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Toward a Smarter Sustainable Power Grid

Friday, November 7, 2014
Plaza Foyer (Sheraton)
Robert Ehrlich , Lamar University
Increased reliance on variably productive alternative energy sources (such as wind and solar power) can significantly increase the risk of power grid instability. This presentation discusses the nature of the problem and explores some popular and innovative proposed solutions (such as battery-operated vehicle sharing plans).