Difference between revisions of "Open decentralized electricity networks"
(New page: =='''Open decentralized electricity networks '''== ==Description:== A system where all electricity consumers are electricty providers in the same time. A hybrid grid system consisting of ...) |
(No difference)
|
Revision as of 12:33, 11 September 2009
Open decentralized electricity networks
Description:
A system where all electricity consumers are electricty providers in the same time. A hybrid grid system consisting of open power outlets, and at the same time contributing units. The electricity providers are a mix of large scale government owned power plants (e.g. nuclear) and local solar panels and windmills on private homes.
Enablers:
- Large scale nuclear power plants
- Cheaper solar technology
- Global awereness of environmental impact of CO2
Inhibitors:
- Invested capital in centralized commercial power grids
- Incentive to contribute electricity>
Paradigms:
An open electricity network will be more stabile than a centralized one. The risk of major disruptions is diminished by the large number of contributors.
Experts:
Timing:
- Home owners are installing solar panels on their roofs, aided by government tax benefits 2009.