Category Archives: R&D

As I discovered at the recent Westminster Forum – Smart metering in the UK – consumer engagement, privacy and moving towards the ‘mass rollout’ – you’ll get wildly differing answers to the above question depending on which stakeholder you ask. The … READ MORE

It’s fair to say that the recent years have been mixed, at best, for the wind industry. Whilst some areas of Europe saw growth and prosperity, including the creation of the Smart Grid GB cross-industry group, others felt the effects … READ MORE

I have previously made the case that the time for theorising on the UK smart metering programme has passed. What we need now are pragmatic actions and solid assurances that each component in the programme will work as it should. … READ MORE

In a separate blog article, I talked broadly about the need for a pragmatic assessment of the many inter-related risks present in the UK smart metering programme. As you’d expect, the term ‘technical specifications’ cropped up frequently in that article. … READ MORE

This three part blog series discusses security, privacy, and safety in a Smart Grid environment. Please view Part 1 and Part 2 of the series for more background information. Smart Grid security management system Although there is a large overlap … READ MORE

This three part blog series will discuss security, privacy, and safety in a Smart Grid environment. Please view Part 1 of the series for more background information. Privacy Privacy is a multi-interpretable word that means different things in different contexts. … READ MORE

Cyber security activities target the protection of vital assets (such as the Smart Grid) against attacks, malware etc., via information technology that will disrupt the delivery of electricity. Security should streamline the users’ capabilities and give them limited choices and … READ MORE

Given the recent storm damage to the energy supply systems and infrastructure as a result of Sandy, it is a good time to ask the question: “What technologies would qualify as ‘smart’ if deployed in support of a city’s energy … READ MORE

Stakeholders have many questions about the transition into the Smart Grid. In this podcast, DNV KEMA’s Rob Wilhite, Management & Operations Consulting, addresses how your business model will need to adapt in order to address the future needs of your … READ MORE

This is the eighth post in a series of blogs focused on the preliminary output of a study on “Liquid natural gas (LNG)-based distributed power and grids” funded by DNV’s cutting-edge innovation program. Indonesia is a major exporter of natural … READ MORE