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Edge Computing Keeps the Power Grid Resilient
In this episode of The Edge Computing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how edge computing is becoming a critical tool for utilities facing extreme weather and aging infrastructure. They zero in on the 2021 Texas winter storm that left millions without power, and explain how distributed computing at substations and on distribution lines could have helped operators reroute power faster and prevent cascading failures. The conversation covers the shift from centralized SCADA systems to local microgrid controllers, the economics of deploying edge nodes at scale, and the cybersecurity implications…
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