When it comes to the smart grid, there has been an obvious “tug-of-war” between utilities and consumers, as these end-users demand more from their utility companies in better managing their energy intake, and utilities attempt to address this demand by implementing next-generation solutions and devices.
The way in which consumers as a whole view the electric grid has evolved, as it’s no longer solely about power consumption. Instead, the smart grid has positioned utilities to deliver their services in a manner that controls costs, enhances reliability and data management. And, when data is placed in the hands of utilities, it becomes useful, actionable information for today’s intelligent smart grid applications.
On the other hand, the smart grid is posing a challenge for utilities – for both ISVs and OEMs -- as they are now being forced to redesign traditional systems. And, as this automation comes to the forefront, the complexity in maintaining both data accuracy and quality is also becoming quite an obstacle... Read More
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