SMART GRIDS
Driving
energy intelligence , Smart Grid
Data from the study suggests that yearly shipments of smart electricity meters in North America will grow from 9.8 million units in 2019 to 17.4 million units in 2025 . Over the next five years , the penetration of smart meters in the US will grow to reach a level of 84 percent while the respective figure for the more advanced Canadian market will reach 92 percent .
The Government of Canada is aiming to build a low-emissions energy future and earlier this year in February The Honourable Jim Carr , Special Representative for the Prairies , on behalf of Canada ' s Minister of Natural Resources , the Honourable Seamus O ' Regan Jr ., announced a combined investment of over $ 900,000 for two smart grid projects in Alberta that will enhance the energy grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions .
One investment supports the Waterton Energy Storage Project by showcasing how battery energy storage and advanced distribution control systems can provide reliable access to the grid . The second investment is for Lethbridge Electric Utility to enhance its distribution network by using Conservation Voltage Reduction software technology in its metering system to conserve energy and reduce demand on the energy grid , providing financial benefits to over 40,000 customers .
" Using innovation and technology to improve our grid will help decrease the demand on it and reduce greenhouse gas emissions . Our government will continue to support projects like this that advance a lowemissions energy future ." Jim Carr , Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre and Special Representative for the Prairies .
68 May 2021