The document analyzes US venture capital investment trends in cleantech startups. It finds that between 2006-2010, cleantech investments increased at a 22% compound annual growth rate. In the first quarter of 2011, cleantech investment equaled that of web companies. The analysis also shows that VC investment concentrates on energy production, energy management systems, and batteries technologies. For Japanese cleantech startups, opportunities may be greater in the demand side of smart grid technologies due to direct consumer contact and technological overlaps.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and its focus on smart grid technologies like energy management systems and advanced metering infrastructure. It then presents the structure of DSM, outlining its key technological domains and components. The document analyzes two case studies - People Power and iControl Networks. People Power offers an integrated energy management solution while iControl Networks provides a software platform to enable home security, energy management, and health care functions. Both partner with broadband and home security companies but have different business models.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and its focus on smart grid technologies. It then presents the structure of DSM, outlining the key technological domains like energy management systems, advanced metering infrastructure, and field area networks. The document uses case studies of companies in these domains to analyze business opportunities in DSM for Japanese startups.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and an overview of energy consumption management and advanced interface technologies like AMI and FAN. It then presents the structure of DSM, showing how AMI connects smart meters, service providers, and energy management systems at the consumer level. The document concludes with an overview of the California PUC adopting new rules to ensure consumers can access energy usage data from smart meters.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management technologies. It begins with an introduction to demand side management and its focus on smart grid domains like energy management systems and advanced metering infrastructure. It then presents a case study on the company EnerNOC, which provides demand response and energy management services. EnerNOC's business model involves aggregating reductions in energy consumption from commercial and industrial customers during periods of peak demand to help utilities balance their systems. The document discusses EnerNOC's services, funding history, business focus areas, and some risks to its business model from factors like dependence on utility revenues.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and an overview of energy consumption management and advanced interface technologies like AMI and FAN. It then presents the structure of DSM, showing how AMI connects smart meters, service providers, energy management systems, and energy generators and storage at the consumer level. The document concludes with an announcement about California adopting new rules to ensure consumers can access energy usage data from utilities.
This document analyzes demand side management (DSM) technologies. It provides an overview of DSM domains like energy management systems (EMS) and advanced metering infrastructures (AMI). It presents a diagram showing how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices to enable two-way communication between energy providers and consumers. The document also discusses a big news item where California regulators adopted rules ensuring consumers can access their detailed energy usage data from smart meters through utilities' websites and authorize third parties to access the data.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It presents a diagram of the DSM system, identifying technological components like energy management systems (EMS), advanced metering infrastructures (AMI), and field area networks (FAN). The document then describes these DSM domains in more detail. Specifically, it discusses how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices for energy management, and how FAN bundles multiple smart meters and connects to communication lines. Finally, the document outlines the structure of the DSM system, showing how AMI provides information between service providers and consumers through a meter data management system.
SmartSynch is a smart grid communications company that uses cellular networks for utilities' smart grid projects. It was founded in 2000 and currently has 70 employees. SmartSynch has raised over $83 million in funding from investors including Kinetic Ventures, Siemens Venture Capital, and JP Morgan. The company's GridRouter platform allows utilities to integrate smart meter data with other systems using cellular networks. While cellular networks provide flexibility, mesh networks may be better able to handle future smart grid applications due to lower latencies.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and its focus on smart grid technologies like energy management systems and advanced metering infrastructure. It then presents the structure of DSM, outlining its key technological domains and components. The document analyzes two case studies - People Power and iControl Networks. People Power offers an integrated energy management solution while iControl Networks provides a software platform to enable home security, energy management, and health care functions. Both partner with broadband and home security companies but have different business models.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and its focus on smart grid technologies. It then presents the structure of DSM, outlining the key technological domains like energy management systems, advanced metering infrastructure, and field area networks. The document uses case studies of companies in these domains to analyze business opportunities in DSM for Japanese startups.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and an overview of energy consumption management and advanced interface technologies like AMI and FAN. It then presents the structure of DSM, showing how AMI connects smart meters, service providers, and energy management systems at the consumer level. The document concludes with an overview of the California PUC adopting new rules to ensure consumers can access energy usage data from smart meters.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management technologies. It begins with an introduction to demand side management and its focus on smart grid domains like energy management systems and advanced metering infrastructure. It then presents a case study on the company EnerNOC, which provides demand response and energy management services. EnerNOC's business model involves aggregating reductions in energy consumption from commercial and industrial customers during periods of peak demand to help utilities balance their systems. The document discusses EnerNOC's services, funding history, business focus areas, and some risks to its business model from factors like dependence on utility revenues.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It begins with an introduction to DSM and an overview of energy consumption management and advanced interface technologies like AMI and FAN. It then presents the structure of DSM, showing how AMI connects smart meters, service providers, energy management systems, and energy generators and storage at the consumer level. The document concludes with an announcement about California adopting new rules to ensure consumers can access energy usage data from utilities.
This document analyzes demand side management (DSM) technologies. It provides an overview of DSM domains like energy management systems (EMS) and advanced metering infrastructures (AMI). It presents a diagram showing how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices to enable two-way communication between energy providers and consumers. The document also discusses a big news item where California regulators adopted rules ensuring consumers can access their detailed energy usage data from smart meters through utilities' websites and authorize third parties to access the data.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It presents a diagram of the DSM system, identifying technological components like energy management systems (EMS), advanced metering infrastructures (AMI), and field area networks (FAN). The document then describes these DSM domains in more detail. Specifically, it discusses how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices for energy management, and how FAN bundles multiple smart meters and connects to communication lines. Finally, the document outlines the structure of the DSM system, showing how AMI provides information between service providers and consumers through a meter data management system.
