Greening of IT and Smart Electric Grid

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The Greening of IT – How Companies Can Make a Difference for the Environment 


 John Lamb
IBM Senior IT Architect
Somers, New York








 Safari Books Webcast
December 8, 2009


Greening of IT and Smart Electric Grid: An overview

Introduction to Smart Grid and Green IT
  • » What is a Smart Electric Grid? 
  • »Green IT and the Data Center role in world’s consumption of electric energy and carbon footprint
IBM Initiatives and Case Studies
»IBM’s “Big Green” $1 Billion annual investment in green technology
»Virtualization – Reason & “Ultimate” – Grid/Cloud
»Green Technology at Data Centers in South Africa and Chicago Area
»Smart Electric Grid for the Island Country of Malta off the coast of Italy
Our Next Steps – in helping save the world!
What is a Smart Electric Grid?
The Electric Grid Problem
»Our power grids are the largest remaining artifacts of the Industrial Age and they are due for a smart upgrade.
»Up to 70% of generated power can go “down the drain”
The Smart Electric Grid Solution
»Using broadband data streams, digital sensors and advanced analytics, demand can be understood in real time.
»Utility companies can source and manage power more intelligently, as well as help bring renewable sources onto the grid.
»Consumers could understand the variable cost of power and alter their behavior accordingly.
»A smarter utility network could also handle the growing demand for hybrid and electric cars. 
                                                                                 
Benefits from the Smart Electric Grid
•A distributed, adaptive network will improve grid stability, enhance reliability and improve security
•A distributed, integrated and responsive system will be an environment for loads and resources to be matched through an efficient market
•Consumers will become active participants, and seek out new, more economical products and services
•Real-time information will maximize productivity and asset utilization
•Markets will provide incentives and opportunities to invest in distributed generation (e.g. Solar, Wind Power)
IT and BeyondSmart Electric Grid to Green 

















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