With China’s electricity demand forecasted to triple by 2035, and with rapidly expanding renewable energy projects and a growing electric vehicle fleet, the Chinese central government has taken strong measures to revamp its national grid. Stably managing its steeply rising and increasingly variable electricity demand has been and will likely continue to be a crucial Continue reading →
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Taken as a whole, the CURRENT Group will provide utility companies with smart grid sensors and software while Verizon will provide 3G wireless connectivity to the sensors while also managing network security for the grids. The companies say that smart grid technology is aimed at helping utility companies optimize their electrical grid performance by giving Continue reading →
A sweeping overhaul is coming to the 157,000 miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines that crisscross the U.S., delivering energy to 130 million homes. But the changes are happening one laptop-sized machine at a time. These small computers, being installed in homes and businesses around the country, will essentially create a two-way line of communication Continue reading →
As electricity consumption reaches record highs, utility companies and governments are searching for eco-friendly alternatives to the energy crisis. Smart meters can provide real-time readings of energy use, providing more detailed information than conventional meters. Many energy companies throughout North America and Europe are in the process of replacing manual meter readings with these instant, Continue reading →