SmartSynch is a smart grid communications company that uses cellular networks for utilities' smart grid projects. It was founded in 2000 and currently has 70 employees. SmartSynch has raised over $83 million in funding from investors including Kinetic Ventures, Siemens Venture Capital, and JP Morgan. The company's GridRouter platform allows utilities to integrate smart meter data with other systems using cellular networks. While cellular networks provide flexibility, mesh networks may be better able to handle future smart grid applications due to lower latencies.
Data center power and cooling infrastructure worldwide wastes more than 60,000,000 megawatt-hours per year of electricity that does no useful work powering IT equipment. This represents an enormous financial burden on industry, and is a significant public policy environmental issue. This paper describes the principles of a new, commercially available data center
architecture that can be implemented today to dramatically improve the electrical efficiency of data centers.
Michael Hsieh (UC Berkley Extension) - Conférence TechnoArk 2013TechnoArk
The document discusses the modernization of the electric grid and the consumerization and democratization of smart energy. It summarizes that (1) consumers are becoming "prosumers" who both consume and produce energy, (2) new crowd-sourced technologies are emerging that are not supplied by traditional utilities, and (3) all technologies must be able to interconnect and interact as intended on the grid.
Noca Clean Energy has developed a Magnetic Transducer Generator (MTG) that provides a clean, cost-effective alternative energy source. The MTG generates electricity with zero emissions through advanced magnetic innovations. It is a scalable technology applicable for small or large power needs on or off existing energy grids. Noca Clean Energy offers maintenance programs to ensure efficient power generation from MTG units.
Demand response is key to making facilities more competitive and ensuring grid reliability in the face of increasing energy demands and costs. Implementing demand response strategies allows facilities to better manage energy use, reduce costs, and help utilities balance the grid. Tools like enterprise energy management systems and consumption workshops can help identify savings of up to 30% through strategic planning, automated demand management, and cross-facility collaboration. Case studies show global companies cutting annual energy bills by millions through centralized energy procurement and performance benchmarking across their portfolios.
The document discusses opportunities for smarter electric grids through analyzing, simplifying and implementing new technologies and business models. It highlights two key opportunities: renewable energy integration through improved forecasting and scheduling aided by energy storage; and demand response programs. Challenges in deploying smart grid technologies include defining business cases, regulatory policies, consumer acceptance and technical design issues.
Partial Shading in Building Integrated PV System: Causes, Effects and Mitigat...IJPEDS-IAES
This paper is aimed to provide a holistic understanding on the issues related
to partial shading: its causes, the theoretical and physical reasons behind it,
its implications on the BIPV system. Furthermore the possible mitigation
techniques using the software (MPPT) and hardware solutions are discussed.
Finally an example is given to illustrate the impact of partial shading and the
economic benefits of employing various partial shading mitigation
techniques into the BIPV system To aid the unfamiliar readers in this subject, a brief but comprehensive overview of important PV concepts are also given.
COST-EFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SCHEME FOR INFORMATION-CENTRIC N...IJCNCJournal
Home network (HOMENET) performs multiple important functions such as energy management,
multimedia sharing, lighting and climate control in smart grid (SG). In HOMENET there are numerous
challenges among which mobility and security are the basic requirements that need to be addressed with
priority. The information-centric networking (ICN) is regarded as the future Internet that subscribes data
in a content-centric manner irrespective of its location. Furthermore, it has pecial merit in mobility and
security since ICN supports in-network caching and self-contained security, these make ICN a potential
solution for home communication fabric. This paper aims to apply the ICN approach on HOMENET
system, which we called ICN-HOMENET. Then, a proof-of-concept evaluation is employed to evaluate the
effectiveness of the proposed ICN-HOMENET approach in data security, device mobility and efficient
content distribution for developing HOMENET system in SG. In addition, we proposed a cost-efficient
residential energy management (REM) scheme called ICN-REM scheme for ICN-HOMENET system which
encourages consumers to shift the start time of appliances from peak hours to off-peak hours to reduce the
energy bills. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to propose an ICN-based REM scheme
for HOMENET system. In this proposal, we not only consider the conflicting requests from appliances and
domestic power generation, but also think the energy management unit (EMU) should cooperate with
measurement sensors to control some specific appliances in some specific conditions. Moreover, the
corresponding performance evaluation validates its correctness and effectiveness.
IRJET- Adaptive Approach for Reducing the Total Harmonic Distortion of Bo...IRJET Journal
This document proposes using an adaptive approach with a least mean square (LMS) algorithm to reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of a boost converter with pulse width modulation (PWM) switching. It simulates a boost converter in MATLAB and measures the THD with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller alone and with both a PID controller and LMS algorithm. The results show that a boost converter with only a PID controller has a THD of 49.56%, while one with both PID and LMS achieves a lower THD of 25.28%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adaptive LMS approach.
4 cired2013 distributed energy resourcesDutch Power
This document summarizes Session 4 of the CIRED Congress 2013 on distributed energy resources and energy efficiency. It describes the four blocks of papers presented in the session, covering topics like DG/DER planning and integration, operation and control, customer-side developments, and DG/DER technologies. For each block, it provides brief summaries of some of the selected papers to be presented, including their relevance, writing quality, importance, and whether they are worth reading.
This document discusses implementing a smart grid using IBM's Datapower technology. It discusses:
1) Industry forces driving changes in utilities like customer expectations, aging infrastructure, and new regulations.
2) The need for greater reliability, efficiency, and observability in utility networks, leading to intelligent utility networks.
