Ericsson and Landis+Gyr partner for smart grids
Under the terms of the partnership, Ericsson and Landis+Gyr will support utilities across the region with solutions such as smart meters and distribution devices to monitor the grid, report information and deliver remote
Energy efficiency and regulation priorities for Jamaica
Energy conservation and efficiency and the development of a comprehensive governance and regulatory framework are among the key priorities for the future of Jamaica''s energy sector, according to the country''s proposed new energy policy to 2030. The policy, which is aimed at ensuring long term sustainability and security of supply, supported by informed
How Smart Grids could change the Middle East
This is why a smarter grid is critical for the future of the Middle East. GE will help build tomorrow''s smart energy grid; help drive electric vehicles out of the labs and onto the world''s roadways; and work to build advanced,
Jamaica''s Smart City New Kingston gets a boost
New Kingston is the premier business district located near the centre within Jamaica''s capital. The New Kingston smart city demonstration will evaluate potential smart city solutions in areas including a smart grid, intelligent transportation, potable water supply, safety and security, solid waste, public health and environmental services.
GCC Smart Grid Market Size, Competitors, Trends & Forecast
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Jamaica launches nationwide smart meter rollout
[Smart grid: Jamaica smart grid | Cybersecurity growth]. $6 million to $8 million will be spent annually on technology upgrades including smart meters, said the utility company. A local publication reported that suspected electricity theft, which cost the utility $18.4 million in 2014, prompted the grid modernisation effort.
Middle East to invest heavily in smart grids over next decade
As governments push ahead with ambitious programmes to ramp up power supply and integrate renewable energy into their generation portfolios, smart grids are beginning to play a much greater role in the Middle East''s utilities sector.
Jamaica''s smart meters validated
Jamaica Public Service Company''s (JPS) smart meters have been cleared after customer complaints of excessive consumption and high bills. North America Europe & UK Indian subcontinent Asia Africa & Middle East Central & Latin America Oceania Global. Resources. Magazine. Articles Magazine Issues. smart grid and smart energy markets
JPS To Invest More Than US$100 Million To Modernise Grid
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be investing more than US$100 million towards the modernisation of the nation''s electricity grid, within the next five years. This was stated by President and Chief Executive Officer of JPS, Emanuel DaRosa, at the recent Energy Climate Partnership of Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting, held at
ABB microgrid supports Jamaica''s transition to renewables
"ABB''s innovative technology will enable us to leverage clean renewables into our energy mix while securing grid stability and ensuring reliable power supply to consumers." Located about
ABB microgrid supports Jamaica''s transition to renewables
"ABB''s innovative technology will enable us to leverage clean renewables into our energy mix while securing grid stability and ensuring reliable power supply to consumers." Located about 500 miles southeast of Cuba, the island''s hotels, restaurants and homes rely heavily on imported fossil fuel, which is costly and subject to volatile
Jamaica Public Service reports benefits from smart grid
Jamaica Public Service reports improvements in power reliability as well as streetlighting energy efficiency. Jamaica''s electricity utility has reported that during 2020 the frequency of unplanned power outages fell by
How Middle East Energy Transition Will Stimulate
a driver for increased smart grid capacity. Up to 14 additional smart cities will be built across Egypt. The housing minister recently announced that Egypt has finished infrastructure projects totaling roughly USD 106.25 billion in less than two years. Additionally, the government is modernizing transit systems, ports, and airports. [12] Kuwait
Smart grids to present $17.6bn opportunity in MENA region
Smart infrastructure market intelligence firm Northeast Group forecasts smart grid investments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to reach $17.6 billion from 2018 to 2027. Sectors. Smart grid development in the region is still its early stages, according to a study conducted by Northeast Group. However, many countries have announced
Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage
Jamaica Public Service has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, which is about 75% of the customer base. North America Europe & UK Indian subcontinent Asia Africa & Middle East
Middle East & North Africa Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2015
LONDON, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A study of the smart grid infrastructure market across the Middle East and North Africa region covering the period 2015-2025 (215 pages + dataset
Jamaica Public Service makes headway with distribution system updgrade
Jamaica and US collaborate to reinforce grid networks. In June this year, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) announced that it was planning to develop an energy storage system under efforts to stabilise its grid network during peak periods.
Jamaica Public Service reports benefits from smart grid technology
Jamaica Public Service reports improvements in power reliability as well as streetlighting energy efficiency. Jamaica''s electricity utility has reported that during 2020 the frequency of unplanned power outages fell by roughly a third from an average of 11 times to an average of 8 times per year.
Middle-East Smart Grid Network Market
The Middle-East smart grid network market is expected to register a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period, thus taking the market from USD 2.55 billion in 2020 to USD 5.39 billion in 2027. Since, majority of the economies in Middle-East are oil based, in 2020 due to the pandemic the oil prices crashed which directly hit the countries GDP in
Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage
Jamaica Public Service Company has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, corresponding to about 75% of the customer base. The rollout, launched in 2015, has seen a J$14 billion
Smart grid adoption in the Middle East – an oasis of opportunity
However, governments in the Middle East have realised the need to modernise their grid networks to line up with international standards, address energy challenges and improve utility revenue collections.
Jamaica reaches 75% smart meter coverage
Jamaica Public Service Company has reported that 520,000 smart meters were installed at the end of January, corresponding to about 75% of the customer base. The rollout, launched in 2015, has seen a J$14 billion (US$90 million) investment as part of the initiative to modernise the electricity network and improve the customer experience.
Smart grid development in the Middle East
However, governments in the Middle East have realised the need to modernise their grid networks to line up with international standards, address energy challenges and improve utility revenue collections.
Ericsson and Landis+Gyr partner for smart grids
Under the terms of the partnership, Ericsson and Landis+Gyr will support utilities across the region with solutions such as smart meters and distribution devices to monitor the grid, report information and deliver remote access to control a variety of important functions on a minute-by-minute basis.