Electricity has an emissions problem. The Internet of Things has the power to transform how we generate, distribute and consume electricity, helping to greatly reduce our emissions. Utilities, if they heed this, can become climate, and customer heroes.

1. IoT and Energy
How the Internet of Things can solve
the biggest energy problems
SAP for Utilities NA 2015

2. • Lead analyst, energy and CleanTech,
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Tom Raftery

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Talk structure
• IoT?
• Bad news
• Good news

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IoT?

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Utilities?

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Bad news

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkBvsCMxrNU

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https://scripps.ucsd.edu/programs/keelingcurve/

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http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/summary-info/global/201507
Warmest July on record

15. 15
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/aug/04/speed-glacier-retreat-worldwide-historically-unprecedented-climate-change

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http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/deadly-pakistan-heat-wave-killed-1-250-government-1.2448759

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/07/india-floods-assam-idINKCN0R71NE20150907

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http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

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http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/6/22/california-looks-to-the-ocean-for-water-during-historic-drought.html

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/01/wildfires-have-now-burned-a-massive-8-million-acres-across-the-u-s-this-year/

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3 important numbers
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575
2795

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"we agree that deep cuts in global emissions are
required... so as to hold the increase in global
temperature below 2 ̊C."
2009 Copenhagen Climate Accord

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565 GtCO2
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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2,795 GtCO2 = Reserves
565 GtCO2 = 2 ̊C
http://www.carbontracker.org/report/carbon-bubble/

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http://www.pwc.co.uk/assets/pdf/low-carbon-economy-index-2014.pdf

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Good news

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http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/gases/co2.html

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Transportation

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http://www.teslamotors.com/models

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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/18/chinese-built-zero-emissions-electric-bus-prepares-for-service-in-london

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http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/10/8927489/bmw-electric-truck-europe-terberg

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http://www.railway-technology.com/features/featuremichel-kerkhof-of-eneco-discusses-the-dutch-rail-networks-renewable-revolution-4647194/

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http://info.solarimpulse.com/timeline/view/8046#.VfWhFrwya6M

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http://www.airbusgroup.com/int/en/innovation-citizenship/airbus-e-fan-the-future-of-electric-aircraft/Programme.html

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Electricity

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http://www.climatecentral.org/news/power-plant-emissions-hit-low-19389

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Electricity & IoT
• Efficiencies
• Predictive Maintenance
• Demand Management

39. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg
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40. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:1876_Bell_Speaking_into_Telephone.jpg
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Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alexander_Graham_Bell.jpg Image credit Apple

42. Photo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Thomas_Edison.jpg Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/intimaj/111843868/
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43. Electricity grids - dumb!
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/bright/24691962/
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44. Photo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMWX1AM8syk
Electricity
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45. Electricity - buggy
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4367029329/
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46. Electricity - Read Only
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericskiff/2400270056/
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47. Provisioning for Hits
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48. Architected for the Past
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakewell/35026819/
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49. Photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/priesdelly/4131832388/
Electricity
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50. Photo https://www.flickr.com/photos/priesdelly/4131832016
Electricity
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51. Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/hsinho/228010056/
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52. Renewable energy demand
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https://demanda.ree.es/demandaEntreFechasEng.html

53. Renewable energy supply
Source - https://demanda.ree.es/eolicaEng.html
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http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/10/denmark-wind-windfarm-power-exceed-electricity-demand

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Storage

56. Exotic storage solutions
Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Minebw-large.jpg
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57. Exotic Storage solutions
Image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Pumpstor_racoon_mtn.jpg
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58. Storage solutions
https://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/15070098194/
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59. Storage
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http://mobile.geek.com/latest/257656-forgetful-scientists-accidentally-quadruple-lithium-ion-battery-lifespan

60. Storage
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http://www.extremetech.com/internet/198462-new-aluminum-air-battery-could-blow-past-lithium-ion-be-refilled-with-water

61. Storage
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http://www.computerworld.com/article/2973483/sustainable-it/samsung-mit-say-their-solid-state-batteries-could-last-a-lifetime.html

62. Storage
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http://www.teslamotors.com/gigafactory

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/09/02/spurred-by-innovators-like-tesla-the-energy-storage-industry-is-booming/

64. Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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Solar

66. http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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67. Renewable energy supply
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/striking-chart-showing-solar-power-will-take-over-world.html
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68. Renewable energy supply
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http://www.thenational.ae/business/energy/uae-beats-renewables-cost-hurdle-with-worlds-cheapest-price-for-solar-energy

69. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-05-16/china-targets-70-gigawatts-of-solar-power-to-cut-coal-reliance
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70. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/17/3670558/india-makes-huge-solar-commitment-100-gigawatts/
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http://ecowatch.com/2015/08/26/navy-invests-largest-solar-farm/

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http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/installing-1393-mw-of-pv-in-q2-2015-us-solar-market-surpasses-20-gw

73. Renewable energy supply
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/166062391/

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https://www.uber.com/

75. How
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IoT

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https://www.gesoftware.com/industrial-internet
Internet of Things - HV

77. Demand response
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http://www.geautomation.com/download/cotw-tripped-cooling-fan-found-on-wind-turbine/13526

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http://www.iberdrola.es/reputation-sustainability/innovation/renewables/
renewable-energies-operation-center/
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

80. Internet of Things - HV
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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

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https://logica.com/en/solutions/renewables-management-system
Internet of Things - HV

83. Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.schneider-electric.com/products/ww/en/5400-substation-automation-systems/?BUSINESS=6

84. Internet of Things - MV
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85. Internet of Things - MV
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http://www.abb.com/product/ap/db0003db004279/ddc1e71fb98386b1c1257a130053b2f3.aspx

86. Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/traftery/4493076201/
Internet of Things - LV
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https://nest.com
Internet of Things - LV

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http://www.smappee.com/be_en/?l=en_IE
Internet of Things - LV

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http://www.smartthings.com
Internet of Things - LV

90. Use proven principles
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexbip/247333777/
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91. http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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92. Photo http://www.rmi.org/electricity_demand_flexibility
Demand response
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93. Internet of Things
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http://www.metering.com/epris-automated-dr-software-tells-appliances-when-its-cheapest-to-run/

94. TiVo’ising Energy Use
Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/earlysound/485734055/
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95. Smart Appliances
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96. Even lighting
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX9XEqZv_bg

97. Photo http://www.teslamotors.com/
Storage solutions
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98. Quote
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I could imagine a smart garage where I would plug in my car and
the computer handles it. I could even make money by cost
shifting.... It solves energy security, energy prices and job
creation...and by the way, climate change.
Eric Schmidt
Exec Chair Google

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100. Photo http://i.imgur.com/up6yu.jpg
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101. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2015/aug/31/citi-report-slowing-global-warming-would-save-tens-of-trillions-of-dollars
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102. http://www.climatecentral.org/news/renewables-benefit-climate-public-health-19397
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103. Conclusion
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• Electricity has an emissions problem
• IoT can help
• Utilities can be heroes
• And make money doing so!

104. Thanks.
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