Smart grid deployments help improve older infrastructure as well

"We can't stop human-caused climate change, but we can mitigate its worst effects by continuing Smart Grid solution deployments in the electrical grid and applying these solutions in the water grid. We have no choice but to adapt to the impacts of climate change," the news source noted. "Smart Grid technologies and policies can certainly help accelerate economic and societal adaptations as well as support creative mitigation strategies."

By investing in smarter water and electrical meters, utility providers can optimize the information available to them and start examining the rest of their infrastructure for weaknesses. From leaks to areas that just need some minor upgrades, these tools will help improve the reliability and stability of the utility network, and numerous other benefits as well. However, firms have to ensure they are utilizing the best possible terminal server and Ethernet to serial converter hardware to establish the line of communications across the grid and ensure the flow of information reaches them quickly and securely.

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.