smart grid
SMART GRID
smɑːrt ɡrɪdListen
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an electricity distribution network enhanced with digital communication technology that enables two-way flow of power and data between utilities and consumers; smart grids incorporate sensors, automated controls, and real-time monitoring to optimise energy distribution, integrate variable renewable sources such as solar and wind, enable demand response programmes where consumers reduce usage during peak periods, and allow distributed generation from rooftop solar and electric vehicle batteries to feed back into the network; considered a foundational infrastructure layer for sustainable smart cities
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