3) How standards like CIM and GID can provide common data models and services to improve integration across utility systems.
4) IBM's Solution Architecture for Energy and Utilities (SAFE) which provides a framework for building integrated solutions leveraging these standards.
Power-Grid Load Balancing by Using Smart Home AppliancesValerio Aisa
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats facing the planet, and can be mitigated by increasing the efficiency of the electric power generation and distribution system. Dynamic demand control is a low-cost technology that fosters better load balancing of the electricity grid, and thus enable savings on CO2 emissions at power plants. This paper discusses a practical and inexpensive solution for the implementation of dynamic demand control, based on a dedicated peripheral for a general-purpose microcontroller. Pre-production test of the peripheral has been carried out by emulating the actual microprocessor. Simulations have been carried out, to investigate actual efficacy of the proposed approach.
International Standards: The Challenges for an Interoperable Smart GridSchneider Electric
Building an electric energy Smart Grid involves proper interfacing between existing devices, applications and systems – all likely sourced from many different vendors. The resulting interoperability allows valuable advantages, such as the ability to use distribution system demand response (DSDR) to improve the efficiency of delivered power. Interoperability enables automated switching sequences, for system ‘self-healing’ and improved reliability, along with effective integration of distributed renewable and non-renewable resources that can enable peak shaving. Interoperability also is vital for assimilating emerging automation technologies that will enable the utility to realize these benefits in the future – and protect public and private sector technology investments.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines international standards, recognized globally, that characterize interoperability and security of electrical, electronic and related technologies. These standards are created to assure interoperability within all the major power system objects in an electrical utility enterprise and allow mission critical distribution functions to take advantage of real-time data in a secure manner. The IEC standards also enable reliable exchange of data among utilities and across power pools.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is incorporating IEC standards, and developing new or revised standards, to be applied in its development of a Smart Grid as a national energy goal. This standards framework aims to eliminate the implementation of technologies that might become obsolete prematurely or be implemented without necessary security measures – and help utilities make the infrastructure decisions that reduce cost and energy loss, improve network reliability and embrace technology innovation.
since our electrical system consists of many interconnections .in order to have a proper transmission we need grid if we incorporate some sensors it results in smart grid .today grid system consists of all interconnection tapping points
The document discusses smart meters and utility metering applications. It describes high-end utility meters that combine energy metering, power quality monitoring, I/O capabilities, and communications. These advanced meters can be used for revenue and tariff metering, power quality analysis, substation automation, equipment monitoring and control, and improving system accuracy. The document also provides examples of how a utility is using power quality monitoring systems to identify issues early, avoid equipment failures, reduce outage times, and lower costs.
This document summarizes a study on distributed energy resources (DER). It discusses how increased DER is changing power systems and potential reliability issues. DER provides alternatives to large central plants but can impact transmission systems. The document recommends:
1) Collecting and sharing DER location, type, and performance data across transmission and distribution systems to support modeling.
2) Modeling DER in bulk power system studies if significant impacts are expected based on location and output.
3) Avoiding netting of DER with load and instead aggregating or explicitly modeling DER based on penetration levels.
Chris Hickman
President, Innovari Energy
Business Model Innovation: Utility-Friendly, Consumer Valued, Regulator Accepted Solutions for the Future of Energy
SynapSense provides wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for data centers. It monitors heat, pressure and moisture in data centers and provides recommendations to curb power usage. The SynapSense platform consists of wireless sensors, a console application, and a user interface. It provides real-time metrics on power usage effectiveness and air mixing to continuously measure energy savings. SynapSense conducts assessments to optimize data centers and target up to 30% reduction in cooling energy through active control of temperature set points and variable fan speeds.
Hara Software is a software company founded in 2008 that provides a SaaS application called Hara EEM to help businesses measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Hara EEM has four application modules: Discover, Plan, Act, and Innovate. Hara has raised $45 million in three rounds of funding from investors including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and employs 69 people as of September 2011.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It presents a diagram of the DSM system, identifying technological components like energy management systems (EMS), advanced metering infrastructures (AMI), and field area networks (FAN). The document then describes these DSM domains in more detail. Specifically, it outlines how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices to enable energy management. Finally, the document discusses how AMI facilitates communication among smart meters, service providers, billing systems, and demand response networks to support functions like real-time energy consumption monitoring.
Data center power and cooling infrastructure worldwide wastes more than 60,000,000 megawatt-hours per year of electricity that does no useful work powering IT equipment. This represents an enormous financial burden on industry, and is a significant public policy environmental issue. This paper describes the principles of a new, commercially available data center
architecture that can be implemented today to dramatically improve the electrical efficiency of data centers.
Michael Hsieh (UC Berkley Extension) - Conférence TechnoArk 2013TechnoArk
The document discusses the modernization of the electric grid and the consumerization and democratization of smart energy. It summarizes that (1) consumers are becoming "prosumers" who both consume and produce energy, (2) new crowd-sourced technologies are emerging that are not supplied by traditional utilities, and (3) all technologies must be able to interconnect and interact as intended on the grid.
Noca Clean Energy has developed a Magnetic Transducer Generator (MTG) that provides a clean, cost-effective alternative energy source. The MTG generates electricity with zero emissions through advanced magnetic innovations. It is a scalable technology applicable for small or large power needs on or off existing energy grids. Noca Clean Energy offers maintenance programs to ensure efficient power generation from MTG units.
Demand response is key to making facilities more competitive and ensuring grid reliability in the face of increasing energy demands and costs. Implementing demand response strategies allows facilities to better manage energy use, reduce costs, and help utilities balance the grid. Tools like enterprise energy management systems and consumption workshops can help identify savings of up to 30% through strategic planning, automated demand management, and cross-facility collaboration. Case studies show global companies cutting annual energy bills by millions through centralized energy procurement and performance benchmarking across their portfolios.
