Smart energy grids—the term used to describe the upgrade of 20th century power grids to become intelligent and networked, reducing costs and increasing efficiency and reliability—have long been discussed, and early versions of smart meters in the form of Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) devices have been in use for several years with limited success. These Continue reading →
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Most communications service providers (CSPs) are currently focused on offering backhaul communication solutions to utilities looking to delve into the smart grid, but that doesn’t mean they’re not equipped to offer more. According to Bill Ablondi, Parks Associates’ director of home systems, there’s room for telcos – amongst the IT companies and home-area network vendors Continue reading →
