| | JUNE 20166E ERGYTech ReviewToday, every device and application that the world populace uses is driven by electricity. In case of the U.S., the world's second largest consumer of energy, in 2015 alone, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration, the country had consumed 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity. This huge amount of power generation and consumption is increasingly being managed by innovative technologies such as smart grid. Smart grid is paving way for a better energy generation and consumption life cycle by turning the traditional linear energy grid into an intelligent and interactive network. With computer-based remote control and automation capabilities, smart grid is revolutionizing the energy value chain, with the same effect what internet had on IT. Built with smart meters, appliances, renewable energy resources, and energy efficiency systems, smart grid is bringing utilities and consumers unforeseen improvements in the way energy is delivered and consumed. In addition, the data communication applications integrated in smart grid not only helps balance the different sources of electricity like wind and solar, but offers high visibility into power network, countering cyber-security threats. The ability of smart grid in building intelligence into legacy infrastructure, unlocking operational efficiencies, and creating new opportunities are the key forces driving the smart grid market growth. According to Transparency Market Research, the global smart grid market is set to grow from $37.7Bn in 2012 to $118.1 Bn in 2019. As smart grid continues to gain momentum, our goal with this special edition is to help companies discover best-of-breed smart grid solutions providers. This edition blends thought-leadership from subject matter experts with real stories on what selected vendors are doing for their clients, including exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. Let us know what you think.A Revolution in Power ManagementCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof. E ERGYTech Review JUNE - 2016, Vol 02 - Issue 01 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Tech ReviewVisit www.energytechreview.com SalesRich Gonsalvesrich@energytechreview.comVisualizersRonald DonovanManaging EditorCharlotte SmithE ERGYTech Review*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaJoshua Parker Kenny PeruzziVian IsaacEDITOR'S DESKCharlotte SmithManaging Editoreditor@energytechreview.com
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