The document discusses opportunities for smarter electric grids through analyzing, simplifying and implementing new technologies and business models. It highlights two key opportunities: renewable energy integration through improved forecasting and scheduling aided by energy storage; and demand response programs. Challenges in deploying smart grid technologies include defining business cases, regulatory policies, consumer acceptance and technical design issues.
Partial Shading in Building Integrated PV System: Causes, Effects and Mitigat...IJPEDS-IAES
This paper is aimed to provide a holistic understanding on the issues related
to partial shading: its causes, the theoretical and physical reasons behind it,
its implications on the BIPV system. Furthermore the possible mitigation
techniques using the software (MPPT) and hardware solutions are discussed.
Finally an example is given to illustrate the impact of partial shading and the
economic benefits of employing various partial shading mitigation
techniques into the BIPV system To aid the unfamiliar readers in this subject, a brief but comprehensive overview of important PV concepts are also given.
COST-EFFICIENT RESIDENTIAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SCHEME FOR INFORMATION-CENTRIC N...IJCNCJournal
Home network (HOMENET) performs multiple important functions such as energy management,
multimedia sharing, lighting and climate control in smart grid (SG). In HOMENET there are numerous
challenges among which mobility and security are the basic requirements that need to be addressed with
priority. The information-centric networking (ICN) is regarded as the future Internet that subscribes data
in a content-centric manner irrespective of its location. Furthermore, it has pecial merit in mobility and
security since ICN supports in-network caching and self-contained security, these make ICN a potential
solution for home communication fabric. This paper aims to apply the ICN approach on HOMENET
system, which we called ICN-HOMENET. Then, a proof-of-concept evaluation is employed to evaluate the
effectiveness of the proposed ICN-HOMENET approach in data security, device mobility and efficient
content distribution for developing HOMENET system in SG. In addition, we proposed a cost-efficient
residential energy management (REM) scheme called ICN-REM scheme for ICN-HOMENET system which
encourages consumers to shift the start time of appliances from peak hours to off-peak hours to reduce the
energy bills. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to propose an ICN-based REM scheme
for HOMENET system. In this proposal, we not only consider the conflicting requests from appliances and
domestic power generation, but also think the energy management unit (EMU) should cooperate with
measurement sensors to control some specific appliances in some specific conditions. Moreover, the
corresponding performance evaluation validates its correctness and effectiveness.
IRJET- Adaptive Approach for Reducing the Total Harmonic Distortion of Bo...IRJET Journal
This document proposes using an adaptive approach with a least mean square (LMS) algorithm to reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of a boost converter with pulse width modulation (PWM) switching. It simulates a boost converter in MATLAB and measures the THD with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller alone and with both a PID controller and LMS algorithm. The results show that a boost converter with only a PID controller has a THD of 49.56%, while one with both PID and LMS achieves a lower THD of 25.28%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adaptive LMS approach.
4 cired2013 distributed energy resourcesDutch Power
This document summarizes Session 4 of the CIRED Congress 2013 on distributed energy resources and energy efficiency. It describes the four blocks of papers presented in the session, covering topics like DG/DER planning and integration, operation and control, customer-side developments, and DG/DER technologies. For each block, it provides brief summaries of some of the selected papers to be presented, including their relevance, writing quality, importance, and whether they are worth reading.
This document discusses implementing a smart grid using IBM's Datapower technology. It discusses:
1) Industry forces driving changes in utilities like customer expectations, aging infrastructure, and new regulations.
2) The need for greater reliability, efficiency, and observability in utility networks, leading to intelligent utility networks.
3) How standards like CIM and GID can provide common data models and services to improve integration across utility systems.
4) IBM's Solution Architecture for Energy and Utilities (SAFE) which provides a framework for building integrated solutions leveraging these standards.
Power-Grid Load Balancing by Using Smart Home AppliancesValerio Aisa
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats facing the planet, and can be mitigated by increasing the efficiency of the electric power generation and distribution system. Dynamic demand control is a low-cost technology that fosters better load balancing of the electricity grid, and thus enable savings on CO2 emissions at power plants. This paper discusses a practical and inexpensive solution for the implementation of dynamic demand control, based on a dedicated peripheral for a general-purpose microcontroller. Pre-production test of the peripheral has been carried out by emulating the actual microprocessor. Simulations have been carried out, to investigate actual efficacy of the proposed approach.
International Standards: The Challenges for an Interoperable Smart GridSchneider Electric
Building an electric energy Smart Grid involves proper interfacing between existing devices, applications and systems – all likely sourced from many different vendors. The resulting interoperability allows valuable advantages, such as the ability to use distribution system demand response (DSDR) to improve the efficiency of delivered power. Interoperability enables automated switching sequences, for system ‘self-healing’ and improved reliability, along with effective integration of distributed renewable and non-renewable resources that can enable peak shaving. Interoperability also is vital for assimilating emerging automation technologies that will enable the utility to realize these benefits in the future – and protect public and private sector technology investments.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines international standards, recognized globally, that characterize interoperability and security of electrical, electronic and related technologies. These standards are created to assure interoperability within all the major power system objects in an electrical utility enterprise and allow mission critical distribution functions to take advantage of real-time data in a secure manner. The IEC standards also enable reliable exchange of data among utilities and across power pools.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is incorporating IEC standards, and developing new or revised standards, to be applied in its development of a Smart Grid as a national energy goal. This standards framework aims to eliminate the implementation of technologies that might become obsolete prematurely or be implemented without necessary security measures – and help utilities make the infrastructure decisions that reduce cost and energy loss, improve network reliability and embrace technology innovation.
since our electrical system consists of many interconnections .in order to have a proper transmission we need grid if we incorporate some sensors it results in smart grid .today grid system consists of all interconnection tapping points
The document discusses smart meters and utility metering applications. It describes high-end utility meters that combine energy metering, power quality monitoring, I/O capabilities, and communications. These advanced meters can be used for revenue and tariff metering, power quality analysis, substation automation, equipment monitoring and control, and improving system accuracy. The document also provides examples of how a utility is using power quality monitoring systems to identify issues early, avoid equipment failures, reduce outage times, and lower costs.
