Top 4 considerations for smart grid deployment

Consider customers
The impact that smart grid solutions, as well as the installation period, will have on customers is critical. Firms need to consider whether or not a full deployment will have a negative impact on customer experience and overall service, and whether the risks associated with that will impede progress. Additionally, utilities have to make the future benefits very clear to their customers to help mitigate these risks.

Compliance
Despite being a relatively new trend, smart grid solutions are seeing considerable regulation and legislation directed toward the movement. In order to ensure regulatory compliance and optimized service, utilities also have to ensure they are investing in secure and reliable solutions, from the smart meters being installed in consumers homes to he remote I/O solutions to control them.

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