Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Isra-Mart srl : What is the smart grid?

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By 2020 it is estimated that 80 percent of Europe will be connected to the smart grid, which will allegedly improve energy efficiency, lower electricity costs and be environmentally beneficial - but what actually is it?

Consumers around the world remain skeptical about the smart grid and its connected utilities such as smart meters. In some parts of Australia there has been friction between local residents and companies trying to install smart meters according to a July survey by General Electric .