Abstract
This Energy Insights report looks at the current intelligent grid technology and vendor landscape. Although many people in the utility industry claim that the intelligent grid is still a ways off for most utilities, Energy Insights has found that many utilities are beginning to build more intelligence about their grid today. To better understand what technology components contribute to this intelligence, this report details these technologies and the some of the vendors that offer them. Key questions answered include:
- What are the critical intelligent grid technologies of today and tomorrow?
- Which vendors are playing an active role in developing the intelligent grid? Which are not playing an active role?
- What should utilities consider when looking at intelligent grid investments?
"Even with these new technologies that will be brought on board by the intelligent grid, utilities will still have to focus on ' old' information technology to make the most effective use of the intelligent grid." - Rick Nicholson, vice president, Energy Insights
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Energy Insights Opinion
- In This Report
- Situation Overview
- Key Technology Segments in the Intelligent Grid
- Extending the Intelligent Grid Beyond the T&D Network
- Figure: The Intelligent Grid Technology Landscape
- The Intelligent Grid Mash
- A Closer Look at Technologies and Players in These Spaces
- Intelligent Grid Technology Players
- Table: Basic Software Applications for the Intelligent Grid
- Table: Basic Hardware for the Intelligent Grid
- Table: Intelligent Grid Services
- Table: Traditional T&D Vendors and Their Role in the Intelligent Grid
- Key Technology Segments in the Intelligent Grid
- Future Outlook
- Essential Guidance
- Actions to Consider
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Synopsis
