The first solar and smart grid integration focused event is coming to New Jersey in January 2011: Networked Solar. With renewable energy impacting the electric grid, renewable energy portfolios required by state governments and the evolution of smart grid and solar technologies, this timely event will highlight the new challenges these industries face.
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(12-08) 17:38 PST DENVER (AP) — Xcel Energy Inc. says disputes over a proposed power line that would distribute renewable energy from the San Luis Valley are delaying its plans to add more solar power, even though an…
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It hasn’t been the smoothest Nice-to-meet-you. Since Central Maine Power began installing its new smart meters a month ago, Mainers have been introduced to the concept of a “smart grid” via publicized fears of cancer-causing airwaves, cyber spying and homes catching on fire.
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