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Solar Water Pumps Wean Farmers From Indias Archaic Grid
2014-02-07 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: India has a novel idea: Wean farmers from archaic power lines and expensive diesel fuel to run their water pumps with solar energy. The government is looking to swap 26 million groundwater pumps for more efficient irrigation models powered by the sun. If successful, crop production could rise in India, where farms suffer from blackouts and volatile fuel costs. It would also save about $6 billion a year in power and diesel subsidies. Companies targeting the market include BlackRock Inc (BLK).- backed...
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Communications Module targets underground grid architectures.
2014-02-06 14:30:13| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Supporting multiple protocols such as DNP3 as well as local data aggregation, local applications, and control, Ambient Smart Grid® Nodes provide connectivity to remote devices such as meters or demand response equipment. Optional Powerline Communications Module is used to optimize automation and communication on downtown underground grid architectures that pose challenge to wireless communication. PLC facilitates secure, high-speed communication over existing low and medium voltage grid. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Communication Adapters |
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Distribution Management System helps provide efficient grid.
2014-02-06 14:30:12| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Integrating outage management systems and distribution management systems into single, modular solution, PowerOn™ Advantage ADMS enables utility operators to optimize their electric distribution assets, workflows, and existing infrastructure for advanced grid performance and reliability. Advanced user interface provides predefined, user-designed views of entire electric distribution network, allowing multiple utility workers to access real-time information simultaneously. This story is related to the following:Electrical Equipment and Systems Sponsored by: Globtek Inc. - MOBILE BANNER ADEnergy, Power & Utility Software | Industrial Power Distribution Networks |
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NEMA-Backed Smart Grid Study Passes House Committee
2014-02-05 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security adopted Payne amendment, which is backed by NEMA and will result in assessment of actions needed to expand and strengthen capabilities of electrical power system to prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover from natural disaster or cyberattack. Specifically, amendment directs National Research Council to conduct study on resiliency and reliability of USA's power grid and related issues. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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PJM Grid Meets Month-long Challenges Of Cold January
2014-02-04 22:33:00| Transmission & Distribution World
PJM Interconnection experienced one of its biggest weather challenges during the month of January. read more
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