This research report about selected Smart Grid components presents an in-depth analysis of the development, applications, products, manufacturers, and trends in the development of transmission and distribution (T&D) system automation, energy storage, and microgrids in the United States and around the world. T&D system automation is vital to smart grid development, is badly in need of repair, and has not been designed for the power needs of high technology systems.
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GTM Research, the market research arm of Greentech Media, today announced the availability of The 2010 North American Utility Smart Grid Deployment Survey, a comprehensive analysis of the trends emerging as utilities across the continent roll out smarter grids. The report is available individually or as part of a newly launched smart grid research annual subscription service.
77% of utilities polled rank distribution automation as the top smart-grid application. The three primary deployment concerns are systems integration, data management solutions and electric vehicle integration, each receiving marks over 50% when asked where the biggest technology gaps exist (multiple selections were allowed).
via The 2010 North American Utility Smart Grid Deployment Survey : Greentech Media.
Referencing a draft technical report submitted as part of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) implementation of the Global Warming Solutions Act, Secretary Ian Bowles says the commonwealth is on its way to achieving a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The act calls for a reduction of GHG emissions of 10% to 25% below 1990 levels by 2020.
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued today the second draft of its Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy and Requirements, which now identifies more than 120 interfaces that will link diverse devices, systems and organizations engaged in two-way flows of electricity and information and classifies these connections according to the level of damage that could result from a security breach.
Prepared by the NIST-led Cyber Security Working Group, which has more than 350 members, the new draft report expands upon an earlier preliminary version, which was released by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke last September and underwent 60 days of public review. It incorporates responses to the more than 350 individual comments received.
via NIST Issues Expanded Draft of Smart Grid Cyber Security Strategy For Public Review and Comment.
Is the smart grid nearly as smart as the hype around it says? It depends on whether you expect the technology to ax energy consumption and carbon emissions … or whether you think it’ll act more like a scalpel.
via Smart grid: An ax for energy use, or just a scalpel? | Efficiency.
Utilities make headlines for ambitious metering and other Smart Grid implementation projects. That suggests the enthusiasm for the new technologies is widespread, if not universal. New research suggests that it’s not.
A new research report says global implementation of Smart Grids could be hobbled by two seemingly unlikely stakeholders: utilities and their customers.
via Smart Grid: Are Utilities and Customers Holding Up the Smart Grid?.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Energy industry is available in its catalogue.
More information regarding this report:Smart Energy Meters Market in Germany 2009-2013… The report by TechNavio Insights forecasts the size of the smart energy meters market in Germany over the period 2009-2013. Further, it discusses the key market trends, drivers and challenges of the smart energy meters market in Germany and profiles some of the key vendors of this industry.
via New Report Just Published Smart Energy Meters Market in Germany 2009-2013.
This report looks at the advanced metering infrastructure value chain. It covers what is driving utilities to adopt smart meter technology, what technology makes up the infrastructure, how the technology benefits a utility, key players in the ecosystem and the competitive landscape for these players.
via OfficialWire: Smart Grid Technologies Address Issues Surrounding Distributed Generation.
Smart Grid Analysis, a newly formed practice within leading industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, today announced that it has added a new report to its schedule titled, “Smart Grid Market Opportunities: The Impact of Government Policies and Regulations.” The report will be available in early February of 2010. For additional details please visit the firm’s website at www.smartgridanalysis.com. An excerpt from the report is available upon request.
This power report gives a detailed account of the global market for IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches. The report covers the market elements related to IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches. The IEC 61850 routers and switches play a pivotal role in implementing smart grid norms through substation automation.
via IEC 61850 Routers and Switches in Smart Grids: Opportunity Analysis to 2015 – new report released.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, www.frost.com, Mountain View, Calif., estimates the smart grid/smart meter market to reach $11 billion by 2015. The study covers AMI (automated meter infrastructure), IT (information technology) systems, and communication technologies.
According to Frost & Sullivan, Europe is a front-runner, with Italy leading the way since 2005. Denmark currently generates close to 20% of its electricity from wind power and it has developed the most intelligent grid to manage this clean power load.
The US Smart Grid Opportunity Analysis and Market Forecasts – market research report on Reportlinker
GlobalData’s brand new report, “The US Smart Grid Opportunity: Analysis and Market Forecasts” provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the US Smart Grid market. The report identifies and discusses key industry dynamics such as growth drivers, barriers, policies etc. and has a brief technical overview section covering various smart grid components. The competitive scenario analysis section of the report will provide competitive intelligence on key players in the US smart grid industry. The report also covers the US market for advanced batteries explaining its role in ensuring efficient functioning of the smart grid.Smart grid is an energy efficient version of legacy power grid that will bring about considerable savings in energy consumption. Besides, smart grid will also deliver benefits such as reliable power service to the consumers. The advent of smart grid augurs well for the alternative energy generation industry. The report also provides extensive coverage of the investment scenario in the US smart grid industry. The report has devoted a section to present the outlook for the smart grid industry in the US. Recent developments related to this sector have been included in the report to enable informed decision-making.
via The US Smart Grid Opportunity Analysis and Market Forecasts – market research report on Reportlinker.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “U.S. Smart Grid: Market Layers/Technologies/Players, 18 Demonstration Projects and Future Outlook” report to their offering. The U.S. electric power grid is a heavily regulated and largely utility-owned infrastructure carrying electricity from power plants to homes and businesses.
