Smart Grid Ready Appliances

There is no single global standard for communications between energy utilities and appliances.

Smart grid ready appliances.

Miele has announced its new smart grid ready domestic appliances at ifa 2010. Smart grid technology is an extended form of analog technology that has also been introduced for controlling the use of appliances by employing two way communication. Superior smart appliances to get back to what really matters. A smart grid needs smart appliances.

It won t look very different but behind the scenes a lot will be happening. More and more appliances are adding smart features. The existence of multiple pathways is itself a market barrier because products that are compatible with one utility s system may not work in another s and appliance manufacturers find it too risky to commit to a particular communications strategy. Even right now in many cities across the nation new equipment appliances and software are available that use emerging smart grid technologies to save energy seek out the lowest rates and contribute to the smooth and efficient functioning of our electric.

Ge profile smart appliances simplify daily life giving owners a whole new way to cook family meals do chores save time and keep the everyday on track. Secondly whirlpool expects its new smart appliances now limited to a few top range models in each category to cost 100 to 200 more than their non networked equivalents he said. Electronic power conditioning and control of the production and distribution of electricity are important aspects of the smart grid. Energy star certified refrigerators dishwashers clothes washers dryers and room air conditioners use less energy those that are connected offer consumers new functionality that can enable added convenience and even more savings.

How will the smart grid affect your home. Starting with the smart refrigerators the company plans to roll out a full spectrum of smart appliances this year. However the prevalence of internet access in most homes has made the smart grid more practically reliable to implement. Img smart fridge500 0 jpg seoul south korea metering com april 28 2011 lg electronics last week launched its first two smart grid ready appliances embracing the latest in smart technologies these are a smart refrigerator and a smart washing machine.

A new standard for the smart grid ready home appliance the slow path toward ubiquitous modular smart grid connectivity for water heaters ac units and other big home energy loads jeff st. Experience a more innovative kitchen that fully integrates into your home providing you with faster better results.