Smart Grid : The Show Magic Box of State Grid Pavilion in Shangai 2010 EXPO

 The “Magic Box” inside State Grid Corporation of China’s pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo has already attracted more than 2.6 million visitors with a spectacular Disney-meets-Star-Wars explosion of color and lights. But it’s razzle dazzle with a purpose. The 4,000-meter Magic Box provides an opportunity for expo visitors to experience smart grid technologies. One level showcases a smart substation that employs cutting-edge technologies, from ice storage to captive solar power generation. Elsewhere visitors can see control center technology, smart grid transmission, EV charging and more. And they can get hands-on with a smart interactive portal for a look at how smart communities and smart homes of the future will impact their lives.