The big news this week was that more than 50 countries gathered in Colombia to work on trade measures to cut out fossil fuels, as reported below in EiD. The meeting was considered the “coalition of the willing,” and grew out of frustration of the UNFCCC process where there were simply too many fossil fuel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 3-4, 2026
Category: smart grids
Blog by Jane Marsh – The fibre optic-energy grid convergence: building smart infrastructure for tomorrow
Energy systems around the world are evolving rapidly as utilities respond to rising demand and the need for real-time control over electricity production and distribution. Traditional grid infrastructure once operated on predictable patterns and one-way energy flow. Now, it faces a more dynamic environment shaped by renewable integration and digital innovation. The role of communication … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The fibre optic-energy grid convergence: building smart infrastructure for tomorrow
Blog by Jane Marsh – Smart Grids and Digitalization: The Future of Energy Management in Europe’s Power Systems
Europe’s race toward climate neutrality by 2050 transforms how power systems operate, with smart grids and digitalization taking center stage. As part of the European Green Deal, grid modernization is beyond updating old infrastructure. It reimagines the energy system to handle a massive influx of renewables while maintaining stability and security. Traditional grids weren’t built … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Smart Grids and Digitalization: The Future of Energy Management in Europe’s Power Systems
AI is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the invisible conductor that orchestrates cleaner, smarter and more resilient cities
Mohammadamin Ahmadfard, Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, writes on The Conversation website about the value of AI to make cities more sustainable AI applications are producing cleaner cities, smarter homes and more efficient transit Artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the … Continue reading AI is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the invisible conductor that orchestrates cleaner, smarter and more resilient cities
Blog by Jane Marsh – The future of energy cooperatives: challenges and innovations
Energy cooperatives are redefining how communities access and manage renewable energy, becoming vital players in the transition to a zero-carbon future. These cooperatives offer decentralized energy solutions, empower communities and promote sustainability. However, they face numerous challenges while embracing innovative solutions to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving energy landscape. Explore the obstacles energy cooperatives … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The future of energy cooperatives: challenges and innovations
An artificial intelligence system that helps buildings shift their energy use to times when the electric grid is cleaner
Zoltan Nagy, Assistant Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, writes on The Conversation website about using a new AI system that helps shift energy use in buildings to times when the electricity grid is cleaner. What are your views? AI helps lighten the load on the electric … Continue reading An artificial intelligence system that helps buildings shift their energy use to times when the electric grid is cleaner
How data protection experience in the EU provides valuable lessons for Australia
We are all having to be more and more aware of data protection in our activities. The new Data Protection Impact Assessment Template for Smart Grid and Smart Metering systems is a pioneering method whereby industry has worked together with the European Commission to make compliance reliable and cost-effective. Meant first and foremost for the … Continue reading How data protection experience in the EU provides valuable lessons for Australia
Developing an even smarter electricity grid
The digital world is transforming everything. Mike Orcutt writes on the MIT Technology Review website about the role the blockchain technology can have an important impact on smart grids. How Blockchain Could Give Us a Smarter Energy Grid On an electricity grid, electrons generated from the sun, wind, or other renewable sources are indistinguishable … Continue reading Developing an even smarter electricity grid
The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition
Colm Gorey writes on the Silicon Republic website about a research project underway that demonstrates battery-based energy storage on the Irish grid. This is important as Ireland and Northern Ireland continue to increase the deployment of renewable energies. All-Ireland project to stress-test renewable energy storage for smart grids An all-Ireland research project aims to … Continue reading The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition
Taking some leaps forward to ensure consumers benefit from smart energy systems
We seem to be moving in a million directions at once. All of us are excited by new technologies and this is certainly true concerning our energy systems. Increasingly the “smart grid” is coming into being and many of us stare in wonderment what is happening next. Yes, we have the smart grid now and … Continue reading Taking some leaps forward to ensure consumers benefit from smart energy systems
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