchase of Landis+Gyr for $2.3 billion .The owners of Landis+Gyr, the Australian investment group Bayard Capital announced over a year ago that they would go for an IPO within 2 years. It was therefore no surprise when rumors started […]
Good News & Bad News – Smart Grid Needs a Big Push to Achieve its Potential
The first 4 months of this year has seen momentum slow down in some important aspects of the development of the Smart Grid business. Memoori’s Executive Brief over the last 4 months shows that following a rapid growth in the consolidation of the smart grid business in 2010, momentum has not been maintained. Deals are […]
Trouble with Nuclear Power Reinforces the Need for Smart Grid
In early 1980 I managed a project on behalf of a major European Power Generation Equipment Manufacturer to sell its coal fired technology know-how into the USA. This was some 9 months after Unit 1 Nuclear Reactor at Three Mile Island suffered a partial meltdown which rated 5 on the INES scale. Of the 104 […]
What Smart Grid Needs Most Is a Level Playing Field
Among the blizzard of information that crossed my desk last month, 2 items made me think that whilst smart grid technology has still got some obstacles to overcome; particularly surrounding security issues; it’s the regulatory and policy demands that are in place to protect electrical utility users that are most likely to hold it back. […]
Will Smart Grid Shine Bright in 2011
2010 has been a stellar year for the Smart Grid industry; sales revenues have increased, investment has boomed and consolidation through acquisition and merger has produced a much stronger base of vibrant companies, capable of meeting the technological challenges that lie ahead. On the back of improving world economic trading conditions and a continued emphasis […]
2010 was a Great Year for Smart Grid – but now must be the Time to Focus on Bringing it all Together
Smart Grid has been the recipient of many accolades this year; many thought leaders have extolled its enormous potential and value in delivering a worldwide low-carbon economy. In 2010 the business right across the globe has grown rapidly. Billions of dollars have been invested in new projects and the supply industry has developed through acquisition […]
Smart Grid’s Interface with Energy Management Systems is Proving to be More Than a Passing Fad
It’s almost 15 years since the first home automation systems were introduced into the European market and so far they have failed to become a regular business. Their raison d’ ƒÂªtre was to reduce energy consumption and add a touch of excitement to our lifestyle. They applied the same technology that had successfully built up […]
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