Water & Wastewater Treatment Magazine
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10 key technologies Ten technologies are fundamentally changing the shape and look of the utilities sector. These include technologies and innovations that are already a key part of utilities' daily operations, and those whose influence and impact is only going to grow in the coming years. The top 10 technologies are: cloud computing; demand response and demand side management; electric vehicles; energy storage, including battery technology; geographical information systems (GIS); the Internet of Things (IoT); machine learning; smart metering; solar; and wind. Over the coming months we'll speak to experts in these technologies, look at examples of how they have been rolled out and assess the impact they've had, look at the numbers behind the innovations, and get investor views on the development of the technologies and how close they are to transforming 'business as usual' operation in the sector. 10 key people Ten individuals have embraced innovation and change in their respective companies, across the sector, and more widely. They are the leaders in the transformation the utilities are undergoing towards becoming more flexible, sustainable and suitable for the new world we're all heading towards. These people are: Basil Scarsella, chief executive, UK Power Networks; Ben Jeffs, director and chief executive, MOSL; Cathryn Ross, chief executive, Ofwat; Cheryl Latham, chief executive, Brighter World Energy; Dermot Nolan, chief executive, Ofgem; Piers Clark, founder and chairman, Isle Utilities; Elon Musk, founder and products architect, Tesla and chairman, SolarCity; John Reynolds, chief executive, Castle Water; Simon Harrison, group strategic development manager, Mott MacDonald, and chair of the energy policy panel, IET; and Tony Cocker, chief executive, Eon UK. Over the coming months we'll speak to the top 10 people, speak to people in the industry about the influence and impact they've had, and publish biographies detailing their careers and key decisions. Completely free Utility Week Live 2017 tickets are now available at www.utilityweeklive.co.uk In the run up to Utility Week Live 2017 – the annual flagship utilities event – Water & Wastewater Treatment magazine, plus sister brands Utility Week, WET News and Network, will look in depth at the top 10 individuals and technologies transforming utilities, as voted for by the industry themselves.