Qualcomm and ZTE use 5G to make grids smarter
Chinese technology company ZTE and Qualcomm Technologies have demonstrated end-to-end 5G time sensitive networking (TSN) for smarter, safer power grids. This 5G achievement supports the expansion of grid services [...]
Corinex puts AMI over broadband powerline
Canadian broadband powerline (BPL) company Corinex Communications has launched an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system based on the ITU G.hn protocol adopted by utility industry groups. The system is [...]
Armis finds zero-day vulnerabilities in Schneider UPS
Californian security firm Armis has discovered three zero-day vulnerabilities in uninterruptible power supply devices that can allow attackers to gain remote access. If exploited, these vulnerabilities, collectively known as [...]
JCP&L smart-meter rollout to start next year
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will begin installing smart meters in New Jersey homes and businesses from next year. FirstEnergy subsidiary JCP&L’s plan was approved this month by [...]
Copper Labs raises $5.5m to unlock grid data
Colorado-based Copper Labs, a technology provider that unlocks real-time grid-edge data for gas, water and electric utilities, has raised $5.5m in a series A round. Copper Labs plans to [...]
UL certifies BGE smart-home energy management
A smart-home product from Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) is the first to test and achieve Energy Star Smart-Home Energy Management Systems (Shems) certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Recognised [...]
Itron and Utilismart partner on smart metering
Itron is collaborating with Utilismart to bring end-to-end smart metering technology to Canadian and US utilities. Washington-based Itron is working with Canadian firm Utilismart, a provider of meter data [...]
Huawei updates intelligent power line inspector
Chinese technology giant Huawei announced at last week’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona an updated version of its intelligent power transmission line inspector. Using channel visualisation and tower [...]
Qualcomm helps Gridspertise digitalise electric grids
Qualcomm is working with Italian company Gridspertise to explore opportunities on electricity distribution assets monitoring and grid digitalisation for utilities. Enel subsidiary Gridspertise hope the collaboration will see the [...]
Tantalus delivers purpose-built smart grids in Kansas
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) has selected Canadian firm Tantalus Systems to deliver purpose-built smart grids to its more than 80 member utilities. As a joint action agency, KMEA [...]
Dewa hits short-term smart-grid goals
The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has completed the short-term goals of its Smart Grid Strategy 2014-2035. Between 2015 and 2020, Dewa replaced all electricity and water meters [...]
Noresco implements energy-saving plan in Fullerton
Massachusetts-based energy company Noresco is helping the Californian city of Fullerton implement an $8.4m energy efficiency project that aims to save $12.1m during the contract period. Funded entirely from [...]
