Smart Grid

GE demos high-voltage technology and 3-D interactive power system tools for utilities

GE, through its GE’s Digital Energy business, is helping global utilities address the concerns associated with aging and inefficient infrastructure that is creating gaps...

Asia Pacific to become global leader for microgrid deployments by 2030

Worldwide annual installations of microgrid capacity will grow from 866 megawatts in 2014 to more than 4,100 megawatts by 2020, says a new report...

NEC Corporation commissions largest renewable energy storage system in Italy

NEC Corporation has commissioned an Energy Storage System (ESS) for Enel Group subsidiary Enel Distribuzione, a leading distribution system operator in Italy. With its ability to...

Community/utility microgrids lead the market of microgrid projects, says Navigant Research

Community/utility microgrids continue to be the largest category of microgrid  projects in terms of total capacity, according to a recent report from Navigant Research. In...

Accenture and Siemens complete formation of smart grid solutions joint venture

Accenture and Siemens have completed the formation of a joint venture company called OMNETRIC Group. OMNETRIC Group  aims to provide utility companies with advanced smart...

Silver Spring Networks joins hands with Smarter Grid Solutions for better management of grid

Silver Spring Networks, a provider of networking platform and solutions for smart energy networks, has signed an agreement with Smarter Grid Solutions, a provider...

Global smart grid IT spending to reach $140 billion between 2014 and 2022, says Navigant

Smart grid IT spending is estimated to reach $140 billion between 2014 and 2022, says a new study from Navigant Research. IT will play a...

ABB wins contract to support smart grid project in Italy

ABB has won a contract from Azienda Comunale Elettricità e Acque (ACEA) to supply voltage products that will facilitate the development of a smart...