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Learn about the Intelligent Grid, its role in integrating business processes, energy efficiency, and challenges faced by utilities. Discover how SAP's solutions can address these market drivers and enable a sustainable future.
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Smart Grid and the Game Changing Applications Phenomena Lisa A. Dalesandro ISG - Industry Solutions Group Strategic Principal Service Industries .
Agenda What is a Smart Grid? “The intelligent grid is an electric transmission and distribution network that uses information & communications technology (ICT) to predict and adjust to network changes autonomously. The intelligent grid more efficiently integrates operational and revenue generating business processes (e.g., generation and trading). At the same time, it allows utilities to connect with end users and the premise-based assets that allow for improved management of electric usage, distributed generation, and customer experience.” DC Energy Insight Analyst 2010
Areas of Change in Utilities Industry Intelligent Grid Market Drivers Enable Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs Address Mandatory Grid Reliability Standards Enable Future Carbon Emissions Restrictions such as cap & trade Meet Smart Metering PUC Mandates Leverage U.S. Federal Government Economic Stimulus Package and ARRA Enable Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources Challenges of Game Changing Applications: Inexperience with Emerging Technologies Slow Consumer Adoption and Need for Societal Marketing Lack of Standards and Interoperability Between Vendor Solutions Complex Regulatory Requirements across Multi-state Service Territories Declining Utility Industry Revenue due to Economy Capital Market Access – EPA Credit Risk
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