Energy generation, storage, distribution, grid technology, and energy markets.
Smart Grid
Intelligent electrical grids with advanced monitoring and automation capabilities
The field
At a glance
Definition
Intelligent electrical grids with advanced monitoring and automation capabilities
Technologies
Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) monitor and control distribution networks. Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) coordinate solar, storage, and EVs. Grid-edge intelligence processes data locally for real-time control. AI forecasting predicts renewable generation and load patterns. Microgrids provide resilient power for critical facilities.
Applications
DERMS platforms coordinate thousands of rooftop solar systems and batteries as a virtual power plant. AI forecasting predicts solar output and wind generation for grid balancing. Smart inverters maintain voltage stability as renewable penetration increases. Microgrid controllers manage islanded power systems during grid outages.
Market and funding
Smart grid technology modernizes electricity transmission and distribution for the $2+ trillion global grid infrastructure investment needed by 2030. With 4 funders. The sector addresses grid modernization, distributed energy resource management, and the integration of renewables, EVs, and storage.
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