Keep update with latest news on electricity delivery industry, technologies, future smart grid, and transmission and distribution system through POWERGRID International magazine – September 2014 edition.
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Beyond Asset Mapping — Three More Ways to Leverage Your GIS
Matt Crooks of Schneider Electric writes that utilities can use their GIS to share knowledge across the organization, plan an expansion and manage field teams.
Smart Grid Sensors Well-positioned to Improve Reliability at Brazil’s Mega Utilities
The top five advantages of smart grid sensors, using examples from Brazil.
LTE Makes Smart Metering Even Smarter
The internet connection is one of the most fundamental features of smart meters, and it must be secure, robust and long-lasting. For these reasons, 4G LTE is nearly perfect.
M2M Testing Times for UK Utilities
The ability to control devices such as thermostats from a smartphone will be big business.
Case Study: High-voltage Underground Cable for NY Substation Expansions with Space Constraints
Peter Ebersold of Marmon Utility examines how NYSEG expanded the Big Tree Substation that feeds Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills.
Wireless Field-area Networks for Smart Grid Communications
Smart grid applications can help utilities meet conflicting demands, but an additional component is required: a two-way broadband communication network.
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POWERGRID International magazine covers electric power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) trends at utilities around the world, including topics relevant to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customers who use some 60 percent of the electricity in the United States. Topics include: Electric grid automation and control; smart metering; T&D engineering, operations, maintenance and equipment from inside power plant control rooms to customer devices in homes; products and services; smart grid; IT; and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) end users.
