Understanding the Smart Grid requires an appreciation of the interactions of multiple layers of control and communication. The best tool for understanding all the layers of complexity is the ...

In June, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) released its “Report to NIST on the Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Roadmap.” This document signals the replacement of vague promises about ...

NIST has updated its smart grid framework, adding a number of standards tied to smart meters. (Credit: iStock) Over the past few years, the federal government has devoted billions of dollars to help ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) continues to focus on cybersecurity risks in key areas like Smart Grid and Smart Cities. NIST kicks off a two day workshop from Nov. 13-14, ...

Smart solid-state transformers could be used to make a stable, reliable 'smart grid' -- allowing the power distribution system to route renewable energy from homes and businesses into the power grid - ...

One of the biggest issues facing utilities that switch to a smart grid is how to deploy these technologies on a large scale while still leaving room for upgrades. One of the biggest issues facing ...

Our electric grid is old and fraying, but new technology could insulate us from the possibility of widespread blackouts and cyberattacks. What would you do if your electricity was suddenly cut? What ...

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SmartEnergy IP has launched the first-ever Smart Grid Customer Education Model. SmartEnergy IP has launched the first-ever Smart Grid Customer Education Model. The model provides a common framework ...

GlobalData’s latest report, Smart Grid, is among the latest strategic intelligence reports from the industry analysis specialist. The report provides an industry analysis of the smart grid market, its ...

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