Author Archives: Smart Energy Alliance

Demand Response: a decisive breakthrough for Europe

Capgemini, in collaboration with Vaasaett and Enerdata, share views on how Europe could save Gigawatts, Billions of Euros and Millions of tons of CO2. 
www.capgemini.com/resources/thought_leadership/by_industry/energy/

Cleantech – Is it feasible to bridge the gap of Europe’s renewable ambitions?

Download this Capgemini point of view to learn more about:

the feasibility of a mass investment into renewable technologies with bottlenecks already visible in several parts of the value chain.
how support mechanisms differ greatly between countries and technologies, causing confusion for private investors and utilities interested in this market.

With a greater understanding of these variables, we [...]

North American Platts/Capgemini Utilities Executive Study

Top North American Utilities executives were surveyed by Platts and Capgemini.  With concerns about the environment, infrastructure, workforce management and increasing regulation denying many of them a peaceful night’s rest, top North American energy industry executives are increasingly exploring technology as a remedy for their sleeplessness, a recent study by Platts and Capgemini finds.   Completed in late [...]

Smart Energy Distribution Management Systems

HP’s 2005 point of view on Smart Energy Distribution Management Systems details how HP and Capgemini collaborate to bring powerful, intelligent solutions for the next-generation distribution utility.
Smart energy distribution management systems play a crucial role in supporting the needs of the next-generation utility. Encompassing a wide range of advanced capabilities—including advanced meter infrastructure (AMI), demand [...]

Smart Metering: “Getting all the value from your smart metering investment.”

Capgemini’s 2006 point of view on Smart Metering: Getting all of the value from your smart metering investment. Our experience with leading utility companies suggests it could be, if used strategically. Smart metering is on the point of becoming very big news in Europe and North America. It is a trend that has been anticipated [...]

Smart Metering: What do you think?

What does it mean to you?  What are the key drivers? Why should we bother?