Electricity generation in a carbon-constrained world: Part II - The technologies
The technology of the electricity supply industry which suffered from low efficiency and stagnation in the last century is now in the process of evolution through the introduction of more efficient generation and smart grids. Smart grids rely on two-way AMI that will give consumers more control over their energy use and create new opportunities for energy retail services, infrastructure management and renewable energy generation. Beside improved technologies for energy storage, the smart grid will provide an alternative through demand management of consumer's appliances and possible PHEV energy exchange with the grid. At the core of the smart grid lies the development of the intelligent micro-grid. Such micro-grid will enhance distributed generation and will be incorporated to a smart grid through dedicated highways for command data and power exchange. The ultimate results will hopefully be more efficient supply that better serve consumer needs and lowers costs and help mitigate undue harmful emissions.
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