The Benefits of IoT-Enabled Smart Grids
Increase Energy Sustainability
An increased emphasis on sustainability is changing how power is produced and consumed. Consumers are concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. In response to demand, more governments and utility providers worldwide are focusing on providing a more efficient energy grid.
Meet Modern Demands
Smart grid solutions help suppliers:
- Optimize generation and distribution to serve more customers
- Integrate renewable energy sources and offer more flexible distribution systems, optimizing system operations and efficiency
- Gain greater visibility into grid operations and effective diagnostics with smart meters
- Lower operational and maintenance costs and pass savings to consumers
Increase Power Reliability
Through smart grid technologies, energy suppliers can improve how users consume energy and enhance the customer experience by:
- Delivering electricity more efficiently and cost-effectively
- Improving consumer control over their consumption with real-time insights into energy usage
- Reducing outages and minimizing outage effects through automatic rerouting
