January 11, 2012 (CHICAGO) — In the year since Stuxnet first struck, cyber security has become a critical concern for utilities. Securing the emerging smart grid must be an end-to-end, architectural undertaking built into all facets of IT, OT, ICS, communications and infrastructure from the outset. Introducing intelligence and two-way communication into the utility network Continue reading →
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IDC Energy Insights is one of the smart grid sector’s top research firms. Each year it issues its top 10 predictions for energy and utilities. I attended this year’s webinar and came away with my own version, which I’ve shared with you below. via 9 smart grid predictions for 2012 — Cleantech News and Analysis.
The modernization of electrical grids presents an opportunity to improve the efficient use of energy through analytics of energy consumption data. Uses of this data can go well beyond efficiency and flexible pricing programs. Energy consumption data is a potential goldmine of knowledge about consumers. And this means that utilities, energy service providers, consumers, policy Continue reading →
It’s not just about doing a pilot and then collecting data off of smart meters. Utilities looking to manage data coming from smart metering must have a multi-tiered plan in place, Larsh Johnson, director and CTO of eMeter, said during a GTM Webinar on Wednesday moderated by Chet Geschickter, Smart Grid Analyst with GTM Research. Continue reading →
How will the Smart Grid be integrated to facilitate effective cooperation, and two-way communication among the many interconnected elements? How is the unifying framework of interfaces, protocols, and the other consensus standards being established? How will utilities mix and manage varying renewable energy sources with legacy power generation and better respond to changing demand? Given Continue reading →
As the hype on smart grid continues, Frost & Sullivan takes a closer look at an essential element for rolling out smart grid technologies – demand response. In this briefing, Frost & Sullivan evaluates customer willingness to adopt demand response, as well as the obstacles the market may encounter. via Frost & Sullivan Hosts Free Continue reading →
Without a doubt, one of the most in-demand topics for insight at GigaOM Pro is the smart grid, and subscribers are hungry to learn more about emerging opportunities across the hardware, software, services and infrastructure sub-segments. Because of this, we will be hosting our second Research Roundtable webinar entitled, “Biggest Opportunities in the Smart Grid” Continue reading →
With recent calls for power grid 2.0 and an influx of stimulus dollars, the smart grid is fast becoming a reality. From long-time players such as GE, IBM, and Silver Spring Networks to more recent converts such as Cisco Systems, companies across Silicon Valley and beyond are turning their attention to opportunities within this rapidly Continue reading →
Today, many utilities are looking at smart grid initiatives – that include smart meters and home networks – to enable consumers to take control of their energy choices and help defer major infrastructure investments. How can utilities transform the information from these devices into utility and consumer benefits? Oracle will host a live Webcast with Continue reading →
