mPhase Technologies,
Inc. (OTCBB:XDSL - News), through its wholly owned subsidiary AlwaysReady,
Inc., is focused on developing and commercializing a new battery technology
based on a well-patented phenomenon known as electrowetting, which provides
a unique way to store energy and manage power that will revolutionize the battery
industry, today announced their participation in the upcoming Smart Grid Implementation
Summit from August 17-19 in Washington D.C. mPhase CEO Ron Durando will be on
the Technology Thought Leadership Panel with other technology innovators in
the smart grid field. So far, joining Mr. Durando on the panel is Bob Gilligan,
VP of General Electric Energy Transmission and Distribution. The session will
take place on August 19 at 8:15 AM and will be moderated by Branko Terzic, Regulatory
Policy Leader -- Energy & Resources at Deloitte.
The Smart Grid Implementation Summit promotes action among the electric power
utility companies, policy stakeholders and smart grid technology companies on
electric grid modernization by demonstrating clear impacts and benefits of leading
smart grid pilots. The Summit addresses major challenges facing the smart grid
industry in managing demand response technology, navigating the policy landscape,
promoting interoperable standards, addressing customer privacy and cyber security
concerns, and evaluating smart grid performance and impact on existing assets
and operations.
mPhase was invited to participate in the event because of the groundbreaking
advancements made by the company in developing the Smart NanoBattery which has
several potential uses relating to smart grids. Power grids require power monitors
and sensors to be located throughout the grid as a means of collecting data
and transmitting information to the computer systems that manage and regulate
the grid's flow of electricity. In many cases, these sensor devices will be
powered by individual batteries. The mPhase Smart NanoBattery is an attractive
power source that could be used to provide primary or emergency back up power
to these remote sensors. In certain low power drain devices, the Smart NanoBattery
can potentially provide continuous power for up to 20 years uninterrupted. If
utilized as a reserve power source, the Smart NanoBattery would automatically
begin powering the device if the primary power source failed. This could potentially
reduce the possibility of a service interruption.
"It is an honor to receive the invitation to participate in the Technology
Thought Leadership Panel," said mPhase CEO Ron Durando. "I look forward
to meeting with key figures in the smart grid arena as we work toward utilizing
our Smart NanoBattery to contribute to future smart grid implementation. mPhase
is aggressively pursuing stimulus funding that would aide the implementation
of our technology." The most recent stimulus package has set aside $4.5
billion for smart grid technology advancements.