Smart Grid
Itron Looks to Embedded Sensing for the Grid Edge – using .NET?
The deployment of distributed computing for demand side management is in it’s early days. While Linux appears to be the OS of choice for embedded computing in this space, it’s interesting to see Itron using Mono to leverage their .NET investments. It will be interesting see if they get the performance they…
Read MorePanasonic Makes Big Push Into Solar-Storage Integration
Solar and storage can work together to form an effective renewable, distributed generation solution, and Japan and Panasonic in particular are driving hard to make it happen. However, there are still plenty of opportunities in this. From Panasonic’s manager: “That’s supported the deployment of battery systems in about 15,000 homes across the country, he…
Read MoreTesla’s Giga “Threat”
One person’s threat is another person’s opportunity. If Tesla spurs the continued downward trend of Li-on prices in general, it should open up a lot of opportunity for distributed storage in ways currently unimaginable to most. Tesla’s Giga Battery Factory Threatens the Auto, Utility and Building Controls Markets : Greentech Media.
Read MoreEnergy Storage : New Incentives and RFPs
Nice find from Craig Evans, CEO of ESS. Looks to me like grid-scale storage is starting to gain serious traction as a means to better balance the mix of renewable generation going onto grids. California, NYC and Kauai Unleash Energy Storage With New Incentives and RFPs : Greentech Media.
Read MoreSDS Client “PerceivIt” Advances to Semi-Finals at Angel Oregon
We’re pleased to share that Software Diligence Services client PerceivIt, has made it into the semi-final round at Angel Oregon 2014. PerceivIt, a new start-up founded by Jonah Peskin, makes Internet-connected sensor solutions to add real-time field data to business software for increased operational insight & efficiency. This is an IoT play in SmartGrid/Energy…
Read MoreIEC Approves OpenADR Specification
This is a very big deal. To foster the adoption and deployment of Automated Demand Response solutions, the industry needs an interoperable, open, standard. Open ADR 2.0 appears to be well on it’s way to being that standard – significant adoption by a number of major utilities, along with the growing number of major…
Read MoreSmart Grid Oregon – Smart Grid Leadership Series 2: Digital Reinvention with IBM Global Leader Michael Valocchi
Top level thought leader from IBM presenting at next week’s Smart Grid Oregon meeting. See you there. Don’t miss it. Smart Grid Oregon – Smart Grid Leadership Series 2: Digital Reinvention with IBM Global Leader Michael Valocchi.
Read MoreUnderstanding The Protocols Behind The Internet Of Things | Embedded content from Electronic Design
Nice overview and architecture for Internet of Things protocols. Helpful reference for businesses/entrepreneurs looking at requirements for this space. Understanding The Protocols Behind The Internet Of Things | Embedded content from Electronic Design.
Read MoreChina to invest $495 Billion in pollution reduction, energy efficiency
Is there a funding opportunity here for US companies developing new technologies? Beijing Smog Makes City ‘Barely Suitable’ For Life, Report Says.
Read More» Automated Demand Response Navigant Research
Navigant Research: ADR spend estimated to reach $185 million in 2023, more than 10x growth from today. Interestingly, OpenADR appears to be called out as the winning application-layer protocol. » Automated Demand Response Navigant Research.
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