Consumer Energy, who look after 1.8 million customers in Michigan across a 32,000 square mile territory, has chosen SmartSynch to provide an advanced metering system for a grid and meter modernisation programme, utilising existing cellular networks for smart grid communications rather than building and maintaining a private network. The new programme will mean that the Continue reading →
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Utilities are increasingly using public cellular networks to support the real-time data communications of smart grid systems deployments, according to a report from Pike Research. The ubiquity, increasing data capacity, throughput and responsiveness of public cellular networks around the world makes them suitable, often in conjunction with private networks, for the machine-to-machine (M2M) communications infrastructure Continue reading →
Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it has been chosen by Salzburg AG Austria, with integrator partner Zehetner Elektronik, for a Smart Grid 4G deployment in Salzburg, Austria. via Airspan 4G Network Chosen for Smart Grid in Austria – MarketWatch.
AT&T want to help utilities build a better future in combining electricity and wireless connectivity by offering their utilities smart grid products together with their wireless data services, all in one package. AT&T have launched a new plan whereby the utilities and wireless data services from AT&T will be provided with SmartSynch’s smart grid products, Continue reading →
For years, private radio frequency (RF) networks have ruled the North American smart grid communications market. Cracks began to appear in the dike in the summer of 2010 when Texas New Mexico Power announced it would use a public cellular network for its 230,000 meters. via Smart Grid: Smart grid communications game changer? Consumers Energy Continue reading →
Sprint Nextel Corp. is eyeing business from utilities as it rolls out new smart-grid offerings. On Monday, Sprint (NYSE: S) announced that it had partnered its wireless network and machine-to-machine knowledge with Neptune Technology Group Inc., a Tallassee, Ala., digital power meter-maker. via Sprint Nextel’s smart-grid offerings target utilities – Kansas City Business Journal.
The debate over whether utilities will want to build their own networks, or use cellular networks, continues. Now put one on the board for the cellular smart grid side. On Monday, utility Consumers Energy announced it will work with SmartSynch to roll out cellular-based smart meters for 1.8 million customers in Michigan. Consumers Energy says Continue reading →
Qualcomm Incorporated will be showcasing innovations in cellular communications for Smart Grid deployments at GridWeek 2011, September 12-15, in Washington D.C. The exhibit will feature multiple vendor solutions with embedded Qualcomm cellular chipsets, covering a wide variety of Smart Energy devices including Distribution Automation Gateways, cellular-enabled Smart Meters, Home Energy Management Systems and Smart Electric Continue reading →
It’s not surprising that cellular giant Qualcomm is bullish about the prospect of public carriers getting into smart grid. The difference between making the pitch now, as opposed to just a few years ago, is that today a lot more people — and utilities — are listening. via Qualcomm Pushes for Cellular in Smart Grid Continue reading →
Duke Energy is turning to cellular networks as the backbone for its smart grid. The utility detailed the network plan in a white paper released earlier this month, and revealed one of the most aggressive uses of cellular networks by the utility industry in the U.S. via Duke Energy embraces cellular for smart grid — Continue reading →
A panel of industry specialists speaking at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ summer meeting today said that existing cellular networks are becoming a more attractive option for utilities looking to develop communications systems for their smart grid programs. Panelists pointed to cellular network pricing continuing to trend lower and new security capabilities on Continue reading →
Verizon Wireless and Consert Inc., an intelligent load management technology company, today announced early results from smart grid pilot projects with Texas-based Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, both of which are in partnership with the Lower Colorado River Authority. Consert utilizes Verizon Wireless’ reliable 3G and 4G LTE networks to provide real-time communication Continue reading →
The iPhone references in the smart grid world usually revolve around consumer-facing apps that will be unleashed once smart meters and communications networks are in place. But what about on the grid itself? via Duke Sees a Future With Cellular : Greentech Media.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced that Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) will provide the telecommunications network to connect the digital meters, signs and media players that will be used in Envision: Charlotte, a first-of-its-kind, public-private collaboration to make the commercial buildings in Charlotte’s urban core more energy efficient. via Verizon Wireless Will Service Charlotte Smart Grid Continue reading →
AT&T and Elster (NYSE: ELT), a global leader in advanced metering technology and Smart Grid solutions, today announced that they have signed a new agreement that will enable comprehensive end-to-end wireless solutions for utilities. The combined offering enables utilities to integrate distribution area networking from AT&T’s high speed, cellular data network with Elster’s EnergyAxis® advanced Continue reading →
SmartSynch, a smart-grid technology company using standard IP communications via cellular networks, introduced a code division multiple access (CDMA) smart-grid solution for use over Verizon’s cellular network. Now, the residential utility market can combine Verizon’s wireless 3G data network with SmartSynch’s open standards, IP-to-the-endpoint smart-grid solution to deliver grid intelligence to and from any device, Continue reading →
Sprint yesterday became the latest service provider to announce a smart grid communications solution manufactured by SmartSynch for use with its cellular network. Sprint and SmartSynch have introduced a residential utility smart meter for use with automated metering infrastructure (AMI) aimed at providing real-time information about power usage with the goal of minimizing energy consumption Continue reading →
Smart meter company SmartSynch, Inc. now has strategic agreements with the three major U.S. cellular companies. On Tuesday, the company announced an agreement with Sprint (NYSE: S), following a similar announcement with Verizon (NYSE: VZ) last week and a long-time relationship with AT&T (NYSE: T). via SmartSynch Completes Ties With Major Cellular Carriers.
SmartSynch, Inc., a smart grid technology company, and Sprint (S 4.58, -0.01, -0.22%) have introduced a residential utility meter that communicates over the dependable and secure Nationwide Sprint Network. This smart grid solution allows utilities to automate the electric grid through Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), demand response and SmartSynch’s network management. By combining these capabilities Continue reading →
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 →
