Installing a Smart Grid in the U.S. for Reliable Electricity

Infographic highlights challenges and benefits of smarter electrical grid infrastructure.

The numerous issues with U.S. infrastructure are nothing new, but an often overlooked component is the electrical grid. Currently, the grid suffers from inefficiencies and high costs, but smart technologies could solve these problems.

On the other hand, making the grid smarter could also make it more vulnerable to cyber attacks.

This is not a problem with a simple solution.

Fortunately, the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Online Masters in Electrical Engineering program has created an infographic to help clarify the challenges and benefits of a smarter power grid.

Check it out:

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Ian Wright

Ian is a senior editor at engineering.com, covering additive manufacturing and 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Ian holds bachelors and masters degrees in philosophy from McMaster University and spent six years pursuing a doctoral degree at York University before withdrawing in good standing.