Is Russia ready to join the ranks of US, Europe and other progressive regions? Russia is the world’s third largest consumer of energy, yet its distribution networks lose 12 percent of transmitted energy - worth $10bn - every year. This has a huge economic impact, especially in view of the rising electricity consumption and a need to balance demand and supply and reduce power cuts.
Every progressive Russian utility is in search of these answers:
What communication platforms could be used to increase response times?
Roman Rudakov, Head of New Technology Department, Megafon and Lenenergo co-speaker discussed new frontiers in real time communication on the network and the benefits utilities can reap from the use of mobile technologies.
How to better communicate usage, pricing and cost? Is Russia ready for dynamic pricing?
Michael Loktionov, Vice President, St Petersburg Electricity Company explained the full potential of real-time meter reading to manage peak loads and influence consumer consumption patterns, leading to developments of demand response programmes.
Could Russia pioneer gas smart grid in a dual energy supply chain?
Alan Jones, Head of Technical Development, Gazprom Global Solutions, explored the duality of energy supply and the creation of gas smart grid; he also announced the first results of Gazprom’s current smart gas projects.
What can Russia learn from European experiences?
Anthony Walsh, of ESB Networks Ireland, Fabio Borghese of Enel Distribuzione, Italy and Gaia Gallotti of Energy Think Tank, IDC insights, gave an overview of European experiences and know-how and key conclusions Russian utilities can draw from these..
At Smart Utilities Russia, these and many other Russian and European utility experts zoomed in on all pressing issues, discussing the most up-to-date projects and technologies available to unlock an unparalleled business potential of Russian electricity reform. Find out how you can use it intelligently and give your business a real value by attending next year's event in Moscow!
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