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IoT and Energy
How the Internet of Things can solve
the biggest energy problems
SAP for Utilities NA 2015

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• Lead analyst, energy and CleanTech,
RedMonk
• GreenMonk.net
• twitter.com/tomraftery
• tom@redmonk.com
• +34 677 695 468
• SlideShare.net/TomRaftery
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Tom Raftery

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Talk structure
• IoT?
• Bad news
• Good news

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IoT?

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Utilities?

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Bad news

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBvsCMxrNU

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https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/

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http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/summary-info/global/201507
Warmest July on record

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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/aug/04/speed-glacier-retreat-worldwide-historically-unprecedented-climate-change

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http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/deadly-pakistan-heat-wave-killed-1-250-government-1.2448759

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/07/india-floods-assam-idINKCN0R71NE20150907

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http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

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http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/6/22/california-looks-to-the-ocean-for-water-during-historic-drought.html

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/01/wildfires-have-now-burned-a-massive-8-million-acres-across-the-u-s-this-year/

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3 important numbers
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"we agree that deep cuts in global emissions are
required... so as to hold the increase in global
temperature below 2 ̊C."
2009 Copenhagen Climate Accord

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565 GtCO2
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2 = Reserves
565 GtCO2 = 2 ̊C
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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http://www.pwc.co.uk/assets/pdf/low-carbon-economy-index-2014.pdf

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Good news

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http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/gases/co2.html

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Transportation

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http://www.teslamotors.com/models

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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/18/chinese-built-zero-emissions-electric-bus-prepares-for-service-in-london

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http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/10/8927489/bmw-electric-truck-europe-terberg

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http://www.railway-technology.com/features/featuremichel-kerkhof-of-eneco-discusses-the-dutch-rail-networks-renewable-revolution-4647194/

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http://info.solarimpulse.com/timeline/view/8046#.VfWhFrwya6M

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http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/innovation-citizenship/airbus-e-fan-the-future-of-electric-aircraft/Programme.html

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Electricity

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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/power-plant-emissions-hit-low-19389

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Electricity & IoT
• Efficiencies
• Predictive Maintenance
• Demand Management

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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg
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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1876_Bell_Speaking_into_Telephone.jpg
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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg Image credit Apple

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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Thomas_Edison.jpg Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/intimaj/111843868/
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Electricity grids - dumb!
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/bright/24691962/
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Photo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMWX1AM8syk
Electricity
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Electricity - buggy
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4367029329/
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Electricity - Read Only
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericskiff/2400270056/
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Provisioning for Hits
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Architected for the Past
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakewell/35026819/
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Photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/priesdelly/4131832388/
Electricity
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Photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/priesdelly/4131832016
Electricity
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Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/hsinho/228010056/
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Renewable energy demand
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https://demanda.ree.es/demandaEntreFechasEng.html

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Renewable energy supply
Source - https://demanda.ree.es/eolicaEng.html
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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/10/denmark-wind-windfarm-power-exceed-electricity-demand

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Storage

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Exotic storage solutions
Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Minebw-large.jpg
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Exotic Storage solutions
Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Pumpstor_racoon_mtn.jpg
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Storage solutions
https://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/15070098194/
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Storage
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http://mobile.geek.com/latest/257656-forgetful-scientists-accidentally-quadruple-lithium-ion-battery-lifespan

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Storage
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http://www.extremetech.com/internet/198462-new-aluminum-air-battery-could-blow-past-lithium-ion-be-refilled-with-water

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Storage
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http://www.computerworld.com/article/2973483/sustainable-it/samsung-mit-say-their-solid-state-batteries-could-last-a-lifetime.html

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Storage
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http://www.teslamotors.com/gigafactory

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/02/spurred-by-innovators-like-tesla-the-energy-storage-industry-is-booming/

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Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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Solar

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http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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Renewable energy supply
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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Renewable energy supply
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http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/uae-beats-renewables-cost-hurdle-with-worlds-cheapest-price-for-solar-energy

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-16/china-targets-70-gigawatts-of-solar-power-to-cut-coal-reliance
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http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/17/3670558/india-makes-huge-solar-commitment-100-gigawatts/
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http://ecowatch.com/2015/08/26/navy-invests-largest-solar-farm/

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http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/installing-1393-mw-of-pv-in-q2-2015-us-solar-market-surpasses-20-gw

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Renewable energy supply
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/166062391/

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https://www.uber.com/

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How
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IoT

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https://www.gesoftware.com/industrial-internet
Internet of Things - HV

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Demand response
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http://www.geautomation.com/download/cotw-tripped-cooling-fan-found-on-wind-turbine/13526

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http://www.iberdrola.es/reputation-sustainability/innovation/renewables/
renewable-energies-operation-center/
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

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Internet of Things - HV
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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

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Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.schneider-electric.com/products/ww/en/5400-substation-automation-systems/?BUSINESS=6

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Internet of Things - MV
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Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.abb.com/product/ap/db0003db004279/ddc1e71fb98386b1c1257a130053b2f3.aspx

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Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4493076201/
Internet of Things - LV
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https://nest.com
Internet of Things - LV

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http://www.smappee.com/be_en/?l=en_IE
Internet of Things - LV

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http://www.smartthings.com
Internet of Things - LV

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Use proven principles
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexbip/247333777/
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http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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Photo http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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Internet of Things
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http://www.metering.com/epris-automated-dr-software-tells-appliances-when-its-cheapest-to-run/

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TiVo’ising Energy Use
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/earlysound/485734055/
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Smart Appliances
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Even lighting
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX9XEqZv_bg

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Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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I could imagine a smart garage where I would plug in my car and
the computer handles it. I could even make money by cost
shifting.... It solves energy security, energy prices and job
creation...and by the way, climate change.
Eric Schmidt
Exec Chair Google

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Photo http://i.imgur.com/up6yu.jpg
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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2015/aug/31/citi-report-slowing-global-warming-would-save-tens-of-trillions-of-dollars
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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/renewables-benefit-climate-public-health-19397
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Conclusion
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• Electricity has an emissions problem
• IoT can help
• Utilities can be heroes
• And make money doing so!

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Thanks.
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