Discussion essay paper

The electric-utility business is going through a major business process reengineering (BPR), stemming from technology improvements, economic forces, and public awareness.  The electricity sector is transforming from large plants that Discussion produce hundreds or thousands of megawatts of power that are sent to users through distribution grids, thanks to factors including lower cost natural gas and solar power.  Other factors include advanced control systems; more compact, smarter, and efficient electrical inverters; smart electricity meters and the growing Internet of Things; and the ever-growing ability to extract actionable information from big data.Discussion 

Use this forum to discuss solar power as an alternate to electricity.  Although solar panels for most homes is not yet cost effective, discuss government subsidies that aim to put solar panels on more rooftops.  What is ‘community solar’ and would you join such an initiative?  What is a microgrid and its advantages/disadvantages to our current electricity grid?Discussion

REMEMBER- every post (New Thread or Reply) must be supported by relevant information. Prove the point you are making by a) citing external research, b) citing readings from the class content, or c) providing examples or  personal experiences that are relevant and support your position on the topic. It is always better to begin your reflection on the topic by doing some research/reading, either a) or b) or both, before considering personal experience. Discussion This research, reflection and subsequent writing is an essential part of the learning process, framing your personal experience against and alongside more general theories, concepts and writing on the topi