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Smart Metering Solutions testing domestic demand side response solutions

Smart Energy International

Smart Energy Solutions (SMS) has begun laboratory testing of Interoperable Demand Side Response (IDSR) solutions as part of the UK Government’s Flexibility Innovation Programme. This step change in interoperability and interchangeability needs to come soon, and it won’t be simple for manufacturers.

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Trends for Sustainable Home Improvement in 2024

Mosaic

Despite the headwinds of 2023, the US solar industry is expected to have grown 55% compared to 2022, amounting to nearly 33 GWdc of capacity. Energy efficient heating and cooling improvements are gaining in awareness and popularity. Take a look at a few of the trends we’re predicting in 2024. Additionally, 3.2 Additionally, 3.2

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Q&A: Gearing up for smart meter mass rollout

Envirotec Magazine

Smart meters are prominent in water companies’ 2025-2030 business plans, in line with regulatory expectations for large-scale rollouts. In this Q&A, Andrew Welsh, discusses the sector’s readiness, and how the company is gearing-up for a rapid increase in demand. ” What is the current smart metering landscape in the UK? .

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Low carbon generation set to meet electricity demand growth – IEA

Smart Energy International

The IEA’s Electricity 2024 report records electricity demand growth easing in 2023 but is projected to accelerate over the next three years through 2026. The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2%

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Technology Trending: The metering edition – 100 million smart meters, smart meter data in Japan, Kaifa

Smart Energy International

100 million smart meters and counting by Gridspertise, a new era for smart meter data in Japan and Kaifa going OSGP and Sigfox are on the week’s technology radar. 100 million smart meters and counting by Gridspertise, a new era for smart meter data in Japan and Kaifa going OSGP and Sigfox are on the week’s technology radar.

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Reaching COP28 energy goals requires real VPP progress in 2024

Smart Energy International

Power grids globally must be upgraded by 2040 to keep the lights on. And while these upgrades will likely cost trillions, virtual power plants (VPPs), writes Autogrid’s Gisela Glandt , can curb these costs to the tune of $10B annually. Making 2024 count – First steps Climate conversations are now mainstream. Have you read?

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2024 Energy predictions: Rapid transformation, personalised AI propositions and a smart meter boom

Smart Energy International

2023 was a big year in energy – wholesale prices fell from their record highs, renewable energy generation has continued to grow at pace, and AI has been the word on everyone’s lips. Through personalised recommendations, customers will feel more valued and in control of their energy use and costs.