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European Standards Organizations present the latest results of their work to develop standards for Smart Grids
Brussels - 30 January 2013
On the occasion of the European Conference on Smart Grid Standardization Achievements, which took place in Brussels this week (on 28 January), the European Standards Organizations – CEN, CENELEC and ETSI – presented the latest results of their joint work to prepare and develop the standards that are needed to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of electricity networks, known as 'Smart Grids'.
ETSI standards focus on energy efficiency and sustainability
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 28 June 2012
ETSI's first workshop on Energy Efficiency standardization, 20-21 June 2012 in Genoa, Italy, presented new approaches to developing more efficient telecommunications services and highlighted the sustainability benefits of greater use of ICT in society and industry.
European Standards Organisations drive international cooperation on Smart Grids – the electricity networks of the future
Brussels – 20 June 2012
The European Standards Organisations – CEN, CENELEC and ETSI – are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with partners around the world, in order to share knowledge and coordinate the development of standards that are needed to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of electricity networks, known as ‘Smart Grids'. The three organisations hosted an international meeting in Brussels on 18 and 19 June, with the participation of high-level delegations from Brazil, China, Japan, Korea and the USA.
ETSI shares award for energy-efficient solutions for mobile broadband networks
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 16 May 2012
ETSI participates in award-winning research project on energy efficient solutions for wireless communication networks.
ETSI Approves Open Smart Grid Protocol (OSGP) for Grid Technologies
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 18 January 2012
ETSI has recently published two specifications for Smart Grid that will help drive the development and deployment of open, interoperable smart grid technologies internationally.
Common Environmental Impact Assessment Standard for ICT Industry
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 21 November 2011
ETSI's TC EE develops a standardized method for the cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of ICT equipment and services, providing an industry-agreed method to evaluate green-house gas emissions.
Making mobile networks more energy efficient
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 25 October 2011
ETSI publishes a Technical Specification on a standardized measurement method for energy efficiency of wireless access network equipment, helping mobile network operators improve the energy efficiency of their networks.
ETSI workshop addresses the challenge of Smart Grid standardization
ETSI Headquarters, Sophia Antipolis, France – 13 April 2011
ETSI's first Smart Grid workshop, held at Sophia Antipolis on the 5th and 6th of April 2011, attracted over 250 participants from Europe, China, Japan, Korea and North America. Representatives of the power and ICT industries came together to address the challenges they face in standardizing Smart Grid technology.