Smart Grid

South American smart grid expenditure to reach $49.8bn by 2023, says Northeast Group

Greentech Lead America:  South American smart grid expenditure is estimated to reach $49.8bn by 2023, according to a new study published by Northeast Group. This...

Utility Partners of America (UPA) installs 100,000 smart meters in Southeast Texas

Greentech Lead America: Utility Partners of America (UPA), which helps utilities install and upgrade water, gas and electric meters embedded with time and money-saving technology,...

New York State Smart Grid Consortium stresses on investment in smart grid technologies

Greentech Lead America: The New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC) has announced an update on grid advancements by energy stakeholders and academic institutions that are...

Ecolibrium Energy wins $1.6 million VC funding to expand in energy management market in India

Greentech Lead India: Ecolibrium Energy, Ahmedabad-based energy management solutions company, has received $1.6 million from Infuse Ventures and International Finance Corporation (IFC), VCCircle reported. IFC,...

North America leads the market for microgrids, says Navigant Research

Greentech Lead America: More than 480 microgrid projects are proposed, planned, under construction, or operating worldwide, representing nearly 3,800 megawatts (MW) of capacity, says...

Itron signs five-year contract with British Gas for comprehensive managed services

 Greentech Lead America: Water metering solutions provider Itron has signed a five-year contract with British Gas to provide a full suite of services in...

Consumers have developed favorable attitude toward smart grid and smart meter technology

Greentech Lead America: According to a recent consumer survey from Navigant Research, favorable attitudes toward the concept of the smart grid in general, and toward...

Itron in collaboration with Brazilian company Choice to expand smart grid capabilities

GreentechLead America:  Itron, a provider of smart meter solutions, has formed a strategic alliance with Choice, a Brazilian technology company, to integrate and jointly...