====== Introduction Readings ======

**1. What is a microgrid?**

A Microgrid is defined as "small scale version of the central electricity system."

**2. In reference to renewable energy sources, why is there concern about the stability of the grid?**

They are intermittent, which raises concern when considering their integration on a larger scale.

**3. Why create a self sufficient sensor network?**

To form a method to track current weather conditions and predict future patterns.

**4. What database does the current weatherbox use?**

Collected data is stored in a high capacity Linux server running Redhat Enterprise 6.3 (Santiago) within a PostgreSQL database installation.

**5. What transceiver does the current weatherbox use?**

XBee