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- 5. Reducing demand during periods of high consumption.
- 7. localized communication network that connects smart meters, sensors, and distributed energy resources (DERs) to data aggregators and the central utility system.
- 8. moves water between two reservoirs at different elevations using reversible turbines.
- 9. Connector enabling charging from a grid or station.
- 12. Capable of both supplying and receiving electrical energy.
- 16. a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speed Internet access
- 18. Localized energy network serving a specific area.
- 20. wireless technology penetration in mobile chosen for remote monitoring & control
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- 1. generates electricity or heat by burning or converting organic materials—such as wood, agricultural crops, and waste—derived from plants and animals.
- 2. Device that transfers electrical energy to a storage unit.
- 3. provides precise, synchronized time-stamping and location data across vast geographical areas essential for smart grid functionality,
- 4. multiples of fundamental frequency
- 6. Reusable energy storage cell in vehicles or grids.
- 10. high-speed communication network connecting devices within home, building, or substation—to facilitate data exchange
- 11. converts the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity using turbines
- 13. Converts direct current to alternating current.
- 14. Advanced metering infrastructure
- 15. Two‑way energy flow between a vehicle and the grid.
- 17. low-power, low-data-rate, and secure wireless mesh networking standard (IEEE 802.15.4) used in smart grids to connect smart meters, home appliances, and sensors.
- 19. System that captures radiant light and heat from the sun and converts it into usable electricity