Industrial Internet Consortium member organizations Real-Time Innovations (RTI), National Instruments and Cisco are currently working on a communications and control testbed for microgrid applications.
These three companies are working with power utilities CPS Energy and Southern California Edison in the initiative.
A traditional power grid...
Microgrid movement, behavioral data are changing generation/distribution paradigm
As data generated by Industrial IoT appliances creates a clear picture of how consumer behavior impacts the power grid, the energy sector is becoming increasingly aware of the disruptive potential of hyper local power generation.
Growing traction around...
AUSTIN, Texas – The 2016 Energy Thought Summit, geared toward innovative approaches to energy management and sustainability, highlighted an important aspect of the growing smart city trend.
Representatives from Austin Energy and the City of Austin showcased the local initiatives at the Seaholm eco-district. The...