The amount of data that smart grid devices can generate is indeed vast, as commentator after commentator will tell you. The big hurdle is leveraging that data to deliver real value for utilities and the customers they serve. Using data to enable not just real-time analytics, but real-time grid control decisions, remain a major goal. [...]
The Story on CO2 Cleaning
You can watch a video of how CO2 cleaning works. For decades, CO2 cleaning has been used to disinfect and clean the interiors of food processing machines, strip paint off of ship hulls, and remove graffiti from walls. It is an extremely fast and effective form of cleaning that is widely used in a variety [...]
The Biggest Topic of Conversation at Windpower 2013
The U.S. federal government’s production tax credits (PTCs) for wind energy were undoubtedly the topic of conversation at Windpower 2013. The unpredictability surrounding the PTCs—from the rules around what investments will qualify for the current PTCs, to questions about whether the PTCs will again be extended—continue to impact the U.S. wind energy in a big [...]
Maximizing Renewable Energy Plant Investment with Energy Storage Systems
Energy storage solutions offer great benefit for power grids by shaving peak demand and improving power quality and reliability. They can also mitigate the effects of intermittent wind and solar energy generation on power systems. But renewable energy plant owners and operators—who don’t necessarily operate utility power systems—may ask: how can energy storage help improve [...]
Three Solutions for Integrating Renewable Energy to the Grid
With Earth Day 2013 this week, we saw renewed focus on what actions should be taken to protect the planet against the effects of climate change. Not surprisingly, increasing global use of clean energy sources ranks high on the list. It’s a pressing goal for anyone who wants to reduce carbon emissions, particularly as worldwide [...]
Achieving Five Nines Link Availability for Smart Grid Communication Systems
The smart grid is rapidly becoming a reality in many areas—which in turn is driving a need for highly reliable data communication systems. This communication system should reliably report network state and performance, resulting in more efficient electricity generation and distribution as well as usage forecasting. Designing a reliable grid connectivity system that meets these [...]
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