Category Archives: IT and Telecom

In one of my previous blogs I wrote about three interesting meetings regarding decentralization of energy in the Netherlands that took place in mid November. Similar developments are taking place in other European countries, such as the U.K. Nonetheless, I’m … READ MORE

Last month, an innovative new outlet was opened to the public in Bracknell in the U.K. “Your Energy Matters” is a low carbon advisory centre that is part of the Thames Valley Vision (TVV) Smart Grid project. It is innovative, … READ MORE

As 2012 is ending, it’s time to look back and reflect on the year. Check out our top blogs for 2012! 1. Should advanced metering infrastructure take a back seat to distribution automation? With all the stimulus money that has … READ MORE

With the dawn of the New Year in sight, it’s a moment to contemplate on the events and achievements of this past year. One particular project immediately comes to my mind: the Smart Grid pilot project PowerMatching City in the … READ MORE

You are a large Investor Owned Utility (IOU) and are looking to make major investment in all facets of Smart Grid technology. You design the total investment plan, and then bring it to the various stakeholders for their review and … READ MORE

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

Recently, I read Timothy Schoenchle’s white paper entitled: “Getting Smarter About Smart Grid” which was written “in collaboration with the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy” (NISLAPP). Not recognizing NISLAPP, I scanned their website and found that: “NISLAPP’s … 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

It’s hard to believe that November is already over! But that means it’s time to highlight our top 5 DNV KEMA blogs. Kevin Sullivan topped the list with his blog post on smart cities—specifically what “smart” technologies smart cities should … 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