Smart grid is set to get a lot smarter
The smart grid is being built bit by bit – it may not arrive with a bang, but one day soon it will be all around us
Energy remains one of the most pressing matters of the modern age. With a global population approaching 7.5 billion, we need more than ever to address the energy trilemma – producing clean, secure and affordable power for an energy-hungry world. This report explores the latest innovations in the quest for clean energy, from floating turbines to demand-response programmes, and it looks at the growing trend of energy storage and the developing countries leading the way in green investment. It also outlines how cities must smarten up to save energy, and the gradual arrival of the smart grid and its impact on businesses and households alike
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The smart grid is being built bit by bit – it may not arrive with a bang, but one day soon it will be all around us
Cities where technology measures and manages the use of green energy are a smart step towards sustainability in the 21st century
Demand-side response, a scheme in which customers are incentivised financially to lower or shift their electricity use at peak times, is changing the dynamics of the UK energy market
UK power of the future increasingly looks green as the renewable energy sector gains backing from businesses signing up to sustainable electricity generation