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Smart Grid Solutions *
15 July 2012A smart grid in simple terms is an Electricity distribution network that combines a bi-directional power flow network integrated with a bi-directional information flow (communication) network in such a manner as to facilitate various optimization and control features. Some of the distinguishing features mentioned in the NIST framework for Smart Grid includes:
- Increased use of digital information and controls technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid
- Dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, with full cyber security
- Deployment and integration of distributed resources and generation, including renewable
- resources
- Development and incorporation of demand response, demand-side resources, and energy efficiency
- resources
- Deployment of smart technologies for metering, communications concerning grid operations and status, and distribution automation
- Integration of smart appliances and consumer devices
- Deployment and integration of advanced electricity storage and peak-shaving technologies,including plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and thermal-storage air conditioning
- Provision to consumers of timely information and control options
- Development of standards for communication and interoperability of appliances and
- equipment connected to the electric grid, including the infrastructure serving the grid
