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Smart Power Grid Combines Batteries, Fuel Cells… And Compost
Smart power networks will rely on local generation and distributed storage
EU Project Aims To Switch Data Centres Over To Car Batteries
The GreenDataNet project wants Europe's data centres to use second-hand car batteries to make the electric grid run more smartly
The Case For A UK Smart Grid
Britain is behind other nations when it comes to the smart grid, and that needs changing, says Rahoul Bhansali
European Smart Grid Cyber and SCADA Security
SMi Group’s 3rd annual European Smart Grid and SCADA Security conference delivers presentations from US as well as European Utilities focussing these developments and their experiences in dealing with persistent threats and vulnerab ...
Will 2013 See Smart Meters Fail?
Smart meters are supposed to roll out this year, but the programme looks ill-conceived and ill-prepared, says Peter Judge
Big Data + Big Batteries = Smart Grid?
The smart grid can't do much unless it has analytics and batteries, says Peter Judge
Smart Grid: The Next Generation
Smartgrid has been available as a technology long enough for it’s effectiveness now to be scrutinized in detail. Our March Green in the City forum will provide exclusive insights on technology, investment, policy and adoption trends ...
LTE Touted As Best Fit For Smart Grid Communications
LTE networks could offer the best solution to allow smart grids to communicate, claims a research firm
Smart Meters Offer Best Hope Of Cutting Energy Use
IT applied to home energy use just might bring down our emissions, says Pilgrim Beart of AlertMe
Smart Meters Get A Parliamentary Kicking
Savaged by Parliamentery committees and consumer watchdogs, the people behind the government's smart meter plan need to get work on their figures, says Peter Judge
Government Stumps Up £4.6bn For Smart Grid
The government has revealed how much is willing to pay for the smart grid and associated data services
US Electric Utilities Investing In Secure Smart Grids
Investment in cyber-security to protect smart grids will increase as utilities upgrade control systems
UK Smart Grid Security ‘Too Fragmented’: Study
A new study has urged the government to take a more joined-up approach to security smart grids
Will White Space Radio Be Green?
Smart Grids won't happen without cheap ubiquitous networking. White space technologies could deliver that, says Peter Judge
US Plans Investment In Building Secure Smart Grid
The White House announced a smart grid proposal, as a PwC report underscored threats facing utility firms
Neul Launches ‘Weightless’ White Space Network
Start-up Neul aims to create the 'Internet of everything' with low-cost signalling in left-over TV spectrum
Cyber-Threats Could Engulf National Infrastructures
Cyber-attacks are increasing but national infrastructures are ill-prepared to defend themselves. Urgent action, not endless planning, is required, argues Eric Doyle
IBM, Cable & Wireless Kick Off UK Smart Energy Cloud
The data hub will gather information from smart meters across the country and distribute it to energy retailers
Engineers: Smart Meters Must Be Part Of Wider Plan
Smart meters will not provide the changes needed unless they are part of a smart grid, warns the IET
Electric Cars To Follow Mobile Roaming Model
'Intelligent mobility' will make electric cars viable by 2025, says Logica
North East England Set For Smart Grid Trial
A smart grid project is being proposed that could see 14,000 smart meters installed in homes and business across the North East of England and Yorkshire
Informix Database Updated For Performance
IBM has updated its Informix database with particular emphasis on improving the overall performance
Prince Charles Backs IBM’s ‘Start’ Green Summit
While Prince Charles makes a much-criticised train journey promoting green living, IBM is holding a summit on the future role of technology
Smart Meters Will Be Hacked, Warn Researchers
The actual meters are a weak point between home networks and smart grid infrastructure that will be exploited, experts warn
BT Backs Radio-Based UK Smart Meter Strategy
The telecoms giant and its partners believe radio rather than mobile is the best way to deploy smart meters to 26 million homes in the UK
IBM Backing Grid Computing Cancer Project
IBM is supporting a programme that uses donated computing power of 1.5 million Web-connected PCs for research into diseases such as cancer, AIDS and influenza
Cisco Launches Smart Grid Router And Switch
Cisco Systems wants to bring intelligence and greater security to the networks used by utility companies
Green Expert Warns Energy Execs About Complacency
Smart grids could save our world, but the planet itself doesn't care – it has seen worse, says climate change expert Gabrielle Walker
Utilities Blamed For Stalling Smart Grid Roll-outs
Large energy companies are worried about handing over too much information to customers via smart grid and meter projects, experts have warned