Toward a smarter grid
Source: California Institute of Technology - CalTech
This article, published in October 2015, features an introduction to smart grids by Professor Steven Low, a presentation of the working group established at CalTech, and various case studies.
Professor Steven Low, a faculty member at CalTech, discusses the future of electricity generation and the inception of the project within CalTech. He also presents specific cases encountered by teams from the Resnick Sustainability Institute and their external partners.
The first part of the article provides an overview of smart grids by Steven Low, who explains their functionality and significance. He elaborates on the increasing complexity of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and the resulting advantages and disadvantages.
Architecture for Designing Cyber-Physical Systems in Manufacturing.
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In Part 2, the article highlights the work being conducted at CalTech under the Resnick Sustainability Institute's leadership, focusing on the creation of an interdisciplinary group. This group consists of engineers, economists, mathematicians, and computer scientists, and is further supported by partners from both the private and public sectors. The final section of the article illustrates the Institute’s case studies.