
About this episode
On today's show we look at the modern power grid, on the brink of a new era. First, why the smart grid matters. Then, the critical mission of Caltech's Solar Army.
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00:00 Opening Credits
00:34 Introduction
01:09 A Smarter Grid
10:11 The Solar Army
16:23 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Charlie Mintz and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Video produced by Josh Kurz. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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