Quest for advanced energy storage continues

The 2013 Grid Energy Storage report from the U.S. Department of Energy noted that the current U.S. grid storage capacity is around 24.6GW, a mere 2.3 percent of total energy production. This is significantly lower than other nations. The trick is investing in the right storage solutions that match the applications of that energy. The report also notes that storage technologies have to be cost effective, valuable and able to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure in order to compete with and benefit current markets.

Ultimately, for utilities, energy storage is essential to embracing the future of the power industry and ensuring sustainable, reliable smart grid growth. The key to starting the transition toward this brighter future is deploying the right technology for grid communications and the support of smart meters and other essential components. from serial to Ethernet converters to terminal servers, this hardware represents the building blocks of the smart grid and the foundation for future expansions.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.