Energy Smart Technologies Leadership Forum
November 21, 2011
The 2011 Energy Smart Technologies Leadership Forum recently took place in Portugal and was hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The Forum convened more than 60 thought-leading experts in smart energy from international utilities, technology and service companies, government bodies, finance providers and non-governmental organisations.
The participants debated a series of critical issues that will determine how smart energy will transform the power sector over the next 10 years. Though uncertainty about the global economy remains, the Forum’s participants were still optimistic that the smart grid sector can thrive over the next few years and help to deliver a cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective energy system.
There are still many building blocks that must be put in place to obtain the benefits of smart energy technology. Some of these include:
• Investment in smarter infrastructure
• Smart homes and consumers
• Electric Vehicle Integration
• Fostering new business models
• Technology Development
• Scenarios for multiple possible futures
For more information see: 2011 Energy Smart Technologies Leadership Forum – The Results Book
