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SOFC/ZEBRA® hybrid system

Ferraro M., Napoli G., Sergi F., Brunaccini G., Dispenza G., Antonucci V., Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy “Nicola Giordano” - National Council of Research, IT

The work was focused on the preliminary analysis, design and implementation of a hybrid system based on Solid-Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) and ZEBRA® High Temperature Battery (HTB). A specific control algorithm was developed for utilizing [...]

Location Based Environment Sensing and Information Report using Cognitive Radio for Smart Grid Security

Khairatkar M., Mangir T., California State University Long Beach, US

In this paper we present an approach to security through location based environment sensing and information report using cognitive radio. The term environment sensing is used to sense physical quantities in the surrounding area and [...]

Accelerating Change in the Power Grid Infrastructure

Toteda S., Dust Networks, Inc., US

There are a multitude of initiatives working towards the upgrade and improvement of the North American power grid, in essence creating a "Smart Grid". Central to this is the need for advanced technologies and standards [...]

Business Case Development for Smart Power Programs

Roehr A.J., Capgemini, US

SmartGrid business cases are undergoing whirlwind changes as conventional measures of return based primarily on O&M reductions developed for Smart Meter programs are expanded to include what have been historically “soft” benefits. Stimulus funding, a [...]

Laying the Groundwork: Lessons Learned from the Telecommunications Industry for Distributed Generation

Wise A., National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US

The telecommunications industry went through growing pains over the past that hold some interesting lessons for the growing distributed generation “industry.” Public policy was crafted that helped to accelerate specific applications within the telecom industry, [...]