Smart Grid & the Environment, Lean Smart Grids & More: 09/28/2010

Smart Grid & the Environment, Lean Smart Grids & More: 09/28/2010

Here are some of the most interesting stories on Smart Grid and smart meter technologies you might have missed this past week:

How Do We Pick Up The Pace on Building Smart Grids?
SmartPlanet.com asks some great questions in this article, and provides some interesting insight as to how the world can actually pick up the pace on the building process for Smart Grids.  The bottom line they found was that Smart Grid potential won’t be reached until they boost customer interaction with utilities.

How Can We Implement the “Lean” Smart Grid?
More information on one of the biggest questions being asked surrounding the Smart Grid:  How can we implement the Lean Smart Grid?  As mentioned in this article, going forward with the Smart Grid the course will be decided not by how high the technology is, but how it is implemented.

Will Lithium Batteries Dominate Short-Term Smart Grid Storage?
Smart storage systems might be the biggest factor in the success of the Smart Grid going forward.  Questions are now popping up as to how electricity will be stored in the Smart Grid.  Many believe and are wondering if lithium batteries will be the most common Smart Grid storage option.  What do you think?

Secure the Smart Grid & Improve the Environment?
A huge connection is being attempted and explained in this great article.  That connection is whether or not a correlation can be found between securing the Smart Grid and actually improving the environment in the process.  Brilliant read.

10 Things We Need to Consider Before Smart Meter Deployment
Experts agree that smart metering requires even smarter planning ahead.  This article provides 10 things that should be heavily considered before full smart meter deployment is achieved.  Everything from asking who will deploy them to which tools will be used in the process is covered.

Be sure to check back next Tuesday for the latest Smart Grid Industry News Roundup.