| | DEC 2018 - JAN 20196The recent progress in the electric power systems has sparked tremendous interest in research and development with an aim to thrive significant and sustainable socio-economic benefits for the communities. The increased awareness of electric power production's impact on the environment, the advent of power system deregulation, and an integrated utility business model are reshaping the contours of electric power technology ecosystem. These developments have brought smart grid, a transformative technology, to the forefront. The rise of smart grid is seen as a boon to all the stakeholders in the electric power industry--producers, customers, and the society as a whole. Smart grids are the networks that efficiently interconnect information and communication technology (ICT) and the power network. These networks have the potential to carry thousands of producers and electricity retail companies. With an efficient technology infrastructure in place, smart grids can seamlessly support bi-directional data communication and power flow. The smart grid solutions offer an innovative energy storage feature designed to address the future energy needs. From a low carbon perspective, storage is a necessity to solve the problem of renewable intermittency by absorbing surplus power and releasing it when required. Apart from helping grids to securely balance capacity and supply, the energy storage capability installed in substations can decrease dependence on traditional reinforcement like transformers and cabling. In this backdrop, innovative smart grid solutions that match up to the expectations of the energy sector to improve energy efficiency are the need of the hour. On that note, we present you a special edition on smart grid, featuring solutions and service providers that are adept in helping energy companies implement the best technology and design strategies to optimize their processes and drive efficiencies. Let us know your thoughts. Laura DavisManaging EditorEnergy Tech Review Insights Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof. DEC 2018 - JAN 2019, Vol 02 - Issue 04 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Energy Tech ReviewVisit www.energytechreview.com SalesRich Gonsalvesrich@energytechreview.comVisualizersRonald DonovanManaging EditorCharlotte SmithEDITOR'S DESKAccelerating Operational Efficiency*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaVian IsaacJoshua Parker Kenny Peruzzi
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