The combination of green roofs with rooftop solar panels can provide a quick and easy way to boost solar cell efficiency right now, making it more cost effective for property owners to invest in a rooftop solar installation without waiting for new technology breakthroughs to hit the market. Though at first glance it may seem Continue reading →
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In 2007, California committed to install 3,000 megawatts (or 3 gigawatts) of solar power by the end of 2016. Halfway through that time window, the state is close to installing 1 gigawatt worth of solar panels on rooftops alone, according to a report [PDF] by nonprofit group Environment California. According to the state government, the Continue reading →
Even though research concludes the global AMI market is poised to grow by nearly 20 percent by 2015, deployment has been hindered by high costs and complex installations Glen Canyon Corporation has introduced its NEXGEN family of products for the Smart Meter and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) market, designed to mitigate the typical high initial Continue reading →
Glen Canyon Corporation has announced its NEXGEN smart meter/AMI products designed to address the high initial cost, high total cost of ownership and complexity of installation of current technology. Glen Canyon’s NEXGEN solution requires only the purchase of low cost IEC or ANSI/DOE compliant NEXGEN smart meters without the additional cost of creating a Wide Continue reading →
Idaho Power has finished the installation of about 500,000 “smart” electric meters for customers, wrapping up a three-year project. via IDAHO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS: Updated and breaking news.
Itron has announced that Electrica de Guayaquil, a state-owned electric utility in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has wrapped up the installation of Latin America’s first meter-to-cash smart meter system, which uses Itron technology. via Smart Grid: Latin America’s first smart meter project now complete.
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is partnering with Capgemini in its plan to deploy six million smart meters in a planned system upgrade, the first such project for a large North American, gas-only distribution company. The work is planned to take until the end of 2013 to complete, and has been given a go-live date Continue reading →
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the Indianapolis International Airport now have a convenient way to ensure a fully charged ride home, with the installation of three new GE Energy EV charging stations in the airport parking garage. Beginning today, the GE WattStation(TM) Wall Mount EV charging stations can be used at no cost to travelers Continue reading →
Efforts to modernize the U.S. electric grid in recent years have emerged in the form of a hodgepodge of pilot projects, the installation of new technology and hefty financial backing from the U.S. government and private investors. How to plan for such a big change is a daunting task. MIT released a report on Monday Continue reading →
Last week we reported on Silver Spring Networks’ Maui smart grid project, including its plans to add solar power to its list of smart grid link-ups. Looks like those plans are coming true — and you can add Oklahoma to the list. Utilities in both states are asking Silver Spring, inverter maker Fronius and solar Continue reading →
In an effort to help customers “demystify technology,” Best Buy is the latest company trying to get consumers amped about saving energy in their homes. Earlier this month the electronics giant launched its two-pronged Home Energy Concept. The Concept includes the opening of three pilot programs within stores in Texas, California and Illinois. Special demonstration areas provide a space for Continue reading →
Photovoltaic (PV) technology (aka solar panels) is advancing steadily. That advance will occur regardless of whether we have an economic depression or booming prosperity. This advance means that price of PV modules are dropping at a rate of 7% per year (as it has been doing that for decades). This means that by 2020, the Continue reading →
Indiana-based energy cooperative Kosciusko REMC will deploy Landis+Gyr’s technology for its smart grid infrastructure project that will begin installation in early 2012. According to Landis+Gyr, Kosciusko REMC plans to install the Gridstream RF mesh network technology, E350 FOCUS AX-SD residential meters, and E650 S4e commercial meters for all of its member customers over an 18-month Continue reading →
When considering the steps necessary to add a rooftop solar installation, the list can sometimes surprise people. Between permits and tax rebates, to say nothing of the actual installation, the process is not without its difficulties. Some solar installers recommend replacing the roof beforehand as well. But what surprises some people the most is that Continue reading →
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Smart Grid Home Area Network Market 2010-2014″ report to their offering. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing installation of smart meters. The Smart Grid HAN market has also been witnessing an increase in strategic partnerships. However, the lack Continue reading →
Over 1,500 Smart Meters are being installed this week and next week in Lawrence, and officials say that they could help residents become more energy efficient. The high-tech meters that allow customers to track how much energy they use and when they use it are the first to be installed in Kansas. Officials with Westar Continue reading →
Contractors for Alabama Power will be replacing old meters with automated electronic ones this month that can be read via existing community towers. Installation of the “Smart Meters” began in Headland, Ashford, Slocomb and Abbeville in mid-May and should be completed in about a month in Enterprise, Ozark, Daleville and Geneva before work in the Continue reading →
Recently we learned Southern California Gas planned to deploy millions of smart meters over its service territory in the coming years. They definitely aren’t the only utility counting in the millions when it comes to smart meters these days though; Oncor Electric in Texas is also playing the seven digit game, announcing recently they’ve now Continue reading →
Lincoln and West Lincoln residents can expect to see Smart Meters installed on their homes in the coming months. Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (NPEI) officials say Olameter work crews, the company contracted by NPEI to perform the installations, will begin work in the area in June. Sue Forcier, manager of marketing, communiciations and public affairs Continue reading →
Sioux Valley Energy will begin installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) equipment, also known as “smart meters” next month. The new AMI system will allow the cooperative to better manage the customer’s electrical system by knowing within seconds when an outage occurs. AMI meters will also provide more data on electrical use to the customer. via Continue reading →
