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4G and WiMAX for the Smart Grid: Enabling Access, Applications and Affordability

Posted by Derek on June 02, 2010
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Any smart grid is a telecommunications network for the utility and the communities it serves. 4G technologies provide any power utility with the most cost effective technology in monitoring the grid from power production to power consumption. Not only will a 4G smart grid read meters, they will also provide a range of cost saving Continue reading →

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The Smart Grid Last Mile(s) – Part 2 | Talkstandards

Posted by Derek on April 05, 2010
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In the previous part of this blog (read Part 1 HERE), we discussed the Smart Grid vision. In this section, we shall see how the Smart Grid extends to the home network. It is important to realize that the last mile (the home), can extend to the ‘meter’ OR it can proliferate deeper into every Continue reading →

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The Smart Grid Last Mile(s) – Part 1 | Talkstandards

Posted by Derek on March 30, 2010
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Abstract: This is a multi part blog about Smart Grid standardization. It outlines the complexities and the standards at the ‘last mile’ of the Smart Grid i.e. between the Smart meter and the home area network. This is the key interface from the customer standpoint. It is critical to partner with the customer and gain Continue reading →

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