Thursday, January 22, 2009

Power Grid Problems

A fascinating article about the US power grid and how far behind it is to Germany's. Even with an upgraded grid though Germany still is having problems due to demand peaking during the wrong time.

http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/21747/?a=f

Choice quote,

"If Edison were to wake up today, and he looked at the grid, he would say ' That is where I left it,'"

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