This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of the technology behind smart grids and how they can be used to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. It covers topics such as the basics of smart grids, how they work, the benefits they provide, and the challenges they face.
The smart grid is an enhancement of the 20th century electrical grid, using two-way communications and distributed so-called intelligent devices. Two-way flows of electricity and information could improve the delivery network. Research is mainly focused on three systems of a smart grid – the infrastructure system, the management system, and the protection system. Electronic power conditioning and control of the production and distribution of electricity are important aspects of the smart grid.