Alstom signs cooperation agreement with CET to develop Ultra High Voltage technology for China’s Smart Grid
Alstom Grid is entering into a cooperation agreement with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Co. Ltd (CET) to develop Ultra High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) power transmission systems in China. CET, a 100% subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), is one of the biggest companies in China’s electric equipment industry.
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Echelon and Holley Metering Sign Agreement to Develop and Sell Advanced Smart Grid Solutions for the China Market
Holley Metering Limited, one of China's leading meter suppliers, to use Echelon power line-based and COS-powered energy control technology in their smart metering solutions
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China's SGCC, GE to cooperate in smart grid standards
The State Grid Corp. of China (SGCC) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with General Electric Co. (GE) and the Chinese Academy of Science to jointly develop smart grid standards.
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Foreign companies keen to invest in smart grids in China
Many foreign companies want to capitalize on the booming smart grid industry in China by increasing investments and providing technological support and solutions. The government is totally open to foreign investments in the technological sectors of the smart grid industry.
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U.S., Europe seek common ground in smart grid standards collaboration
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the European Union's Smart Grid Coordination Group (SG-CG) will work together on smart grid standards development with an emphasis on common goals.
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Alcatel-Lucent, China's SGIT partner on smart grid tech
Telecom equipment vendor Alcatel-Lucent and China's State Grid Information and Telecommunication Co. (SGIT), a unit of utility company State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), announced a partnership to provide technology that accesses data used to track energy usage from devices such as smart meters, analyze that data and deliver that information to the utility company.
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Vestas grows China presence with 100MW turbine order
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has further underlined its appeal to the Chinese markets with a 100MW order win.
The Danish manufacturer said it has not disclosed further details of the buyer on their request but has revealed that the turbines are to be used at a project in the Shandong Province.
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GE, GM Push Electric Vehicle Infrastructure For China
General Electric and General Motors Co. agreed Thursday on a pilot installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Shanghai, the latest step in the automaker's plan to develop infrastructure in China to support sales of its Chevrolet Volt electric car.
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State Grid Corporation of China Picks Nokia Siemens Networks for Optical Transmission Platform
Nokia Siemens Networks, telecom infrastructure equipment and solutions provider, announced it has been selected by the State Grid Corporation of China to offer optical transmission platforms to ensure regular power supply for the world’s highest power transmission line.
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South China Grid Guizhou expands use of Telvent smart grid solution
Telvent expanded its partnership with China South Grid Guizhou Electric Power Co. Based on the success of a previous pilot project, Telvent will now provide its distribution management system to Guizhou Power’s entire service territory.
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China Smart Grid Market To HIt $61B by 2015
The total value of China’s Smart Grid market is expected to rise from US$22.3 billion in 2011 to US$61.4 billion in 2015, according to a new market report.
In 2010, China ranked number one for the first time in the world for energy consumption and total investment in clean energy. The country will hold that ranking for at least the next five years, according to analyst firm Zpryme.
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KEMA Collaborates With Duke Energy to Develop First Smart Grid Interoperability Testing Lab in U.S.
KEMA and Duke Energy have announced their collaboration on developing smart grid interoperability testing and certification capabilities.
The Smart Grid Interop Lab (Interop Lab) will provide utilities and technology suppliers independent verification of device specifications. It will also certify smart grid product and service interoperability, performance, and compliance with existing and emerging standards.
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SGEPRI and NGCP Announce MOU on Smart Grid Strategic Partnership
The State Grid Electric Power Research Institute (SGEPRI) announced a strategic partnership MOU with National Grid of the Philippines (NGCP) which was signed in Manila, Philippines.
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Echelon and Holley Metering Sign Agreement to Develop and Sell Advanced Smart Grid Solutions for the China Market
Holley Metering Limited, one of China's leading meter suppliers, to use Echelon power line-based and COS-powered energy control technology in their smart metering solutions
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New deal demonstrates solution to China wind/grid issues
China's power companies will be watching closely the results of a new deal between wind turbine manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corporation and US-based battery developer A123 Systems.
In its first China deal A123 is supplying a 500kW energy storage solution to demonstrate how its can be used to address the challenge surrounding reliable electricity from the vital wind industry.
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Siemens strengthens cooperation with State Grid Energy Research Institute
Siemens and State Grid Energy Research Institute (SGERI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Smart Grid Collaboration Research in July in Beijing, China. The cooperation will focus on conducting research on advanced technology trend, new business models and possible technology solutions in "smart grid" and related technology standard. Siemens will contribute to the rapid development of China's smart grid.
