Combining the computational and electrical grid
Some principles, or maybe a manifesto if you will:
- Simplicity
- Security
- working code
- 100% Open source, auditable, verifiable, trustable
Why all this focus on small, simple, full disclosure? We are talking about software
that will be responsible for managing the power grid. It must work, all the time, AND
it must be fully open, auditable, and verifiable so all market participants trust it
for correct operation.
For a better reference on the design philosophy, see
MatrixSSL design philosophy
More to come, check back soon
Links to related articles/projects
Graph of the City of Ames electrical load (MegaWatts, Green), and Temperature (Farenheit, Blue)
Computer speed and power consumption
Or, why a piece of software will eliminate need for new coal power plants
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