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Global Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities Industry Report 2023-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Networks, 5G, Energy, Technology, Utilities, PGE, Farm, Network, SGCC, Public utility, Lower Colorado River Authority, Southern Company, CSG, Hertz, Wind, China Southern Power Grid, Power, Electricity, 3GPP, CPFL Energia, Power plant engineering, Ni Putes Ni Soumises, Aircraft, ESB Group, Enel, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Investment, SCE, LCRA, Kansai Electric Power Company, MVNO, EDF, LTE, Automation, SDG, Xcel Energy, Mobile phone

The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Private 5G/4G cellular networks - also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology - are rapidly gaining popularity across a diverse range of vertical industries.
  • The utilities sector is no exception to this trend and will see global spending on dedicated cellular networks grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next three years.
  • French multinational electric utility group EDF is deploying private mobile networks to bring secure cellular connectivity to its nuclear power plants.

Global Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities Industry Report 2023-2030: Smart Grid Communications Drive Adoption of Private Cellular Networks

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Monday, January 15, 2024
PGE, Farm, Network, SGCC, Public utility, Lower Colorado River Authority, Southern Company, CSG, Hertz, Wind, China Southern Power Grid, Power, Electricity, 3GPP, CPFL Energia, Power plant engineering, Ni Putes Ni Soumises, Aircraft, ESB Group, Enel, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Investment, SCE, LCRA, Kansai Electric Power Company, MVNO, EDF, LTE, Automation, SDG, Xcel Energy, Mobile phone

DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Private 5G/4G Cellular Networks for Utilities: 2023-2030" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Private 5G/4G cellular networks - also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology - are rapidly gaining popularity across a diverse range of vertical industries.
  • The utilities sector is no exception to this trend and will see global spending on dedicated cellular networks grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next three years.
  • CSG (China Southern Power Grid) relies on both LTE-based private cellular systems and end-to-end 5G network slicing over commercial mobile operator networks to fulfill the wireless communications needs of its smart electric power grid.

Garden & Gun Announces Second Annual Champions of Conservation Honorees

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Travel, White Plains, The Good Road, Farmer, Native, G&G, Social justice, River, Diversity, Inclusion, Conservation, Blue Ridge Mountains, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, Garden & Gun, Heart, Human, Cocktail, Face, Good Roads Movement, Research, Knowledge, PBS, Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, DNA, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Cherokee, Climate change, Dawn DeDeaux, Partnership, Choctaw, Di Benedetto, Affrilachia, Natural Resources, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Hunting, Tourism, Television, Machine tool, Agriculture, Lower Colorado River Authority, Orvis

CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden & Gun, in partnership with Explore Asheville, unveils this year's Champions of Conservation in the October/November issue on newsstands today. Following a 2022 debut, Garden & Gun's Champions of Conservation program celebrates and salutes leaders and innovators whose groundbreaking work and environmental projects are making a Southern impact.

Key Points: 
  • Following a 2022 debut, Garden & Gun's Champions of Conservation program celebrates and salutes leaders and innovators whose groundbreaking work and environmental projects are making a Southern impact.
  • After months of extensive research, the Garden & Gun editorial team hand-selected each champion with help from a panel of conservation experts.
  • To celebrate the 2023 Champions of Conservation, Garden & Gun and Explore Asheville invite guests to the Blue Ridge Mountains on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for Cocktails and Conservation – a cocktail reception and thought-provoking discussion hosted by DiBenedetto.
  • "Explore Asheville is proud to present Garden & Gun's 2023 Champions of Conservation.

Spearmint Energy Confirms Mechanical Completion and Commencement of Sungrow Commissioning Activities to Support 300 MWh Project Revolution in ERCOT Power Market

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Environment, Technology, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Batteries, Revolution, ERCOT, Partnership, EPC, Cell, Wind, ESS, Sungrow Huainan Solar Farm, Engineering, Weather, BESS, Renewable energy, Spearmint, Lower Colorado River Authority

Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today confirmed the start of commissioning activities at the Company’s 300 MWh battery energy storage project known as Revolution.

Key Points: 
  • Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today confirmed the start of commissioning activities at the Company’s 300 MWh battery energy storage project known as Revolution.
  • The successful commissioning of the BESS will enable Spearmint’s Revolution to support a low-cost, clean, and resilient grid for homes and businesses throughout the ERCOT power market.
  • The project, which was energized in June 2023, reached mechanical completion in July and is scheduled to begin operations later this year.
  • The project will help bolster Texas’ energy storage capabilities and provide resiliency during times of extreme weather as well as access to renewable energy solutions across the state.

BESS POWER CORPORATION REACHES ITS FIRST MILESTONE: ERCOT CONFIRMS THE CAPACITY OF LUND STORAGE PROJECT FOR A TOTAL POWER OF 407.55 MW

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Monday, July 3, 2023
ERCOT, FIS, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Lund, Lower Colorado River Authority, SPV, Renewable energy

Lund Storage has an import/export capacity of 407.55 MW, establishing it as one of the largest utility-scale energy storage projects in the state of Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Lund Storage has an import/export capacity of 407.55 MW, establishing it as one of the largest utility-scale energy storage projects in the state of Texas.
  • BESS Power Corp, is owned jointly by Redelfi, a Euronext Milan listed company, Altea Green Power, and the U.S. based developer Elio Energy Group LLC.
  • BESS Power purchased the US-registered SPV Lund Storage Center 1 LLC earlier this year, which is located on 50 acres of privately-owned land in Travis County, Texas.
  • Lund Storage is now moving forward with the Full Interconnect Study, with a projected commercial operations date in 2026.

