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What is the main purpose of a Smart Grid according to the National Institute of Standard and Technology?
Which layer is NOT part of the functional domains in IEEE's definition of the Smart Grid?
What motivated the development of the Smart Grid concept?
According to IEEE, what are the three layers that form each functional domain within the Smart Grid system?
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In what way does a Smart Grid differ from conventional electrical networks?
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What is one consequence of the liberalization of the electricity market on the development of Smart Grids?
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Which institution defines Smart Grid as a 'large System of Systems'?
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What role do customers play in supporting the Smart Grid?
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According to NIST, what type of communication capabilities does a Smart Grid have?
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What is NOT a factor that led to the development of the concept of Smart Grid?
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Study Notes
Smart Grid Technologies
- Advanced sensors, communication systems, and data analytics were introduced to enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Decentralization and microgrids allow for localized generation, consumption, and storage of electricity.
- Energy storage technologies, such as advanced batteries, manage intermittent renewable energy sources.
Smart Grids and Digitalization
- Smart grid technologies continue to evolve, leveraging digitalization, real-time data analytics, and two-way communication between utilities and end-users.
- Focus areas include:
- Enhancing grid resilience
- Accommodating electric vehicles
- Improving energy efficiency
- Enabling greater integration of distributed energy resources
Motives behind Smart Grid
- Solving problems related to:
- Growing energy consumption
- Integration of distributed generation
- Energy efficiency
- Power supply reliability
- Power quality
Definition of Smart Grid
- According to the European Technology Platform: "A Smart Grid is an electricity network that can intelligently integrate the actions of all users connected to it – generators, consumers and those that do both – in order to efficiently deliver sustainable, economic and secure electricity supplies."
- According to the US Department of Energy: "A smart grid uses digital technology to improve reliability, security, and efficiency (both economic and energy) of the electric system from large generation, through the delivery systems to electricity consumers and a growing number of distributed generation and storage resources."
Characteristics and Benefits of Smart Grid
- Flexible: designed to fulfill customers' needs and respond to changes and challenges.
- Accessible: grants connection access to all network users, particularly for renewable power sources and high-efficiency local generation.
- Reliable: ensures and improves security and quality of supply, with resilience to hazards and uncertainties.
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Test your knowledge on smart grid technologies, decentralization, microgrids, energy storage technologies, and their impact on grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
