Tag Archives: Smart Grid
What is the Smart Grid? — Part 2
In my previous post, I gave a brief overview of the Smart Grid. There are many other resources on the Web that provide a good introductory overview of the Smart Grid. Websites: NIST Smart Grid Conceptual Model Smart Grid Clearing House SmartGrid.G… Continue reading
What is the Smart Grid?
The electric grid is the vast network that transmits electric power from the place of generation to the end consumer. Most of our electricity is generated at large centers such as Thermal Power plants, Hydro-Electric plants and Nuclear Power plant… Continue reading
The Driving Forces behind the Smart Grid
What are the driving forces behind the attempt to build the modern Smart Grid?1. Energy Efficiency: The modern world economy is hungry for energy. The human population is close to 7 Billion. A substantial percentage of this population lives in und… Continue reading