Electrification was named the “Greatest Engineering Achievement of the 20th Century” by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. The smart grid may soon prove to be the greatest engineering achievement of the 21st. Smart grids use information technology (sensors, communication networks, and user interfaces) to produce a wealth of data about the way electricity is consumed–in unprecedented high resolution. By applying this data and technology, we can revolutionize the way we consume electricity.
via The Smart Grid Opportunity | Fast Company.
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