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Cisco’s Sustainability 101: What Are Smart Grids?

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Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering. Digitalization of electric grids is supporting new ways to source and use energy more sustainably while also enhancing cybersecurity.

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Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?

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Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?

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Communications Is Connecting Grid Modernization

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The concept of the smart grid emerged in the early 2000s, driven by the need for greater system efficiency, reliability, and early integration of renewable energy sources. Utilities began to invest in high-speed communication networks to connect their entire grid infrastructure.

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Grid Modernization Is Integrating Multiple Industries

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Smart grid technologies : The Smart Grid concept involves using digital technology to monitor, control, and optimize the flow of electricity. This includes smart meters for consumers and advanced grid management systems for utilities.

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Cisco: Three Years of Progress on the Pathway to Net Zero

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Learn more about how corporate GHG emissions are calculated in this blog. Climate technology investments: Climate technology aims to find innovative solutions to climate change, like smart grids that monitor and manage the distribution of electricity more efficiently, and devices that capture CO2 emissions.

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Cisco Announces Availability of OpenCSMP

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Secure, Scalable Management for Constrained IoT Networks Introduction Millions of IoT devices are being deployed into a range of applications supporting Smart Cities, Smart Grids, Smart… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Cybersecurity Is Protecting Grid Modernization

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Cybersecurity can optimize grid operations by protecting critical infrastructure and enabling efficient data exchange throughout the network. A secure environment also encourages innovation and the adoption of new technologies, such as smart grid solutions and other sustainable advancements.