“Smart grid” is a nebulous term spanning various functionalities geared towards modernizing the electricity grid. At its core, a smart grid utilizes digital communications and control to monitor and control power flows, with the aim of making the power grid more resilient, efficient, and cost-effective. Some of the desired functionalities include:

The International Conference on Infrastructure Systems 2009: "Developing 21st Century Infrastructure Networks" sponsored by the Next Generations Infrastructures Foundation, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and SSN College of Engineering will be held in Chennai from December 9-11, 2009.

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The International Conference on Infrastructure Systems 2009: "Developing 21st Century Infrastructure Networks". The conference is sponsored by the Next Generations Infrastructures Foundation, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and SSN College of Engineering will be held in Chennai.     

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