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Smart Grid: A transformative vision

Date: April 30, 2013
Publication: Fierce SmartGrid

In this article IEEE Smart Grid technical expert Wanda Reder shares her thoughts on how grid modernization bolsters our economic vitality. Read more.

Electrical Grid Woes and the Rise of Edge-Power Players

Date: March 20, 2013
Publication: Fierce SmartGrid

In this article Steven Collier reveals his thoughts on edge power being inevitable and that the incumbent industry players can either be part of this move or be diminished by it. The utility model that we know today needs to make strides to accept the innovation in technology, business models and in customer service of tomorrow. Read more.

Electric vehicles and the smart grid

Date: February 27, 2013
Publication: FierceSmartGrid

Gregorio Cappuccino, IEEE smart grid technical expert: I'm often asked how I see energy storage fitting into the new smart grid paradigm and, possibly, the energy markets of tomorrow. Read more

The future smart grid - today

Date: March 5, 2013
Publication: Fierce SmartGrid

Travis Mitchell reports in this FierceSmartGrid feature that the common goal of the 2013 ISGT event was bringing the valuable functionality and reliability of smart grid to the mass market. He recounts the event offered much in the way of building out the future smart grid but also took time to recognize how far the industry has come. Smart Meter deployments and grid updates were shared along with status updates on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's (ARRA) and Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) projects. Read more.

Smart Grid - Starting at the generator, ending at the refrigerator

Date: February 19, 2013
Publication: FierceSmartGrid

In this interview with FierceSmartGrid Editor Barbara Vergetis Lundin, Professor Saifur Rahman, founding director of the Advanced Research Institute at Virginia Tech, discusses the concept of smart grid and how to grow public awareness and acceptance of it. Read more