A recent report by Northeast Group has projected that the Middle East and North African region could see savings of between US $300 million and $1 billion per year with the adoption of smart grids. The study suggests that smart grids grant the region an opportunity to incorporate renewable energy sources, cope with rising demand and reduce energy losses on the network.

via Smart grids could save Gulf $1bn per year | utilities-me.com.

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