SLYY148B january   2019  – april 2023

 

  1.   At a glance
  2.   Authors
  3.   3
  4.   Distributed energy resources as an integral part of the grid
  5.   Bidirectional EV charging to help balance the grid
  6.   Real-time data, monitoring and control of the grid
  7.   Connected battery-powered gas and water meters
  8.   Conclusion
  9.   Additional Resources
Communities and their electric grid systems increase demand for real-time communication, sustainability measures and decentralization efforts to meet a variety of energy needs, while engineers and designers define connectivity standards and approaches.

At a glance

This white paper summarizes developments in four key elements of grid modernization:

1 Distributed energy resources as an integral part of the grid
More regions are seeing the decentralization of renewable energy sources as a means to strengthen their infrastructure.
2 Bidirectional EV charging to help balance the grid
Electric vehicles (EVs) play a significant part of the smart grid, from forecasting charging needs to conserving power or adding excess energy back to the grid.
3 Real-time data, monitoring and control of the grid
Wired and wireless technologies enable the transfer of real-time data for the grid, as well as automation, distribution and control.
4 Connected battery-powered gas and water meters
The connected grid is about more than electricity; gas and water utilities can adopt a variety of simple, low-cost solutions for connectivity, sensing and control.