Grid Friendly Appliance Controller: Developed at the Pacific Northwest energy Laboratory, the Grid Friendly Appliance controller senses grid conditions by monitoring the frequency of the system and provides automatic demand response in times of disruption.
Using advanced computational techniques capable of analyzing streaming data from sensors across the grid in near real-time enable more dynamic monitoring of the entire power system across large geographic areas, and offers the potential to reach even higher levels of performance and cost-effectiveness through improved situational awareness.
In addition, by monitoring the frequency or voltage of the power grid, the platform provides automatic demand response when grid conditions call for it.