| Author(s) |
IEA |
| Abstract |
This roadmap focuses on smart grids – the
infrastructure that enables the delivery of power
from generation sources to end-uses to be
monitored and managed in real time. Smart grids
are required to enable the use of a range of lowcarbon technologies, such as variable renewable
resources and electric vehicles, and to address
current concerns with the electricity system
infrastructure, such as meeting peak demand with
an ageing infrastructure. Unlike most other lowcarbon energy technologies, smart grids must
be deployed in both existing systems (which in
some cases are over 40 years old) as well as within
totally new systems. Smart grid technologies
must also be installed with minimum disruption
to the daily operation of the electricity system.
These challenges do not detract, however, from
the opportunity to gain significant benefits from
developing and deploying smart grids. |
| Download |
Technology Roadmap: Smart Grids (2011)  |
| Year |
2011 |
| Status |
Archived |
| Timescale |
2011-2050 |
| Geographic Coverage |
No Data Supplied |
| Funder |
IEA |
| Methods |
No Data Supplied |
| Stakeholder |
Academic researchers, industry and governments |
| Document Structure |
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| Rights |
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