How IT is changing the way we generate and distribute energy
Reynold GreenlawHave you heard of the “smart grid”? The national generation and transmission of electricity is one of the defining problems of our time driven by concerns over energy independence, global warming and emergency resilience. To make the most of our resources and incorporate new power sources, such as wind, we will need a grid that is flexible, responsive and efficient. At National Grid work towards the smart grid has long been underway. Traditionally power is “broadcast” from a few central[...]