Technological and Infrastructural Challenge

Communication Here you can discuss all topics related to the transmission of information, in this case, on energy consumption or production. Smart Meters Here you can discuss all topics related to metering devices whose main function is to record actual electricity consumption readings. Information System Here you can discuss all topics related to a set of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and disseminate information to support decision making, control, analysis and visualization. Energy Market Operation Here you can discuss all topics related to the way the energy market operates when dealing with the trade and supply of energy. Electricity Use Here you can discuss all topics related to the sharing of energy consumption that uses electricity or the energy demand made on electricity supply by services/systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, appliances in a dwelling. Electricity Production Here you can discuss all topics related to the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy such as fossil or renewable ones. Pricing Mechanism Here you can discuss all topics related to the mechanism by which the price for energy through the interplay between supply and demand is determined. Energy Management System Here you can discuss insights to reduce energy consumption, and software that allows to control and monitor electric utilities and electricity-consuming devices, such as HVAC systems, lighting, appliances, etc. Electricity Storage Here you can discuss all topics related to the capacity of storing the electricity produced during periods of relatively high production and low demand to use it at a later time in periods of lower production or higher demand.