3Smart Grid Basics, Benefits and Challenges
3.1 Introduction, Smart Grid Concepts and Evolution
A smart grid (SG), known also as the smart electrical grid, intelligent grid, inter- or intra-grid, is a 20th century power grid enhancement. The traditional power grids are designed to carry power from a few central and large power stations to a large number of end-users or customers. In contrast, the SG uses two-way flows of electricity and information to create an automated and distributed advanced energy delivery network. The smart grid is recognized as a key strategic and critical infrastructure needed for consumers, utilities, service providers, operators, communities and every country as a whole. Smart grid technologies ...
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