Smart Energy: Strong push in the US and other parts of the Americas
Both North and South America appear to be strong adopters of Smart Energy projects with nearly half of all identified Smart Energy IoT projects taking place there. The majority of Smart Energy projects can be classified as Smart Grid initiatives, an example being the American City of Fort Collins Utilities´ Smart Grid initiative. Another extensive Smart Energy project is the smart grid demonstration project on Jeju Island, South Korea, which incorporates both distributed renewable generation and advanced metering infrastructure. While typically these projects focus on increasing the efficiency and reliability of the grid, IoT technology can also be used to avoid energy theft as showcased in a project in Tucumán, Argentina.