Electrical grid

Global Smart Electric Meter Market to Reach $11.33 Billion by 2023 - Increased Investment in Smart Grid Projects in Key Regions Such as Europe and North America

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The increased need for efficient data monitoring systems, coupled with favourable government policies for a smart meter rollout is driving the market for smart electric meters.

Key Points: 
  • The increased need for efficient data monitoring systems, coupled with favourable government policies for a smart meter rollout is driving the market for smart electric meters.
  • Other factors include improved cost savings, increased investment in smart grid projects in Europe and North America, and increased emphasis on renewable energy sources.
  • The major factor restraining the growth of the smart electric meter market are the delay in smart meter rollout projects, and high initial investment acting as a restraint for growth in developing economies.
  • In this report, the smart electric meter market has been analyzed with respect to six regions, namely, Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.

European Demand Response (DR) Market 2017-2025: Growth Opportunities in IoT-enabled Building Services, Data Analytics and Cloud & Business Models

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Friday, May 18, 2018

The "European Demand Response (DR) Market, 2018-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "European Demand Response (DR) Market, 2018-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Demand Response (DR) is a mechanism to alter changes in patterns in electricity consumption by consumers through pricing signals and incentives, thereby reducing peak demand and strengthening grid flexibility.
  • This study provides a market analysis of the European demand response market.
  • What are the key drivers and restraints influencing the European DR market?

Top 10 Technologies in Energy & Utilities in 2018: In-depth Strategic Analysis

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Smart Grids Mark the Convergence of Communication, Automation, and Energy Solutions

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Smart Grids Mark the Convergence of Communication, Automation, and Energy Solutions
Fuel Cell will Enable Future of Energy Storage: Power-to-Gas

ABB Earns Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan for Digital Grid Communications

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

In addition, ABB ensures that its communication products are backward-compatible with legacy meters, sensors, and other devices across the grid.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, ABB ensures that its communication products are backward-compatible with legacy meters, sensors, and other devices across the grid.
  • "ABB is a market leader in digital communications, as well as a pioneer with substation technology," said Saeed.
  • "With the ABB Ability wireless communication networks, the company has become a market leader in supporting mission-critical distribution and substation automation systems."
  • Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year Award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field.

Ameren Microgrid Earns PEER Gold Certification for Advancing Resilient, Reliable and Sustainable Power Systems

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

CHICAGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ) has awarded the Ameren microgrid a PEER Gold certification, the first microgrid in the world to achieve such recognition for performance excellence under PEER v2.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ) has awarded the Ameren microgrid a PEER Gold certification, the first microgrid in the world to achieve such recognition for performance excellence under PEER v2.
  • PEER , or Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal, is a certification program that provides a comprehensive framework for defining high-performing power systems.
  • Key criteria for determining PEER certification includes reliability and resiliency, energy efficiency and environment, operations and safety, and grid services.
  • Ameren will receive its PEER certification at a ceremony at the Microgrid 2018 conference in Chicago on Tuesday, May 8.

Global Smart Grids Infrastructure Market, 2018-2030 - Evolution of Automation Technologies Have Impacted Several Industries; Electric Utilities are not an Exception

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Smart Grids Infrastructure Market, 2018 - 2030' report features an extensive study of the current landscape and future outlook of the growing market for smart grids.

Key Points: 
  • The Smart Grids Infrastructure Market, 2018 - 2030' report features an extensive study of the current landscape and future outlook of the growing market for smart grids.
  • The focus of this study is on the smart grids infrastructure, equipment, modules / components / systems offered by different players.
  • In China, the government announced an investment of USD 96 billion between 2010 and 2020 to accelerate smart grids deployment.
  • The EU Smart Grids Task Force believes that the planned rollout of smart meters and smart grids has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the EU by 9%.

Middle East & North Africa Smart Grid Market 2018-2027

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The "Middle East & North Africa Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2018 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Middle East & North Africa Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2018 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Smart grid infrastructure development is accelerating in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, showing strong potential in the near-to-medium term.
  • Elsewhere in the region, the prevalence of high non-technical losses and poor energy efficiency are creating positive smart grid business cases.
  • As these projects proliferate, the MENA smart grid market will see steady growth in the near-to-medium term, setting the stage for a very significant market between 2018 and 2027.

Gainline Capital Partners Makes Investment in Integrated Energy Services Corporation

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

STAMFORD,Conn., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gainline Capital Partners ("Gainline"), a private equity firm that invests in U.S. based middle market companies, announces that it has made an investment in Integrated Energy Services Corporation ("iES" or the "Company").

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD,Conn., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gainline Capital Partners ("Gainline"), a private equity firm that invests in U.S. based middle market companies, announces that it has made an investment in Integrated Energy Services Corporation ("iES" or the "Company").
  • iES is a leading provider of grid relationship management software and demand response services to commercial electricity customers.
  • This transaction marks Gainline Capital Partners' second platform investment in its inaugural fund.
  • https://www.gainlinecapital.com/
    Integrated Energy Services is a leading provider of grid relationship management software and demand response services to commercial electricity customers.

Fraunhofer CSE Launches 2018 Roundtable Speaker Sessions on Grid Modernization with "International Insights to Meet 2050 Carbon Goals" Event

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

"The framing of the 2050 carbon reduction challenge and the examples of pathways presented by Assistant Secretary Theoharides and Professor Henning were a terrific kickoff for our Grid Modernization Roundtable Speaker Sessions," said Fraunhofer CSE Executive Director Christian Hoepfner.

Key Points: 
  • "The framing of the 2050 carbon reduction challenge and the examples of pathways presented by Assistant Secretary Theoharides and Professor Henning were a terrific kickoff for our Grid Modernization Roundtable Speaker Sessions," said Fraunhofer CSE Executive Director Christian Hoepfner.
  • With a lot of momentum regarding grid modernization building in Massachusetts, Fraunhofer CSE looks forward to continuing these speaker sessions that bring together thought leaders and industry experts."
  • Fraunhofer CSE will host the next Grid Modernization in Massachusetts Roundtable: Residential Energy Efficiency 2.0 in June.
  • Fraunhofer CSE is one of seven centers of Fraunhofer USA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit contract R&D organization.

Irvine Company Completes World's First Collection of Hybrid Electric Buildings; 21 High-Rises Outfitted with Tesla Energy Batteries

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

"Harnessing the power of the customer to manage demand on the grid is the next generation of grid management efficiency."

Key Points: 
  • "Harnessing the power of the customer to manage demand on the grid is the next generation of grid management efficiency."
  • The cloud-based optimization software continuously monitors grid conditions and coordinates demand reduction from all the buildings simultaneously when SCE calls for grid support.
  • In addition to providing clean, grid balancing resources to SCE, Irvine Company is reducing energy expenses and operating costs by an estimated 10%.
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