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Smart Grid / Smart City project Paul Budde Industry Analyst and Consultant
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Introducing myself International consultant:
Broadband Smart Grids Trans-sector
BuddeComm:
CEO
Smart Grid Australia:
Founder and Executive Director
Global Smart Grid Federation:
Founding Board Member
UN:
Special advisor to the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Digital Development
Clients:
International investment houses Government Industry
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What are Smart Grids?
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Concept that will transform the electricity industry
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Add intelligence to a dumb power grid
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Enables the feed-in and management of renewable energy
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Empower user through home automation networks and applications
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Trans-sector use of infrastructure
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Smart grid uses telecoms to become intelligent
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NBN can be used as an enabler (shared infrastructure)
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New applications will drive the green economy
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Smart Grid / Smart City •
Smart Grid Australia proposed the project in 2009
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The $100 million project, commenced in Newcastle in 2010
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Consortium led by Ausgrid (EA)
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Connecting over 15,000 homes during 2010 – 2013
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Blueprint for a national rollout
Source: SGA
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Smart Grid and Broadband •
Key infrastructure of the future
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New economy (business opportunities) in green and digital economies
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Foundation for smart transport, healthcare, education
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Leading to Smart Communities, Cities and Countries
Source: State Grid China
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BuddeComm resources and contacts •
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