Research and Markets: Australia - Smart Energy - Trends and analyses 2012

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kjjmxz/australia_smart) has announced the addition of the "Australia - Smart Energy - Trends and analyses 2012" report to their offering.

With a better understanding of the complexity involved in the transformation of the electricity industry the words 'smart energy' are becoming more prominent. BuddeComm believes that the term 'smart grids' is too narrow and that eventually 'smart energy' will become the accepted terminology, especially once the communications developments in national broadband networks and mobile broadband start to converge with smart grid developments.

Smart energy signifies a system that is more integrated and scalable, and which extends through the distribution system, from businesses and homes and back to the sources of energy. A smarter energy system has sensors and controls embedded into its fabric. Because it is interconnected there is a two-way flow of information and energy across the network, including information on pricing. In addition to this it is intelligent, making use of proactive analytics and automation to transform data into insights and efficiently manage resources.

This links with the telecoms development known as the internet of things' (IOT). For this to happen various functional areas within the energy ecosystem must be engaged - consumers; business customers; energy providers; regulators; the utility's own operations; smart meters; grid operations; work and asset management; communications; and the integration of distributed resources.

With energy consumption expected to grow worldwide by more than 40% over the next 25 years demand in some parts of the world could exceed 100% in that time. This will produce an increase in competition for resources, resulting in higher costs. In an environment such as this energy efficiency will become even more important.

Key Topics Covered:

Synopsis

Key international Developments

- Linking ICTs with climate action for a low-carbon economy

- The UN Broadband Commission and RIO+20

- Packet based power delivery system for EVs

- Packet” based power delivery system for EVs

- Smart technology to improve generation performance

Business analyses

- Business case for smart grid appears strong

- Utility customers use social media to engage with their Utilities

- Home Automation Service Strategies

Key Analyses Australia

- New business opportunities for mining and energy industries

- Energy in Australia remains cheap

- Government should show leadership in smart energy policies

- Smart technologies challenging traditional energy scenarios

- Need for holistic approach to energy policies

- The business case for solar energy is getting closer

Key developments Australia

- Spending increases to $2.4 billion in 2012

- NBN facilitates wind farm

- NSW merges major electricity companies

- Solar flagships program update

- Australia Reopens Solar Funds Bid

- Building a smart energy future

- Fuel Poverty

Surveys and statistics

- Worldwide smart grid spending will reach $46.4B in 2015

- Microgrids revenue to reach $17.3 Billion by 2017

- Consumer Pulse Study

- Smart Grid Implementation increases 25% in the past year

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