Smart grid

The smart grid is the state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art technology for electrical system that can sensibly execute the operations to all interconnected elements -­‐ from generator to consumers. Smart grid simply converts the conventional power grid towards the modern grid in order to regulate sustainable, economic and reliable electricity (Massoud &Wollenberg, 2005 and Gellings, 2009). Smart grid intelligently executes operations from primary and secondary generators through the transmission and distribution network to the different types of consumers.

Artelys is an independent company specialised in optimization, decision support and modeling. The company supports an effective planning and implementation of the energy transition using state-of-art quantitative techniques including cost-benefit assessment, impact assessment, scenario building and development of a city-level energy/climate master plan.

Please refer to the following link https://www.artelys.com/reports/ for Aterlys reports and publications. 

Efficacitas Consulting was founded in 1994 with the mission to work for sustainable resource management throughout Latin America, providing consulting services in energy, environment and sustainable development. Efficacitas fulfils its mission with professional competence and ethics by providing technical assistance, driven by excellence and innovation, to companies, governmental and nongovernmental organizations involved in natural resource management and conservation.

The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan. GEC is dedicated to the transfer of environmentally sound technologies, in both developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The foundation aims to contribute to Japan’s international efforts on the environment, sharing project collaborations as well as promoting Japan’s rich conservation knowledge and experience in developing nations.

The ability to store and shift electrical power over time is becoming more important as economies increasingly adopt renewable power sources. Meshed AC power grids have limited controllability and cannot effectively handle congestion of key transmission lines during sporadic peaks and valleys of input power such as that produced by solar and wind sources. Conventional unified power flow controllers (UPFCs) mitigate the congestion problem by balancing the load across transmission lines but require expensive large transformers with high losses.

LeanCiti develops data analytics and visualization solution enabling consumers to take real-time decisions related to usage of resources. Using social interaction and data sharing LeanCiti develops a bottom-up approach to Smart City’s and Smart grids initiatives motivating consumers to participate in efficiency efforts.

Byucksan Power fulfills market needs through feasibility studies and consulting services in Korea and abroad.

Byucksan Power has expertise in:

1. Power systems: ecofriendly transmission and distribution lines, substations
2. ESCO & Renewable energy - energy saving company: solar, wind, wave power
3. Power IT: Smart grids, ESS and EMS

Climate change, food security, resource scarcity, sustainable energy, ageing population… VITO’s research agenda focuses on the major societal challenges we are facing today. The fields of expertise of VITO initiate a societal transition. That is why VITO combines sustainability and transition throughout its research programs, and is committed to maximize the valorization of VITO’s research results.

Energy and Environment Consultancy Joint Stock Company (VNEEC) combines high-quality economic and engineering expertise to support clients in developing Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects under the Kyoto Protocol and studying New Market Mechanisms under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and conducting other environment-related services, such as environmental capacity building, studies and surveys related to renewable energy, climate change and ozone- layer protection in Vietnam.

CPCS Transcom Limited (CTL) is a management consulting firm providing high value-added power sector advisory services to meet the needs of clients by developing structures that meet public objectives while ensuring bankable projects for investors and operators. CTL's projects typically include:

• Restructuring and Regulatory Framework;

• Transaction Advisory;

• Project Development including feasibility studies;

• Institutional Analysis – Business and Strategic Planning;

• Due Diligence and Market Studies; and

• GIS.