Given the important of location inforamtion in electricity distribution this Smart Grids project would be a an opportunity to collaborate with wider technologies.
This is from an AIIA (Australian information industry association represents 450 ITC companies from the biggest to sole trader consultants)
“The Government’s Budget announcement to provide up to $100 million in partnership with industry to develop commercial scale smart grid demonstrations has been implemented via Draft Guidelines for the Application by consortia to design and build the grid project. AIIA recently participated in an industry consultation with DEWHA and the energy sector to review the draft Guidelines and discuss some of the major requirements for the project.
The lead proponent for any project consortium must be an electricity distribution company; there are, however, opportunities for ICT organisations to work in crucial roles within a consortium on this important project. Interested members should contact Loretta Johnson <mailto:l.johnson@aiia.com.au> for further information”.