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IBM Energy Management
February 9th, 2010 | Author: Christian Saaf
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Fluke Enlisted to Create Smart Grid Calibration Standard
February 9th, 2010 | Author: Angus Doyle
Fluke Corporation will receive a $1.4 million to create a new calibration technology, the first step towards creating a standard to enable consistent measurement of electricity flowing into the Smart Grid including power from renewable resources such as wind and solar.
The project is being financed through a grant from the United States Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),which supports research in areas deemed critical to national importance and was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
IBM announces new system for smart grid installations
February 9th, 2010 | Author: Angus Doyle
IBM introduced its new POWER7 system on February 8 that it says will support the most demanding smart grid applications. POWER7 is built around technologies unique to the smart grid industry and is designed to handle an immense number of transactions and analysis of those transactions in real time.
POWER7, with its built-in advancements in virtualization and efficiencies, also allows for customers to manage other applications and services at lower costs. The system is built around the UNIX platform that has been around for more than 40 years. The market for UNIX products is estimated to be worth $14 billion.
Radio Waves Announces 1.8 GHz SP Dish Antennas for Smart Grid
February 8th, 2010 | Author: SmartGridNews.com
Radio Waves, Inc., The Leader in Microwave Antenna InnovationTM, announced a new line of SP microwave antennas called the SPX-1.8NS series which covers from 1.7 – 1.9 GHz. These antennas cover a number of services including the Canadian smart grid network band of 1800 – 1830 MHz and the U.S. federal government band of 1755 – 1850 MHz. The frequency range of 1.7 – 1.9 GHz also covers some international bands utilized for public safety and other government applications in certain countries. The new SPX-1.8NS series of microwave dishes is available in all sizes from 1 foot to 8 feet in diameter.
Tags: GE Smart Grid Technologies Build Sustainable 21st Century Cities
February 8th, 2010 | Author: SmartGridNews.com
Technology available today can be employed to create viable, sustainable, smart cities. That will be the message that Bob Gilligan, vice president—transmission and distribution for GE Energy Services, will deliver to delegates at the Chatham House conference, “The Future of Cities.”
Landis+Gyr fast increasing its position in Poland
February 8th, 2010 | Author: SmartGridNews.com
Landis+Gyr, the leading global supplier of smart meters and energy management solutions, continues to expand its leadership position in the Polish market having recently signed a contract with ENION, the second largest electricity distributor in Poland, for its residential and ICG metering applications, further strengthening relations between the two leading companies.
Eco-homes Set to Debut
February 8th, 2010 | Author: Angus Doyle
The next step in smart energy is the development of eco-towns, environmentally-friendly communities built to leave a minimal carbon footprint. This week, UK Housing Minister John Healey is expected to announce the start of construction on 100 eco-show homes fitted with smart meters, electric car charging points, solar-heated water tanks and water-saving and composting systems to demonstrate a green lifestyle of the near future.
Looks like another big year for the smart grid
February 6th, 2010 | Author: Angus Doyle
Smart grid development continued to pick up momentum in 2010. The new year promises to be the biggest yet for the young industry. Big industrialists introduced new products and technologies in January.
Last month GE announced it was introducing a new energy information panel in partnership with OpenPeak, an expert in communications technology. The new device is able to wirelessly communicate with smart meters, smart appliances, and other ZigBee or Wi-Fi enabled devices. The smart panel keeps the energy consumer informed about fluctuating energy prices throughout the day so adjustments can be made accordingly.
Smart Grids May Utilize P2P Networks
February 6th, 2010 | Author: Angus Doyle
While utility companies may see lower profits after establishing a global smart grid that uses and manages power more efficiently, other companies responsible for applications, devices, data, and building the new infrastructure stand to reap significant financial rewards. Cisco is one of those companies poised to be major player in smart energy.
Putting a Price on Smart Grid Cyber Security: How About $21 Billion in Five Years?
February 4th, 2010 | Author: SmartGridNews.com
Massive global Smart Grid infrastructure upgrades have also spurred investments in cyber security to protect the electric grid from hackers and terrorists. Pike Research expects those investments to reach about $21 billion within five years.