Four of the big players (in different aspects) of the smart grid have announced that they are making their products compatible with Sprint’s wireless network. This opens the question as to whether the cellular networks and the smart grid vendors and utilities are finally ready to collaborate.
Smart grid venture capital funding plunged in 2011; Duke-Progress merger delayed and ABB Nissan testing new use for old Leaf batteries.
Brazilian utility, Eletrobras, may help Mozambique realize plans for a 1,500MW hydroelectric dam project.