Barbara, Securing the grid is one challenge but there's also the problem of installing new smart meters at residences, factories and plants. There's a lot of waste already in the system and I bet we could save more by adopting the latest technologies available for offsite monitoring and installing sensors to switch lights off and on depending upon usage patterns. Utilities and governments have to partner on securing the grid, I am eager to see the rollout of smart meters rather than continuing talk, which is what many of these utilities are still doing.
I think the smart grid still has a long way to go in under developed and developing countries.
The most critical issues in developing countries are poor management and corruption. these factors can never support the development of the smart grid.
If these issues are addressed, we could see rapid development in the area of the smart grid, and other areas as well.
Smart Grid is a novel idea to cater the efficient utilization of energy. It also makes sure that the supply is always there. Any failure in any of the supply chain will be compensated through alternate channel. But I think it’s not so common in most of the countries.
Improving management and visibility is a definite part of progress in electric power distribution. Visibility and control encompassing the vast network of wallplug loads beyond the electric meter will introduce what is sure to be an overwhelming complexity to utility companies, which are used to keeping it simple.
As more people are taking advantage of green tech in the form of localized power sources--in some cases even charging back the utility for surplus power--more people may be increasingly independent of the grid. This doesn't set aside the need for smarter technology, but calls into question the need for a hub and spoke type of smart infrastructure.
All countries, but especially emerging countries as well under developed countries could benefit from smart metering. These countries still suffer from lack of regular power and continuous outages.Although they require proper infrastructure (which is also lacking), but smart metering could be extremely beneficial to balance and regulate power consumption.
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