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May 15, 2012
The Danish Intelligent Energy Alliance Joins the Global Smart Grid Federation

The Global Smart Grid Federation has announced that The Danish Intelligent Energy Alliance has joined the Federation. 

News, Smart Grid
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May 14, 2012
Complexity Theory and the Smart Grid

Will a smarter grid be adaptable enough to meet all the demands that the complexity of smart grid is creating? Do we have enough infrastructure and organizational robustness to carry us through? Time will tell.

Insights, Smart Grid
Article
May 8, 2012
Smart Meter Pros and Cons

Big Brother is already monitoring cell phones and email, so why worry?  And with appliances getting smarter every day, perhaps my refrigerator actually will have something to discuss with the toaster.

Spotlight, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
Article
May 8, 2012
Home Area Networks and the Smart Grid

With the wide array of home area network (HAN) options being presented as solutions to smart grid challenges for the home, it is time to compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses.

In The Know, End Use, Smart Grid
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May 1, 2012
The North American Advanced Meter Infrastructure Market Accelerates in Growth as Utilities Maximizes its Benefits

The increasing demand for energy in North America has compelled utilities to upgrade the electric and distribution network in the region, giving a huge boost to the advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) market.

News, Advanced Metering, Business, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
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April 30, 2012
New Survey Shows Lack of Smart Grid Awareness is Hampering Adoption

A new PwC U.S. survey and report found that most (58 percent) customers have not even heard of smart grid technology and those who have feel that they have very limited knowledge of the opportunities that the smart grid offers.

News, Smart Grid
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April 16, 2012
The U.S., Japan, and China Lead the $113.5 Billion Grid Storage Market in 2017

Despite regulatory uncertainty, a highly fragmented global market, and a risk-averse client base, the demand for energy storage on the grid will zoom to $113.5 billion in 2017, from a $2.8 billion market in 2012, reaching 185.4 GWh of capacity from 3.2 GWh.

News, Energy Storage, Smart Grid
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April 16, 2012
Public Cellular Service Revenue for Smart Grid Will Reach $1 Billion by 2020

According to a recent report from Pike Research, global annual service revenue from public cellular network nodes in smart grid applications will surpass $1 billion by 2020, representing a 27% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2011 to 2020.

News, Communications systems, Smart Grid
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April 10, 2012
Hydro-Québec Adopts Advanced Distribution Automation in its Smart Grid

Hydro-Québec adopts advanced distribution automation applications and power-quality monitoring in its smart grid.

In The Know, Distribution Automation, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
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April 3, 2012
New Grid Optimization Center of Excellence: More than 'Smart Grid'

One-stop access to the latest electric grid technology news, research and implementation.

Insights, Smart Grid, Energy Education