The battery technology has been first created by Alessandro Volta in 1800, which impacted the scientific community, as well as a whole market for electrical storage. Batteries have gained increased importance over the years and, more recently it has been expanding significantly, primarily due to the electric vehicle (EV) market boost, which has seen a […]
With smart metering data starting to be available to end consumers in some markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques enable the creation of new highly tailored energy services. This innovative type of services increases value not only for the utilities but also to the end consumers. Most cost benefit analyses of the […]
Cooperativa Eléctrica do Vale D’Este (CEVE), a Portuguese energy cooperative, distributes power on the LV network and acts as an electricity retailer for around 9,000 customers in the North of Portugal. CEVE has an imbedded innovative-driven culture to meet its corporate sustainability and social responsibility goals, having been investing in the deployment of smart meters […]
With the opening of the market and the increase of energy supply companies in Portugal, we, the final consumers, have more choice in terms of service offerings. This scenario makes the new small marketers introduce marketing techniques in the hope of attracting new customers, who have been provided by the same energy companies all their […]
Data analytics from smart metering data can offer valuable insight about consumers and their behaviours when it comes to their energy use. Using smart meter readings, analytics can interpret that data to learn about consumer’s preferences and interactions, and can use this information to develop customized messaging and communication with the consumer to provide greater […]