The EIT (Ethical Innovation Initiative) is exploring the advantages of incorporating renewable energy into smart grid technology, emphasizing the role of AI and 5G in achieving sustainable grid management.
Adopting a smart grid system improves the accuracy of energy use and distribution control and enables bidirectional communication between the system and users. This decentralized approach reintroduces electricity from multiple sources, recycling renewable energy back into the smart grid. These innovations are expected to support the charging infrastructure for 50% of all passenger vehicles, power the electricity needs of a growing global population, and drive a more resilient and sustainable future. At this EIT, engineers will explore the advantages and challenges of transitioning to a smart grid system, the necessary hardware, and the market potential of this technology.
In new episodes of The Tech Between Us podcast, host Raymond Yin, Director of Technical Content at Mouser, speaks with Chris Irwin, Program Director at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bureau of Electricity. They discuss integrating IoT into the smart grid and what it takes to ensure its reliability and resilience. Del Stephens, Lead Technical Lead for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) at Summit Human Capital, joins Mouser to examine the role of electric vehicles (EVs) within the grid, along with ways to alleviate and stabilize energy consumption.
“The smart grid isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a revolution in energy management,” said Yin. “By leveraging AI, 5G, and renewable energy sources, today’s engineers are working to find solutions that will transform the very concept of energy. The technology behind the smart grid has enormous potential, and we’re excited to share some of the insights we’ve gained.”.
