Lead ContractorsABBABB is one of the largest energy and automation technology companies. It is present in around a hundred countries and has been in business for more than 120 years. The ABB Group specializes in power semiconductors, network automation technologies and network communications standards. They therefore have extensive knowledge of smart grid technologies. The main focus of this company is distribution automation, but it also provides solutions for energy storage, distribution network hardware, network management, metering and communications, FACTS/HVDC and enterprise software for demand management [1].AclaraAclara is a leading provider of meter data management and consumer engagement solutions. The company is also an expert in advanced metering infrastructure and utility networks. The company works in nine countries and serves more than 500 utilities [1]. Aclara is currently in production with Pennsylvania Power & Light to connect its 1.5 million customers' utilities with distribution planning and forecasting. In Latin America, Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission has chosen Aclara's advanced power line metering infrastructure network for a project that will also enable home display. Data management and advanced metering infrastructure for utility information systems. They have over 25 million meters under contract and serve utilities across North America, Europe and Australia [1]. The company is responsible for a new smart grid framework project for 1.1 million customers. Long Island Power Authority and National Grid Electric Ser...... middle of paper ...... or throughout its service area)(Andres Carvallo adobe).Energy AustraliaWith A$100 million contract from government Australian, Energy Australia was able to launch its own smart grid project. In June 2010, in the state of New South Wales, the cities of Newcastle and Sydney were planned to install 50,000 smart meters across five sites in Newcastle, Scone, the Sydney Central Business District (CBD ), Ku-ring-gai. and Newington. The project entitled “Smart Grid, Smart Cities” is expected to be fully completed in 2013. In addition, 15,000 households in the region will receive information on their household energy and water consumption and their carbon dioxide emissions. . The project also includes battery storage and smart charging stations in the Sydney CBD, as well as renewable energy trials, which extend the project's objectives beyond just smart meters..