SVC (Static Var Compensator) with Energy Storage SVC Light with Energy Storage is a dynamic energy storage solution which combines SVC Light performance with the latest battery storage technology. It provides a new dimension in developing smart grids and cost effective, environmentally attractive, and high quality services for existing networks. SVC Light® is ABB's high performance STATCOM (static synchronous compensator). It can provide instantaneous and continuously variable reactive power in response to voltage fluctuations, thereby enhancing grid stability. Jul 7, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Cisco Connected Grid Launch Sandeep Vij, vice president and general manager of the Cisco Converged Building Systems Business Unit, announces the evolution of Cisco's Smart Connected Buildings strategy. Jun 29, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion   1 Active Comment(s)

Cisco at UTCTelecom Cisco speakers discuss the company's Connected Grid vision and in particular Connected Grid switches and routers at UTC Telecom 2010. Jun 2, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Alvarion's BreezeNET® B10 Video and Video Power Supply (VPS) Learn how Alvarion's BreezeNET B10 Video plug and play wireless backhaul installation wizard and VPS camera and CPE powering unit can help reduce costs, simplify installation and optimize deployments. May 30, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Cisco Connected Grid Solutions Cisco announces its first set of comprehensive Smart Grid solutions that will help utilities more reliably and efficiently deliver electric power from generation facilities all the way to businesses and homes, resulting in better energy management as well as economic and environmental benefits. In this video Laura Ipsen, SVP and GM of Cisco Smart Grid explains the significance of Cisco's Connected Grid portfolio. May 18, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Chevy Volt Makes Deal with Pepco, Takes to the Road Utility company Pepco is teaming up with the Chevy Volt to test the effects of charging stations on Washington DC's electric grid. Clean Skies News talks to specialists and takes the new electric vehicle out for a spin. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 7 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Utilities face a coming wave of data beyond anything they have ever experienced. This one-hour Webinar will bring in some of the worlds most experienced professionals to explain how to prepare for, and benefit from, the coming data surge. For more go to www.SmartGridNews.com Sponsor: Accenture Jesse Berst, Founding Editor, Smart Grid News (moderator) Part 1 & 2 Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Global Smart Grid Chief Architect, Accenture Part 3 & 4 Peter Belknap , Director, Product Management, Oracle SOA Integration, Oracle Corp. Part 5, 6, 7 Randy Huston, Program Delivery Executive, SmartGridCity™, Xcel Energy Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 6 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Utilities face a coming wave of data beyond anything they have ever experienced. This one-hour Webinar will bring in some of the worlds most experienced professionals to explain how to prepare for, and benefit from, the coming data surge. For more go to www.SmartGridNews.com Sponsor: Accenture Jesse Berst, Founding Editor, Smart Grid News (moderator) Part 1 & 2 Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Global Smart Grid Chief Architect, Accenture Part 3 & 4 Peter Belknap , Director, Product Management, Oracle SOA Integration, Oracle Corp. Part 5, 6, 7 Randy Huston, Program Delivery Executive, SmartGridCity™, Xcel Energy Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 5 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Utilities face a coming wave of data beyond anything they have ever experienced. This one-hour Webinar will bring in some of the worlds most experienced professionals to explain how to prepare for, and benefit from, the coming data surge. For more go to www.SmartGridNews.com Sponsor: Accenture Jesse Berst, Founding Editor, Smart Grid News (moderator) Part 1 & 2 Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Global Smart Grid Chief Architect, Accenture Part 3 & 4 Peter Belknap , Director, Product Management, Oracle SOA Integration, Oracle Corp. Part 5, 6, 7 Randy Huston, Program Delivery Executive, SmartGridCity™, Xcel Energy Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 4 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 3 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 2 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Utilities face a coming wave of data beyond anything they have ever experienced. This one-hour Webinar will bring in some of the worlds most experienced professionals to explain how to prepare for, and benefit from, the coming data surge. For more go to www.SmartGridNews.com Sponsor: Accenture Jesse Berst, Founding Editor, Smart Grid News (moderator) Part 1 & 2 Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Global Smart Grid Chief Architect, Accenture Part 3 & 4 Peter Belknap , Director, Product Management, Oracle SOA Integration, Oracle Corp. Part 5, 6, 7 Randy Huston, Program Delivery Executive, SmartGridCity™, Xcel Energy Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Grid: Part 1 of 7: High Performance in Data Management -- Moving from Overload to Insights Utilities face a coming wave of data beyond anything they have ever experienced. This one-hour Webinar will bring in some of the worlds most experienced professionals to explain how to prepare for, and benefit from, the coming data surge. For more go to www.SmartGridNews.com Sponsor: Accenture Jesse Berst, Founding Editor, Smart Grid News (moderator) Part 1 & 2 Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Global Smart Grid Chief Architect, Accenture Part 3 & 4 Peter Belknap , Director, Product Management, Oracle SOA Integration, Oracle Corp. Part 5, 6, 7 Randy Huston, Program Delivery Executive, SmartGridCity™, Xcel Energy Through this webinar we can help you find a clear way forward, including how to step through the five stages of smart grid data management to turn the coming data surge from a challenge into an asset. Jan 25, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

MM Autoweek learning to drive chevy volt.wmv Chevy Volt will likely be the first mass-produced electric car. See how it looks and join the test drive. Jan 21, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Exposed: All-electric Tesla Model S Tesla's Model S, presented at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, promises to be one of the first production electric cars with a range of almost 300 miles on a single charge. Jan 16, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Car Charging Stations Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon is using a $100,000 grant to create solar-assisted charging stations for electric cars. Jan 15, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Chevrolet Volt Electric Car @ Detroit Motor Show Watch this video to better understand the basic operational design of the Chevrolet Volt. Jan 12, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Battery plant may be built by LG Chem The federal government is seeking public comment on a proposal to build a $303 million electric car battery plant in Holland, MI. The 800,000-square-foot facility would make lithium ion batteries to be used in new electric cars, such as the Chevy Volt. Jan 11, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

The Next-generation Ford Focus with a Walk-around from Jim Hughes Take a look at the next-generation Ford Focus as presented at the 2010 North American International Auto Show by its Chief Engineer, Jim Hughes. Jan 11, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Faces of the Recovery Act: Johnson Controls Inc. Thanks in part to a $300 million grant through the Recovery Act, Johnson Controls is re-opening a plant that is now being retrofitted to produce batteries that will power tomorrow's electric cars. Jan 7, 2010    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Powel Meter Management This video covers automated management of Smart Metering infrastructure including sending of control commands and advanced event management. Dec 17, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Could Electric Charging Stations Replace Gas Stations? Eastern Washington' s KNDU news broadcast on Nov. 23, 2009 about the OpConnect Electric Vehicle Charging System, which helps you save time, money and the environment. Dec 10, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Smart Cities: Green Energy and Energy Savings (Echelon) The video looks at how improving building efficiency by deploying control networking infrastructure can save significant amounts of money and lower energy needs. Dec 2, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Electric Car 2010 NISSAN LEAF Get introduced to Nissan's new Zero-emission, 100% electric car. Nissan claims it performs like a V-6 and seats five people. Do a video test drive! Nov 28, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

Rocket engines coming to cars Using longer lasting lithium ion batteries and more efficient turbine engines, ETV Motors in Israel is working to replace piston engines. It recently unveiled a successful prototype. Nov 19, 2009    Read the Full Story   Join the Discussion

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