The HomePlug(R) Powerline Alliance ( www.homeplug.org ), the worldwide industry group for powerline communications networking, today announced technology summits in China in 2012 — February 28 in Beijing and March 1 in Shenzhen. HomePlug technology enables a home’s electrical wires to distribute broadband Internet, HD video, digital music and smart energy applications. via HomePlug(R) Powerline Continue reading →
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Landis+Gyr, the world’s largest smart meter solutions provider, today announced the launch of their Series V next generation Gridstream(TM) smart grid technology aimed at providing utilities with a market leading solution through an upgradeable platform capable of adapting to future applications and communication protocols – all without stranding existing assets. Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream Series V offering Continue reading →
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that, in partnership with Cisco, it has brought to market their combined next-generation smart grid platform, delivering on the companies’ vision to create a secure, scalable and multi-service IPv6-based communications architecture. This next-generation platform will help utilities accelerate adoption and simplify deployment of smart grid solutions, reduce the total Continue reading →
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL – News), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced two smart energy management platforms for smart appliance and LED lighting applications, which give consumers the ability to conveniently manage their smart appliances and lighting solutions from anywhere in the world, minimizing wasteful energy consumption and furthering the seamlessly connected lifestyle. Continue reading →
IEEE has announced that its P1901.2 – standard for low-frequency, narrow-band power-line communications (PLC) for smart grid applications – has entered its final approval process in the working group. Letter ballots on the draft standard supporting indoor and outdoor communications over low-voltage power lines will continue through Jan. 25. via Renew Grid: Content / New Continue reading →
As DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition 2012 approaches, participants and attendees are getting ready for what is said to be the leading event in the smart grid industry, with advancements in technology to be discussed as well as applications of new software and hardware used by utilities. via DistribuTECH buzz heightens as event draws near.
Energy industry software company Tendril is aiming to garner interest from developers working to build applications for smart energy meter systems and the growing number of smart appliances for the home. A new developer portal has been launched to provide tools suited to smart devices using open and proprietary communication protocols with support for Android, Continue reading →
Trojan Battery Company has expanded its product offering with the launch of its new deep-cycle Industrial line of batteries for renewable energy applications. Designed to support large daily loads where the batteries are cycled regularly, Trojan’s deep-cycle Industrial batteries are an ideal solution for a wide range of photovoltaic (PV) systems. via Trojan battery launches Continue reading →
Smartenit, Inc. (formerly SimpleHomeNet), a leading manufacturer of home/building controls, and Blue Line Innovations, announce a Universal Whole House Energy Monitoring Interface for ZigBee® and INSTEON® control networks. The breakthrough conveniently delivers energy information from most electric meters to automation applications, enabling them to provide true energy management through energy-based monitoring and control. via SimpleHomeNet Continue reading →
Qualcomm Atheros is sampling a green version of its HomePlug PHY circuitry aimed at supporting applications such as plug-in electrical vehicles, smart energy, Smart Grid and remote monitoring applications. HomePlug Green PHY is interoperable with the IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV powerline networking protocol, but it swaps the greater-than-200-Mbps rate of the HomePlug AV protocol for low-energy, Continue reading →
A separate set of semiconductors that may be the key to smart-grid applications could be a $1 billion business by 2015, according a new report. Scottsdale-based technology research firm In-Stat said the smart-grid applications will fuel what is known as the ZigBee technology, with about 71 percent of revenues coming from the sector. via Semiconductors Continue reading →
The Climate Group has a new report out following up its seminal Smart2020 report, and the team is touting the benefits of open APIs (application interfaces) for creating more energy-efficient and smarter cities. The idea is that there can be a lot more innovation, at a lower cost and a faster pace when developers can Continue reading →
On-Ramp Wireless has signed on to deploy its AMI solution for South Korean smart metering company Fountain Springs in collaboration with Korea Telecom, an integrated telecommunications services provider. The addition of On-Ramp’s Ultra-Link Processing™ (ULP) wireless networking platform for utility automation will enable South Korea’s smart grid initiative to boost energy efficiency, cut costs and Continue reading →
Grid companies will demonstrate end-to-end applications of Smart Grid interoperability at Grid-Interop’s first annual Plug-In, scheduled to take place in Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 5-8, 2011. Organized by the UCA International Users Group, Electric Power Research Institute, and EnerNex, the conference will highlight the progress of Smart Grid interoperability, from multiple vendors and organizations. via Interoperability Continue reading →
The OpenADR Alliance has successfully completed an interoperability test event on the OpenADR 2.0 standard for demand response in commercial, industrial and residential customer applications. via www.metering.com | OpenADR Alliance demonstrates interoperability with new OpenADR 2.0 smart grid standard.
Meter data management (MDM) systems are software systems that accept data from utility meters, validate those data, and make the data available in many applications. Historically, MDM systems collected meter reading data from advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated meter reading (AMR) systems to create accurate bills with little manual intervention. via 98% of Smart Continue reading →
The American national anthem ends with the lyrics “Land of the free and home of the brave”. After two weeks in China, I suggest it be amended to read: “America, land of the free WiFi, and home of the easily irritated when not available.” Don’t get me wrong – I love China and my inaugural Continue reading →
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD 7.23, -0.10, -1.35%) , a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, announced today it has teamed with Freescale Semiconductor to deliver ZigBee(R) solutions for a broad range of smart grid applications. via RF Micro Devices(R) Teams With Freescale(R) to Deliver Continue reading →
The latest buzzword in electricity sector is smart grid (see nice intro here), which seeks to “deliver electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology to save energy, reduce cost and increase reliability and transparency”. A true Smart Grid would enables multiple applications – from generation to transmission to distribution – to operate over a Continue reading →
U-Snap Alliance members are targeting to field in Q3 the first products based on its specifications for carrying smart grid data over home networks. It is one of a handful of new efforts seeking ways to unite today’s fragmented wired and wireless technologies for emerging energy applications. So-called demand response applications are expected to be Continue reading →
