The Next-Gen Power Grid: Designing Systems for the Future

Since the late 1880s, little has changed with the U.S. power grid. Technological advancements now allow us to rethink our approach to energy, with myriad benefits for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.

In order to achieve this transformation, companies on the front lines of technology will require support from knowledgeable PCBA designers and manufacturers who have the skills and capabilities to design, manufacture, and produce the required next-generation products. Throughout this white paper, we will discuss challenges and opportunities related to building a next-generation power grid, including

• The top five challenges to grid transformation
• The complexities of consumer participation in grid markets
• Adapting cybersecurity to 21st-century grid needs The six biggest obstacles to data visibility on the grid today
• Three key elements to designing a reliable grid for the modern era