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17 January 2012

UK smart metering programme questioned by reviewp

bigben_170SQ A report by the UK's Public Accounts Committee has questioned the benefits of a programme that could see 53 million gas and electricity meters replaced in the UK over the next seven years.

9 January 2012

Where will future smart grid investment come from?p

USmoney_170_170 Investment in the world’s grids will need to reach $2tn if smart energy management techniques are to be deployed the world over but a lack of capital could lead to a slowdown in growth, the latest analysis from sector specialist Memoori warns.

4 January 2012

New entrants to change energy management landscape in 2012p

arrows_in_170_170 The lack of consumer trust in energy suppliers could pave the way for a surge of new entrants to the energy management market in 2012, an industry expert has said.

19 December 2011

Network operators central to making grids efficient, says expertp

The key to making energy grids more intelligent are getting the network operators on board not the power utilities, an industry expert told NewNet.

24 November 2011

Iberdrola secures €200m EIB loan

Spanish energy company Iberdrola has secured a €200m loan from the European Investment Bank to fund the modernisation of Spain’s electricity distribution network.

26 October 2011

Smart metering company CFO appointment hints towards listing plansp

A smart metering company has appointed a CFO with both buy-out and listing expertise hinting to a future investment opportunity.

14 October 2011

Managing smart meter data flow central to grid security, says expertp

Managing the data produced by smart meters to ensure a stable and secure grid still presents a massive challenge, according to an industry expert.

14 October 2011

British region on look-out for cleantech companies wanting to trial smart meter technology

Smart grid innovators are being sought by the Isle of Man in the UK as it hopes to carry out trials of the technology next year.

11 October 2011

Smarter energy networks could lead to £16bn in savings, says ENA chiefp

transmission1_170_170 A smarter energy network could lead to savings of £16bn, the new chairman of the Energy Networks Association has estimated.

4 October 2011

Smart grid deployment faces cyber security threatsp

The evolution of smart meters and smart grids is not only changing the make-up of energy infrastructure but also transforming the way we think about cyber security, according to a new report.

4 October 2011

Utilities are cautiously adopting smart grid strategies, says expertp

smartgridnetwork_170_170 Utilities are understandably cautious but not slow to adopt smart grid initiatives, according to a leading industry participant.

29 September 2011

Itron welcomes France’s plans to carry out mass smart meter roll-out

Nasdaq-listed Itron has welcomed the French government’s decision to roll-out smart meters to all consumers across the country.

15 September 2011

Cuculus, RheinEnergie partner for Germany’s largest ever smart meter deployment

binary_170sq1 Smart metering company Cuculus has been selected to supply its technology to German utility RheinEnergie to support the roll-out of 30,000 meters.

9 August 2011

Smart grid developer Itron secures $800m credit facility

Texture pattern for continuous replicate. Smart grid and meter developer Itron has completed the refinancing of its senior secured debt by arranging credit facilities worth $800m. The agreement consists of a $300m term loan and a revolving credit facility worth $500m.

4 August 2011

Cable & Wireless partners with Silver Spring Networks to deliver UK smart grid

Telecoms specialist Cable & Wireless and Silver Spring Networks have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the delivery of smart grid and metering in the UK.

29 June 2011

Google drops smart meter software

Google is retiring its home energy management software after just two years on the market.

24 June 2011

Smart meter industry must collaborate to move forward

Greater collaboration in the smart metering industry is the only effective way to engage consumers and reduce payback time, an industry leader told NewNet.

7 June 2011

San Diego Gas & Electric outlines smart grid roadmap

US power supplier San Diego Gas & Electric has launched its roadmap for progressing the region’s electricity grid in the coming ten years.

26 May 2011

Landis+Gyr lands Hydro-Québec smart grid deal

Hydro-Québec has entered into a contract to acquire an advanced metering infrastructure including three million smart meters from Landis+Gyr, which was picked up by Toshiba for $2.3bn last week.

19 May 2011

Toshiba plugs into Landis+Gyr for $2.3bn

Private equity-backed smart metering company Landis+Gyr has been acquired by Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba for $2.3bn, with an eye to creating the world’s largest smart grid company.

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