More than 100 Utility Industry Leaders Join the Push for Private Broadband

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, UBBA, Learning, Duke Energy, Communication, Public utility, LCRA, Original equipment manufacturer, Southern California Edison, Carbon, CNP, Organization, Southern Linc, CenterPoint Energy, Lower Colorado River Authority, New York Power Authority, Growth, NYSE, LTE, Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, Renewable energy

The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) , a collaboration of utilities and solution providers dedicated to championing private broadband networks for critical infrastructure industries, today announced that it has reached a major milestone by surpassing more than 100 members.

Key Points: 
  • The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) , a collaboration of utilities and solution providers dedicated to championing private broadband networks for critical infrastructure industries, today announced that it has reached a major milestone by surpassing more than 100 members.
  • Utilities across the U.S. and globally are realizing the critical role of private broadband in grid modernization as they seek to achieve aggressive sustainability goals and deliver new, connected services to customers.
  • While many utilities currently manage a multitude of siloed, narrowband wireless networks, private broadband can provide the scale and efficiency required to meet customers’ needs for an evolving, distributed digital grid.
  • “Only private broadband can meet the demands for connectivity and efficiency that utility customers require.

Anterix to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Recently Announced Contract with Lower Colorado River Authority

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) will hold a conference call to discuss its recently announced contract with Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:00 am ET.

Key Points: 
  • WOODLAND PARK, N.J., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) will hold a conference call to discuss its recently announced contract with Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:00 am ET.
  • Interested parties can participate in the call by dialing 1-866-777-2509 (international callers dial 1-412-317-5413).
  • Participants may also pre-register for the conference call at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10178496/f9463a97c0 .
  • A live audio only webcast and replay of the call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix's website at https://www.anterix.com/events/ .

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY EXPANDS ITS COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES WITH NEW 900 MHz PRIVATE WIRELESS NETWORK FROM ANTERIX

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Monday, April 24, 2023
City, Communication, School, Lower Colorado River Authority, ERCOT, LCRA, Colorado River, LTE, ATEX, Water, Internet service provider, Electric power

WOODLAND PARK, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) and the Lower Colorado River Authority today announced that the parties have entered into an agreement under which LCRA will purchase 900 MHz broadband licenses from Anterix necessary to deploy a wireless broadband system. The agreement covers 68 counties and more than 30 cities in LCRA's wholesale electric, transmission and water service areas.

Key Points: 
  • LCRA is the first non-investor owned utility to pursue 900 MHz private long-term evolution, or LTE.
  • LCRA currently owns and operates a trunked 900 MHz narrowband radio system, which it uses to meet its communication needs throughout its service territory and shares with a wide range of customers.
  • "The network will provide a host of upgrades that will benefit LCRA and our customers by significantly improving data transmission, overall communication capabilities and resilience."
  • The agreement marks the first private wireless broadband network in Texas built for critical infrastructure, schools and public transit.

Texas utility selects Wärtsilä technology for new 190 MW grid-balancing peaker power plant

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Ageing, Growth, LCRA, Lower Colorado River Authority, Energy, Natural gas, Power, Renewable energy, Oil, Electric power industry, Central Texas

HOUSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the generating equipment for a new approximately 190 MW power plant to be built in Texas, USA.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the generating equipment for a new approximately 190 MW power plant to be built in Texas, USA.
  • The order was placed by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), a river authority based in Austin, Texas providing wholesale power to the Texas power grid.
  • “This new dispatchable peaker power plant with Wärtsilä technology will support the Texas power grid within minutes,” said Randa Stephenson, LCRA chief commercial officer.
  • The plant will be located in Central Texas and will operate with ten Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas.

Spearmint Energy Breaks Ground on Revolution to Bring 300 MWh of New Battery Energy Storage to the ERCOT Grid

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Electricity, ERCOT, Partnership, EPC, Wind, Mortensen, Investment, Energy, Growth, Engineering, Project, Renewable energy, Electric power industry, Lower Colorado River Authority, Revolution, Spearmint

Spearmint Energy (Spearmint) a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that it has begun construction of Revolution, its 150 MW, 2-hour battery energy storage project in West Texas, in partnership with Mortenson, a leading power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor with deep experience in wind, solar, transmission and distribution, repowering, and battery energy storage.

Key Points: 
  • Spearmint Energy (Spearmint) a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that it has begun construction of Revolution, its 150 MW, 2-hour battery energy storage project in West Texas, in partnership with Mortenson, a leading power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor with deep experience in wind, solar, transmission and distribution, repowering, and battery energy storage.
  • Specifically, Mortenson will construct the battery storage facility, substation, and transmission line connecting the project to the ERCOT grid.
  • We look forward to working closely with the Spearmint team to add this much-needed storage asset to the ERCOT grid.
  • Founded by energy industry veteran Andrew Waranch in partnership with Kevin Kelley, CEO of Roscommon Analytics LLC, Spearmint is a next generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage.