Smart Electrical Grids
Smart electrical grids are part of the new paradigm that we must achieve in order to make systems more efficient, and contribute to continuous improvement and meet emission reduction targets.
The traditional electricity grid is characterized by being a hierarchical structure, dominated by centralized generation, with an energy matrix composed mainly of fossil fuels. In this scheme, customers have little or no participation, being linked more than anything with the payment of the invoice. In turn, the level of automation in distribution is very low and has little flexibility.
The proposal posed by smart grids breaks with this scheme, being more automated and flexible. Although there will continue to be fossil sources – at least in the short and medium term – they will be to a lesser extent. A context is opening where renewables are gaining place and acquire greater participation.