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World Service,27 Oct 2010,18 mins

Re-wiring the future

Business Daily

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Many investors see huge opportunities in what is called 'the smart electricity grid' which cuts down the waste of energy and allows the flow to become two-way. Dutch venture capitalist Rene Savelsberg, chief executive of S E. T. Venture Partners describes the attractions of a smart grid. And Peter Löscher chief executive of Siemens, tells Lesley Curwen how 'a smart grid' designed by his company can save power for Abu Dhabi's new eco-city, Masdar City. Plus, Darrell Hayslip the chief executive of Xtreme Power, describes the new batteries which can store up wind power, ready for use by the grid.

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