This document summarizes a study on distributed energy resources (DER). It discusses how increased DER is changing power systems and potential reliability issues. DER provides alternatives to large central plants but can impact transmission systems. The document recommends:
1) Collecting and sharing DER location, type, and performance data across transmission and distribution systems to support modeling.
2) Modeling DER in bulk power system studies if significant impacts are expected based on location and output.
3) Avoiding netting of DER with load and instead aggregating or explicitly modeling DER based on penetration levels.
Chris Hickman
President, Innovari Energy
Business Model Innovation: Utility-Friendly, Consumer Valued, Regulator Accepted Solutions for the Future of Energy
SynapSense provides wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for data centers. It monitors heat, pressure and moisture in data centers and provides recommendations to curb power usage. The SynapSense platform consists of wireless sensors, a console application, and a user interface. It provides real-time metrics on power usage effectiveness and air mixing to continuously measure energy savings. SynapSense conducts assessments to optimize data centers and target up to 30% reduction in cooling energy through active control of temperature set points and variable fan speeds.
Hara Software is a software company founded in 2008 that provides a SaaS application called Hara EEM to help businesses measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Hara EEM has four application modules: Discover, Plan, Act, and Innovate. Hara has raised $45 million in three rounds of funding from investors including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and employs 69 people as of September 2011.
This document provides an analysis of demand side management (DSM) technologies. It presents a diagram of the DSM system, identifying technological components like energy management systems (EMS), advanced metering infrastructures (AMI), and field area networks (FAN). The document then describes these DSM domains in more detail. Specifically, it outlines how AMI integrates smart meters and control devices to enable energy management. Finally, the document discusses how AMI facilitates communication among smart meters, service providers, billing systems, and demand response networks to support functions like real-time energy consumption monitoring.
-In the previous research, we identify the business opportunities in Demand Side Management (DSM) that include the Energy Management Services (EMS) and Advanced Metering Infrastructures
(AMI) & Field Area Network (FAN).
-In this research, we will deeply take a look at the structure of these technological domains, and pick up & analyze some companies active in these domain as case study.
This document discusses data fusion theory for smart grids. It explains that smart grids produce large amounts of streaming data from various sensors and devices. Analyzing these correlated dynamic datasets in real-time is challenging but important for optimizing grid operations. The document proposes measuring the "smart grid entropy" to quantify how controllable and volatile a local grid's energy sources and loads are. This can help evaluate different grid design and investment options.
Thomas Van Maele, Partner Corporate Finance, Econopolis (Market structure and...Vlerick_Alumni
The document discusses the evolution of the traditional electricity supply chain. [1] It describes how liberalization led to unbundling generation, transmission, and distribution and allowed competition in production and supply. [2] It outlines the EU's 20-20-20 targets for renewable energy, emissions reductions, and energy efficiency. [3] Renewable energy targets have incentivized different support policies across member states and more focus is needed on energy efficiency to meet climate goals.
Foothill College's energy system includes 1.5 MW of solar PV, 250 KW of cogeneration, and utility power. The document discusses distributed generation, the intelligent grid, and a new electricity model with energy generation close to loads. It also examines the energy pulse of the campus throughout the day and the concept of "Energy Intelligence" which uses monitoring, modeling, and management of smart energy systems.
The Micrel Group at the University of Bologna has expertise in software development for power-aware embedded systems and designing environmental energy harvesters. Their work focuses on multi-source energy scavenging combining different energy sources like light, thermal, and kinetic energy from human movements. They also work on distributed energy management and energy-aware protocols for wireless sensor networks. They aim to design efficient multi-source harvesters and smart power units to extend the autonomy of wearable and sensor network nodes through harvesting policies that regulate energy collection and storage.
IRJET- IoT based Energy Management System Including Renewable Energy using Ar...IRJET Journal
This document presents a proposed Internet of Things (IoT) based energy management system for homes that includes renewable energy sources using Arduino and ZigBee technology. The system monitors energy consumption and generation from sources like solar panels in order to optimize energy usage and costs. It consists of energy monitoring modules, an Arduino controller, ZigBee for wireless communication, and a home server to analyze energy data and control loads. The system is able to track energy usage patterns, estimate generation from weather forecasts, and schedule loads to minimize costs while meeting energy demands based on available renewable sources. Experimental results showed the system able to automatically turn loads on/off based on available energy and provide energy monitoring information through connected devices.
Houston's Smart Grid: Transforming the Future of Electric Distribution & Ener...aectnet
1) Over 1.6 million smart meters have been deployed, with deployment on schedule to reach 2.2 million meters by mid-2012. Benefits include electronic billing and service orders.
2) A $200 million Department of Energy grant accelerated smart meter deployment and supported intelligent grid infrastructure projects. Over $190 million has been invoiced and received from the grant.
