Global Scans · Smart Grid · Weekly Summary

• As part of the 2014-2035 smart grid strategy, DEWA replaced existing electricity and water meters with smart meters between 2015 and 2020. Technical Review Middle East
• By using 5G 5G the UK will accelerate the creation of Smart Energy Grids and bring forward benefits for residents, industry and public services by allowing them to better monitor energy use and save money on their bills. GOV.UK
• The smart grid is a powerful tool for improving the efficiency and reliability of the electricity supply, and its adoption is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. Tridens
• The U.S. Department of Energy plans to collaborate with National Labs to develop labeling requirements targeted toward smart meters and power inverters, which it recognizes as essential components to the smart grid of the future. Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
• 5G is set to add more than $133bn to the APAC economy in 2030 with services and manufacturing (34%) industries forecast to be the primary beneficiaries of 5G by 2030, driven by use cases such as smart cities, smart factories and the smart grid. ComputerWeekly.com
• Over the next 10 years, 46% of benefits are expected to be realised in the services sector and 33% in manufacturing, driven by applications such as smart factories, smart cities and smart grids. Identity
• The U.S > Department of Energy will collaborate with National Labs and industry partners to research and develop cyber security labeling requirements for smart meters and power inverters, both of which are essential elements of smart grids. CyberTalk
• With The National Grid scheme only including people on smart metres, as a lot of people have been urged to switch to pre-paid ones, meaning the amount of people they are hoping with save power, will be limited. NewStart Magazine
• The next largest use cases - inventory intelligence (US$ 37.6 billion), smart grid (Electricity) (US$ 36.9 billion), and supply chain resilience (US$ 31.6 billion) - will benefit from strong investments from the retail and utilities industries. DIGITIMES Inc.
• New Zealand startup Evnex on Thursday revealed plans to launch its latest smart charger in Australia, promising it could provide users with data on when electricity in the national grid is both greenest and cheapest. SmartCompany
• Siemens is looking for more opportunities in the UAE in the fields of smart buildings, electrification and grids. Transport Times
• In 2023, we can anticipate seeing more sophisticated smart city technology, including smart grids, smart buildings, and autonomous transportation. Reddit
• Budget 2023 proposes to provide $3 billion over 13 years, starting in 2023-24, to Natural Resources Canada to recapitalize funding for the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program and renew the Smart Grid Program. Pembina Institute
• CEF Energy has a grant budget of €5.84 billion for the period 2021-2027 and has been set up to support studies and construction works in the areas of gas, electricity, smart grids and CO 2 networks. European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
• Europe is projected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for smart grids and the rising adoption of renewable energy. Yahoo Finance
• Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company are completing smart grid upgrades across Ashtabula County in Ohio to help prevent or minimize the length of service disruptions, particularly during severe weather. T&D World
• The National Grid emphasised that advances in smart appliances and technologies will ultimately make it much easier for people to consume electricity more flexibly, helping keep bills down at the same time as reducing demand at peak times. Sky News
• The smart grid is key for doing so and will be critical for re-asserting control over the UK's energy consumption. TechNative
• Electricity demand and grid impacts are estimated in two case studies of Germany and the United States, emphasizing the need for upfront planning and grid upgrades, and the potential of smart charging. International Council on Clean Transportation
• The potential for integrated resilient smart grids is already unfolding - driven by overarching targets to reach net zero emissions before 2050 and a fast rise in renewable and flexible energy technology. Energy Post
• The telecoms industry can enable emissions reductions in other industries through digitalisation, such as with smart grids, cities, buildings and transportation, which could save 7.7 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Analysys Mason
• Hundreds of thousands of Chinese smart meters have been installed in the UK and could be used by Beijing to destroy the National Grid. The Conservative Woman
• The PFF will explore how technology can tap the tremendous potentials that lie in the Philippines to improve industries, develop smart cities, and create a brighter future. Manila Bulletin

Last updated: 05 February 2024