THE ENERGY CLOUD

摘要

hub-and-spoke grid architecture based on large centralized generation assets like fossil fuel, hydro, or nuclear power plants toward an increasingly decentralized electrical grid that makes use of distributed energy resources (DER). The growth of DER is being accelerated by broad discussions and evolving regulation on carbon emissions, a more proactive consumer or prosumer, and increased financial viability compared to traditional generation because of continuous lower price points to produce and install DER. This shift away from traditional power plants encompasses a diverse suite of technologies that go beyond DER. Energy storage, energy efficiency, demand response (DR), and the advanced software and hardware that enable greater control and interoperability across heterogeneous grid elements are all key components of the emerging energy cloud.