An insightful TMCnet article about Dynamic Communications to Optimize Smart Grids
Consumers have increasingly come to expect uninterrupted power. In her article, Mae Kowalke explains why, in order to keep pace with this demand, power utilities should start turning to the power of the smart grids. She explains how the key to smart grids is a dynamic communications network and shows that, despite the cost involved [...]
Are you still questioning the relevancy of IP/MPLS for the Smart Grids?
If you still ask ‘why an IP/MPLS Network Makes Sense for Smart Grids’, we strongly advise you to read the latest TechZine’s article and the explanation of Fai Lam, Director, Portfolio Marketing, Alcatel-Lucent. Although the implementation of a smart grid means different things to each power utility, the need to extend reach and performance to [...]
Teleprotection over IP/MPLS Networks – A Reality to stay connected
Most of us are used to the many conveniences of the modern world. We rarely give a thought to the electricity needed to power the appliances, equipment, and machinery behind these conveniences. But when experiencing a power outage, we often feel like the world has come to a standstill. I live in an area where [...]
Toothpaste and telecoms: where does Saxony get its energy for innovation?
During a bit of idle, late night surfing, I came across (as you do), the inventor of modern-day toothpaste. Of course, ancient Egyptians cleaned their teeth with some kind of paste, and the Chinese invented the toothbrush. But apparently it was left to pharmacist Ottomar Heinsius von Mayenburg, from Dresden in the German state of [...]
Tapping into UTelco business opportunities
The ongoing worldwide deployment of smart grid communications technology is creating unprecedented business opportunities for utilities looking to enter the telecom market — as long as they are able to match their assets with favorable regulatory and competitive factors. Due diligence requires engaging with experts to help generate and justify the business case and understand the operational requirements. Once that is completed and a utility forges ahead, the results can be impressive.
With: L. Hunt, Global Vice President, Utilities Business Development, Alcatel-Lucent - 27 Sep 2012
Alcatel-Lucent at the board of UTC’s Smart Networks Council (SNC)
We’re pleased to announce that Mark Madden, Regional Vice President for Utility Markets in Alcatel-Lucent’s Americas Region, was elected this week to the board of the Utilities Telecoms Council (UTC) Smart Networks Council (SNC). Mark has become a recognized thought leader on Smart Grid communications, drawing on 30 years of telecommunications experience and many years [...]
Transpower New Zealand re-signs exclusive managed services agreement with Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent and Transpower New Zealand have re-signed an exclusive managed services agreement for a further three years. Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s high-voltage electricity transmission network – the national grid – linking electricity generators to distribution companies and major industrial users. Alcatel-Lucent designed, and has been building, Transpower’s IP-based, fibre optic telecommunications network since [...]
Creating your Smart Grid: a How-To Guide
In the world of electricity delivery, there’s the grid. And then there’s the smart grid. Smart is better! By enhancing the power delivery process and collecting real-time data from within the electrical grid and from consumers, utilities can operate more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. A How-To Guide “Creating Your Smart Grid” shares numerous [...]
Differentiated services QoS in smart grid communication networks
By Jayant G. Deshpande1, Eunyoung Kim2, Marina Thottan3 In the latest paper published by Bell Labs Technical Journal, are analyzed quality of service (QoS) requirements of smart grid and other utility applications carried over an integrated Internet Protocol (IP) network. The delay allowances for the traffic flows may vary from 8 to 10ms for teleprotection [...]
E-mobility in the context of electric energy distribution grids
By Ralph Ballentin1, Detlef Hartmann2, Dieter Kopp3, Thomas Loewel1, Matthias Sund1, Wolfgang Templ4 Mobility is an important aspect in our daily life and has a deep impact on a multitude of societal factors. For nearly 120 years, we have been heavily relying on fossil energy sources. This trend may not be sustainable in the coming [...]