On December 2, 2009 in Santa Clara at Intel, ASAP presented “How Collaboration and Partnerships Accelerate the Deployment of Smart Grid Solutions: From Hype to Reality.” Panelists included Eric Wesoff of GreenTech Media, John Skinner of Intel Eco-Technology, Rick Geiger of Cisco Energy, James F. Andrus of Echelon Americas Networked Energy Services and Craig Rodine of EPRI’s Intelligrid Program. GreenTech Media Research’s July 2009 report on the Smart Grid industry concluded partnering is essential if the grid is to transform our energy infrastructure for the 21st century. Participants discussed the roles of government, semiconductor manufacturers, IT providers, telecommunication carriers and utilities in rolling out the Smart Grid. Text from DJCline.com.
I learned all sorts of interesting things. While electric cars may solve our gasoline problem it will drive demand for the smart grid because “off peak” hours will disappear when everyone plugs in their car at night. Cisco is leveraging its experience in networks to work in the smart grid. Intel is working with China to run supercomputer simulations on various smart grid models to see which is the most effective. In Europe, electricity costs five times what it does here. Sao Paolo Brazil is not a place to be during a power outage.When developing home energy monitoring systems, you can get a lot done working with partners if there are few lawyers and egos involved. If you live in California and are concerned about PG&E’s smart meter problems contact the California Public Utilities Commission.
Ultimately your most important alliance is with your customer. If you ignore them, you won’t have any.
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