Posts Tagged ‘customers’
A “self-healing” network can greatly reduce power outages
Posted by: Paige Layne on: June 26, 2009
In June 2009 Duke Energy activated a network of intelligent switches and line sensors in Hendersonville, N.C. creating our company’s first “self healing” network. It’s called “self-healing” because the equipment reroutes power automatically when there is trouble to reduce the number of customers affected by power outages. The system was put to the test on [...]
“Energy Internet”requires the right communication platform
Posted by: Duke Energy on: May 20, 2009
Having the right communication platform is a critical part of the design and functionality of a smart grid. Duke Energy Vice President and Chief Technology Officer David Mohler explains why Internet Protocol-based open standards is the best approach for our company, customers and the industry.
