Energy security was seen as very exciting for 79% of respondents, more so than the development of smart buildings and infrastructure (75%), weather and climate (73%) and disaster management (69%) systems. This is at a time when concerns are high among policy makers and industry leaders because of major economic and geopolitical turmoil, such as …
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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 …
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March 14, 2023 – San Ramon, CA – Energy security tops the list of the ‘most exciting’ areas of smart utility development, ahead of climate-related and disaster management technologies. This is according to a recent survey among senior professionals at U.S. utility companies, and interviews at leading utility industry event, DISTRIBUTECH 2023, last month. Commissioned …
While government funding/legislation is seen as ‘very important’ for 70% of survey respondents, the need for more pilot projects and implementations (75%), and greater co-operation between public and private sectors (72%) is even more important to help drive development and innovation in the sector. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at PowerGrid International.
Energy security seen as most exciting area of IoT technology development EV charging and outage management set to be a big focus for smart utilities this year February 20, 2023 – San Ramon, CA – Senior professionals at utility companies are calling for more government funding to help drive smart utility development, according to …
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 …
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Phil Beecher talks about how two US utilities, in particular, started in 2006 to look at the problems of resilience in the smart grid. They recognised that they needed a standards-based approach to pull in multiple partners. They also knew that despite the speed with which technology changes, you need solutions to last 10-20 years. …
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 …
Most city leaders would agree that all other matters are secondary to the safety and security of their citizens, making this a great place to start when considering implementing IoT. Unsurprisingly, research has shown that this is also the most popular use case from 2022 Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at EE Online. (Image …
We published our first ‘state of the nation’ Internet of Things (IoT) report in 2017. Last year, we revisited this study, surveying 300 UK and US IT decision makers within organizations across a range of industries , including utilities, energy, telecoms, construction and government, to see whether (and how) attitudes and adoption patterns have changed. …
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 …
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Malfunctioning equipment isn’t just a headache for customers, who may think twice about placing orders in the future, but also has serious repercussions in sectors such as healthcare and aerospace where safety is critical. Read more about the Wi-SUN Alliance at Electrical Engineering. (Image courtesy of Electrical Engineering)