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Converteam wins 1 MW tidal power contract
Power conversion specialist Converteam will supply electrical components for a tidal turbine in Scotland.
Hammerfest Strøm UK awarded Converteam the tidal power contract, which includes provision of a subsea generator and shore-based systems such as a power converter, transformers and switchgear.
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Chunghwa mulls JV with Chinese Telecom
CEO says earlier agreements with China Telecom, China Unicom only the first steps to accessing China.
Chunghwa Telecom Co. is considering setting up a joint venture with a Chinese telecommunications company as it plans to expand its software and value-added services in the world's largest mobile market, Chief Executive Shyue-Ching Lu said in a recent interview.
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IBM signs smart grid deals in Brazil, Korea
IBM signed deals with utility companies in Brazil and Korea to help them plan for eventual deployments of smart grid technology.
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Honeywell to Implement Smart Grid Pilot Project in China
Honeywell announced it was selected to develop and implement China's first smart grid pilot project and feasibility study for managing energy use in commercial buildings, also known as demand-side management.The project is part of a grant agreement signed between the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the State Grid Electric Power Research Institute (SGEPRI), sponsor of the project and a subsidiary of State Grid Corp. of China.
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Austin Energy to receive plug-in electric Ram trucks; project to study electric vehicles as grid power sources
Someday in the future if there is another statewide electric grid emergency such as the one that occurred this winter, thousands of plug-in electric vehicles could receive a signal remotely to stop charging to conserve electricity or to send power from their batteries into the grid to help prevent a rolling blackout.
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China Southern Power Grid Builds Electric-Car Charging Stations
China Southern Power Grid Co. is building electric-car charging stations in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and in the Guangxi provincial towns of Nanning and Guilin to speed efforts for developing a smart grid.
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NEC and Enel Distribuzione Agree to Co-operate on Next-Generation Smart Grid and Smart Cities
One of the biggest business problems faced by China Southern Power Grid (CSG), which provides southern China with electricity, is how to collect electricity usage information from all the meters across its vast infrastructure. Relying on employees to manually read meters proved time-consuming, often inaccurate and expensive.
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First Working Group Meeting on Four IEEE International Standards Initiated by SGCC Held in Beijing
The first working group meeting on the establishing of the four IEEE international standards, initiated by SGCC, was held in Beijing from June 16 to 17. Representatives to the meeting included officials from IEEE-SA, Department of International Cooperation of SGCC, Department of UHV Construction, Department of Science and Technology
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Smart Metering for CSG, Huawei and China Mobile, China
One of the biggest business problems faced by China Southern Power Grid (CSG), which provides southern China with electricity, is how to collect electricity usage information from all the meters across its vast infrastructure. Relying on employees to manually read meters proved time-consuming, often inaccurate and expensive.
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China's SGCC, GE to cooperate in smart grid standards
The State Grid Corp. of China (SGCC) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with General Electric Co. (GE) and the Chinese Academy of Science to jointly develop smart grid standards.
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Better Place teams with China Southern Power Grid
Better Place teams with China Southern Power Grid and The collaboration will probably focus on developing smart grid technology.
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SGCC signs agreement with China Telecom for smart grid development
China’s largest transmission and distribution utility, State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), has signed a framework agreement with China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom) for strategic cooperation in the area of smart grid development
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R-Infra commissions Gujarat WRSS transmission line
Reliance Infrastructure Limited has commissioned another 400 kV Double Circuit transmission line, part of country’s first 100% privately owned transmission project in India on Build, Own and Operate (BOO) basis. This line has been constructed in the Western Region between Limdi (Chorania) and Ranchodpura (Vadavi) passing through three important business districts of Gujarat - namely Surendernagar, Ahmedabad and Mehasana.
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China's Smart Grid Power Line Communications (PLC) Market to Expand Dramatically
PLC (Power Line Communication) refers to the transmitting of data or information by the existing power lines. With the current technologies, PLC finds application primarily in the power management market, and the main products cover PLC meter, collector and concentrator.
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China Beds Brazil’s Smart Grid
China has earmarked a whopping $370bn for domestic smart grid investment over the next five years. We learn how Beijing plans to pay for these ambitious infrastructure plans and how Sino-Brazilian ties are getting ever stronger in the energy sector.
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