3) Smart meters and the intelligent grid provide consumer benefits now like outage notifications and time-of-use rates, with future benefits including energy analysis tools, electric vehicle support, and demand response programs.
This document discusses the opportunity for grid-scale energy storage and the barriers to widespread adoption. It notes that energy storage could be the next large renewable energy market after wind and solar. However, existing storage solutions are not adequate and technology breakthroughs are needed to bring costs below $1,200/kW and $200/kWh for large-scale use. As policy and performance barriers are addressed, the market is positioned for growth after 2015, especially if technologies can reach grid parity. Success will depend on developing solutions that meet efficiency, durability and other targets for different grid applications.
The document discusses opportunities for smart grid projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It allocated $4.5 billion for smart grid initiatives, including $3.375 billion for Smart Grid Investment Grants and $615 million for Smart Grid Demonstration projects. The grants and demonstrations will fund projects that modernize the electric grid through technologies like integrated communications, sensing/measurement, advanced components, advanced control methods, and improved interfaces. Eligible entities can receive up to 50% of project costs for investments ranging from $500,000 to $20 million.
1) The document discusses smarter asset management strategies for renewable energy projects across their lifecycle, from planning and design through operation and maintenance.
2) Advanced analytics tools are highlighted that can optimize wind farm design and placement to increase efficiency. Remote monitoring technologies allow issues to be identified before failures occur.
3) Case studies show how data-driven approaches have reduced response times, improved accuracy in turbine placement, and increased revenue through condition-based maintenance.
Let's build a smarter planet energy and utilities ejcbmarcoux
In the 1880s, Nikola Tesla invented the 3-phase 60 Hz technology still used in the North American electrical grid, which was then commercialized by George Westinghouse, who was competing with Thomas Edison.
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1. An Analysis of US Venture Capital Investment Trends in
Cleantech Startups
July 22, 2011
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2. Table of Contents
1. What is Smart Grid?
2. Smart Grid Associated Technologies
3. US Venture Capitals
• Investment Trends
• Portfolio Analysis
4. Implications for Japanese Cleantech Startups
5. Conclusion
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3. Introduction
Purpose
We analyze each portfolio of the selected US venture capitals. In
doing so, we sort those startups into some categories based on
technologies such as Renewable Energy and Energy Management.
We then evaluate opportunities for Japanese cleantech startups.
Conclusion
1. VC investment concentrates on “Energy production”, “Egergy
Management Systems (EMS)”, and “Batteries.”
2. For Japanese cleantech startups, it seems that “Demand Side” of
Smart Grid presents more business opportunities than Supply side
due to the following three reasons: direct contact to consumers,
technological overlaps, and required capital.
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4. 1. Smart Grid’s Concept
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Source: Toshiba Home Page All rights reserved
5. 1. A Defenition of Smart Grid
A “smart grid” is a set of software and hardware tools that enable
generators to route power more efficiently, reducing the need for
excess capacity and allowing two-way, real time information
exchange with their customers for real time demand side management
(DSM).
*SMART 2020: "Enabling the low carbon economy in theinformation age" Global Sustainability Initiative
From a business perspective, we need to divide the composition
elements of smart grid into some meaningful classifications.
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6. 2.Technical Domains of Smart Grid
Generation Transmission Distribution Consumption
1 2 3 Energy Consumption
Energy Production Monitoring&Control of System Power Supply
1) Renewable Energies 4) Wide Area Monitoring System 5)Distribution Automation 6) EMS
2) Alternative Energies 7) EV
4
Effective Operation of System Power Supply
3)Fossil Fuel Efficiency 8) Recycle
10)Superconducting Transmission
9) Energy Saving
11) Power Electronics Applied Equipment
5
Advanced Interface Technologies
12) AMI・Smart Meter
13) Power Conditioner Technologies
6
Energy Storage
14) Energy Storage Technologies
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※Classifications are based on Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) “Renewable Energy Technology White Paper 2010.” All rights reserved
7. 2. Six Main Technological Domains of Smart Grid(LEV1)
Technological
Description Companies
Domain
Includes renewable energies and bio fuels. It also includes fossil fuel Sharp, Kyocera
①Energy Production efficiency. Difference in business structures such as manufacturing solar BrightSource Energy
panels and operating a power plant are not taken into account. Altarock Energy
②Monitoring&Control Refers to monitoring & control technology used at central load dispatching Toshiba, GE,
of System Power Supply center and local transformer substations. SIEMENS
Refers to various technologies that control energy consumption of consumers. IBM, EnerNOC、
③Energy
Consumption
It includes HEMS, FEMS, BEMS, and Demand Response. It also includes Tendrill, Opower,
EVs and affiliated technologies such as V2G. Tesla
④Effective Operation Refers to technologies that concern effective and flexible operation of system
Sumitomo Electric,
of System Power power supply. It includes such technologies as superconducting transmission, ABB
Supply ultra‐high voltage power transmission, and power electronics.
