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Clean and Renewable Domestic Energy Sources – There’s An App for That
<!--break--> History is full of teachable moments to inspire us. I was intrigued by the history of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that was formally established in 2004 and “ensures reliable supplies of power, adequate transmission infrastructure, and competitive wholesale prices of... [read more]The Dark Lining to a Silver Cloud on the Smart Grid Horizon
<!--break--> My blog dated April 19 focused on PG&E activities that seemed to be designed to kill the spirit and the objectives of the Smart Grid. Since then, PG&E has admitted that mistakes were made in some meter installs (although my PG&E smart meter functions perfectly, thank you very much), the tariff... [read more]
What’s in the IEA’s roadmaps to carbon-free electricity?
<!--break--> The International Energy Agency (IEA) has begun releasing a set of technology roadmaps (IEA Roadmaps ) that describe a 40 year long transition to a low carbon energy future, with targets, milestones, and policy needs. The individual roadmaps are combined in their “BLUE Map” scenario which yields a 50% reduction in... [read more]“Made in America” Energy – An Important Smart Grid Benefit
<!--break--> A couple of statistics recently caught my attention. The first was that in the month of May, Americans purchased more SUVs than any other type of vehicle. Gas guzzlers, not hybrids or gas-sipping vehicles. This happens while we have a catastrophic oil spill fouling critical habitat for land and marine... [read more]
EEStor’s latest patent: large-scale grid storage for renewables
<!--break--> Since it’s been all-too-quiet on the EEStor front, I figured I’d at least draw attention to the company’s latest patent approval — this one titled “Systems and Methods for Utility Grid Power Averaging, Long Term Uninterruptible Power Supply…” A link to the patent, which was just approved a few days ago by the U.S. patent... [read more]
Smart People, Smart Technology, Smart Mayor, Smart Grid
<!--break--> Last week my favorite southern city earned its nickname, “Hotlanta,” as the place was simply sizzling with one of the hottest topics these days: Smart Grid. It was the second stop in the six-cities-in-six-months tour that (in full disclosure) my company, Siemens, has been sponsoring. The goal of this tour is to... [read more]
Siemens, FGC To Upgrade Russian Power Grids
<!--break--> Siemens and Russian grid operator Federal Grid Company (FGC) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to upgrade power grids in Russia. As per the agreement, new Siemens technologies such as low-loss high-voltage DC transmission or smart grids will be implemented on FGC objects. Furthermore, production of electro... [read more]Siemens, Wasion Partner On Smart Grid Projects In China
<!--break--> Siemens and Wasion have entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement to conduct research on feasibility of jointly striving smart grid pilot projects in China. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the companies will establish a joint strategic cooperation team to conduct such feasibility researches in the... [read more]Silicon Valley and the Smart Grid
<!--break--> There is welcome evidence that the intellectual and financial resources in Silicon Valley are starting to seriously engage in Smart Grid activities. Take a look at where Smart Grid investment funds are based. Of course, the Federal government’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus fund... [read more]Duke Energy Wins $204m DOE Funding For Grid Modernization
<!--break--> Duke Energy has finalized an agreement with the US Department of Energy (DOE) for $204m in stimulus funds to support smart grid projects in the company's five-state service territory. The DOE funds will support two projects: $200m – the maximum allowed per project under the DOE Smart Grid Investment Grant Program – will... [read more]
The smart grid and the advance of civilization
<!--break--> Scientific American has an article on the start-up pains associated with smart grid development: Only one thing is worse than the lights not coming on when the switch is flicked—and that’s the lights going out right afterward. The fact that the problem is most often a burned-out lightbulb is testimony to the... [read more]
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Siemens Answers. The Smart Grid Tour - Montreal
When: Sun, 2010-09-12 08:00
World Energy Congress - 2010
When: Sun, 2010-09-12 08:00
Siemens Answers. The Smart Grid Tour - New York City
When: Tue, 2010-09-28 08:00
GridWeek 2010
When: Mon, 2010-10-18 08:00
Siemens Answers. The Smart Grid Tour - Washington, DC
When: Tue, 2010-10-19 08:00
Smart Grid Implementation & Innovations Summit
When: Mon, 2010-10-25 15:42
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