Blogs
We are starting to see more headlines about the capacity for 5G to connect smart city and other IoT applications and enable the use of sensors, devices, analytics, and data. Whether this is possible must be weighed against the economics of it all. It’s an important question for telcos and one of the main pain …
In the first of two blogs, we asked the question about whether government funding and initiatives can help drive smart utility development. In this second piece, we talk about the importance of energy security in smart utilities. But what is energy security and why does it matter? The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security …
Tackling the Challenges of Energy Security in Smart Utilities Read More »
The adoption of smart electricity metering is happening fast in India, driven in large part by widespread power theft and inefficiencies in the country’s energy infrastructure. According to some studies, as much as 20 percent of the electricity generated in India is stolen. That’s a huge problem in a country with 250 million electricity meters. …
CyanConnode and Silicon Labs Take On India’s Smart Metering Challenge Read More »
The utilities industry has sometimes been criticized for being slow to change. But in the last few years has undergone some of its biggest changes than in the previous few decades. With external pressures coming from all quarters, from regulatory to economic and geopolitical, the industry is having to transform the way it works, developing …
Can More Government Funding and Initiatives Help Drive Smart Utilities? Read More »
As we settle into a new year, we look ahead with anticipation and excitement at the year ahead – the possibilities for Wi-SUN Alliance members and for Wi-SUN FAN technology. It’s a time of change and disruption across many of the industries that our members operate in, from the growth in renewables and smart grid …
As DistribuTECH 2023 (Feb. 7-9 in San Diego, CA) draws closer, we take some time out to reflect on this hugely important event for Wi-SUN Alliance and many of its members. The leading Transmission and Distribution event for utilities, technology providers and industry leaders, DTECH provides an exciting and thought-provoking opportunity to meet with our …
DistribuTECH Plays Host to More Than 20 Wi-SUN Alliance Member Companies in 2023 Read More »
From rolling blackouts due to wildfires, to record low water levels and drought in the southwest, and erratic storms that are increasing in power and frequency – extreme weather has been wreaking havoc across the US. The physical effects on municipal infrastructure and human lives have been staggering – and coupled with the skyrocketing costs …
Preparing for Extreme Weather Challenges with IoT Read More »
ENLIT Europe (29 Nov-1 Dec) this year takes place in Frankfurt in Germany, and will bring together innovators, disruptors, educators and thought leaders in the energy sector and associated industries. It’s an exciting time in an industry that’s undergoing so much transformation and where expectations to deliver renewables and alternative energy sources are so high. Right …
Enlit Europe 2022: Highlighting the Role of Wi-SUN FAN in Smart Utility Networks Read More »
The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings. Many point to Google’s use of 360-degree cameras and storage of mass data on Wi-Fi networks as ground-breaking in the Summer 2010, paving the way for this new breed of technology to thrive. Others trace the concept of adding sensors and intelligence to …
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally changing the world around us. Whether it’s cars, agriculture, healthcare, utilities, or manufacturing, industries of all different shapes and sizes are successfully tapping into the ability to connect and optimize devices and sensors. The last few years have seen the IoT vision grow from a theoretical concept to …
Managing Growing Technical Complexity in IoT Projects Read More »
As we move further into the heat of summer, news – especially in the U.S. – focuses more heavily on record-breaking drought and extreme heat. And for good reason. Water is a valuable commodity that we cannot afford to waste. Millions of residents in the Southwestern U.S. are at risk of an energy crisis as …
Wi-SUN FAN – Priming the Pump for Water Innovation Read More »
During the pandemic, we saw just how important it is to continue innovating during challenging times. With local communities and individuals restricted from meeting and with strict Covid measures in place, city authorities and businesses had to rethink how they operated. Many sectors tapped into smart applications and IoT technologies, from telehealth to help alleviate …
Smart Places, Smart Spaces – How IoT Can Raise the Bar Within Local Authorities Read More »
