Category Archives: Business Case

This is the third and final post in a series regarding microgrid security considerations in military base deployments. Last week’s post (Part 2) discussed cyber security concerns regarding microgrid developments, while Part 1 of the series discussed how evolution in … READ MORE

This is the second post in a three post series regarding microgrid security considerations in military base deployments. Last week’s post discussed how evolution in energy technology drives microgrid development, as well as microgrid innovation and national security concerns. Furthermore, … READ MORE

East Coast power utilities continue to work to regain normalcy in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.  Even those who have begun to implement Smart Grid technology suffered catastrophic, long-term outages, caused by winds, flood water and downed trees.  Since its … READ MORE

This is the first post in a three post series. Evolution in energy technology drives microgrid development Due (in most part) to the stable and matured power grid infrastructure, utility customers have long been accustomed to having power available at … READ MORE

Our Knowledge Base is filled with Smart Grid-related content in R&D, business cases, roadmap development, automated T&D, distribution generation, storage & EV, IT and telecom, public policy & regulation, and testing & certification services. Today, we’re highlighting our New Market … READ MORE

The Smart Grid Sherpa Knowledge Base is filled with several Smart Grid-related pieces of content, surrounding topics focused on automated T&D; business cases; distributed generation, storage and EV; IT and telecom; public policy and regulation; R&D; roadmap development; testing and … READ MORE

On the second day of DNV KEMA’s 5th Annual Utility of the Future Leadership Forum, two panels focused on leading and managing power utilities in two separate scenarios; the first being functioning in the slow or flat economy, and the … READ MORE

With a goal to realize an energy-producing neighborhood over the next twenty years, the Dutch municipality of Meppel and DNV KEMA—among other participants—have developed plans to supply a new neighborhood with locally-generated sustainable energy. The neighborhood, Nieuwveense Landen, will offer … READ MORE

Last week saw over 60 delegates come together for the IET Smart Metering Conference 2012. And there was plenty to be debated, following the recent publication of version 1 of the Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications (SMETS) and a number … READ MORE

Watching industry publications and attending conferences lately, you cannot go a day without noticing that someone is talking about data analytics. Why are analytics the current hot topic? As technology has evolved, both in society and in the utility business, … READ MORE