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OWON Technology (part of LILLIPUT Group) is a globalized ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) service provider specialized in research and application of electronic and computer-related technologies. It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified research institute and manufacturer involved in design, manufacturing, marketing and delivery of electronic products across the world since... more

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<em>Jose Antonio<br /> Valdez, VP and <br />Headof Marketing<br /> and Customer <br />Solutions, Meralco</em>
Jose Antonio
Valdez, VP and
Headof Marketing
and Customer
Solutions, Meralco
Featured article: Meralco starts smart metering

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) – the largest distribution utility in the Philippines, with approximately 5.1 million customers – is currently drawing up its advanced metering infrastructure roadmap, with prepay as the first service.

 

 

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U.S. Army microgrid commissioned at Fort Bliss

The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin have commissioned the first U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grid-tied microgrid integrating both renewable resources and energy storage at Fort Bliss, Texas.

 
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E.ON and METRO Cash & Carry form partnership for distributed energy solutions in Germany and Russia

Power company E.ON is to work with METRO Cash & Carry to foster the growth of distributed energy.

 
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<em>Alex Salmond, <br />First Minister, <br />Scotland</em>
Alex Salmond,
First Minister,
Scotland
Grid research center opens in Scotland

The University of Strathclyde’s Power Networks Demonstration Center (PNDC) was officially opened last week by Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond.

 
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USAID sponsored AMI project to eliminate unscheduled load shedding won by MicroTech

MicroTech was selected to implement the first of a kind implementation of AMI technology in Pakistan in a project awarded by Power Information Technology Company (PITC) and sponsored by USAID to monitor load and losses at grid and feeder level.

 
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Featured White Paper
Digitalise or die

The energy sector is undergoing a generational transformation. The limitless availability of affordable energy, in particular electricity, is not a given as prevailing trends in energy provision and usage are unsustainable over the long term. Digitalisation of the electricity distribution grid is essential if we are to meet and manage demand with affordable energy, whilst simultaneously meeting decarbonisation targets.

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ODM Services
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Professional R&D Service
Transfer your ideas to a tangible device or system
OWON is highly experienced in designing and customizing Electronic Control Devices specified by the customer’s needs. OWON offers full-line R&D technical service including industrial design & system structure design, PCB design & hardware design, firmware & software design, as well as system integration.

Cost-Effective Manufacturing Service
Deliver full-package service to achieve your business goal
OWON has been engaging in volume production of both standardized and customized ... more


Interviews
Thailand – looking towards smart grid
<em>Prof. Direk Lavansiri, <br />Chairman, Energy <br />Regulatory Commission,<br /> Thailand</em>
Prof. Direk Lavansiri,
Chairman, Energy
Regulatory Commission,
Thailand

In order to roll out smart metering and smart grid, ERC will need to prepare a roadmap together with a regulatory impact assessment to detail the appropriate regulatory model to ensure benefits to both operators and consumers – setting up a smart grids working group in order to exchange and transfer knowledge as well as to follow up the technologies and trends will push forward knowledge development and a common vision

 
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Opinion Piece
South Africa and smart grids
<em>Dr Willie de Beer, <br />SASGI Manager</em>
Dr Willie de Beer,
SASGI Manager

A reliable and efficient electricity supply industry remains a vital enabler of the economy of South Africa. Without this capability it is not possible to grow our economy or create the jobs desperately required.

 
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People in the News
Jim Andrus appointed VP of Global Smart Grid Sales at Tollgrade

Energy industry veteran James F. Andrus has been appointed as vice president of Global Smart Grid Sales at service assurance solutions provider Tollgrade Communications, Inc., with responsibility for leading the company’s smart grid sales strategies and account management for its LightHouse® offerings worldwide.

 
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Association News
Global Smart Grid Federation to address key smart grid challenges

The Global Smart Grid Federation has created three working groups, on the connection of small distributed generation,user interfaces for storage and EVs, and interoperability, to address key areas in the development of smart grids, particularly pertaining to the scaling up of pilots to national level.

 
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Metering Asia
22 - 23 May 2013,
Bangkok, Thailand
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27 - 29 August 2013,
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15 - 17 October 2013,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
 




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