Wireless Makes the Electric Grid Smarter and More Reliable (.PDF Download)

April 9, 2019
Wireless Makes the Electric Grid Smarter and More Reliable (.PDF)

The electric grid in the United States is over 130 years old. Yet it continues to supply electricity reliably via over 3200 electric utility companies. This dated infrastructure has its problems, but it’s gradually undergoing a transition that will improve its reliability and make it less subject to fossil-fuel usage.

The goal is to create a “smart grid” that will rely more on renewable energy, distributed microgrids, and incorporate modern technologies to improve its ability to supply our ever-increasing demand for electricity. One of those technologies is wireless communications. Some of the wireless developments include connected meters, efficient distribution, smart EV charging, and data on demand. Short-range wireless devices are proving themselves as a way to improve the system in multiple ways.

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