13 Mar 2012
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) tout data security and privacy as a non-negotiable part of its system fabric – privacy by default!
What happened
According to a press release, issued by SDG&E and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, they have released a joint paper that looks at how SDG&E integrated Privacy by Design into its smart grid initiative.
Jeff St. John of Greentech Media says Privacy by Design is essentially a rule book for IT operators on data handling in the following sectors:
Smart meter networks
Distribution grid management systems
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16 Feb 2012
Recycling PV components may open the way for EU renewable targets ... while UK smart meters shelved due to privacy and health scares ... but German insurance company to save solar industry ... and UK Government’s new plans for FIT’s
PV Material Recycling May Save EU’s Solar Plans
Better logistics and recycling solar components could save cost and availability of rare materials.
According to the European Commission, the EU may not meet its solar power target of 25% by 2040, due to the scarcity of materials to make photovoltaics (PV,) A study shows that rare metals, needed in PV production, are in short supply.
The study suggests that current “production rates” be improved, as well as better methods to...
30 Apr 2012
In March 2012, the Electric Traders Union joined in the call for the suspension of the beleaguered Victoria smart meter scheme until meters are mounted on fireproof boards.
What happened
Karen Collier reports that the Electrical Trades Union demanded the suspension of the smart meter rollout in Victoria. The state...
31 Jan 2012
The recent hacking of German smart meters by two researchers has, again, highlighted the urgency to create a sound security program.
What happened
German smart meter provider, Discovergy, is red-faced after two...
14 Feb 2012
US Department of Commerce dish out duties on Chinese solar imports … while Co-generation coalition relaunches … a smart grid audit shows security gaps in utilities who received federal funding … and the 15 best cyber security companies who can fill these gaps!
Engerati: After 30 Years … US Nuclear Given Another Chance
Engerati reported on the two new nuclear reactors that have been approved for the Vogtle nuclear power plant. The US Nuclear Regulation Commission (NRC) approved licenses to build these two nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first in over 30 years. This despite objections from the Chairman of the commission on issuing the license “as if Fukushima never happened.”
With commentary sourced from the general media, trade...
15 Feb 2012
US Department of Commerce dish out duties on Chinese solar imports … while Co-generation coalition relaunches … a smart grid audit shows security gaps in utilities who received federal funding … and the 15 best cyber security companies who can fill these gaps!
Engerati: After 30 years ... US Nuclear gets another chance!
Engerati reported on the two new nuclear reactors that have been approved for the Vogtle nuclear power plant. The US Nuclear Regulation Commission (NRC) approved licenses to build these two nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first in over 30 years. This despite objections from the Chairman of the commission on issuing the license “as if Fukushima never happened.”
With commentary sourced from the general media, trade media...
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