Software AG, a global leader in business infrastructure software, announced that they are partnering with Siemens to support the UK Government's “smart grid” and “smart metering” initiatives. The UK Government has set a target date of 2020 for installing smart meters in over 26 million homes country-wide. Siemens and Software AG have developed a demonstration with partners Electralink and eMeter to show how a central communications gateway can provide access to, and control of, smart meters. Power providers can use ElecraLink’s interim solution — the Smart Interoperability Portal(TM) — to start using smart meters immediately.
via NewsFactor Network | Software AG & Siemens Team on UK Smart Meter Project.
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March 4, 2010
I think Smart Meters are a good idea and can help people. I found a video about Energy Smart Meters which explains the basics. Smart Meters will monitor electricity consumption and help to understanding where to save money and reducing carbon emissions. Simple as that! Why it is not worth spending money?