Energy consumption rises in the Middle East, #SmartElectricity solutions needed

According to a recent article in 24/7, the Middle East’s per capita energy consumption is amongst the highest in the world and is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.  It is believe that the reason for this growth is directly related to the energy subsidies provided by the government to its residents.  Now, utilities are face with the challenge of meeting increasing energy demands.  Many of these companies will need to adopt smart technology to manage power generation, transmission and distribution and electricity consumption.

As the 2nd Smart Electricity World MENA taking place in Dubai from November 21-23, 2011, regional utility companies will share their strategies for reducing energy consumption while meeting rising energy demands.  Join the region’s top utility companies as they discuss their plans on implementing smart grids and smart meters to meet future electricity demands and manage energy consumption.