What is the Smart Grid?

“If the grid were just 5% more efficient, the energy savings would equate to permanently eliminating the fuel and greenhouse gas emissions from 53 million cars.”

Department of Energy

Our electrical grid is outdated and demand is outpacing the supply.The smart grid transforms our electrical system into a modern network that empowers utilities and consumers to revolutionize how we create and consume energy. A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology to save energy, reduce cost and increase reliability. Such a modernized electricity network is being promoted by many countries as a way of addressing energy independence and global warming issues.

Silver Spring Networks provides hardware, software and services that connect every device on the grid. This creates a wireless communications network that allow devices such as meters, load management controllers and plug-in vehicle applications to communicate with each other and the utility. The benefits include utilities to improve energy efficiency, empower customers and ensure reliable delivery of low-cost services.

What is the Smart Grid?

Over this unified network, utilities can deploy any number of advanced applications, such as

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