Germany is a progress driven economy. While EU policies may drive formulation and implementation of energy related issues, Germany’s drive to progress directs it to be ahead in Smart Grid design, construction and implementation. It has moved fast to be ahead of an EU 2022 deadline requiring full smart metering and low-carbon targets. more »
Japan is set and focused on a single goal as far as the EV market is concerned; Dominate It! more »
The French government is dead serious in its Smart Grid initiative. Starting in 2013, an estimated 35 million electricity meters will be installed to the tune of approximately 4.3 million Euros (6.2 million U.S. dollars). These meters called Linky meters will be available to all customers across the country and completion is targeted in 2018. more »
The Smart Grid development in Spain is being driven by two driving forces; by local government policy and by the EU. The government is fast-tracking a meter replacement plan, a plan that will require “smart meters to be installed in every home and small business by the end of 2018,” says Catherine Viola on an article on Spain’s smart grid outlook. more »
South Korea is set to position itself in the next arena of the motor vehicle battle; the EV market. The private sector and the government have envisioned a very ambitious goal for the EV sector of the car manufacturing industry. more »