If you want a smarter grid, think Cisco, says start-up Optimal Technologies. You need a network operating system that can route traffic better. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech ...

The digital revolution transforming various industries—illustrated by our articles on smart factories and smart cities—is profoundly reshaping the electricity sector. Governments, energy utilities, ...

The power grid is too old and simple for the growth of extreme weather, EVs, and renewable energy. Chattanooga's utility built a $280 million smart grid, creating $2.7 billion in economic value. This ...

The term "smart grid" describes an electrical grid that's integrated with a computerized, two-way communication network. Older electrical grids send electrical power one direction, from a power plant ...

The companies will facilitate comprehensive energy management for EVs by linking a Distribution Management System (DMS) to be established in the Kihei district of the island, and an Energy Management ...

Every day, utilities across the country receive applications from customers requesting to connect their rooftop solar systems to the grid—up to hundreds per day and thousands per week. This high ...

Over the past several months, alarm bells have been going off regarding potential attacks against the U.S. electrical grid. Consider these recent media headlines: The Wall Street Journal: Cyberattacks ...