Smart grid
What is a Smart Grid? A smart grid is a digitally enabled electrical grid that collects, distributes and works on the information about the behaviour of all suppliers and consumers in order to improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of electricity service. Smart Grid = Information Technology + Electrical Grid The smart grid uses a two-way digital communication of technologies and computer processing which enables electricity industry to better manage energy delivery and transmission. It is capable of providing real time information and enable the nearby quick balancing of supply and demand. How does a Smart Grid Work? In addition to the traditional grid’s generating facilities and transmission network the smart grid consists of three new components Smart control and measuring devices Digital communication systems Computer software programs The smart devices include computer controlled generators and other power sources as well as meters, monitors and intelligent elec