Refers to advanced interface technologies that connect between distributed Siver Spring Networks,
⑤Advanced Interface
Technologies
generation and system power supply. It deals with sending & receiging Itron, Landis+Gyr,
information and include such things as smart meters power conditioners. Mitsubishi Electric
Panasonic,
⑥Energy Storage Refers to energy storage technologies such as batteries. NGK Insulators
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※Classifications are based on Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) “Renewable Energy Technology White Paper 2010.” All rights reserved
8. 2. Fourteen Sub Technological Domains of Smart Grid(LEV2-1)
Technological
Domain
Description Companies
Renewable enegies(photovoltaic generation, solar thermal power, wind power, geothermal Sharp, Kyocera
①Energy Production
power, etc). Business structures such as manufacturing solar panels and operating a BrightSource Energy
1) Renewable Energies
power plant are not taken into account. Altarock Energy
①Energy Production Amyris Biotechnologies
Bio Fuels (ie. Ethanol), and their affiliated businesses
2) Alternative Energies Mascoma, Gevo, KiOR
①Energy Production Fossil fuel efficiency technologies such as decreasing CO2 emission, and conversion GreatPoint Energy
3) Fossil Fuel Efficiency technologies to natural gas. Luca Technologies
②Monitoring&Control Monitor & control of system power supply such as PMU (Pharos Measurement Unit)collects
of System Power Supply data of electric current & voltage and thus monitoring the conditions of system power supply. Toshiba, GE, Siemens
4) WASA It controls system power supply optimally, and deters & prevents the system’s collapse.
②Monitoring&Control Monitos electric current and voltage running through distribution lines and electric
of System Power Supply power substations, automatically controls the swich of distribution lines, and therefore Toshiba, GE, Siemens
5) Distribution Automation increases the reliability of distribution lines as well as softening maintenance work.
③Energy Consumption Process of managing the consumption of energy, generally to optimize available and EnerNOC, Tendrill,
6) EMS Techonologies planned generation resources. It includes HEMS, BEMS, FEMS, and Demand Response. Opower
③Energy Consumption Tesla, Fisker Automotive
Refers to EVs. It also includes affiliated technologis such as V2G and G2V.
7) EV Better Place
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※Classifications are based on Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) “Renewable Energy Technology White Paper 2010.” All rights reserved
9. 2. Fourteen Sub Technological Domains of Smart Grid(LEV2-2)
Tenonological
Domain
Description Companies
③Energy Consumption Lehigh Technologies,
8) Recycle
Various recycling technoclogies, including financial services. RecycleBank
Various energy saving devices & services such as LED lighting.
③Energy Consumption Luminus Devices
9) Energy Saving
It also includes improving existing automobiles (development of low CO2 SeaMicro, Caitin
emission engines).
④Effective Operation Uses direct current for the bulk transmission of electrical power, in contrast
of System Power Supply
10) Superconducting with the more common alternating current systems. For long-distance Sumitomo Electric, ABB
Transmission transmission, it may be less expensive and suffer lower electrical losses.
④Effective Operation Refers to Electric voltage control by reactive power control and Electric
of System Power Supply current control of distribution lines by impedance changes in distribution
11) Power Electronics lines.
⑤Advanced Interface Monitors & measures electricity demand, send the data using IT
Siver Spring Networks,
Technologies technologies periodically. Sometimes equipped with the capability to Itron, Landis+Gyr
12) AMI control household appliances.
⑤Advanced Interface Conversion technologies from DC to AC.
Technologies We expect to see the rise of this technology along with the increase in Sharp, Kyocera
13) Power Conditioner
distributed generation.
⑥Energy Storage Used both sides of smart grid: both supply side and demand side need Panasonic,
14) Batteries batteries to even out generation. NGK Insulators
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10. 3. US Venture Capitals’ Investments
(Unit:
Million)
$4,500 20%
$3,987
$4,000 $3,668 18%
$3,500 17.67% 16%
13.91% 15.77% 14%
$3,000
$2,605 10.95% 12%
$2,500
$2,122 10%
$2,000 $1,647 8.59% 8%
$1,500 6.30% $1,038 6%
$1,000 4%
$500 2%
$- 0%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Q1 2011
Amount Invested (Cleantech) Cleantech % in Overall Invest
Between 2006 and 2010, Cleantech Investments increased at CAGR 22%
*In Q1 2011, investment equals that of Web companies
10
Source: National Venture Capital Association
11. 3. Venture Capitals Active in Cleantech Investment
Venture Investor # deals
Draper Fisher Partners 16
Chrysalix Energy Venture
16
Capital
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers 12
We select these three firms,
Carbon Trust Investment Partners 12 plus Nth Power specialized
Element Partners 12 in cleantech investment for
Emerald Technology Ventures 10 our research.
RockPort Capital Partners 10
Good Energies AG 10
Vantage Point Venture Partners 10
Khosla Ventures 8
SET Venture Partners 8
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Source: Cleantech Group All rights reserved
12. 3. Investment Analysis Based on Technological Domains of
Smart Grid (LEV1-1)
(Unit: Deal)
70 :# of deals
60
60 :# of deals over $100M
50
40
31
30
18
20 13 15
10 4 3
0 2 2 0 0 0 0
0
Others
Monitoring&Control
Energy Storage
Advanced Interface
Effective Operation
Energy Production
Consumption
of System Power
of System Power
Energy
Technology
Supply
Supply
Energy Consumption takes up about 50% of VC investment.
Almost zero investment in System Power Supply.
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Source: From VCs’ publicly available portfolios. All rights reserved
13. 3. Investment Analysis Based on Technological Domains of
Smart Grid (LEV1-2)
Number of Investment Number of Investment Over $100M LEV 1 Total
LEV1 KPCB Nth DFJ Khosla KPCB Nth DFJ Khosla # Invest # Over $100M
Energy Production 16 11 14 19 8 0 4 6 60 18
Energy Consumption 8 7 11 5 2 0 2 0 31 4
Energy Storage 3 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 13 0
Advanced Interface Technology 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 2
Effective Operation of System Power Supply 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
Monitoring&Control of System Power Supply 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 5 1 9 0 0 0 0 15 0
Total 30 23 33 38 11 0 7 6 124 24
No noticeable differences among VCs and their investment trends at LEV 1.
Investment deals for energy production tends to be big! About 30% of Energy
Production deals are over $100M deals (cumulative amount of capital raised).
