How do CPS Nodes improve energy resilience during extreme weather events?

CPS Nodes, or Cyber-Physical System Nodes, play a crucial role in enhancing energy resilience, especially during extreme weather events, by utilizing dynamic responses to variations in energy demand and supply. These nodes are equipped with advanced sensing and communication technologies that allow them to monitor real-time conditions and automatically adjust energy distribution accordingly.

During extreme weather, traditional energy systems may face overloads, damages, or outages due to high demand or supply disruptions. In contrast, CPS Nodes can quickly identify shifts in energy consumption patterns and respond by redistributing energy resources more effectively. For instance, they can increase supply from renewable sources when demand surges or activate demand response measures to reduce consumption, thereby stabilizing the grid and preventing outages. This adaptive capability is essential for maintaining system reliability and energy availability when the grid is tested by adverse conditions.

The other options, while they may relate to energy management in different contexts, do not directly address how CPS Nodes enhance resilience. Reducing energy tariffs could alleviate costs but does not directly impact system reliability. Limiting energy distribution may not be beneficial during crises, as it could exacerbate the situation. Increasing storage capacity can help but does not inherently ensure a dynamic response to immediate conditions, which is where the strength of CPS Nodes lies.