Smart grids are the future of electrical distribution. The current electrical grid is a bit like water. There's a certain amount of power on the grid and it flows where spouts open -- or where switches flick on, as the case may be. Smart grids, however, offer the promise of a more efficient electrical system. These grids rearrange themselves to put power when and where it is most needed.
The drive to move toward a smart grid is motivated by four main concerns: First, to make the...
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