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In the U.S., BPL is no longer considered a major contender to provide "last mile" Smart Grid communications (with the possible exception of the special Echelon variant). But it could still become an alternative to WiFi for distributing signals within homes and businesses. The arrival of this stable, certified, universal standard is a long overdue step in that direction.
An IEEE working group has released Draft 2.0 of its P1901 broadband over power line standard. Publication of the draft is an indicator that the standard is as good as done, and ready for final publication and implementation.
As noted above, we think the standard is much more likely to be used in home and business Smart Grid-related applications rather than in the new intelligent electric grid itself, although it wouldn't be hard to stir up a good argument with those who feel otherwise.
Specifically, the standard would provide trouble-free interoperability for smart meter manufacturers and implementers as well as smart home appliances and other home automation products and services.
More generally, the standard is geared toward industries like utilities, broadband and Internet service companies, consumers electronics makers, telecommunications and other related companies.
"The positive results and solid consensus generated thus far strongly indicates a clear need for a single, comprehensive standard. We are fortunate to have this singular opportunity to play a central role in the creation of openly defined BPL technology architecture," IEEE P1901 Working Group Chair Jean-Philippe Faure was quoted as saying in TMCnet.
The IEEE P1901 Working Group was established in 2005 to develop the draft BPL standard.
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TMCnet news article
More on standards from SGN
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Is there a report or synopsis of the Smart Grid development in San Luis Valley that you describe in your note? I am particularly interested in what type of energy storage was found to be most cost-effective as the community developed their solar energy dependence.
Gerald Voecks ...