Did you know that electric utilities continue to forecast a portion of their smart grid budgets on satellite communications?
Utilities are making progress developing a next-generation communications network capable of running their smart grid, but many utilities need to plan how to affordably and reliably extend this communications network to 100% of their service territory.
Watch Mr. Bill Moroney, former UTC (Utilities Telecom Council) CEO and president for 13 years, as he discusses utility industry smart grid trends and role for satellite communications.
This paper explores the communications requirements of the emerging smart grid, and reviews the various networking technologies offered for these applications. Against this background, a closer examination of IP satellite communications is offered, as this technology has experienced significant innovation in recent years.
