Mustafa Shafawi Channel NewsAsia 27 Oct 10;
SINGAPORE: Singapore has taken a step closer towards implementing an Intelligent Energy System (IES).
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has appointed Accenture and ST Electronics to design and implement Phase 1 of its IES pilot project.
It will test and evaluate new applications and intelligent technologies with the objective of deploying a smart grid throughout Singapore.
This will enable Singapore to better manage electricity demand.
Chief executive of EMA Lawrence Wong said once the applications in the pilot are found to be cost-effective and viable, they will be rolled out progressively on a wider scale.
This is so that all consumers can enjoy the benefits of greater choice and control over their energy usage.
-CNA/wk
