Smart grids using energy-efficient technology has become a buzzword in the ICT industry today. The recent global smart grid conference in the US also highlighted why smart grid technology is the way forward–from power conservation through mart meters to smart grid for the telecom and IT industry that will help in load shedding and faster, higher capacity systems.
In India, smart grid technology is still new, but is definitely gaining leverage. Software giants like IBM are working with NDPL to bring these energy solutions to India, customized for the problems faced by a huge market and burgeoning population.
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