Powering CES: 7 takeaways on what an electrified world looks like

What did nearly every technology on display at CES have in common? A reliance on electrical power. We took part in the conference to spotlight how we’re making that happen. In case you missed it, here’s the upshot on what you can expect: 

1. New possibilities for home energy systems to better manage carbon footprint and energy costs, even as electric use soars. Our smart breaker technology upends expectations for home energy systems by creating new possibilities to monitor, control and manage energy consumption. This breakthrough technology is key to bringing the energy transition home with our Home as a Grid approach, helping lower carbon footprint and keep the power on.
2. Interoperability of smart home devices is essential. With so many connected devices, getting them to work together is foundational to a smart home. We recently announced a partnership with Samsung’s SmartThings Energy platform opening up new connections.
3. Electric vehicle charging at home and at work can help manage energy costs and sometimes avoid major infrastructure upgrades. Powered by our smart breaker technology, our EV charging systems optimize EV charging—keeping install costs down and optimizing onsite renewables.
4. Scaling up infrastructure quickly to support fleet EV charging is possible without major upgrades. We’re creating building energy hubs that manage power capacity, enabling new possibilities for mass EV charging.
5. Fast charging on the go is key for EV adoption. Our Buildings as a Grid approach can help integrate EV charging efficiently into existing energy systems to enable quick charging on short stops – no matter the scale of deployment. And, our energy storage solutions play a critical role in addressing energy demand and minimizing infrastructure upgrades.
6. Vehicle manufacturers are optimizing electric vehicle systems to go further, faster, higher and safer at a lower overall cost—for you and the environment. We’re helping drive adoption and evolve EV technology at our sweet spot: the convergence of electrical and mechanical power.
   
7. In the not-distant future, electric vehicles will be able to help power your home during a grid outage. We’re optimizing electric vehicle systems to be a source of bi-directional power. 

Powering a brighter today and future.

Whether you’re on the go, at work or at home, you can rely on Eaton to optimize the way power is generated, consumed and stored. So you can focus on what’s next. 

References

^{1 BloombergNEF (September 2018). Global Electricity Demand to Increase 57% by 2050. Retrieved from https://about.bnef.com/blog/global-electricity-demand-increase-57-2050/#:~:text=Global%20electricity%20demand%20will%20reach,our%20New%20Energy%20Outlook%202018}