We are seeing technology advancements in four areas that are making the grid smarter: 1) expanded communications channels, information technology, and security that support smart grid systems and applications, 2) new distribution automation enabling the grid to be more efficient and to also self-diagnose and take corrective action, 3) utility analytics to improve management of the grid and its assets, and 4) new equipment and software that better integrates distributed energy resources such as demand response, distributed generation, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging.
Watch this newly released short video where I discuss ABB’s vision for smart grid, including the benefits of smart grid, how it helps to deliver power with better reliability and efficiency, and how it supports renewable energy and customer engagement.
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Gary Rackliffe
Vice President, Smart Grid Development, ABB North America. Gary Rackliffe was appointed to VP of Smart Grids North America in May 2009. He leads ABB's Smart Grid initiative in North America, including business development, strategic partnerships, and ABB’s marketing and product strategies. Gary has over 25 years of industry experience in both transmission and distribution and has worked for ABB for 19 years in Raleigh,NC in several positions. He was previously the VP of Marketing and Sales for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic sales region.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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