Devolo, a powerline networking specialist, is supporting an EU-wide project to develop Smart Grid solutions, which will enable business and domestic customers to make better use of multiple energy sources.
Officials with devolo said that the company is participating in the European DLC-VIT4IP project, part of Europe’s Seventh Framework Programme.
Incenergy LLC, a Smart Grid Demand Management company, and DSI Systems, a distributor of satellite and consumer electronics equipment, announce an exclusive strategic alliance to distribute energy management solutions to homes and small businesses across the US. This alliance allows Incenergy to leverage the mature sales channels and distribution capabilities of DSI Systems when rolling out its utility-branded energy management solutions.
Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT; 6501.T) and Osaki Electric Co., Ltd. (6644.T) have formed a cooperative alliance to develop products in the smart-grid market.
Hitachi will bring its systems and communications technologies to the collaboration, while Osaki Electric will contribute its experience in meter technologies.
via Hitachi, Osaki Electric Team Up For Smart Grid Offerings.
Comverge, Inc. (COMV 11.64, -0.41, -3.40%) , a leading provider of smart grid, demand management and energy efficiency solutions, today announced an extended agreement with NV Energy to continue to manage the industry's largest smart grid ready demand response program and build-out additional megawatts (MW). The new agreement continues the longstanding relationship between Comverge and NV Energy and follows the record-setting 2-year build out of more than 100 MW of residential and small commercial load reduction.
Microsoft and Ford have worked closely for more than three years on the Sync in-car communication, navigation, and entertainment system, and today the companies announced their partnership has branched out into energy management for electric vehicles.
At the New York International Auto Show today, the two companies announced that the 2011 Ford Focus Electric will be the first vehicle to utilize Microsoft Hohm for automation and optimization of charging. Hohm is a cloud-based service that provides actionable info on your energy consumption that Microsoft first debuted nine months ago.
via Microsoft’s Hohm smart grid service pairs with Ford’s 2011 electric car | Technology.
Fujitsu Limited, Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd. today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin exploring a business partnership to jointly develop the smart grid business. The partnership would be aimed at merging the companies’ strengths to accelerate the development of smart grid-related solutions and rapidly establish a competitive foothold in Japan and other markets around the world.
via asahi.com????????Fujitsu and Fuji Electric to Explore Smart Grid Partnership – English.
Intergraph has partnered with meter data management provider eMeter to integrate smart meter data into its Smart Grid Operations Command-and-Control Center. The integration will provide grid operators with consolidated end-to-end network visibility and management capabilities.
via Renew Grid: Content / FYI / Intergraph Partners With eMeter, Expands Smart Grid Tech.
ABB and Sensus are pairing their respective technologies to create new offerings for utilities working to develop smart grids, according to an agreement the companies announced Tuesday.
Swiss company ABB (NYSE: ABB), which has its North American headquarters in Cary, makes components for electric utilities. Raleigh-based Sensus makes metering systems, including smart meters that offer enhanced data and communication capabilities. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
via ABB, Sensus unveil smart-grid partnership – Triangle Business Journal:.
Two Triangle-based companies well known in the power industry are teaming up to gain an edge in the fast-emerging market for Smart Grid technology.
Raleigh-based Sensus and Cary-based ABB announced their business partnership this morning in Tampa, Fla., at the annual DistribuTech conference for the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
via Triangle companies team up for Smart Grid projects – Economy – NewsObserver.com.
Tendril and Landis+Gyr have announced a licensing agreement that allows joint marketing of Tendril’s portfolio of residential energy management products to utilities using Landis+Gyr’s advanced metering systems.
Tendril’s hardware and software solutions for residential energy management are already in use by multiple Landis+Gyr advanced metering customers. This agreement will promote further development of smart grid solutions, such as in-home energy monitors, thermostats and software – specifically for Landis+Gyr utility customers. This agreement is designed to deepen the integration between the complementary solutions, and provide a broadened AMI system offering for efficient energy management and Demand Response.
BTi Energy Management announced today that they will be spearheading the commercial and industrial energy management metering and reporting business in North America in a new partnership with Wescon Technology.
The core of the BTi Energy Management offering is a leading edge multi-circuit electric meter with a built in web-server and more standard communication options then you will see anywhere else. The system scales easily from self contained systems on a closed network to nationwide deployments that allow head offices to compare detailed energy usage at all their facilities. Add automated reports sent out via email and the ability to consolidate data from multiple meters scattered all over the country connected by the Internet and you have a very powerful energy management solution.
Magpie TI, a Colorado-based provider of software engineering services, and Green Energy Corporation, leading the global transformation of electric grids, is pleased to announce a strategic software development partnership. The partnership brings together top smart energy and software engineering experience and combines the common vision of the two companies to deliver solutions for power systems that are secure and sustainable.
via Announcing A Strategic Partnership to Drive Open, Sustainable Smart Grid Solutions.
Initially slow to jump on the smart grid bandwagon, German utility giant Siemens is playing smart grid catch up. After watching other energy powerhouses like General Electric and ABB in Switzerland commit to smart energy, Siemens has announced several new projects and partnerships, intent to double its current smart grid growth rate. The company’s five year projection is to increase its global smart grid revenue to over $8 billion from its current $1.4 billion take.
Utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is exploring partnership with German firm Siemens AG as potential technology supplier for the former’s proposed smart grid undertaking.
With technology movement in electricity systems embracing the digital pace, Siemens AG is among the players keeping up with the industry’s demand for advancement.
via Meralco explores Siemens partnership in smart grid technology pilot project | Manila Bulletin.
At times it seems there’s a piece of the smart grid pie for just about everyone, from meter makers to software developers to utilities and energy storage firms. But companies building communications technology could eventually be among the biggest winners in the smart grid buildout, which is why two of Europe’s biggest players in this space, France’s Alcatel-Lucent and the UK’s Vodafone, announced yesterday a “smart metering” partnership through their subsidiaries in Germany.
via Alcatel-Lucent & Vodafone Partner for Smart Metering Services in Germany.
At times it seems there’s a piece of the smart grid pie for just about everyone, from meter makers to software developers to utilities and energy storage firms. But companies building communications technology could eventually be among the biggest winners in the smart grid buildout, which is why two of Europe’s biggest players in this space, France’s Alcatel-Lucent and the UK’s Vodafone, announced yesterday a “smart metering” partnership through their subsidiaries in Germany.
via Alcatel-Lucent & Vodafone Partner for Smart Metering Services in Germany.
OG&E announced today it has entered into agreements with General Electric Energy (GE) and Silver Spring Networks to handle key aspects of its Positive Energy®( )Smart Grid Program to begin with full deployment in Norman, Okla. next year. The program is the next step in OG&E’s initiative to use smart grid technology to provide customers with more information to help manage their energy use and save money, without compromising their lifestyles. It also will help OG&E maintain reasonable electricity rates and continue highly reliable delivery of electricity to its customers.
via OG&E Selects GE Energy and Silver Spring Networks for Smart Grid Program | Reuters.
Cisco Systems Inc. and Landis+Gyr said Friday they will work together on a “holistic” approach to smart grid communications infrastructure.
San Jose-based Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) and Zug, Switzerland-based Landis+Gyr said they plan to help accelerate “standards-based solutions for the energy industry and facilitate the integration of existing capabilities with renewable power sources, plug-in vehicles and distribution automation functionality.”
Financial and other terms of the deal were not disclosed.
via Cisco in global ‘smart grid’ collaboration – Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:.
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