SMART Grids: A Technology for Society
Author | : Suryansh Pant |
Publisher | : GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2014-10-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783656822349 |
ISBN-13 | : 3656822344 |
Rating | : 4/5 (344 Downloads) |
Download or read book SMART Grids: A Technology for Society written by Suryansh Pant and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Technology, grade: 1.33, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, course: USC: Society and Technology, language: English, abstract: The following paper presents the ‘Smart-Grid VDAR’ technology presented at CeBIT, Hannover. The idea and structure of the technology is subsequently introduced followed by a social analysis of the technology. Some of the relevant groups identified were: consumers, producers, environmentalists and the government. High installation costs and health concerns were addressed as the main problems concerned with the use of technology. Finally, the aim of European Union to adopt a smart grid within the next decade is highlighted which is an indication of an overall positive outlook towards the technology.