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14. 3. Investment Analysis Based on Technological Domains of
Smart Grid (LEV2-1)
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VCs’ investment concentrates in Energy Production, EMS, Batteries,
taking up 72% of the overall investment.
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15. 3. Investment Analysis Based on Technological Domains of
Smart Grid (LEV2-2)
Number of Investment Number of Investment Over $100M LEV 1 Total
LEV1 LEV2 KPCB Nth DFJ Khosla KPCB Nth DFJ Khosla # Invest # Over $100M
Energy Production Renewable Energies 7 7 8 8 4 0 3 1 30 8
Alternative Energies 5 2 4 9 2 0 0 4 20 6
Fossil Fuel Efficiency 4 2 2 2 2 0 1 1 10 4
Energy Consumption EMS 5 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 16 1
Energy Saving 0 1 2 5 0 0 1 0 8 1
Recycling 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
EV 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 2
Energy Storage Batteries 3 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 13 0
Advanced Interface Technology AMI/Smart Meters 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 2
Power Conditioner 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Effective Operation of System Superconducting Transmission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Power Supply Power Electronics 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0
Monitoring&Control of System WASA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Power Supply Distribution Automation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Others Others 0 5 1 9 0 0 0 0 15 0
Total Total 30 23 33 38 11 0 7 6 124 24
Noticeable differences among VCs and their investment areas.
→Khosla clearly focuses on energy production while zero investment in the area of EMS.
Very few over $100M deals for investments in EMS and batteries. (1 out of 29 deals)
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16. 3. Summary of US VCs’ Investment Trends
Investment concentrates in Energy Production, EMS, and Batteries.
Energy Production:Various policies and governmental aids enacted to create demands for such energies.
EMS: US smart grid was envisioned to avoid huge investment required to replace old
distribution lines, emphasizing demand control.
Batteries: Batteries are used all phases of smart grid: Generation-Transmission-Consumption.
On the other hand, almost zero investment was made into such technological domains as
Monitoring&Control of System Power Supply or Superconducting Transmission.
Dominated by large companies such as GE, Siemens and Toshiba with long history of joint development
with electric companies.
While investments deals in energy production tend to require huge capital (over
$100M), this is not the case for those of EMS and batteries.
30% of investment deals in energy production are over $100M deals.
Only 1 deal out 29 is an over $100M deals in EMS and batteries.
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¹State of California mandates that 33% of electricity must be produced by renewable energies by 2020. All rights reserved
17. 4. Implications for Japanese Cleantech Startups
(
Supply Side(Generation-
(
Demand Side(Consumption))
)
Transmission-Distribution)
Technological Domains
Technological Domains
Renewable Energies
Alternative Energies
EMS
Fossil Fuels Efficiency
WAMS
Distribution Automation
Superconducting Transmission
< AMI・Smart Meters
EV
Recycle
Energy Saving
Batteries
Batteries
Power Electronics
Power Conditioners
Hypothesis: Demand side of smart grid (especially red-fonted
domains) may present more business opportunities for
startups than supply side of smart grid.
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18. 4. Analysis of Hypothese ~1~
Smart Grid = Internet of Power Network
Especially technological & service domains of EMS are those
directly contact with consumers.
Power shift from supply side to demand side would occur, once every consumer in
would produce and consume energy, becoming so-called prosumers of energy.
Nega-watt (savings from energy saving) and Posi-watt (generation from renewable
such as PV) would connect to EMS, enabling electricity trade. This new
environment, so-called “You Energy (everyone can produce & consume energy)”
would create a new paradigm that would foster innovation, growth and
employment, incentivizing businesses¹.
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¹Source: Toshiharu Kato, “Smart Grid Revolutuon.” All rights reserved
19. 4. Analysis of Hypothese ~2~
Engineering skill sets needed in the Demand Side overlap with those in IT industry.
Most IT companies can enter the Demand side with marketing strategies tailored for
the energy industry.
Backgrounds of Executives in Smart Necessary skill sets of
Grid Companies Smart Grid Engineers
Others
12% 、
Renewable Energies (PV, wind power、Geothermal power)
)
IT Hardware Additional
Telecom skills
30%
8% Electrical Engineering (circuit, etc)
)
Finance
6% Network Technology (WAN, LAN, etc )
Skill sets that
Control & Communication Technology of Smart Appliance
IT engineers
Energy
19% already have
IT Software WEB Application Technology
25% (e-commerce, power consumption management software)
Majority have IT industry backgrounds Similar technological skill sets
Source:Greentech Grid “Smart Grid2.0: the Soft Grid” Source:http://engineer.typemag.jp/slive/2011/05/-se5.php
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/smart-grid-2.0-
the-soft-grid1/
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20. 4. Analysis of Hypothese ~2~
Supply side businesses such as Energy Production tend to require
large amount of capital.
Average investment size of Japanese VCs is between $1M and $3M, raising the
financial bar for Japanese startups to enter the supply side of smart grid.
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21. 5. Conclusion
US VCs’ investment concentrates in the three technological
domains: Energy Production (renewable & alternative energies,
fossil fuel efficiency), EMS, Batteries. On the other hand, some
domains receive no investment, a great split.
About 30% of Energy Production are over $100M deals,
requiring huge amount of money to run business. This is not the
case in the other two domains, EMS and Batteries.
Demand side of smart grid seem to present more business
opportunities than supply side due to the following three reasons:
“direct connections to consumers,” “technological affinity with IT
technology,” and “required capital.
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22. TO BE CONTINUED
We will analyze in detail various EMS technologies and
companies in those domains
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