Will the smart grid be the savior of the wireless standard WiMAX? When it comes to the next-generation of wireless broadband known as 4G, WiMAX has generally been taking a back seat to the more telco-friendly LTE (or long term evolution). But in an interview with Mark Madden, Vice President of Energy Markets for Americas Continue reading →
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Airspan, a leading broadband wireless access network provider, and Grid Net, a real-time fully-IP smart grid and smart home software platforms provider, have recently completed a successful interoperability test with the Airspan’s (News – Alert) 4G wireless solutions for infrastructure. via 4G Wireless Evolution – 4G Wireless Solution Interoperability Test Conducted by Airspan and Grid Net.
Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced today that Grid Net, a global leading provider of real-time, all-IP Smart Grid and Smart Home software platforms for any device and any broadband technology, has completed a successful interoperability test with Airspan’s 4G wireless infrastructure solution. The combined Airspan and Grid Net Continue reading →
Chris Neisinger, executive director of network planning for Verizon, said the faster speeds not only make existing applications work better, but they also may usher in new services. “We look at 4G as the opening for the ‘Internet of Things’ to connect smart meters, vehicles, telemedicine,” Neisinger said. “It’s really about enabling advanced applications and Continue reading →
Any smart grid is a telecommunications network for the utility and the communities it serves. 4G technologies provide any power utility with the most cost effective technology in monitoring the grid from power production to power consumption. Not only will a 4G smart grid read meters, they will also provide a range of cost saving Continue reading →
Smart grids represent a paradigm shift in electrical power distribution and management, incorporating advanced two-way communications and distributed computing capabilities for improved control, efficiency, reliability and safety. The smart grid offers a range of benefits for both consumers and utilities including real-time communication, monitoring and management of power delivery to homes and businesses, providing actionable Continue reading →
A pilot program employing WiMax 4G communications and GE (GE 18.30, +0.01, +0.06%) smart meters has worked to allow Consumers Energy's Michigan customers to get the best out of their energy delivery infrastructure. This is the first-ever U.S. smart grid pilot program using this technology. The pilot seeks to demonstrate how real-time, wireless communications between Continue reading →
The general feeling is that when the dust settles, Long Term Evolution (LTE) will be ahead of WiMax in the overall 4G bakeoff. Many observers suggest that WiMax could end up as a niche technology, while LTE, which is the favored approach of Verizon Wireless and AT&T, dominates. If this is so, WiMax is making Continue reading →
Any smart grid is a telecommunications network for the utility and the communities it serves. 4G technologies provide any power utility with the most cost effective technology in monitoring the grid from power production to power consumption. Not only will a 4G smart grid read meters, they will also provide a range of cost saving Continue reading →
GE Energy Services, a supplier of power generation and energy delivery technologies, reportedly announced that its WiMAX (News – Alert) fourth-generation smart grid solution is installed by SP AusNet, a diversified energy business in Australia. “SP AusNet is installing a highly capable smart grid communications system,” said Bob Gilligan, vice president of GE Energy Services’ Continue reading →
