The head of the Federal Network Agency, Matthias Kurth, the rapid expansion of energy networks in Germany sees an opportunity to promote innovation and enhance competition in the energy sector.
Leipzig. The Agency is seeking a innovative step with German network infrastructure. The implementation of this objective is, inter alia, the restructuring of energy use and energy consumption through smart metering and control devices.
electricity costs under control through smart meters
Smart meters - so-called smart meters - are from January 2010 statutory requirement for new buildings and large renovated buildings. With the new meters, consumers can quickly control their energy consumption and identify energy-efficient devices, analyze and plan consumption periods depending on the time consumption. Besides this possibility of cost savings Kurth warned of a rapid introduction of electricity tariffs for household customers, the price of electricity vary according flexible supply and demand situation.
think with the energy grid is
The liberalization of electricity markets will set off traditional structures. One aspect of a smart energy grid - Smart Grid - the rapid expansion of networks to changes in electricity production (eg offshore wind farms) to meet: an efficient and comprehensive energy management can manage temporary excess electricity flexible, intelligent meters and sensors monitor the current memory. Objective of such a system is to ensure an efficient and reliable energy supply. In future, this thinking systems for the analysis, collection, transport and storage of the stream will be responsible.
Changing energy suppliers supported the competition
from the increasing competition may benefit consumers but today, when "they exercise their exchange facility use. (...) Above all, switching suppliers is putting pressure on prices, "said Kurth. The more customers from using its exchange facility use, is all the more lively and the energy market. This should benefit consumers. A comparison of rates - for example, under www.kilowatthandel.de - brings information and clarity on the potential savings. Where the electricity or gas provider is changing fast, easy and risk free CARRIED. Deals with payment or package prices are not included. Online consumers can immediately conclude a new treaty, the withdrawal is made by the new supplier.
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