Household consumption of electricity is being measured by smart metering technology, changing the relationship between supplier and consumer. Marc England of British Gas and Bryan Glick of Computer Weekly talk to the FT’s Daniel Garrahan about how the technology is transforming the energy sector, and whether concerns over privacy and data protection are justified. via Continue reading →
Several Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) countries represent compelling opportunities for smart grid investments but are often overshadowed by their Western European neighbors. Smart meter spending alone in the CEE region will reach $10.3 billion cumulatively by 2023, with almost all electric utilities completing full smart meter deployments over that time period. A new study Continue reading →
Enexis and Kamstrup announced the deployment of the 150,000th smart meter of their collaborations. Enexis partnered with Kamstrup in 2009 because it was the only supplier able to both fulfill the Dutch standard for Smart Metering, NTA 8130, and deliver the meters on time. After Kamstrup secured the first pilot project of 25,000 meters, Enexis Continue reading →
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) – A Leader in smart metering technology in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, built its technology upon many years of experiences in advanced metering technologies, and secures its position as the regional industry leader in smart meter market. AEC ADDAD TM is the trade name of its electronics revenue meters that caters Continue reading →
Echelon Corp. ELON said it has been awarded a 20,000 follow-on smart meter order as part of a project in Basel, Switzerland, and a 1,400 smart meter pilot in Vienna, Austria, for its advanced grid sensors, which also provide smart metering functionality. In addition, Echelon announced that it has won the 2013 European Smart Metering Continue reading →
In the early days of the smart grid, most pioneers used purpose-built RF mesh networks for smart metering and distribution automation. In the past two years, however, cellular technology has emerged as a viable option. But when does cellular really make sense? I decided it was time for an update and so I’ve scheduled a Continue reading →
Silicon Labs SLAB -1.04% , a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver optimized for China’s rapidly growing smart metering market. Silicon Labs’ new Si4438 EZRadioPRO(R) IC is designed to maximize wireless range and battery life while reducing bill of materials (BOM) cost by 30 percent for smart meters. Continue reading →
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver optimized for China’s rapidly growing smart metering market. Silicon Labs’ new Si4438 EZRadioPRO® IC is designed to maximize wireless range and battery life while reducing bill of materials (BOM) cost by 30 percent for smart meters. Designed Continue reading →
Many utilities have completed or have very mature smart meter deployments. But as most companies are finally wrapping up this process, they are realizing there is much more to be done. Technology moves fast and smart metering systems are no exception to the rule. To that end, many of the utility experts gathered at DistribuTECH Continue reading →
Itron, Inc., a provider of smart metering solutions to electric, natural gas, and water utilities, has announced collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, on a next-generation smart energy platform that leverages cellular technology through the use of Qualcomm’s Gobi MDM8x15 chipset offered by Qualcomm Technologies. According to the company, the Continue reading →
Investments in smart-grid technologies that boost efficiency and curb energy waste rose 7 percent last year to $13.9 billion, driven by spending in China, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. China raised investments by 14 percent to $3.2 billion, largely because of a smart-metering program, according to the London-based research company. It forecasts Chinese spending Continue reading →
Atmel has signed an agreement with Exegin Technologies Limited to jointly offer integrated wireless communications solutions for smart grid applications. In this agreement, Exegin will license its ZigBee networking stacks to Atmel for use in a variety of solutions for smart grid applications in wireless mesh networks. The joint collaboration will enable smart metering customers Continue reading →
Atmel Corporation (ATML) and Wasion Group – supplier of advanced energy metering products and solutions – recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop smart electricity meters and data concentrators, deploying its highly integrated power line communication (:PLC) solutions. Through this agreement, Wasion Group will leverage the in-depth expertise of Atmel’s smart metering technologies Continue reading →
US-based energy solutions provider Itron and telecommunications firm Deutsche Telekom are collaborating to deliver smart metering solutions to target markets in Europe. With the latest agreement, the two companies will work in the smart grid and smart metering space combining their respective expertise to better serve the utility industry via Deutsche Telekom, Itron partner to Continue reading →
This year’s most popular contributed articles on the Smart Energy Designline include design features on energy harvesting, energy conversion, smart metering, powerline communication, batteries, and more. The clean energy industry faced several challenges in 2012, including the demise of some high profile solar energy firms and concerns around smart grids/smart meters and consumer privacy, according Continue reading →
Itron, Inc., a global technology company that helps utilities measure, manage, and analyze energy and water, and Deutsche Telekom, a world leading integrated telecommunications company, announced today that they have signed an agreement to collaborate on delivering smart metering solutions to target markets in Europe. This agreement brings two leading companies together in the smart Continue reading →
In my previous blog post I discussed how smart meters will be supplanted by increasingly intelligent electronic devices that will make possible new and better grid monitoring and control. Now I want to discuss the concept of enhanced grid management via distributed smart metering. While added functionality is a plus, the journey we’re now on Continue reading →
Germany’s decision on whether to mandate the introduction of smart grids could make or break the European industry, according to a new study from analyst firm Berg Insight. Germany is the only major country in Western Europe that has not required utilities to introduce smart-grid technology, and take-up has consequently been disappointing. via Germany to Continue reading →
The European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) and Elster are collaborating with Dutch utility Alliander to develop a proof-of-concept pilot project to demonstrate advanced Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PET) for smart metering networks. Alliander is currently developing and implementing smart metering and smart grid infrastructures. Elster will supply an end-to-end, market-ready solution for the PET pilot, Continue reading →
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Siemens Infrastructure & Cities today announced that they are working together to provide smart metering solutions to help utility companies improve the automation, planning, monitoring and diagnosis of their electric grid infrastructures. Accenture and Siemens will specifically collaborate on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Meter Data Management (MDM) solutions, which are Continue reading →
